Health Professionals in Richland County, SC
Michael is a Registered Dietitian who loves helping his clients bridge the gap between health and lifestyle. He obtained his B.S in Food and Dietetics and his Masters in Nutrition from Appalachian State University. Michael enjoys working with a wide variety of clients, while having experience in chronic disease, healthy aging, sports performance, gut health disorders and inflammation. This passion extends to the LGBTQIA+ population and assisting those in underserved communities.
Michael is a Registered Dietitian who loves helping his clients bridge the gap between health and lifestyle. He obtained his B.S in Food and Dietetics and his Masters in Nutrition from Appalachian State University. Michael enjoys working with a wide variety of clients, while having experience in chronic disease, healthy aging, sports performance, gut health disorders and inflammation. This passion extends to the LGBTQIA+ population and assisting those in underserved communities.
Most of my clients come to me for pain management, issues with mobility and posture, and lymphatic massage. My clients want relief from pain and increase in their range of motion. My massages are intended to help relieve pain, release tension, improve range of motion, and get rid of excess fluid.
Most of my clients come to me for pain management, issues with mobility and posture, and lymphatic massage. My clients want relief from pain and increase in their range of motion. My massages are intended to help relieve pain, release tension, improve range of motion, and get rid of excess fluid.
Finding peace with food can seem difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. Eating is an essential part of each day, and when you feel constricted by it, it effects other aspects of life. I want to help you find freedom and put joy back back into eating. If you struggle with cyclic dieting, disordered eating, or even feel out of control with food, you’ve come to the right place. I believe in intuitive eating and engage in a non-diet approach that helps you break free from diet mentality and food guilt. My approach is individualized and focused on what is most beneficial for you in your current time and environment.
Finding peace with food can seem difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. Eating is an essential part of each day, and when you feel constricted by it, it effects other aspects of life. I want to help you find freedom and put joy back back into eating. If you struggle with cyclic dieting, disordered eating, or even feel out of control with food, you’ve come to the right place. I believe in intuitive eating and engage in a non-diet approach that helps you break free from diet mentality and food guilt. My approach is individualized and focused on what is most beneficial for you in your current time and environment.
If you're someone who feels stuck with their weight despite genuinely trying to “do the right things.” They’re tired of dieting, confused by conflicting nutrition advice, and frustrated that past efforts haven’t lasted. They want sustainable weight loss without extremes, better energy, and confidence around food. Their goal isn’t just a lower number on the scale, but to feel healthier, more in control, and able to live life without constantly thinking about food or weight.
If you're someone who feels stuck with their weight despite genuinely trying to “do the right things.” They’re tired of dieting, confused by conflicting nutrition advice, and frustrated that past efforts haven’t lasted. They want sustainable weight loss without extremes, better energy, and confidence around food. Their goal isn’t just a lower number on the scale, but to feel healthier, more in control, and able to live life without constantly thinking about food or weight.
Are you struggling to feel heard and understood when it comes to the symptoms you’re experiencing on a daily basis? You don’t feel like yourself and you haven’t for a while now. It can be exhausting when you feel like you’re spinning your wheels and no one truly understands (or takes the time to understand) how you’re feeling. You’re constantly fatigued with gut symptoms, unable to think clearly, have low mood, imbalanced hormones and lack confidence in your skin. Now, how in the WORLD are you supposed to do all of the things on your to-do list when you feel this way?
Are you struggling to feel heard and understood when it comes to the symptoms you’re experiencing on a daily basis? You don’t feel like yourself and you haven’t for a while now. It can be exhausting when you feel like you’re spinning your wheels and no one truly understands (or takes the time to understand) how you’re feeling. You’re constantly fatigued with gut symptoms, unable to think clearly, have low mood, imbalanced hormones and lack confidence in your skin. Now, how in the WORLD are you supposed to do all of the things on your to-do list when you feel this way?
With over 20 years as a registered dietitian, I have gained experience in diverse settings treating a range of conditions such as heart health, sports nutrition, diabetes, women's health, weight loss and management, PCOS, healthy aging, and general wellness. Additionally, I am a certified diabetes care and education specialist with a solid background in diabetes and endocrinology. My extensive experience in corporate wellness has allowed me to optimize nutrition and lifestyle for improved health. Having attended culinary school, I enjoy integrating "nutrition into the kitchen".
