Gastrointestinal (GI) Nutritionists and Dietitians in Palmdale, CA
Traditional approaches like fad diets often fall short, leaving you with a slower metabolism and imbalanced gut health.
I use a wellness-centered approach to help manage chronic disease while simultaneously focusing on gut health. I can translate the latest research to ensure that you get the best evidence-based advice for your symptoms and overall health.
Traditional approaches like fad diets often fall short, leaving you with a slower metabolism and imbalanced gut health.
I use a wellness-centered approach to help manage chronic disease while simultaneously focusing on gut health. I can translate the latest research to ensure that you get the best evidence-based advice for your symptoms and overall health.
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Whether you want to promote a healthy and nutritional lifestyle for yourself or your family, slim down, prevent disease, or just look and feel great, you have come to the right place. Now offering food sensitivity test and nutritional program LEAP (Lifestyle Eating and Performance).
Whether you want to promote a healthy and nutritional lifestyle for yourself or your family, slim down, prevent disease, or just look and feel great, you have come to the right place. Now offering food sensitivity test and nutritional program LEAP (Lifestyle Eating and Performance).
I help with digestion, gut health, women’s health & hormone issues (ie- PCOS), chronic diseases (hypertension, high lipids, liver & metabolic issues), autoimmune disease, and prevention & longevity.
Holistic approach. Food First. Science Based. Using a holistic approach, I assess your diet, symptoms, history, tests to understand what your best next steps would be. We'll work on diet & lifestyle, supplements to fill in gaps, and discuss testing if that is something you want to explore. Imagine what it would be like to be free of your symptoms. Have more energy, mental clarity, normal bowel movements and feel good in your own body. Everyone is different. I use food as nourishment, cell signaling, and healing to get you back to being healthy. I don't have one set protocol for everyone. I offer personalized nutrition guidance.
I help with digestion, gut health, women’s health & hormone issues (ie- PCOS), chronic diseases (hypertension, high lipids, liver & metabolic issues), autoimmune disease, and prevention & longevity.
Holistic approach. Food First. Science Based. Using a holistic approach, I assess your diet, symptoms, history, tests to understand what your best next steps would be. We'll work on diet & lifestyle, supplements to fill in gaps, and discuss testing if that is something you want to explore. Imagine what it would be like to be free of your symptoms. Have more energy, mental clarity, normal bowel movements and feel good in your own body. Everyone is different. I use food as nourishment, cell signaling, and healing to get you back to being healthy. I don't have one set protocol for everyone. I offer personalized nutrition guidance.
Transforming lives through healthier habits- I empower my clients to achieve their best health with nutrition. My areas of focus include: weight loss-management, increased vitality, strength building, managing health, and improving physical performance. I teach a practical, whole-food approach to achieving a sustainable, healthy-eating lifestyle. You will learn about the nutritional value of foods, and apply that knowledge to derive the greatest benefit from the foods you eat. Food is fuel for our bodies and if we consume the best fuel, we can expect to get more of what we want from our bodies, naturally!
Transforming lives through healthier habits- I empower my clients to achieve their best health with nutrition. My areas of focus include: weight loss-management, increased vitality, strength building, managing health, and improving physical performance. I teach a practical, whole-food approach to achieving a sustainable, healthy-eating lifestyle. You will learn about the nutritional value of foods, and apply that knowledge to derive the greatest benefit from the foods you eat. Food is fuel for our bodies and if we consume the best fuel, we can expect to get more of what we want from our bodies, naturally!
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I also have experience working with clients with diabetes, food allergies, GI complications (i.e. irritable bowel syndrome), PCOS, emotional eating, and substance abuse.
I have a diverse background in clinical, community, & sports nutrition settings. I specialize in working with eating disorders, disordered eating, & performance nutrition. I am passionate about a holistic and somatically attuned approach to cultivating a peaceful relationship with food, the body, & movement. I provide counseling & education from a weight-inclusive, non-diet perspective. I've worked with people of all ages and backgrounds. As a woman of color, I find fulfillment in helping those with marginalized identities. I feel a great sense of purpose working alongside people to help them build a strong mind-body connection.
I also have experience working with clients with diabetes, food allergies, GI complications (i.e. irritable bowel syndrome), PCOS, emotional eating, and substance abuse.
I have a diverse background in clinical, community, & sports nutrition settings. I specialize in working with eating disorders, disordered eating, & performance nutrition. I am passionate about a holistic and somatically attuned approach to cultivating a peaceful relationship with food, the body, & movement. I provide counseling & education from a weight-inclusive, non-diet perspective. I've worked with people of all ages and backgrounds. As a woman of color, I find fulfillment in helping those with marginalized identities. I feel a great sense of purpose working alongside people to help them build a strong mind-body connection.
