Integrative Nutritionist Nutritionists and Dietitians in Michigan

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.

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

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.

My clients come to me exhausted, burnt out, frustrated, and often with illnesses or symptoms that no one can explain. They know the impact of food and lifestyle on their bodies and minds, but can't seem to find what works for their unique needs or stick to any one-size-fits-all program. Many are depressed, anxious, and dealing with digestive and energy issues that affect their daily lives: either too tired or unmotivated to do much or feel like they are doing everything and going nowhere.

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 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).

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.

Are you tired of trying to figure it out for yourself? Feel like you’re going in circles? I’ve been there, too. It's so important to eat in a way that nourishes the body at all stages of one’s journey to motherhood, but it's not set-and-forget! In fact, your nutritional needs will change during fertility, from trimester to trimester, and into postpartum recovery. But, it takes a village. And that’s where I come in.

Are you tired of the ongoing ups and downs of diets? Or are you recovering from an eating disorder/disordered eating and just want to be able to eat what you need to thrive and not worry about it constantly? Or maybe you feel you eat pretty healthy but you aren't feeling any better in your body? Sara helps clients to improve their health via nutrition, lifestyle modifications and a mindful based approaches that will help you to feel your best, eat food you love and provide the nutrients your body needs.

I help people who are struggling with gut health problems, such as chronic bloating, irregularity, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and low energy, and those who feel frustrated because they aren’t sure which foods to eat anymore or how to manage their symptoms. Gut health problems frequently lead to other health issues, such as mood disorders, headaches, skin conditions, and weight loss resistance. I help my clients implement a highly personalized plan to promote healing in their gut to reduce bloating, regulate digestion, feel confident in their food choices, and enjoy an energetic lifestyle again.

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.

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.

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.

**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.

I provide Virtual Consultation by secure video or phone calls. If you’re looking to meet with a dietitian/nutritionist to help with your current state of health, you are in the right place! Working with a dietitian/nutritionist can help you see the connection between your symptoms and what you are eating (or not eating). It can open your eyes to a world of ways to nourish your body. And it can help bring you into a balanced and healthy state. The human body has an amazing ability to heal itself, when provided proper nourishment.

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.

Are you struggling with rapid weight gain, difficulty losing weight, irregular menstrual cycles, hormonal acne, low energy levels and/or difficulty conceiving, it may be time to seek professional help. PCOS symptoms are so incredibly frustrating and emotionally draining, it's difficult to manage on one's own. However, with the right insight into evidence-based practices and supplements to use, it is 100% manageable.

Are you searching for natural health solutions? Are you struggling with gut issues, IBS/IBD, SIBO, bloating, food sensitivities, reflux, unexplained weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, poor quality sleep? You're not alone, and I'm here to help. Central to my approach is uncovering the root causes of your health challenges. With this evidence-based strategy, you'll benefit from improved digestion and nutrient absorption, balanced blood glucose and hormones, better sleep, enhanced mood, increased energy, mental clarity, effective weight management, stronger immune system and much more!

It is not normal not to feel well. If you are tired of living with symptoms like fatigue, headaches, allergies, constipation, bloating, diarrhea, anxiety, or other pain, let me help you get control over your body so you can get on with enjoying your life! Do you have a medical condition or risk factor that you are ready to support through nutrition and lifestyle? Do you have a difficult relationship with food? Have you tried every diet only to end up frustrated and not comfortable in your own body? Start over with me by learning intuitive eating to enjoy food again while nourishing and appreciating your body.