With over 20 years as a registered dietitian, I have gained experience in diverse settings treating a range of conditions such as heart health, sports nutrition, diabetes, women's health, weight loss and management, PCOS, healthy aging, and general wellness. Additionally, I am a certified diabetes care and education specialist with a solid background in diabetes and endocrinology. My extensive experience in corporate wellness has allowed me to optimize nutrition and lifestyle for improved health. Having attended culinary school, I enjoy integrating "nutrition into the kitchen".
If you are struggling to develop a peaceful relationship with food, know that you are not alone. Confusing messages telling us how to eat, what to eat, and when to eat can make us wonder why eating has gotten so complicated. The short answer: it doesn't have to be. Whether you have been diagnosed with an eating disorder, suffer from disordered eating, or just want to know how to nourish your body without going on another diet, I can help.
If you are struggling to develop a peaceful relationship with food, know that you are not alone. Confusing messages telling us how to eat, what to eat, and when to eat can make us wonder why eating has gotten so complicated. The short answer: it doesn't have to be. Whether you have been diagnosed with an eating disorder, suffer from disordered eating, or just want to know how to nourish your body without going on another diet, I can help.
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I am a integrative lifestyle medicine dietitian with over 30 years experience working in a major medical center providing evidence based nutrition therapy approaches. My expertise and passion is in the areas of digestive health, GI nutrition and I am a FODMAP trained dietitian (for IBS) from the Monash University. I provide medical nutrition therapy for IBS, IBD, SIBO, GERD, celiac disease, other GI issues. In addition, I provide medical nutrition therapy for chronic health issues such as, diabetes, weight management, women's health issues, obesity, heart disease, high cholesterol, healthy aging, cancer and autoimmune disorders.
I am a integrative lifestyle medicine dietitian with over 30 years experience working in a major medical center providing evidence based nutrition therapy approaches. My expertise and passion is in the areas of digestive health, GI nutrition and I am a FODMAP trained dietitian (for IBS) from the Monash University. I provide medical nutrition therapy for IBS, IBD, SIBO, GERD, celiac disease, other GI issues. In addition, I provide medical nutrition therapy for chronic health issues such as, diabetes, weight management, women's health issues, obesity, heart disease, high cholesterol, healthy aging, cancer and autoimmune disorders.
Are digestive issues controlling your life? Is the fear of needing the next restroom calling the shots? Are you worried about something in your child’s diet causing inflammation but are unsure where to start? Does you have eczema or chronic sinus infections and you can’t figure out why? Do you have persistent acid reflux, GERD, Crohn’s, or IBS that doesn’t improve with medications? If you're dealing with debilitating inflammation, you could get your life back with changing your diet—not multiple surgeries, not life-long medications. Let’s work together to get to the root cause and use your diet to heal your body.
Are digestive issues controlling your life? Is the fear of needing the next restroom calling the shots? Are you worried about something in your child’s diet causing inflammation but are unsure where to start? Does you have eczema or chronic sinus infections and you can’t figure out why? Do you have persistent acid reflux, GERD, Crohn’s, or IBS that doesn’t improve with medications? If you're dealing with debilitating inflammation, you could get your life back with changing your diet—not multiple surgeries, not life-long medications. Let’s work together to get to the root cause and use your diet to heal your body.
Hello! My name is Samantha Smith-Bowman, and I’m an experienced dietitian focused on the mental health aspects of nutrition. If you know nutrition matters but aren’t sure how to change your habits—or you’ve tried before and nothing seems to stick—you’re not alone. Many plans don’t match how your brain works. Together, we’ll build an individualized approach with small, sustainable steps to support your goals, whether that’s diabetes management, improved labs, disordered eating behaviors, or other medical needs.
Hello! My name is Samantha Smith-Bowman, and I’m an experienced dietitian focused on the mental health aspects of nutrition. If you know nutrition matters but aren’t sure how to change your habits—or you’ve tried before and nothing seems to stick—you’re not alone. Many plans don’t match how your brain works. Together, we’ll build an individualized approach with small, sustainable steps to support your goals, whether that’s diabetes management, improved labs, disordered eating behaviors, or other medical needs.