Areas of expertise include:
Healthy Eating, Weight Management, Sports Nutrition, Diabetes/Hypoglycemia,
Gastrointestinal Disorders, Cancer Treatment & Prevention, Women's Health, Pregnancy/Lactation,High Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Disease, Kidney Disease, and Vegetarianism.
I provide personal and individual nutrition education and counseling on a variety of health and nutrition issues.
My approach is simple, yet effective. I work with the individual to assist in empowering them to make healthier
eating habits and lifestyle changes.
It definitely is not easy to take charge of your health on your own, but can be done when you have the right skills, information, and motivation. My goal in working with people is for them to eat healthier, feel better and to embrace eating as an enjoyable experience.
Areas of expertise include:
Healthy Eating, Weight Management, Sports Nutrition, Diabetes/Hypoglycemia,
Gastrointestinal Disorders, Cancer Treatment & Prevention, Women's Health, Pregnancy/Lactation,High Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Disease, Kidney Disease, and Vegetarianism.
I provide personal and individual nutrition education and counseling on a variety of health and nutrition issues.
My approach is simple, yet effective. I work with the individual to assist in empowering them to make healthier
eating habits and lifestyle changes.
It definitely is not easy to take charge of your health on your own, but can be done when you have the right skills, information, and motivation. My goal in working with people is for them to eat healthier, feel better and to embrace eating as an enjoyable experience.
Are you struggling with persistent digestive issues, feeling overwhelmed by endless doctor appointments, or frustrated by the lack of clear solutions?
My journey to becoming a dietitian began with my own battle with Celiac Disease. Experiencing the lack of support and understanding firsthand, I dedicated myself to learning everything about nutrition and dietetics to help others navigate their GI issues with empathy and expert guidance.
Are you struggling with persistent digestive issues, feeling overwhelmed by endless doctor appointments, or frustrated by the lack of clear solutions?
My journey to becoming a dietitian began with my own battle with Celiac Disease. Experiencing the lack of support and understanding firsthand, I dedicated myself to learning everything about nutrition and dietetics to help others navigate their GI issues with empathy and expert guidance.
My expertise is in metabolic health, weight loss, sports nutrition, and gut health.
Hey! I'm Kelli, let's build the ideal strategy for your health and your goals. I help people use diet, exercise, and mindset to improve energy, lose weight, build muscle, and improve health. I know it can be overwhelming, let me help you make it simple AND effective :)
My expertise is in metabolic health, weight loss, sports nutrition, and gut health.
Hey! I'm Kelli, let's build the ideal strategy for your health and your goals. I help people use diet, exercise, and mindset to improve energy, lose weight, build muscle, and improve health. I know it can be overwhelming, let me help you make it simple AND effective :)
My specialties include renal/CKD nutrition, weight management, pre- and post-bariatric surgery nutrition support, nutrition while on on GLP-1 medications, diabetes, PCOS, gut health (IBS and IBD, low FODMAP diet guidance), mindful eating practices, improving relationship with food, heart health, and many more.
I work with highly motivated clients of all ages, who are ready to incorporate lifestyle changes to improve health. I provided evidence based guidance to support short and long term health goals through Medical Nutrition Therapy counseling.
My specialties include renal/CKD nutrition, weight management, pre- and post-bariatric surgery nutrition support, nutrition while on on GLP-1 medications, diabetes, PCOS, gut health (IBS and IBD, low FODMAP diet guidance), mindful eating practices, improving relationship with food, heart health, and many more.
I work with highly motivated clients of all ages, who are ready to incorporate lifestyle changes to improve health. I provided evidence based guidance to support short and long term health goals through Medical Nutrition Therapy counseling.
You’re driven, disciplined, and used to pushing yourself but when it comes to food, it can feel overwhelming, rigid, or out of control. Maybe your relationship with food or your body is starting to impact your performance, recovery, or overall well-being. You want to fuel your body without guilt, trust your hunger again, and have the energy to show up fully in your sport and your life.
You’re done with extremes and all-or-nothing thinking, and you’re looking for a more flexible, sustainable approach—one that supports both your recovery and your performance, without sacrificing either
You’re driven, disciplined, and used to pushing yourself but when it comes to food, it can feel overwhelming, rigid, or out of control. Maybe your relationship with food or your body is starting to impact your performance, recovery, or overall well-being. You want to fuel your body without guilt, trust your hunger again, and have the energy to show up fully in your sport and your life.
You’re done with extremes and all-or-nothing thinking, and you’re looking for a more flexible, sustainable approach—one that supports both your recovery and your performance, without sacrificing either
My ideal clients are individuals managing GI disorders, chronic diseases, or age-related health concerns who want practical, personalized nutrition support.
I specialize in GI disorders, chronic disease management, and geriatric nutrition. Using a “food as medicine” approach and culinary expertise, I provide practical, evidence-based strategies that help clients improve health, manage symptoms, and build sustainable, personalized eating habits.
