Gastrointestinal (GI) Nutritionists and Dietitians in Ventura, CA
I specialize in performance nutrition, metabolism, gut health, hormone imbalance, and gentle body re-composition (fat loss and muscle gain).
I help women feel stronger, healthier, and more energized without sacrificing their health or sanity. Diets, rigid rules, and extreme efforts often leave people frustrated and stuck. I focus on what actually works and feels sustainable. My approach combines functional nutrition, health coaching, and personal training with science-backed strategies and mindset shifts that help you understand your body and create a routine that fits your life.
I specialize in performance nutrition, metabolism, gut health, hormone imbalance, and gentle body re-composition (fat loss and muscle gain).
I help women feel stronger, healthier, and more energized without sacrificing their health or sanity. Diets, rigid rules, and extreme efforts often leave people frustrated and stuck. I focus on what actually works and feels sustainable. My approach combines functional nutrition, health coaching, and personal training with science-backed strategies and mindset shifts that help you understand your body and create a routine that fits your life.
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.
I am here to help those who are hoping to improve their relationship with food and their bodies and also for those struggling with hormonal, metabolic and gut related disorders such as PCOS, metabolic syndrome, Diabetes, Cardio-Vascular Disease, Hypothyroid along with Menopausal Health.
My approach to nutrition therapy has evolved from almost 40 years of clinical experience, along with state of the art training in integrative nutrition. Beyond that my priority is to connect with you where you are at and help coach you back to a healthy relationship with food and body.
I am here to help those who are hoping to improve their relationship with food and their bodies and also for those struggling with hormonal, metabolic and gut related disorders such as PCOS, metabolic syndrome, Diabetes, Cardio-Vascular Disease, Hypothyroid along with Menopausal Health.
My approach to nutrition therapy has evolved from almost 40 years of clinical experience, along with state of the art training in integrative nutrition. Beyond that my priority is to connect with you where you are at and help coach you back to a healthy relationship with food and body.
Medical diagnoses are freightenting. Often, I have found my clients receive little education on ways to manage clinical conditions, such as chronic kidney disease and diabetes. With limited guidance, their condition progresses and can result in profound impacts on physical and mental health, and quality of life.
Medical diagnoses are freightenting. Often, I have found my clients receive little education on ways to manage clinical conditions, such as chronic kidney disease and diabetes. With limited guidance, their condition progresses and can result in profound impacts on physical and mental health, and quality of life.
More Dietitians and Nutritionists Nearby
Whether you are looking for guidance on Autoimmunity, Sports Performance, Fertility, GI Dysfunctions, Anxiety/Depression or just want more energy and better sleep, I'm here to partner with you.
As a functional nutrition and health coach, I know that you are unique and one solution (or pill!) does not fit all. After childhood allergies/asthma, frequent infections and fatigue, I was diagnosed with reproductive cancer and an autoimmune disease. I've been through it all, so I understand how frustrated you feel when your body stops working. Together, we'll build a strong foundation for you from the ground up with food, lifestyle and mindset enhancements. My programs improve sleep, energy, mental focus, and build better lifelong habits so you can accomplish more every day.
Whether you are looking for guidance on Autoimmunity, Sports Performance, Fertility, GI Dysfunctions, Anxiety/Depression or just want more energy and better sleep, I'm here to partner with you.
As a functional nutrition and health coach, I know that you are unique and one solution (or pill!) does not fit all. After childhood allergies/asthma, frequent infections and fatigue, I was diagnosed with reproductive cancer and an autoimmune disease. I've been through it all, so I understand how frustrated you feel when your body stops working. Together, we'll build a strong foundation for you from the ground up with food, lifestyle and mindset enhancements. My programs improve sleep, energy, mental focus, and build better lifelong habits so you can accomplish more every day.
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 Functional Nutrition. Education: B.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics, California Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo, 1988; Master's in Public Health, UCLA, 1990. Nutrition/Dietetic Internship, West LA VA Medical Center, 1989-1990.
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 Functional Nutrition. Education: B.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics, California Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo, 1988; Master's in Public Health, UCLA, 1990. Nutrition/Dietetic Internship, West LA VA Medical Center, 1989-1990.
Elizabeth has extensive experience in academia, clinical nutrition, and one-on-one care. She strives to foster an environment where patients of all ages can explore their relationship with food in a supportive, individualized, and evidence-based manner. She has specific expertise at the intersection of mental health and chronic conditions, and she focuses on bringing the latest clinical research to her patients in a safe, thoughtful, and emotionally secure way.
