NUTRITION THERAPY
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I specialize in working with:
DISORDERED EATING & EATING DISORDERS
Including:
What to expect from our work:
Indeed it is very hard to recover from negative body image and disordered eating within a society that constantly upholds unattainable beauty, fitness, and nutrition standards. Our culture is constantly brimming with new diet & nutrition advice (much of it completely conflicting!) leaving people more confused than ever on how to eat. I view my role as providing guidance, evidenced based science and research, as well as compassion and hope for healing on your journey to eating disorder recovery.
Who do I work with?
Eating disorders do not discriminate. I work with people of different sexual orientations, young, old, professionals, non-professionals, students, athletes, and people of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds. You may not be sure if you struggle with an eating disorder, or if you are "sick enough" to need help. Or perhaps you have been through eating disorder treatment programs and are looking for outpatient support for recovery. Many client's feel afraid to consider giving up control with food or their eating disorder behaviors, fearful that making any changes could lead to weight gain. If these are fears of yours, you are not alone! Making the decision to include a dietitian in your journey to recovery is a brave and courageous step. Above all, I hope for our work to collaborative and respectful of your values, needs, and experiences.
Together we can:
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Chronic Dieting
- Night Eating Syndrome
- ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) and Picky Eating
- Body Image Disturbance and Body Dysmorphia
- Exercise Addiction
What to expect from our work:
Indeed it is very hard to recover from negative body image and disordered eating within a society that constantly upholds unattainable beauty, fitness, and nutrition standards. Our culture is constantly brimming with new diet & nutrition advice (much of it completely conflicting!) leaving people more confused than ever on how to eat. I view my role as providing guidance, evidenced based science and research, as well as compassion and hope for healing on your journey to eating disorder recovery.
Who do I work with?
Eating disorders do not discriminate. I work with people of different sexual orientations, young, old, professionals, non-professionals, students, athletes, and people of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds. You may not be sure if you struggle with an eating disorder, or if you are "sick enough" to need help. Or perhaps you have been through eating disorder treatment programs and are looking for outpatient support for recovery. Many client's feel afraid to consider giving up control with food or their eating disorder behaviors, fearful that making any changes could lead to weight gain. If these are fears of yours, you are not alone! Making the decision to include a dietitian in your journey to recovery is a brave and courageous step. Above all, I hope for our work to collaborative and respectful of your values, needs, and experiences.
Together we can:
- Work towards a balanced relationship with food
- Help you develop a more neutral or even positive body image
- Set manageable and realistic goals for your health
- Build skills to understand and overcome anxiety around food
- Begin to reclaim your life from food & body obsession, disordered eating, and chronic dieting
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT EATING DISORDERS
Family Based Treatment (FBT)
Has your child or adolescent has been diagnosed with an eating disorder -- or are you worried they may be developing a negative relationship with food, exercise, and body image? Parents often feel completely overwhelmed by their child's eating disorder and uncertain how best to proceed. You may recognize the need for your teen to gain weight but can’t figure out how to get them to eat. Maybe you've noticed your child cutting out their previously favored foods, bursting into tears if you put dressing on their salad, or panicking if they're not able to exercise. The good news is that an evidence-based roadmap to recovery is available.
Family-based treatment (FBT), sometimes referred to as the Maudsley method), is an approach to eating disorder recovery that starts at home, with you -- the family! It is the leading evidence-based treatment for adolescent eating disorders, and it has shown to be highly effective in recovery and remission from eating disorders. FBT seeks to empower parents to intervene in a loving and supportive way to help their child heal from an eating disorder, in conjunction with close medical support. To learn more about this approach, and whether it is the right fit for your family, I welcome you to reach out for a consultation.
You can also learn more about FBT by checking out these resources:
Has your child or adolescent has been diagnosed with an eating disorder -- or are you worried they may be developing a negative relationship with food, exercise, and body image? Parents often feel completely overwhelmed by their child's eating disorder and uncertain how best to proceed. You may recognize the need for your teen to gain weight but can’t figure out how to get them to eat. Maybe you've noticed your child cutting out their previously favored foods, bursting into tears if you put dressing on their salad, or panicking if they're not able to exercise. The good news is that an evidence-based roadmap to recovery is available.
Family-based treatment (FBT), sometimes referred to as the Maudsley method), is an approach to eating disorder recovery that starts at home, with you -- the family! It is the leading evidence-based treatment for adolescent eating disorders, and it has shown to be highly effective in recovery and remission from eating disorders. FBT seeks to empower parents to intervene in a loving and supportive way to help their child heal from an eating disorder, in conjunction with close medical support. To learn more about this approach, and whether it is the right fit for your family, I welcome you to reach out for a consultation.