My ideal clients are individuals managing GI disorders, chronic diseases, or age-related health concerns who want practical, personalized nutrition support.
I specialize in GI disorders, chronic disease management, and geriatric nutrition. Using a “food as medicine” approach and culinary expertise, I provide practical, evidence-based strategies that help clients improve health, manage symptoms, and build sustainable, personalized eating habits.
Areas of expertise include family feeding; adolescent and adult weight concerns; disordered eating, ED's; Type2 & pre diabetes; PCOS; gastrointestinal health; integrative nutrition and wellness.
Silvina has advanced training and experience in: Child, Adolescent and Adult Weight Concerns; Intuitive & Mindful Eating; Integrative and GI Nutrition. Education: B.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics, California Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo ; Master's in Public Health, UCLA. Nutrition/Dietetic Internship, West LA VA Medical Center.
Areas of expertise include family feeding; adolescent and adult weight concerns; disordered eating, ED's; Type2 & pre diabetes; PCOS; gastrointestinal health; integrative nutrition and wellness.
Silvina has advanced training and experience in: Child, Adolescent and Adult Weight Concerns; Intuitive & Mindful Eating; Integrative and GI Nutrition. Education: B.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics, California Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo ; Master's in Public Health, UCLA. Nutrition/Dietetic Internship, West LA VA Medical Center.
I specialize in helping individuals and families optimize their health, well-being, and eating behaviors. I offer personalized nutrition counseling using a non-diet, weight-inclusive framework, which means I don’t focus on body size or prescribe eating rules to follow. Instead, I use a client-centered model of care and serve as a guide on the journey to better health and wellness. My approach incorporates evidence-based nutrition principles along with an understanding of human behavior and psychology. This process looks different for everyone; there is no “one size fits all.”
I specialize in helping individuals and families optimize their health, well-being, and eating behaviors. I offer personalized nutrition counseling using a non-diet, weight-inclusive framework, which means I don’t focus on body size or prescribe eating rules to follow. Instead, I use a client-centered model of care and serve as a guide on the journey to better health and wellness. My approach incorporates evidence-based nutrition principles along with an understanding of human behavior and psychology. This process looks different for everyone; there is no “one size fits all.”
I am a Registered Dietitian specialized in Eating Disorders as well as dancers/athletes, food allergies and gastrointestinal disorders and diseases.
My goal is to work together to promote self-efficacy and confidence in your relationship with food and your bodies. I was formerly a professional dancer, before shifting my focus to nutrition. From my experience dancing, I am in tune with how to fuel for optimal performance while taking care and respecting your body.
I am a Registered Dietitian specialized in Eating Disorders as well as dancers/athletes, food allergies and gastrointestinal disorders and diseases.
My goal is to work together to promote self-efficacy and confidence in your relationship with food and your bodies. I was formerly a professional dancer, before shifting my focus to nutrition. From my experience dancing, I am in tune with how to fuel for optimal performance while taking care and respecting your body.
I specialize in Irritable Bowel Syndrome and complex gut issues that haven't responded to standard approaches.
My clients typically come to me with some combination of bloating, cramping, urgency, constipation, or diarrhea that hasn't resolved despite consistent effort, and confusion or fear around food after years of conflicting advice. Often, they've seen gastroenterologists and multiple providers without getting a clear answer.
I specialize in Irritable Bowel Syndrome and complex gut issues that haven't responded to standard approaches.
My clients typically come to me with some combination of bloating, cramping, urgency, constipation, or diarrhea that hasn't resolved despite consistent effort, and confusion or fear around food after years of conflicting advice. Often, they've seen gastroenterologists and multiple providers without getting a clear answer.
The main areas of nutrition I support is GI disorders, neurodivergent (Autism, ADHD) anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID (avoidant restrictive food intake disorder)
At your wits-end trying to solve your diet/nutrition issues? Hitting dieting "bottom" - the realization that yet-another diet is not the answer? Stomach issues your doctor and/or medications are not solving? Repeatedly hearing your child is "just a picky eater" when you intuitively know it is something deeper? I know you have experienced frustration, hopelessness and often shame in trying to solve your diet/nutrition issues. I became a dietitian after my own personal struggles with disordered eating. Rest assured you are not alone and there is hope.
The main areas of nutrition I support is GI disorders, neurodivergent (Autism, ADHD) anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID (avoidant restrictive food intake disorder)
At your wits-end trying to solve your diet/nutrition issues? Hitting dieting "bottom" - the realization that yet-another diet is not the answer? Stomach issues your doctor and/or medications are not solving? Repeatedly hearing your child is "just a picky eater" when you intuitively know it is something deeper? I know you have experienced frustration, hopelessness and often shame in trying to solve your diet/nutrition issues. I became a dietitian after my own personal struggles with disordered eating. Rest assured you are not alone and there is hope.