Elizabeth has extensive experience in academia, clinical nutrition, and one-on-one care. She strives to foster an environment where patients of all ages can explore their relationship with food in a supportive, individualized, and evidence-based manner. She has specific expertise at the intersection of mental health and chronic conditions, and she focuses on bringing the latest clinical research to her patients in a safe, thoughtful, and emotionally secure way.
Food allergies, gut distress, and sports performance can be addressed in addition.
If you are looking to reshape your relationship with food, mind, and body, look no further. We live in a world obsessed with food, fitness, and figure, which has only led to even more stress in our lives! Allow us to guide you on a journey in rediscovering your joy for eating and movement. Our dietitians specialize in working with clients with eating disorders, addiction, and mental health disorders, but our approach is also uniquely suited for those who are fed up with frequent dieting, disappointed by their bodies, and looking for a new way to find life fulfilling again.
Food allergies, gut distress, and sports performance can be addressed in addition.
If you are looking to reshape your relationship with food, mind, and body, look no further. We live in a world obsessed with food, fitness, and figure, which has only led to even more stress in our lives! Allow us to guide you on a journey in rediscovering your joy for eating and movement. Our dietitians specialize in working with clients with eating disorders, addiction, and mental health disorders, but our approach is also uniquely suited for those who are fed up with frequent dieting, disappointed by their bodies, and looking for a new way to find life fulfilling again.
Functional nutrition for gut health, mood, energy, and longevity.
Self awareness is the root of my practice. YOU are the master hero of your own body. I encourage clients to mindfully understand their unique hunger cues, and tap into the mind-body connection. I then help you systematically incorporate nutrition in a way that lowers inflammation, resets your gut health, while nourishing you without deprivation.
Functional nutrition for gut health, mood, energy, and longevity.
Self awareness is the root of my practice. YOU are the master hero of your own body. I encourage clients to mindfully understand their unique hunger cues, and tap into the mind-body connection. I then help you systematically incorporate nutrition in a way that lowers inflammation, resets your gut health, while nourishing you without deprivation.
Amanda's experience includes MNT for diabetes, heart and kidney disease, and anti-inflammatory diets for gut health.
Amanda takes an integrative whole person approach to nutrition therapy, exploring diet, sleep and exercise habits. Whether you seek to optimize your nutrition, prevent chronic disease, or require medical nutrition therapy (MNT), Amanda works with you to identify root causes and explore areas for change. Amanda's philosophy is that diet is a way of life, our eating pattern is uniquely our own, and that health comes in all shapes and sizes. The care, education, and recommendations she provides is individualized, and long term success is achieved through realistic and incremental lifestyle modifications.
Amanda's experience includes MNT for diabetes, heart and kidney disease, and anti-inflammatory diets for gut health.
Amanda takes an integrative whole person approach to nutrition therapy, exploring diet, sleep and exercise habits. Whether you seek to optimize your nutrition, prevent chronic disease, or require medical nutrition therapy (MNT), Amanda works with you to identify root causes and explore areas for change. Amanda's philosophy is that diet is a way of life, our eating pattern is uniquely our own, and that health comes in all shapes and sizes. The care, education, and recommendations she provides is individualized, and long term success is achieved through realistic and incremental lifestyle modifications.
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with an expertise in the treatment of eating disorders and chronic dieting. I encourage mindfulness and interoceptive awareness to assist clients in cultivating positive relationships with food and their bodies. I follow a non-diet approach to nutrition. My goal is to address the nutrition myths and misconceptions diet culture has created.
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with an expertise in the treatment of eating disorders and chronic dieting. I encourage mindfulness and interoceptive awareness to assist clients in cultivating positive relationships with food and their bodies. I follow a non-diet approach to nutrition. My goal is to address the nutrition myths and misconceptions diet culture has created.
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
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.
I have diverse experience in geriatric nutrition, gastrointestinal issues, drug and alcohol addiction/ recovery and other chronic conditions (heart disease and T2DM).
Are you tired of counting calories and monitoring macro intake? Have you tried multiple diets, cleanses and detox programs? Are you tired of trying to lose weight and just keep want to be healthy?At some point, most of us who have tried everything eventually feel drained lost and defeated. We all just want to eat and heal without worry of worsening a health condition or losing control of our weight. I help my clients develop a better relationship with food and their body. They learn how to listen to their body’s needs and eat real food instead of a diet full of manufactured products.
I have diverse experience in geriatric nutrition, gastrointestinal issues, drug and alcohol addiction/ recovery and other chronic conditions (heart disease and T2DM).
Are you tired of counting calories and monitoring macro intake? Have you tried multiple diets, cleanses and detox programs? Are you tired of trying to lose weight and just keep want to be healthy?At some point, most of us who have tried everything eventually feel drained lost and defeated. We all just want to eat and heal without worry of worsening a health condition or losing control of our weight. I help my clients develop a better relationship with food and their body. They learn how to listen to their body’s needs and eat real food instead of a diet full of manufactured products.
