Immune Diseases Nutritionists and Dietitians in Michigan

My passion as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in St. Joseph, Michigan, is working with clients whom need and desire nutritional counseling to help prevent or treat a specific disease or condition. I work with you to turn your health around. I provide individualized nutrition counseling, corporate or organizational nutrition seminars, dining out sessions, and grocery store tours. My goal is to help you achieve a healthier lifestyle and remove the dieting from your daily routine.

I am passionate about blending the latest and best science with the power of food, nutrients and lifestyle as medicine to help clients reclaim vibrant health. I have invested hundreds of hours in advanced training in adverse food reactions, weight management, polycystic ovary syndrome, longevity and the aging process and Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative processes. I completed a rigorous, multi-discipline certification in Functional Medicine, Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP) on 5/18/2018. I also love teaching and am an engaging and entertaining speaker to a wide variety of audiences.

Do you have a chronic health condition such as IBS, Migraines, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, eczema, or others? Since 80% of your immune system is in the gut, foods can act as "triggers" causing inflammation, pain, bloating, diarrhea and more. Your immune system is as unique as a fingerprint, so there is no one-size-fits all solution. What might give one person a migraine doesn't necessarily give someone else a migraine. I personalize my approach by combining nutrition, laboratory analysis and supplements (if needed). Most importantly I listen. You know your body better. Together we'll develop an approach that works for you.

For over 30 years I’ve worked with clients and patients to help them reach their health and wellness goals. Combining years of Lifestyle Medicine expertise, with specialties in Integrative and Functional Medicine, Brain Health Coaching, Metabolic Nutrition and Medicine and Emotional Healing Techniques, we work together to create a Personalized Health and Wellness program specifically for you whether you just need a quick reset, or need a more extensive program for healing. In functional medicine we work on the individual body system imbalances to find the root cause and correct them to support optimal health.

At Journey Nutrition Counseling we deeply understand that your relationship with food and your body is much more than calorie formulas and scientific facts. Without exploring our relationship with food, facts can leave us feeling more confused and overwhelmed. At Journey we provide nutrition education based on your needs, but you will also find a safe space to identify any mental or emotional aspects of eating that may be holding you back from the life you want.

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Do you feel like a shuttlecock going from one physician to another? As an integrative and holistic nutritionist and one of very few Certified Functional Medicine Practitioners in the country, I can help you be yourself again. I offer individualized consultations to manage your chronic condition such as inflammation , gut issues, IBS, IBD, food allergies, asthma, gluten sensitivities, eczema, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, PCOS, Celiac, weight issues, autism, fibromyalgia, migraines, detoxification and hormonal imbalances.

Dealing with constant digestive issues, brain fog, fatigue, aches and pains, skin issues, and just not feeling like yourself? You have tried many diets, supplements, even the latest trends in an attempt to feel better and it has just left you confused and disappointed. You want to feel well and you are willing to put in the work, but something just seems to be missing.

Are you interested in changing your eating style to enhance your health and well-being? Do you have high blood pressure? Do you need support changing your diet? Are you feeling energized and vibrant? Is your digestive system working the way you want? Making lifestyle changes can increase your energy and feelings of vitality. Are you curious what supplements would benefit your body? Do you have a family member or employees that would benefit from learning about wellness and health promotion? I can provide impactful nutrition coaching, cooking demonstrations, seminars, eating experiences and share my years of experience to help you.

I am an Integrative/holistic Registered dietitian Nutritionist with extensive training in Functional Medicine. If you are suffering from a chronic medical condition, and wish to find out WHY this is happening to YOU, and HOW we can ADDRESS the underlying issues in your unique physiology, and biochemistry, while taking into consideration your genetic profile and interactions with your environment (diet, allergies, pollution, toxins etc.), then functional medicine is the path that may provide you with most answers. Often enough, I implement functional lab profile, in order to obtain further insight into the underlying cause(s).

Weight loss, digestive issues, children’s health, vegan and/or raw vegan food transition, juicing/blending, exercise science, Heart disease, skin issues, food sensitivities, hair issues

Whether you're wanting to lower your blood pressure, manage diabetes, or lose weight and keep it off for good, my approach to working with you is positive, non-restrictive and specific to you and your health goals and needs. I help you feel fully supported while making the process of working on your health simple and straight-forward. Together we will set goals and work to create lasting habits for long-term success!

As a client at Nutritional Foundations, you'll receive a tailored, bio-individual approach to health and wellness, helping to connect what you eat with how you feel. We curate both short- and long-term goals together to address sustainable weight loss, improved digestion, and blood sugar stabilization. Beyond diet modifications and meal planning tools, I also offer fine-tuning lifestyle support such as sleep hygiene, supplement testing, essential oils, functional movement tips, mindfulness practice, grocery store navigation, and pantry cleanout. Life is too short to be fat, sick, and exhausted! You deserve your next best self.

Have you been struggling with chronic health issues and are tired of going from doctor to doctor trying to find help? Have you ever wondered if it was your food that could be making you sick? My goal is to help you get back to feeling better again! I offer individualized consultations as a Certified LEAP Therapist/Registered Dietitian to manage your chronic conditions related to inflammation such as digestive issues (IBS and IBD, bloating, constipation, diarrhea), migraine, acne, fibromyalgia, arthritis, food allergies and sensitivities, asthma, eczema, celiac, gluten sensitivity, diabetes, PCOS, auto-immune and weight issues.

Do you have chronic health issues and are overwhelmed by nutritional information overload? Are you tired of following new diets that come and go in the market? Are you diagnosed with a medical condition that needs a specialized diet? If you are trying to improve your health in areas of weight management, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, chronic kidney disease, or other medical conditions that need a specialized diet then “Nutrition 4 Health and Wellness” is your go-to place that provides a whole health approach for your nutritional, emotional, behavioral, physical, intellectual, and spiritual well-being.

**Accepting In-Person & Telehealth Clients** My style is to work collaboratively and with compassion when helping my clients cope with their medical and mental health diagnoses, overcome dieting distress and improve their quality of life through nutrition and lifestyle changes. I offer evidence-based medical nutrition therapy, intuitive eating skills, mindfulness practices, and use functional labs and selective supplements when needed. I am passionate about addressing the gut-brain axis and conditions like ADHD, anxiety, autoimmune, depression, disordered eating, eating disorders, GERD, insomnia, IBS, IBD, and SIBO.

From the solace of your home, I will work with you to use food as medicine and put short and long term diet-based solutions into action. As an Integrative and Functional Dietitian and Diabetes Educator, I can use nutrition science with labs, genetics, and your observations to help you not only get well but feel better for life! Common issues I help people with include digestive problems, PCOS, testosterone support, DIABETES, high blood pressure, anxiety/depression, hypothyroidism, sensitivity-related illness, and weight management. However, if you have no named illness and just feel awful, I am here for you.