Veteran Owned Business. For 20 years, Dr Eric Sherrell, LAc has been furthering the field of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine thru Patient Treatments and Extensive Research. Licensed for 10+ years, Eric's 5 years of work in a military hospital has provided much relief to his brothers and sisters. He has trained extensively with world renowned teachers of Chinese Medicine. Eric treats a wide variety of complaints: chronic pain, diabetes, vision loss, digestion, anxiety, fertility, cancer, PTSD and others.
Veteran Owned Business. For 20 years, Dr Eric Sherrell, LAc has been furthering the field of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine thru Patient Treatments and Extensive Research. Licensed for 10+ years, Eric's 5 years of work in a military hospital has provided much relief to his brothers and sisters. He has trained extensively with world renowned teachers of Chinese Medicine. Eric treats a wide variety of complaints: chronic pain, diabetes, vision loss, digestion, anxiety, fertility, cancer, PTSD and others.
Personalized support for every stage of kidney care, from protecting kidney function to stopping recurring stones, giving you clarity, confidence, and a plan that fits your life.
Get the personalized help you need to make confident decisions about CKD and kidney stone prevention. Many people feel lost in conflicting advice and aren’t sure what actually protects their kidneys. That confusion can lead to missed opportunities or repeated problems.
We provide high-touch support that identifies what matters most for your kidneys and shows you exactly how to put those changes into action.
Personalized support for every stage of kidney care, from protecting kidney function to stopping recurring stones, giving you clarity, confidence, and a plan that fits your life.
Get the personalized help you need to make confident decisions about CKD and kidney stone prevention. Many people feel lost in conflicting advice and aren’t sure what actually protects their kidneys. That confusion can lead to missed opportunities or repeated problems.
We provide high-touch support that identifies what matters most for your kidneys and shows you exactly how to put those changes into action.
Your body wants to heal itself. It requires help from a professional to find the source of the pain to get on the path to healing. Experience, education and professionalism is what I look for in a massage therapist because those are my strengths. I have had the benefit of an extensive education and enough experience with clients to know what techniques work best. I will listen to your concerns and preferences and work hard to help you get out of pain or just help you to relax and feel better in your own body. Conditions like sciatica, back and neck pain and I.T. band syndrome heal more quickly if you come in for treatment ASAP.
Your body wants to heal itself. It requires help from a professional to find the source of the pain to get on the path to healing. Experience, education and professionalism is what I look for in a massage therapist because those are my strengths. I have had the benefit of an extensive education and enough experience with clients to know what techniques work best. I will listen to your concerns and preferences and work hard to help you get out of pain or just help you to relax and feel better in your own body. Conditions like sciatica, back and neck pain and I.T. band syndrome heal more quickly if you come in for treatment ASAP.
At Efird Nutrition, we are a virtual nutrition practice committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents and adults navigating eating disorders and disordered eating. Our team of registered dietitians is licensed in South Carolina, Vermont, Ohio, Maryland, North Carolina, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, allowing us to support clients across a wide regional footprint through secure, virtual sessions.
At Efird Nutrition, we are a virtual nutrition practice committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents and adults navigating eating disorders and disordered eating. Our team of registered dietitians is licensed in South Carolina, Vermont, Ohio, Maryland, North Carolina, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, allowing us to support clients across a wide regional footprint through secure, virtual sessions.
Where do you find yourself today on the spectrum of health? Are you an athelete looking for that something extra, a chronic sufferer of pain, perhaps having to take a number of medications, or are you craving a good nights sleep? We are all in a constant state of flux. Through careful observation using pulse and tongue diagnosis I am able to identify where your imbalance lies. Gently manipulating the needles puts the focus back on you the patient and your own body starts to do what comes naturally...it begins healing it's self.
Where do you find yourself today on the spectrum of health? Are you an athelete looking for that something extra, a chronic sufferer of pain, perhaps having to take a number of medications, or are you craving a good nights sleep? We are all in a constant state of flux. Through careful observation using pulse and tongue diagnosis I am able to identify where your imbalance lies. Gently manipulating the needles puts the focus back on you the patient and your own body starts to do what comes naturally...it begins healing it's self.