My ideal client is something who is struggling with their physical health, their relationship with food or has chronic pain, and ultimately wants a better relationship with food and their bodies.
My ideal client is something who is struggling with their physical health, their relationship with food or has chronic pain, and ultimately wants a better relationship with food and their bodies.
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.
My clients typically want to work on their experience with food, body image, inner critic thoughts, exercise, and gut health, though we also explore many concepts related to food and mental health intersections like anxiety, obsessiveness, perfectionism, and depression.
I’m Carly - a RD-N specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating, mental health, & body image. My clients and I work 1:1 at the outpatient level to support their individual health concerns. Not all of my clients have diagnosed eating disorders - some of them have developed habits over the years that they'd like to change, need accountability for their health and wellness goals, or thanks in part to media representations about how we "should" look or "should" eat or "should" exercise, they just got confused along the way of how to relate to their own body. We fix that here.
My clients typically want to work on their experience with food, body image, inner critic thoughts, exercise, and gut health, though we also explore many concepts related to food and mental health intersections like anxiety, obsessiveness, perfectionism, and depression.
I’m Carly - a RD-N specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating, mental health, & body image. My clients and I work 1:1 at the outpatient level to support their individual health concerns. Not all of my clients have diagnosed eating disorders - some of them have developed habits over the years that they'd like to change, need accountability for their health and wellness goals, or thanks in part to media representations about how we "should" look or "should" eat or "should" exercise, they just got confused along the way of how to relate to their own body. We fix that here.
Whether you're managing a chronic condition, navigating digestive discomfort, or feeling stuck in cycles of restriction and guilt, I’m here to support you with evidence-based guidance that meets you where you are.
If you’ve spent years trying to “get it right” with food and often feel stuck in cycles of dieting, guilt, or confusion, you’re not alone. You may not have a clinical eating disorder, but you might find yourself dealing with disordered patterns like chronic restriction, emotional eating, or feeling out of control around certain foods. You may also be managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or IBS and feel frustrated by being told only what to cut out without real support. You're likely looking for something that goes deeper than another plan to follow. You want to feel better in your body and understand what it mea
Whether you're managing a chronic condition, navigating digestive discomfort, or feeling stuck in cycles of restriction and guilt, I’m here to support you with evidence-based guidance that meets you where you are.
If you’ve spent years trying to “get it right” with food and often feel stuck in cycles of dieting, guilt, or confusion, you’re not alone. You may not have a clinical eating disorder, but you might find yourself dealing with disordered patterns like chronic restriction, emotional eating, or feeling out of control around certain foods. You may also be managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or IBS and feel frustrated by being told only what to cut out without real support. You're likely looking for something that goes deeper than another plan to follow. You want to feel better in your body and understand what it mea
Want to go back to feeling confident in your body, to feeling more energized, and to stop obsessing over food?
You’re smart, driven, and probably the one who always has it together, but when it comes to food, it feels confusing and exhausting. You want to eat without guilt, have energy to do what you love, and stop thinking about food 24/7. You’re over the all-or-nothing mindset and just want a way to feel good in your body without obsessing. You’re looking for real support, not quick fixes. Something that feels like you, flexible, kind, and sustainable.
Want to go back to feeling confident in your body, to feeling more energized, and to stop obsessing over food?
You’re smart, driven, and probably the one who always has it together, but when it comes to food, it feels confusing and exhausting. You want to eat without guilt, have energy to do what you love, and stop thinking about food 24/7. You’re over the all-or-nothing mindset and just want a way to feel good in your body without obsessing. You’re looking for real support, not quick fixes. Something that feels like you, flexible, kind, and sustainable.
They’re struggling with chronic fatigue, digestive discomfort, hormone imbalances, mood swings, or persistent skin issues that no one seems to have answers for.
I help women with chronic symptoms like fatigue, bloating, thyroid issues, candida, and hormone imbalances get to the root cause and heal naturally. Using a functional nutrition approach, I offer personalized programs, lab testing, and step-by-step support to help you feel energized, balanced, and in control of your health.
They’re struggling with chronic fatigue, digestive discomfort, hormone imbalances, mood swings, or persistent skin issues that no one seems to have answers for.
I help women with chronic symptoms like fatigue, bloating, thyroid issues, candida, and hormone imbalances get to the root cause and heal naturally. Using a functional nutrition approach, I offer personalized programs, lab testing, and step-by-step support to help you feel energized, balanced, and in control of your health.
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.