My ideal clients are women, teens, and young adults looking for a more peaceful, supported relationship with food, body, and health. Many come to June Nutrition Therapy seeking guidance through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, blood sugar concerns, eating disorder recovery, body image struggles, or chronic stress around food and wellness. Often, clients feel overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice, disconnected from their body, exhausted from dieting or anxiety around food, or simply unsure how to nourish themselves well during an important season of life.
My ideal clients are women, teens, and young adults looking for a more peaceful, supported relationship with food, body, and health. Many come to June Nutrition Therapy seeking guidance through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, blood sugar concerns, eating disorder recovery, body image struggles, or chronic stress around food and wellness. Often, clients feel overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice, disconnected from their body, exhausted from dieting or anxiety around food, or simply unsure how to nourish themselves well during an important season of life.
We treat all conditions including eating disorders, diabetes, heart disease, women's health issues, gastrointestinal disorders, sports nutrition, allergies, family nutrition, intuitive eating and more.
Contact us today to find out which dietitian on our team would be the best fit for your individual needs!
We treat all conditions including eating disorders, diabetes, heart disease, women's health issues, gastrointestinal disorders, sports nutrition, allergies, family nutrition, intuitive eating and more.
Contact us today to find out which dietitian on our team would be the best fit for your individual needs!
I'm a Registered Dietitian with a Master's in Nutrition Science and almost ten years of experience helping people actually feel better in their bodies.
I'm a Registered Dietitian with a Master's in Nutrition Science and almost ten years of experience helping people actually feel better in their bodies.
Kristie Tovar Nutrition & Associates
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CEDS
1 Endorsed
Glendale, CA 91203
At Kristie Tovar Nutrition, our team of dietitians provide compassionate, weight-neutral care for eating disorders, women's health, diabetes, GI disorders and heart conditions.
Together, we’ll create an individualized plan that emphasizes enjoyment and confidence with food—NOT restriction! We're are in-network with Anthem, Blue Shield, Aetna, UHC, and Health Net, making it easier for you to access the care you need.
At Kristie Tovar Nutrition, our team of dietitians provide compassionate, weight-neutral care for eating disorders, women's health, diabetes, GI disorders and heart conditions.
Together, we’ll create an individualized plan that emphasizes enjoyment and confidence with food—NOT restriction! We're are in-network with Anthem, Blue Shield, Aetna, UHC, and Health Net, making it easier for you to access the care you need.
Gastrointestinal (GI) Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is gut health?
Gut health refers to the overall functioning and well-being of the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Key to gut health is the gut microbiome, which is the collection of healthy bacteria living in the gut. These bacteria are essential for the digestion and breakdown of food, and their health significantly impacts digestion. Poor gut health can result in symptoms such as bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, and general abdominal discomfort, which may indicate imbalances or issues with the gut microbiome.
Can diet help with GI issues?
Diet plays a major role in gut health, and changes in diet can often reduce or eliminate some of the symptoms associated with gastrointestinal (GI) issues. Often, GI distress is due to food intolerances or sensitivities, such as gluten sensitivity or lactose intolerance. In these cases, eliminating the problematic foods from the diet can resolve the issue. GI problems can also stem from a combination of environmental or genetic factors, such as in the case of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Disruptions in the gut microbiome, such as those caused by taking antibiotics, can also lead to GI issues. In both scenarios, maintaining a balanced diet as much as possible with foods that support a healthy microbiome—such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and probiotic foods—can often significantly reduce symptoms and improve gut health.
What are the best foods for gut health?
Maintaining a balanced microbiome is essential for gut health, and this is best achieved through a varied diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and probiotic foods. Fruits and vegetables provide essential nutrients and fiber, which nourish the beneficial bacteria in the gut. Probiotic foods, which are those that contain live bacteria, are also great for gut health. Consuming probiotic foods and drinks, such as yogurt, kefir, kombucha, and tempeh, can help support the microbiome by contributing to the diversity of bacteria within the gut.
When should I see a dietitian for GI issues?
Many people can benefit from seeing a dietitian for GI issues. In general, most dietitians are knowledgeable about what foods support gut health and may help clients choose foods that support a healthy GI system, such as fruits and vegetables high in fiber or foods high in probiotics. Dietitians may be especially beneficial to clients with known gastrointestinal concerns, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). For clients diagnosed with these or similar conditions, dietitians can help clients identify food triggers and develop a meal plan for the client that minimizes symptoms. Dietitians may also work with clients who are having gastrointestinal distress (such as bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, etc.) but are not aware of the cause of their symptoms. In such cases, dietitians may be able to help the client identify the cause of the GI distress and coordinate with other medical professionals to help the client better manage their symptoms.