Addiction Nutritionists and Dietitians in Minnesota

Food has the unique ability to bring people closer together and promote healing. However, we are often bombarded by unrealistic expectations of health. By creating sustainable eating patterns, overcoming food biases, and weight stigma, I helps clients redefine their understanding of health to focus on overall well-being, rather than just weight and dieting. I would be happy to join you on your journey to food freedom!

Eating is complex and personal. Eating can be joyful and nourishing or filled with conflict and pain from past experiences, sometimes passed down through generations. Aside from our individual and family history, our culture and often the world of health care can be harsh and stigmatizing about matters of size and shape and lead people to be in a constant battle with their bodies. Further, the world of nutrition and healthy eating advice can be full of contradiction, misinformation, and rigidity. Finally, any sort of physical issue or illness affected by eating behavior and food choices make it hard to know how to eat to be well.

I am a registered dietitian with 10 years of experience specializing in helping clients struggling with IBS navigate the LOW FODMAP diet and find symptom relief. I also support clients in their health journey manage celiac disease, food allergies and sensitivities, planning family meals and raising healthy eaters, weight loss or maintenance, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and kidney disease. I am licensed in multiple states including Minnesota, Nebraska, and Missouri.

I specialize in functional and integrative nutritional approaches for chronic health problems. My ideal clients are those suffering from mental health concerns, digestive disorders, fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue, headaches/migraines, PCOS/infertility, autoimmune disorders, and other chronic conditions. Working together, I help my clients to learn about their personal nutrient needs, identify adverse food reactions and implement healing plans to revive health and well being. I offer specialized testing to understand your individual biochemistry, and recommend nutritional supplements on an individual basis. No cookie cutter programs!

Hi there! I'm Jess - exciting to find you here! I refer to the care I provide as "nutrition therapy" rather than "dietitian services" because that feels most authentic to me. I have specialty training in eating disorders and a background in mental health, so no matter what sort of support you're looking for this is a safe space to examine all of the factors impacting your eating behaviors. I practice from a "Health At Every Size"-informed lens and include topics of intuitive eating and social justice in the care I provide. My practice has included people of all ages, gender identities, racial backgrounds, and religious beliefs.

What we put into our bodies ultimately affects how we feel and how healthy our body is... I often compare our bodies to an engine of a vehicle. When working well...all is good...when not working well, it can be a crisis! We can drive around in our vehicle when its making funny sounds or random lights are on telling us something isn't quite right, but... if we do this too long, our vehicles stop running and then we have a crisis! Our health and bodies are no different......

Flourish Nutrition Counseling offers individualized support for those who are struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating and those looking to end the cycle of chronic dieting. All of our Registered Dietitians are also Certified Intuitive Eating Counselors, meaning we are equipped to help you relearn your body's physical sensations of hunger and fullness to ensure you meet your biological and psychological needs. We practice from a Health At Every Size (HAES) informed lens, meaning we do not focus on the number on the scale but rather the behaviors that contribute to overall health. We believe all bodies deserve respect.

I strive to build confidence in your choices and become more in tune with your body's cues and needs. I seek to help my clients meet their wellness goals through an individualized approach. Whether you are looking for general nutrition education, improving your relationship with food, or other nutrition and health related challenges, I look forward to partnering with you on your journey.

I LOVE helping people live healthier. My style is highly comprehensive - looking at the many pieces that make up our nutritional health. I am skillful at helping people reach a healthier weight (especially those who have attempted other ways unsuccessfully). I am also passionate about topics like brain health, good mood foods, preteen/teen nutrition, ADHD/ADD, confidence and self- esteem, nutrient deficiencies, eating best for your DNA, food sensitivity and anti-inflammation recommendations (Leap MRT testing). I also have a significant clinical background so eating for healthy aging and disease prevention is also in my wheelhouse.

I've experienced the healing power of nutrition firsthand, having struggled with insomnia, acne and regular migraines before I realized my diet was the culprit. I understand that an individualized approach is necessary to achieve the same kinds of results I experienced, which is why I am here to support, motivate and educate you the whole way so you too can experience the positive effects of nutrition. I find it extremely rewarding to see how nutrition can positively change people's lives. Let's get started on your success story.

My clients are people who are looking for a cutting edge approach to nutrition and health. Whether your issue is wanting to lose weight, have more energy, sleep better or you are dealing with a more difficult health challenge, I am dedicated to assisting my clients with a proven track record of success.

As a mother of three and avid runner, I know that good nutrition is essential for energy and well-being. Real food benefits everything from my children's behavior and moods to my joints for long runs. Not to mention I have less anxiety and feel satisfied after meals. Let's find the nutrition answers that can make a difference in your health and quality of life because we only have this one life to live. Let's do what we can, to feel the best we can, for as long as we can.

Sofia is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Digestive issues (IBS, IBD, Low FODMAP), Hormonal Imbalances (PCOS, etc.), and interested in Sports Nutrition. Sofia is passionate about helping others build a positive relationship with food and their bodies. Nutrition is not one-size-fits all, and Sofia believes in the importance of having a client-centered approach and providing personalized nutrition care. Her past experiences have driven her desire to help others reach lifestyle changes in a sustainable and practical way.

I take a client-focused approach and have experience with nutrition counseling, eating disorders, weight management, women's health and sports nutrition. I will work with my client to help them reach their goals and be your biggest cheerleader. I will be there to answer questions, give (honest) feedback and if you want assistance in making lifestyle adjustments, I am your person!

After more than 30 years in the field, my passion for nutrition continues. Seeing a client find relief from pain and exhaustion is a joy! Plus, I can relate to their desperation to get their life back. In 2005 I put my knowledge of nutrition to the test when, two weeks after invasive back surgery I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Shortly afterwards I discovered multiple food allergies. Once those were removed I stopped three prescription medications and feel better than I had in years. I absolutely love bringing that relief to clients!

I've seen firsthand the tremendous impact nutrition can have on your brain and body, after suffering a concussion with a multitude of related symptoms, I felt lost. Nutrition saved my brain, and improved my memory and concentration. In the process my gut health also improved, sugar cravings went away, and I slept better. I suffered a lot of different symptoms after my concussion and know my nutrition played a huge role in my healing process and where I am today.

For nearly 10 years, my body rebelled against my conventional low-fat, convenience food diet with IBS, intense anxiety, constant cravings, and chronic knee pain (all before the age of 25!). It wasn't until I learned about the healing power of a real food, anti-inflammatory diet and discovered some food sensitivities that I saw a dramatic relief in my digestive and joint symptoms, plus an improvement in how my brain functioned. Now, I am passionate about helping others find their own relief, breakthroughs, and successes in their journey of healing using simple, nutritious foods!

I am a non-diet Registered Dietitian, certified yoga instructor, and certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. I’m passionate about using weight-inclusive nutrition expertise to help clients facilitate body image healing and recovery from disordered eating. Aligned with the Health at Every Size principles, I believe all healthcare should be trauma informed and social justice oriented - because all people, (regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation/expression, abilities, & socioeconomic status) deserve appropriate and affirming care.

I am a dietitian who works with individuals looking to explore their relationship with their food and body. I use a weight inclusive, non-diet, and all foods fit approach. I desire to prioritize each individual’s unique needs and values wherever they are at in their healing journey. I encourage individuals to show up as their whole selves as I provide a collaborative space to explore the systems of oppression that influence our relationship with our food and bodies. I intentionally invite LGBTQ+ and gender nonconforming individuals who are seeking nutrition therapy with a clinician who will honor their unique lived experiences.