Gastrointestinal (GI) Nutritionists and Dietitians in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
My approach to care is to address the whole person not just the diagnosis. As an experienced nutrition expert, I have worked for the past 15 years helping individuals improve their lives and maintain their health with nutrition therapy, positive mindsets and fitness. I believe strongly that food plays one of the biggest roles in our life with regard to maintaining our health and healing our bodies. Therefore, I believe that the food we consume should be a top priority in our lives.
My approach to care is to address the whole person not just the diagnosis. As an experienced nutrition expert, I have worked for the past 15 years helping individuals improve their lives and maintain their health with nutrition therapy, positive mindsets and fitness. I believe strongly that food plays one of the biggest roles in our life with regard to maintaining our health and healing our bodies. Therefore, I believe that the food we consume should be a top priority in our lives.
Whether you’re dealing with brain fog, weight, hormones, fatigue, digestive issues, mood swings, or you need a fast transformation for a role, competition, or project.
My Elite Program is designed for those who don’t have the time to set up a plan. I’ve created systems where your staff or mine can handle the details for you, so all you have to do is get labs done by mobile RN, enjoy the food and follow the plan. I work across international time zones and coordinate with production teams, craft services, doctors etc.
Whether you’re dealing with brain fog, weight, hormones, fatigue, digestive issues, mood swings, or you need a fast transformation for a role, competition, or project.
My Elite Program is designed for those who don’t have the time to set up a plan. I’ve created systems where your staff or mine can handle the details for you, so all you have to do is get labs done by mobile RN, enjoy the food and follow the plan. I work across international time zones and coordinate with production teams, craft services, doctors etc.
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.
The best part of working with my clients is seeing the mental shift that occurs with nutritional therapy. I work with a lot of people who have been imprisoned by restrictive diets and have beaten themselves up for years because they feel like a failure. At Nutrition Unveiled, the most important thing that occurs is developing a positive relationship with the mind, body, and food, and learning to nourish and treat the body rather than deprive and hurt the body. Happiness creates a much deeper level of health than any number on the scale ever will!
The best part of working with my clients is seeing the mental shift that occurs with nutritional therapy. I work with a lot of people who have been imprisoned by restrictive diets and have beaten themselves up for years because they feel like a failure. At Nutrition Unveiled, the most important thing that occurs is developing a positive relationship with the mind, body, and food, and learning to nourish and treat the body rather than deprive and hurt the body. Happiness creates a much deeper level of health than any number on the scale ever will!
More Dietitians and Nutritionists Nearby
I am a Clinical Registered Dietitian and specialize in renal disease, diabetes, GI including enteral (Tube Feedings) & parenteral nutrition.
I use the latest scientifically evidence based research on medical nutrition therapy consultations to assess, monitor, & optimize nutrition status based on patients’ current chronic medical conditions &/or nutrition adequacy. I review functional blood chemistry analysis, before set any goals & make recommendations for my patients.
I am a Clinical Registered Dietitian and specialize in renal disease, diabetes, GI including enteral (Tube Feedings) & parenteral nutrition.
I use the latest scientifically evidence based research on medical nutrition therapy consultations to assess, monitor, & optimize nutrition status based on patients’ current chronic medical conditions &/or nutrition adequacy. I review functional blood chemistry analysis, before set any goals & make recommendations for my patients.
I understand firsthand the journey of battling autoimmune diseases, gut issues, and thyroid imbalances, as I have navigated similar paths in my own life.
Genetics: I use cutting-edge DNA testing to personalize nutrition plans and optimize health outcomes with customized dietary strategies tailored to each individual's unique needs.
Food Sensitivities: I utilize Leap MRT food sensitivity testing that enables the identification of specific food triggers that may be contributing to health issues and inflammation
I understand firsthand the journey of battling autoimmune diseases, gut issues, and thyroid imbalances, as I have navigated similar paths in my own life.
Genetics: I use cutting-edge DNA testing to personalize nutrition plans and optimize health outcomes with customized dietary strategies tailored to each individual's unique needs.
Food Sensitivities: I utilize Leap MRT food sensitivity testing that enables the identification of specific food triggers that may be contributing to health issues and inflammation
As a GI-focused Dietitian, I’m here to guide and empower you to reduce your gastrointestinal symptoms, clarify the uncertainty of what and how to eat, and reduce the stress associated with eating.
My approach is scientifically evidence-based and focused on balance: working on supporting your body through nutrition, your relationship with food, and reducing food-related guilt and fear.