Functional Medicine Doctor in Charlotte focusing on hormone balancing, weight loss, diabetes, digestive health, men's wellness, food sensitivity testing, and special functional labs testing. Many of my patients are dealing with an ever changing body as they get older and need a doctor that will take the time to listen to their concerns and find the root cause of an increasing list of ailments such as: low energy, low libido, joint pain, weight gain, diabetes, skin changes, hair loss, and more.
Functional Medicine Doctor in Charlotte focusing on hormone balancing, weight loss, diabetes, digestive health, men's wellness, food sensitivity testing, and special functional labs testing. Many of my patients are dealing with an ever changing body as they get older and need a doctor that will take the time to listen to their concerns and find the root cause of an increasing list of ailments such as: low energy, low libido, joint pain, weight gain, diabetes, skin changes, hair loss, and more.
Hi, I'm Nicole Mobley! I am a Registered Dietitian and owner of Nutrition with Nicky. As an insurance-based provider, I ensure accessible care, making it easier for clients to prioritize their well-being. Most clients are covered 100% with not out of pocket costs. I am committed to empowering lasting change, while focusing on practical real-life solutions that promote balance.
Hi, I'm Nicole Mobley! I am a Registered Dietitian and owner of Nutrition with Nicky. As an insurance-based provider, I ensure accessible care, making it easier for clients to prioritize their well-being. Most clients are covered 100% with not out of pocket costs. I am committed to empowering lasting change, while focusing on practical real-life solutions that promote balance.
As a dietitian I am able to help people in a variety of ways. From sports performance, weight management, diabetes and disease management and other client needs I have been trained in a variety of areas to understand and apply science and research to develop the plan of action to help. Using evidenced based practices, I am able to create and execute a realistic and achievable plan for my clients.
As a dietitian I am able to help people in a variety of ways. From sports performance, weight management, diabetes and disease management and other client needs I have been trained in a variety of areas to understand and apply science and research to develop the plan of action to help. Using evidenced based practices, I am able to create and execute a realistic and achievable plan for my clients.
For 10 years, I worked at the Chinese Acupuncture and Herbology Clinic in Asheville, NC, the largest Chinese Medicine group practice in the Southeast. I regularly treated difficult conditions, such as Meniere's disease, migraines and asthma. I use herbal medicine, cupping, dietary support, tui na (Chinese massage), and other modalities that are an integral part of Chinese medicine. My office is located near the intersection of Haywood and E North ST.
For 10 years, I worked at the Chinese Acupuncture and Herbology Clinic in Asheville, NC, the largest Chinese Medicine group practice in the Southeast. I regularly treated difficult conditions, such as Meniere's disease, migraines and asthma. I use herbal medicine, cupping, dietary support, tui na (Chinese massage), and other modalities that are an integral part of Chinese medicine. My office is located near the intersection of Haywood and E North ST.
With over 30 years of experience as a dietitian, I have seen hundreds of clients that are frustrated with feeling bad but haven't been successful in determining the best route to health for themselves. HIgh stress, whether it be emotional, physical or dietary, is tolerated by the body for a while but usually results in a tipping point that manifests itself in food sensitivities, gut issues, malabsorption, chronic fatigue , fibromyalgia and other auto immune disorders. Helping my clients determine the foundational needs to begin the restoration process with requires proper assessment , testing and a practitioner to assist and support through this journey. I am passionate about helping my clients find hope again and to empower them to establish healthy habits for lifelong vitality. Each client's story and needs are different which requires an individualized approach with both testing and nutrition and lifestyle plan.
With over 30 years of experience as a dietitian, I have seen hundreds of clients that are frustrated with feeling bad but haven't been successful in determining the best route to health for themselves. HIgh stress, whether it be emotional, physical or dietary, is tolerated by the body for a while but usually results in a tipping point that manifests itself in food sensitivities, gut issues, malabsorption, chronic fatigue , fibromyalgia and other auto immune disorders. Helping my clients determine the foundational needs to begin the restoration process with requires proper assessment , testing and a practitioner to assist and support through this journey. I am passionate about helping my clients find hope again and to empower them to establish healthy habits for lifelong vitality. Each client's story and needs are different which requires an individualized approach with both testing and nutrition and lifestyle plan.
How to tell if Natural Health is right for me?
Richland County Health Professionals have broad skills and are able to work with a wide range of symptoms.
Complementary and alternative health, natural health or holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.
Complementary and alternative health, natural health or holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.
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