Health Professionals near Arnold, MO

Struggling with eating healthfully, weight loss or managing your blood sugar? Do you believe food is making you sick but unsure of which food? Are you curious if Keto, Vegan and plant-based is right for you? No clue where to start? Being healthy starts with proper nutrition because food impacts so much including: good health, weight loss, diabetes management and even healing from symptoms (migraines, IBS, fibromyalgia, joint pain and fatigue) caused by food sensitivities. Let me empower you with the knowledge/science and tools to more effectively lose weight, control your diabetes, restore your health and regain your life!

We believe you deserve to lead a life of empowered health based on your personal wisdom, experience, values. We commit to walk beside you in your personal health journey with support that is grounded in evidence, respect and a true understanding of your goals. Our team of registered dietitians trade hype for science-backed wisdom and personal experience. We exchange perfection-seeking plans for simple, human insights. And most importantly, we believe that personal growth can only come when we are curious and compassionate.

I received my Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2014 and completed a three year independent residency at Arizona Digestive Health where I practiced as a licensed naturopathic physician alongside MD gastroenterologists. I have managed thousands of patients suffering with IBS, IBD, GERD, Dyspepsia, Gas/Bloating, Celiac, Hepatitis, Fatty Liver and More! As of now, Missouri is not a licensed state for naturopathic doctors and thus I do not hold a Missouri license. I strongly recommend all potential clients have a primary care physician such as a MD or DO.

Dr. Lily Hongbo Liu, OMD, PhD is one of a few acupuncturists who hold both an MD and PhD degrees with oriental and western medical training. She graduated from ShanDong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in 1988. After she practiced Chinese medicine and acupuncture in Chinese hospital for over ten years., she moved to Japan to earn her PhD of Medical Sciences at Kyoto University in 2005. Then she came to Washington University Medical School for her post-doctoral fellowship. Now she is a national certified acupuncturist by NCCAOM, as well as a licensed acupuncturist in state of Missouri.

Lauren provides 1:1 medical nutrition therapy through a non-diet and Health At Every Size lens. Lauren is passionate about providing nutrition recommendations to empower individuals to enjoy foods they love in a realistic and balanced way, specific to their needs and lifestyle. She utilizes evidence-based research to help clients sort out the correct nutrition information from the myth. Lauren has experience working both the inpatient and outpatient settings seeing clients with a variety of health conditions, ages, and genders.

I work with adults, adolescents, and their families suffering from disordered eating or eating disorders.

I am a Registered Dietitian and Registered Yoga Teacher and am passionate about helping clients achieve their goals through an overall lifestyle approach that is unique to each person. My focus is on helping clients create change in a balanced way, with a focus on intuitive eating and Health At Every Size. I believe that nutrition isn't just about food, but your entire lifestyle as well. Taking care of yourself through movement, adequate sleep, stress management and intuitive eating are all components of living a healthy life and my goal is to help you find what will work best for your lifestyle and needs.

I work with adolescents and young adults to achieve a healthy relationship with food, body, and exercise. I include families in my treatment, as needed, to ensure adequate supports for everyone. Treating an eating disorder works best with a team- I work with parents, therapists, medical providers, and any other professionals to help my clients recover.

My ideal client is looking for a solution to a health concern that either has no medical solution, or for which the only known solution is medication or surgery. Many people come to me for allergy symptoms (eczema, congestion, digestive complaints, etc.), digestive issues (bloating, constipation, diarrhea, IBS, SIBO, candida), chronic infections and many other health concerns. The techniques I use are gentle enough for people in almost any condition (I have treated newborns, geriatric patients, and patients with spinal metastasis). I have helped patients avoid an array of unwanted treatments from antibiotics to spinal surgery.

Are you miserable? Are you finally ready for a change? If you suffer from an inflammatory disease like eczema, brain fog/fatigue, migraines, IBS, acne, depression, MS, PCOS, insulin resistance, or hashimotos, I am here to listen to your story AND help you get relief. You might feel good on some days, but not on others. Food is mostly like the problem. I’m here to help you balance your health, so you can flourish your life! I am a certified LEAP therapist and use the MRT blood test (not EverlyWell or Alcat) to find food sensitivities. Most clients see a decrease in symptoms after 14 days on the LEAP diet.

