Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Nutritionists and Dietitians in 04401

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Caroline Bowman Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD
Serves Area
I love helping people. I am passionate about listening to your story and history when it comes to eating and dieting. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN or RD) I provide individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy and Nutrition Counseling with empathy and understanding for your personal food journey.
I love helping people. I am passionate about listening to your story and history when it comes to eating and dieting. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN or RD) I provide individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy and Nutrition Counseling with empathy and understanding for your personal food journey.
(207) 501-3967 View (207) 501-3967
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Amanda Leach
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, FMNS, CLT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you feel like something’s off, even when your lab results say everything looks fine? You’re not alone. If you’re struggling with: Digestive issues like Bloating, Gas, Diarrhea, or Constipation; persistent Joint Pain or Body Aches; Fatigue that doesn’t seem to go away; Difficulty losing weight despite your best efforts, you might be feeling frustrated and wondering if something’s being missed. The truth is—“normal” labs don’t always mean optimal health. Many of these symptoms are often tied to inflammation that’s quietly impacting your body.
Do you feel like something’s off, even when your lab results say everything looks fine? You’re not alone. If you’re struggling with: Digestive issues like Bloating, Gas, Diarrhea, or Constipation; persistent Joint Pain or Body Aches; Fatigue that doesn’t seem to go away; Difficulty losing weight despite your best efforts, you might be feeling frustrated and wondering if something’s being missed. The truth is—“normal” labs don’t always mean optimal health. Many of these symptoms are often tied to inflammation that’s quietly impacting your body.
(207) 962-2195 View (207) 962-2195
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Emily Parker
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I have been a licensed dietitian for over a year now and have worked in clinical and wellness settings. I enjoy building positive relationships with my clients and providing them with a unique and realistic plan that meets their nutritional needs. I have experience working with a variety of individuals with cardiovascular disease, allergies/intolerances, GI disorders, diabetes, autoimmune disorders/diseases, sports performance, and weight management.
I have been a licensed dietitian for over a year now and have worked in clinical and wellness settings. I enjoy building positive relationships with my clients and providing them with a unique and realistic plan that meets their nutritional needs. I have experience working with a variety of individuals with cardiovascular disease, allergies/intolerances, GI disorders, diabetes, autoimmune disorders/diseases, sports performance, and weight management.
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Anna Titcomb
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Welcome to Growing Wild Wellness! I provide personalized, evidence-based nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy designed to support your unique health and wellness goals.
Welcome to Growing Wild Wellness! I provide personalized, evidence-based nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy designed to support your unique health and wellness goals.
(207) 223-7814 View (207) 223-7814

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Ria Saunders
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LD
Brunswick, ME 04011
Eating disorder-informed, weight-inclusive nutrition counseling for adolescents and adults, with particular experience supporting queer and neurodivergent clients. I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist providing compassionate, non-diet nutrition counseling for adolescents and adults struggling with disordered eating, eating disorders, and difficult relationships with food and body.
Eating disorder-informed, weight-inclusive nutrition counseling for adolescents and adults, with particular experience supporting queer and neurodivergent clients. I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist providing compassionate, non-diet nutrition counseling for adolescents and adults struggling with disordered eating, eating disorders, and difficult relationships with food and body.
(207) 223-3353 View (207) 223-3353
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Ashley Smalley
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LD, IFNCP, CLT
Freeport, ME 04032
Struggling with chronic bloating, gas, diarrhea, or constipation and feel like you’ve tried everything? You’re not alone — and you deserve real answers. I’m a registered dietitian trained in Integrative & Functional Nutrition, specializing in SIBO and complex digestive issues. I help clients uncover the root causes of their digestive symptoms, restore gut balance, and get back to living fully!
Struggling with chronic bloating, gas, diarrhea, or constipation and feel like you’ve tried everything? You’re not alone — and you deserve real answers. I’m a registered dietitian trained in Integrative & Functional Nutrition, specializing in SIBO and complex digestive issues. I help clients uncover the root causes of their digestive symptoms, restore gut balance, and get back to living fully!
(207) 606-7560 View (207) 606-7560
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a general term that refers to a collection of symptoms associated with poor gut mobility and function, including abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea. IBS is very common, with some estimates suggesting that as many as 10-15% of adults within the United States have IBS. Although the two conditions sound similar and share many symptoms, such as abdominal pain and diarrhea, IBS differs from irritable bowel diseases (IBDs), such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. In contrast to IBS which is caused by issues in the functioning of the colon, IBDs are inflammatory conditions caused by overactive immune cells within the intestine. IBDs are much less common than IBS and typically more medically severe, occasionally requiring intensive medical treatment and/or surgery. IBS, in contrast, can usually be managed effectively with lifestyle changes and less intense medical intervention.

What are the subcategories of IBS?
Medical professionals generally identify four main types of IBS: IBS-C (constipation-predominant subtype), IBS-D (diarrhea-predominant subtype), IBS-M (mixed bowel subtype), and IBS-U (undefined subtype). Identifying the predominant type of IBS an individual has can be important for determining the type of treatment that is best for them, such as the lifestyle and dietary changes that may be most appropriate, as well as any medications that may be necessary. However, individuals may also experience multiple subtypes over time, as well as experience cycles of flare-ups and symptom relief.

What causes IBS?
The causes of IBS are not well understood, but symptoms are generally attributed to issues with gut muscle contraction and changes in the gut microbiome, both of which can lead to the characteristic symptoms of IBS. These issues can be caused by a variety of lifestyle factors, such as diet and stress. While lifestyle modifications may not completely cure IBS symptoms, identifying symptom-triggering foods, consuming a balanced diet, and reducing stress have all been shown to greatly reduce symptoms. IBS can also be caused by bacterial or parasitic infections within the intestine, in which case the syndrome is referred to as "post-infectious IBS." In contrast to non-infectious IBS, post-infectious IBS is less chronic in nature and symptoms will often resolve once the infection has subsided.

What foods should I avoid if I have IBS?
Specific foods that may trigger symptoms of IBS can vary person-to-person. However, common foods that may exacerbate symptoms include high-fat foods (such as fatty meats), wheat, dairy products, highly acidic foods (such as citrus), beans, cabbage, milk, and carbonated drinks. Over time, individuals with IBS are often able to identify which foods cause their symptoms to worsen and learn to avoid such foods to manage their symptoms.