Nutritionists and Dietitians near Crystal Lake, IL

Hello everyone and thank you for visiting my profile! My passion and nutrition related experience is in treating people who suffer from various types of eating disorders, addictions and other co-occurring disorders. I want to help clients establish a healthy relationship with food and their body in order to maintain long-term success in their recovery and how they view themselves.

It is not often we are encouraged to honor our bodies needs. We live in world that teaches us to "watch it" and "have it together", especially around weight and food. Unfortunately, this constant pressure to "be good" can play a role in constant dieting, restricting, binging, purging and an all or nothing attitude around exercise. Fortunately, we can make peace with food and our bodies again. Our approach of trauma informed nutrition counseling and coaching teaches non-diet eating and body wisdom skills to learn to trust and feel safe inside the body and manage chronic issues such as burned and stressed out, PCOS and gut health.

I specialize in clients with digestive disorders, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, skin conditions, allergies, sleep disorders, chronic pain, and sports performance.

I am the owner of a health, nutrition, & wellness coaching company named Nutrition Collaborative, LLC. I am a male Dietitian that works with both adolescent and adult individuals who want to take full control of their health and wellness. Whether it's sports performance, weight management, digestive healing, or simply fueling a healthier lifestyle, we will ensure to optimize your nutrition and lifestyle to achieve nothing but success. We at Nutrition Collaborative educate patients, clients, and the public about nutritional principles and strategies for long-term success. We work with both individuals and families on their journeys.

Riley’s approach to care is rooted in developing a strong rapport with the client and making client’s feel safe and heard. Per her nutrition philosophy, Riley believes in nutrition care that is a mutual conversation where a client can have a say in their care, as this will lead to more sustainable, long-term progress; additionally, Riley practices from a non-diet and Health At Every Size (HAES) perspective for all clients, regardless of diagnosis. Riley prioritizes individualized treatment, tailoring interventions to meet clients developmental, financial, physical and emotional needs.

Are you sick of fad diets but unsure of where to go next? Feeling overwhelmed by the nutrition information out there? Tired of the scale defining your worth and health? I can help! I am a registered and licensed dietitian in Chicago with a passion for women's health and would love to work together! My goal is to provide all clients with the fundamentals to sustain lifelong, healthy habits in a way that is flexible and feels good. Whether you are confused about what to eat for health, need support managing a chronic condition, or just want to develop a more positive relationship with food and body, I am here to help!

Are you noticing that figuring out how to eat has become more challenging for you? Are you wanting to be able to tell what hunger and fullness feels like in your body? Are you feeling like you'd like to stop having as many negative thoughts about your body? Perhaps you've noticed that having restrictive rules around food has only made your relationship with food worse in the long run and you'd like to be able to heal from this.

I am a registered dietitian with an emphasis in eating disorder treatment. I love working with adolescents and adults of all ages as they navigate recovery from eating disorders, disordered eating and/or chronic dieting. I'm also passionate about assisting individuals in other health conditions that present either independently or co-occuring with eating disorders such as gastrointestinal challenges, diabetes, etc.

Do you struggle with negative thought patterns around food or body image? Frustrated with emotional eating habits caused by boredom, anxiety, or depression? Lauren works privately with clients using a non-diet approach to nutrition focused on intuitive eating and health at every size, a weight neutral approach to food. . Lauren can help you begin to understand the "why" behind choices, so you can start to create lasting change and healthier habits.

I am currently accepting new clients and would love to be a part of your journey! I am a passionate clinician working within the field of eating disorders and mental health. I provide nutritional therapy to guide individuals in redefining their relationships with food, nutrition, body image, and overall wellness.