Michaela is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who practices out of Health Loft. She strongly believes that making healthy, sustainable, and nourishing choices take time and a strong partnership between the client and herself. Changes can be difficult and you need a caring partner to help you through them and make them fun. Michaela firmly stands by the idea that being healthy not only includes nutrition, but our mental and physical health as well. Everyone is unique and Michaela believes that nutrition is not one size fits all and she works to create personalized nutrition care for each individual to result in long-lasting change.

Finding foods that help you meet your health goals can be challenging. Hormonal imbalance, nutrient deficiencies, or autoimmune conditions can muddy the waters. With 80% of the body’s immune system residing in the gut, working with a practitioner that understands how food effects the microbiome and hormones, is essential to creating a practical path to wellness. Do you suffer from chronic health conditions such as lupus, IBD, fibromyalgia, RA, MS, or others? Do you have signs of poor digestion such as IBS, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, or struggle with stubborn weight? The type of food you are consuming could be to blame.

Kristin is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who practices out of Health Loft, specializing in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Digestive issues, Crohn's, Celiac, IBS, PCOS, and interested in Weight Management. Kristin enjoys collaborating with her clients and supporting them on their journey towards making sustainable lifestyle changes and believes health relies on the balance of nutritional, mental, social, emotional, physical and spiritual wellness. She whole heartedly believes that food is information for our cells and what we eat is critical to how we reveal ourselves to the world.

St. Louis licensed Acupuncturist and Oriental Medicine Doctor, Dr. Shanna Zhang is a specialist in the both area of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. She has successfully treated a wide range of diseases, and she has great experiences in: Pain relief, Migraine, Arthritis, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Allergies, Sinusitis, Asthma, Skin Conditions (Eczema, Candida, etc), Infertility, Menopause, PMS, PCOS, Endometriosis, and many other women's health issues. Dr Zhang's experience and knowledge in acupuncture and Oriental Medicine allows her to continually excel in healing numerous patients and help them seek better quality of life.

Jing Shen, L.Ac., O.M., NCCAOM national certified acupuncturist and herbologist, and licensed acupuncturist in state of Missouri. She received formal training and graduated from Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Shen has been in the field and practiced acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine since 2002. Her top specialties including but not limited to Pain management, Women's health and infertility, Cosmetic/Facial Rejuvenation. She has helped so many people become pain free and helped so many families reached their dreams. Please visit our website at www.tcmclnic1.com for more information.

Are you struggling with a poor relationship with food or binge eating? Do you feel like you are out of control and food controls your life? Are you tired of being on diets and are ready to embrace a new relationship with your body and food? We know that diets do not work. I utilize the Intuitive Eating approach to restore a healthy relationship with your body and food. I hold dual licenses as a Licensed Mental Health Professional Counselor and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist giving me a unique set of skills to treat food related issues, including subconscious thoughts, past trauma, and difficult emotions.

We are three Registered Dietitian Nutritionists with a mission to empower women to create sustainable lifestyle habits and cultivate a healthy, nourishing relationship with food through individualized coaching using a whole food focused, flexible and evidenced based approach. For fertility focused clients, whether you're managing symptoms of PCOS, ready to start preparing to conceive, or on your TTC journey we can help you find a nutrition plan to support your reproductive health.

Is food making you feel poorly? Perhaps you have chronic struggles such as migraines, eczema, or diarrhea. Or maybe you're finding yourself overeating, stress eating or feeling bad about your body and how you look. You've likely tried a variety of things to solve your nutrition problems, but they haven't worked long term. You probably wish food would be more enjoyable, less work and not leave you feeling so terrible. You aren't alone. It doesn't have to be this hard. You just haven't found your solution yet.

I am a registered, licensed dietitian, certified eating disorder specialist and nutrition therapist. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders. I also work with clients on body image, fitness, sports nutrition, intuitive eating, weight management, medical conditions requiring dietary modification and postoperative bariatric surgery diets.