As a GI-focused Dietitian, I’m here to guide and empower you to reduce your gastrointestinal symptoms, clarify the uncertainty of what and how to eat, and reduce the stress associated with eating.
My approach is scientifically evidence-based and focused on balance: working on supporting your body through nutrition, your relationship with food, and reducing food-related guilt and fear.
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.
I take a bioindividual, root cause approach to functional nutrition with a focus on healing from a variety of chronic conditions through targeted nutrition and supplementation. I am passionate about helping people deeply heal to return to their best quality of life.
I take a bioindividual, root cause approach to functional nutrition with a focus on healing from a variety of chronic conditions through targeted nutrition and supplementation. I am passionate about helping people deeply heal to return to their best quality of life.
Other benefits include brain balance and a healthy and regulated gastrointestinal tract.
As my client, I want to find out what is really going on with your metabolism and provide you with answers aimed at improving weight and health in a convenient way using the latest evidence in nutritional science. I'm a board Certified Clinical Nutritionist and Pharmacist with affordable pricing and friendly service. I serve the Los Angeles county area.
Other benefits include brain balance and a healthy and regulated gastrointestinal tract.
As my client, I want to find out what is really going on with your metabolism and provide you with answers aimed at improving weight and health in a convenient way using the latest evidence in nutritional science. I'm a board Certified Clinical Nutritionist and Pharmacist with affordable pricing and friendly service. I serve the Los Angeles county area.
I’m best suited for people seeking flexible, realistic support for cancer prevention or survivorship, chronic conditions (like CKD, diabetes, GI disorders), eating disorders, or women’s health and hormone transitions—who want sustainable change and a more supportive relationship with food.
I offer integrative, functional nutrition care grounded in Health at Every Size (HAES). Our work will be collaborative, compassionate, and evidence-based, focused on identifying root contributors and creating achievable plans that support health and quality of life across all stages.
I’m best suited for people seeking flexible, realistic support for cancer prevention or survivorship, chronic conditions (like CKD, diabetes, GI disorders), eating disorders, or women’s health and hormone transitions—who want sustainable change and a more supportive relationship with food.
I offer integrative, functional nutrition care grounded in Health at Every Size (HAES). Our work will be collaborative, compassionate, and evidence-based, focused on identifying root contributors and creating achievable plans that support health and quality of life across all stages.
I’m Erika, an integrative and functional dietitian who helps people with digestive issues who are tired of being told “everything is normal” - when you definitely don’t feel normal.
Unlike band-aid treatments or long-term restrictive diets that don’t address the root cause, I use a functional nutrition approach that includes specialized testing, personalized nutrition, sustainable lifestyle strategies. Together, we’ll get to the root of your gut imbalances & craft your personalized plan, so you can nourish and heal your gut‒ for good.
I’m Erika, an integrative and functional dietitian who helps people with digestive issues who are tired of being told “everything is normal” - when you definitely don’t feel normal.
Unlike band-aid treatments or long-term restrictive diets that don’t address the root cause, I use a functional nutrition approach that includes specialized testing, personalized nutrition, sustainable lifestyle strategies. Together, we’ll get to the root of your gut imbalances & craft your personalized plan, so you can nourish and heal your gut‒ for good.
Do you suffer from poor energy, digestive disturbances (gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea), blood sugar imbalances, high cholesterol, autoimmunity or other health concerns?
As dietitian specialized in nutrition for gastrointestinal health concerns, I can help solve your unique case through specialized testing, personalized nutrition recommendations and lifestyle management. I'll guide you through my proprietary process to get you feeling well again so you can live life without fear of your symptoms getting in the way.
Do you suffer from poor energy, digestive disturbances (gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea), blood sugar imbalances, high cholesterol, autoimmunity or other health concerns?
As dietitian specialized in nutrition for gastrointestinal health concerns, I can help solve your unique case through specialized testing, personalized nutrition recommendations and lifestyle management. I'll guide you through my proprietary process to get you feeling well again so you can live life without fear of your symptoms getting in the way.
I specialize in digestive conditions like IBS and SIBO and am a Monash University FODMAP trained dietitian.
Food, a critical component of health, has the power to heal. I take a holistic approach using the healing power of food and simple lifestyle adjustments to address your health issues at their root cause. We start with a full dietary, medical, and lifestyle assessment to better understand your unique situation, genetics, and health goals. Then, together, you and I will create a personalized, science-based nutrition program designed to address your health conditions and provide you with overall optimum health. You deserve to live a full and vibrant life.
I specialize in digestive conditions like IBS and SIBO and am a Monash University FODMAP trained dietitian.