You can also learn more about FBT by checking out these resources:
- How to Nourish Your Child Through an Eating Disorder - Crosbie, RD, CSSD & Sterling, MS, RD, CSSD
- The Parents Guide to Eating Disorders - Herrin Ed.D. M.P.H. R.D, Matsumoto
- Eva Musby's books, blog posts, and videos
HORMONAL DISORDERS
Including:
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome:
Chronic illnesses, like PCOS, can make food seem that much MORE overwhelming and can lead to (or exacerbate existing) eating disorders. Whether you're experiencing sugar cravings, fatigue, mood changes, IBS, or exercise feeling horrible... I specialize in helping people untangle their symptoms and find a more peaceful and empowered relationship with food. I believe your body is wise, and we can turn towards your body's symptoms with curiosity and kindness.
Together we can:
Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome (RED-S):
RED-S, formerly known as Female Athlete Triad, is also commonly associated with hypothalamic amenorrhea (the loss of one's menstrual cycle). This condition can have devastating effects on an athlete's performance, stamina, and recovery to say nothing of the impacts to physical and mental health. I specialize in helping athletes overcome RED-S, establish habits that support and balance hormones, and become stronger and more resilient athletes in the process!
Together we can:
- PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
- Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (loss of menstrual cycle)
- RED-S (Formerly Female Athlete Triad), and Overtraining Syndrome
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome:
Chronic illnesses, like PCOS, can make food seem that much MORE overwhelming and can lead to (or exacerbate existing) eating disorders. Whether you're experiencing sugar cravings, fatigue, mood changes, IBS, or exercise feeling horrible... I specialize in helping people untangle their symptoms and find a more peaceful and empowered relationship with food. I believe your body is wise, and we can turn towards your body's symptoms with curiosity and kindness.
Together we can:
- Create a specialized approach to manage your PCOS
- Explore how Intuitive Eating and hunger cues differ with PCOS
- Set manageable and realistic goals for your health
- Explore holistic and medicinal approaches to PCOS management
- Tailor nutrition plans to supporting your blood sugar, metabolism, sleep, mood, and weight
Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome (RED-S):
RED-S, formerly known as Female Athlete Triad, is also commonly associated with hypothalamic amenorrhea (the loss of one's menstrual cycle). This condition can have devastating effects on an athlete's performance, stamina, and recovery to say nothing of the impacts to physical and mental health. I specialize in helping athletes overcome RED-S, establish habits that support and balance hormones, and become stronger and more resilient athletes in the process!
Together we can:
- Create a step by step plan for nutrition, exercise, and stress reduction
- Review labwork and clinical reports that help us understand where your body is at in healing
- Set manageable and realistic goals for exercise and return to sport
- Apply the latest research, exercise science, and sports nutrition to support your athletic endeavors
FUNCTIONAL GUT DISORDERS
Including:
What to Expect From Our Work Together:
Digestive disorders can occur on their own or as a result of disordered eating and eating disorders. I specialize in helping clients simultaneously improve their eating disorder recovery and digestive well-being. Sensitive systems require consistency and balance when in comes to nourishment. A stressed out person will likely have a stressed-out gut! I love to help clients embrace strategies that promote long term gut wellness, such as hypnotherapy, meditation, deep breathing, guided relaxation and overall stress reduction.
Together we can:
- IBS-C and Functional Constipation
- IBS-D and Functional Diarrhea
- SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)
- Chronic Reflux
- Rumination Syndrome
- Gastroparesis
- Allergies and Intolerances
- Bloating, Gas
- Nausea, Low Appetite, and Low GI Motility
What to Expect From Our Work Together:
Digestive disorders can occur on their own or as a result of disordered eating and eating disorders. I specialize in helping clients simultaneously improve their eating disorder recovery and digestive well-being. Sensitive systems require consistency and balance when in comes to nourishment. A stressed out person will likely have a stressed-out gut! I love to help clients embrace strategies that promote long term gut wellness, such as hypnotherapy, meditation, deep breathing, guided relaxation and overall stress reduction.
Together we can:
- Look at how digestive disorders may intertwine with eating disorder recovery (if that is a struggle for you)
- Help you evaluate your overall lifestyle: capacity to manage stress and emotions, healthy sleep habits, and creating social support
- Avoid adding more stress with unneccessary elimination diets
- Slowly begin to nourish your gut with a wider variety of foods
- Find an eating schedule that aligns with the natural rhythms of your digestive tract
- Experiment with a spectrum of digestive enzymes, probiotics, and supplementation
- Focus on food additions rather than subtractions
- Improve your body image, increase body trust, and strengthen the path to ED recovery
SPORTS NUTRITION & ENDURANCE TRAINING
Working with student and recreational athletes is a long-time passion of mine! I specialize in helping clients set goals for their sport or event. I love to work with people on enhancing their performance, their overall health, and improving their relationship with food and body image.
Together we can:
Together we can:
- Ensure your body is getting exactly what it needs to be in peak performance
- Focus on building sustainable habits with counseling
- Create meal plans tailored to your training plan, food preferences, schedule, and lifestyle
- Create custom tailored calorie and macro targets, and food plans with serving size targets, one day sample meal plan
- Review hydration protocol, as well as nutrition guidelines for competition and training