Food, a critical component of health, has the power to heal. I take a holistic approach using the healing power of food and simple lifestyle adjustments to address your health issues at their root cause. We start with a full dietary, medical, and lifestyle assessment to better understand your unique situation, genetics, and health goals. Then, together, you and I will create a personalized, science-based nutrition program designed to address your health conditions and provide you with overall optimum health. You deserve to live a full and vibrant life.
I also specialize in relieving the symptoms associated with GI conditions such as IBS and IBD.
My ideal client is someone who is looking to improve their overall health and well-being with sustainable and realistic changes to their eating patterns. Most of my clients are surprised to discover that the dieting behaviors they have participated in (e.g. restricting calories/macros or avoiding food groups) are actually more harmful to their health than health promoting. I teach my clients how to eat in a way that works best for their individual needs and preferences, remove the guilt associated with eating certain foods, and help them feel confident in their food choices.
I also specialize in relieving the symptoms associated with GI conditions such as IBS and IBD.
My ideal client is someone who is looking to improve their overall health and well-being with sustainable and realistic changes to their eating patterns. Most of my clients are surprised to discover that the dieting behaviors they have participated in (e.g. restricting calories/macros or avoiding food groups) are actually more harmful to their health than health promoting. I teach my clients how to eat in a way that works best for their individual needs and preferences, remove the guilt associated with eating certain foods, and help them feel confident in their food choices.
Whether you are struggling with chronic health conditions including GI distress, IBS, GERD, depression, inflammation, or food intolerances.
Functional medicine nutrition is a nutritional approach that emphasizes the unique biochemistry of each individual and the interplay between genetics, environment, and lifestyle factors in determining health outcomes. I focus on identifying and addressing the root causes of health imbalances, while using food and nutrients to support optimal health and prevent chronic diseases.
Whether you are struggling with chronic health conditions including GI distress, IBS, GERD, depression, inflammation, or food intolerances.
Functional medicine nutrition is a nutritional approach that emphasizes the unique biochemistry of each individual and the interplay between genetics, environment, and lifestyle factors in determining health outcomes. I focus on identifying and addressing the root causes of health imbalances, while using food and nutrients to support optimal health and prevent chronic diseases.
Specialties include mental health, eating disorders / disordered eating, GI and digestive diseases, food preferences and allergies including Celiac, weight neutral care, liver health, POTS, and RED-S, and other chronic health conditions.
Stephanie’s award-winning, holistic approach to nutrition care, specializes in the intersection of physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Stephanie understands the importance of tailoring nutrition support to each individual–she translates her thousands of hours with patients and a decade of research to provide personalized, condition-specific care.
Specialties include mental health, eating disorders / disordered eating, GI and digestive diseases, food preferences and allergies including Celiac, weight neutral care, liver health, POTS, and RED-S, and other chronic health conditions.
Stephanie’s award-winning, holistic approach to nutrition care, specializes in the intersection of physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Stephanie understands the importance of tailoring nutrition support to each individual–she translates her thousands of hours with patients and a decade of research to provide personalized, condition-specific care.
I help people develop a new and improved relationship with food and their body. They learn how to break away from diet culture, food rules and the beliefs that have influenced the choices they make. My clients learn how to reconnect to the wisdom we were all born and blessed with of being intuitive eaters. Confidence and self doubt slowly diminish as we work together and clients are able to become mindful and conscious eaters with any food choice they make. They learn to enjoy eating again with honoring their cravings.
I help people develop a new and improved relationship with food and their body. They learn how to break away from diet culture, food rules and the beliefs that have influenced the choices they make. My clients learn how to reconnect to the wisdom we were all born and blessed with of being intuitive eaters. Confidence and self doubt slowly diminish as we work together and clients are able to become mindful and conscious eaters with any food choice they make. They learn to enjoy eating again with honoring their cravings.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, scared of eating foods due to your digestive disorder diagnosis (Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis, IBS, gastroparesis, new ileostomy/colostomy, etc)?
The ability to enjoy cultural foods is essential - so is ensuring that your nutritional needs for healing are met. With my clinical experience in treating patients with digestive disorders and nutrition support, I am here to provide evidence-based, culturally sensitive nutrition therapy that is personalized to you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, scared of eating foods due to your digestive disorder diagnosis (Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis, IBS, gastroparesis, new ileostomy/colostomy, etc)?
The ability to enjoy cultural foods is essential - so is ensuring that your nutritional needs for healing are met. With my clinical experience in treating patients with digestive disorders and nutrition support, I am here to provide evidence-based, culturally sensitive nutrition therapy that is personalized to you.
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).
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.