Celiac Disease Nutritionists and Dietitians near Downingtown, PA

Karen provides personalized nutrition counseling and coaching for adults and adolescents interested in weight loss or simply adopting a healthier lifestyle. She specializes in weight management, menopausal and hormonal barriers to weight maintenance, GI disorders, disease prevention, and healthy meal planning. Through a counseling partnership, she works to uncover the nutrition-related causes of health imbalances and identify the lifestyle changes required to achieve individual goals.

Are you lost when it comes to resolving your gut health symptoms? You're not alone! My practice specializes in digestive diseases, using a combination of evidenced based nutrition therapy and the principles of Intuitive Eating to resolve your issues. I believe that health is a journey and quick changes do not work. I'm an expert in IBS and the Low FODMAP diet but I also help people suffering from other gut health issues resolve their symptoms and create a better relationship with food. I am 100% virtual, so you can see me from the comfort of your own home. I am licensed in PA, MD & FL.

Do you feel awful and don't know why? Have you been to many health professionals and they can't provide an answer? You suffer from migraines, fatigue, and brain fog or perhaps you suffer from IBS or Fibromyalgia. Are losing hope you'll ever feel better? My comprehensive approach focuses on identifying root causes and system imbalances to significantly improve health. I don't provide a cookie-cutter diet to all my patients. I provide an individualized plan based on your medical history, specialized laboratory testing, nutritional deficiencies, and food preferences.

I work with individuals who are struggling with unwanted weight gain and undesired symptoms such as fatigue, low energy, or lack of motivation. If you are feeling overwhelmed and confused over what to eat and want to feel your absolute best again, I can help you. Maybe you’ve tried different fad diets but couldn’t stick with them. Maybe there are more underlying causes to your weight gain that you suspect, but no one will listen or help you figure it out. Maybe you prioritize everyone or everything in your life but need support and a plan that is just for YOU. Maybe all of this thinking about food has you really STRESSED OUT.

My ideal client wants to improve their health, feel better, reduce stress and have more energy! Are you struggling to lose weight? Has your weight hit a plateau? Are you gaining weight despite eating healthier and exercising? I believe each client is unique... by creating a personalized treatment plan based on symptoms, lifestyle & one's unique bio-makeup. I use a food as medicine approach to support health and wellness along with functional nutrition & holistic methods in my practice. Additionally, I provide interventions to prevent and/or treat chronic disease through diet and lifestyle changes.

Who do you talk to about how you eat? What other health professional cares about what you had for breakfast today, or how you are going to avoid gluten at the wedding reception this weekend? Who helps the person with diabetes learn how to carb count? I am the professional who REALLY knows how to help you with food facts, food fears, and food decisions. If the internet alarms you, your doctor doesn't have the time, and cousin is selling diet pills on the side---talk to me about the real scoop!

My passion is educating patients in weight management, food sensitivities, wellness and fitness I have a certification in Adult Weight Management levels I and II through the ADA and a certification in Sports Nutrition through ACE. I am a Certified LEAP therapist and can help you determine what foods, food additives/chemicals may be contributing to your health issues. I run my private practice out of my home office and can also provide nutrition coaching virtually. I am certified to teach PiYo and I am a certified Personal Trainer. Check out my website joannegibsondietitian.com for services and scheduling.

Our Vision: “Advancing health one whole person at a time.” Our Mission: Using integrative and functional medicine to practice patient-centered care and addressing health and wellness concerns by treating the whole person and not “parts” of the person or symptoms. Heart N Soul Nutrition uses a “food as medicine”approach to achieve optimal health and wellness in mind, body, and soul.

I've counseled hundreds of individuals, helping them with a wide range of nutrition related issues: PCOS, fertility, GI disorders, weight management, heart health, and general healthy nutrition (just to name a few!). Let's work together virtually to solve your own unique, nutrition-related puzzle. I strive to make this process fun for you, while providing you with the tools needed for lifelong results. I do accept health insurance, and based upon your specific plan, you may be eligible for up to 6 FREE visits with me/year!

I believe the food we eat is the first step in our individual recovery. Whether it is recovering from an eating disorder, emotional eating, diet cycling, pain from inflammatory conditions or managing physical or mental health concerns, I take a personalized approach to support my clients and make nutrition simple. Health goes beyond eating fruits and vegetables or the latest diet trend. It includes a healthy relationship with food, managing stress, sleep, joyful movement and simple nutrition messages that are supportive of your goals and sustainable life-long.

I've been there; exhausted and stressed out where food is my last priority. I help clients identify simple, easy ways to support their bodies.

I believe in utilizing food as an essential and important ingredient for good health and using food as medicine. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate the maze of nutrition information with the end goal of a lifetime of healthier habits. I am passionate about helping individuals identify root causes of their health concerns. I utilize functional medicine principles and evidenced based nutrition to help restore balance in the body. As a Registered Dietitian, passionate about food, I truly believe in the benefits of using food as medicine.

Christina Ushler, MS, RD, LDN is a registered dietitian/health coach specializing in weight management and renal nutrition. Christina provides nutritional counseling to individuals with varying needs such as general wellness or prevention, gastrointestinal disorders (i.e. irritable bowel syndrome, bloating, constipation, etc.), and chronic disease management (i.e. diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, hyperlipidemia, etc.). Christina will explore concerns specific to you and help you discover tools needed for a lifetime of balance. Your personalized program will radically improve your health and happiness!

Are you frustrated with counting calories and missing your favorite foods with little results? Would you like to avoid another medication, even get off of current medication or avoid a complications from a chronic disease? Are you an athlete looking to optimize your performance or are you working hard in the gym and not seeing the results you desire? Imagine being in your best health while enjoying your favorite foods, confidently navigating the grocery store, preparing wholesome & nutritious meals, putting your health first and sustaining ideal health & wellness. Let's start this journey now!

Do you struggle with your relationship with food? Do you restrict food, overeat or binge on food for emotional reasons? Do you not trust yourself around certain foods fearing that you have no self-control? Are you sick and tired of feeling guilty, bloated, and fatigued from the foods you eat? Are you not meeting your exercise and fitness goals, and think it could be related to your diet? If you answered yes to any of these questions then know you are not alone and I would love to work with you to help you make peace with food and heal your relationship with food.

Because of my own personal health journey, I empathize with people who feel trapped and worried that their health challenges have become the new normal. I support my clients and make their voices heard in order to tackle the health challenge head-on.

Are you tired of traditional eating disorder recovery routes and want to feel like you have a say in your recovery? We were too. That’s why at Confidently NourishED, we take a weight-inclusive, Health at Every Size approach to nutrition and health where YOU have a say in what your recovery journey looks like. We believe that every BODY is worthy of respect and care, regardless of size or shape. It is possible to fully enjoy eating experiences with your friends and family again, without the constant fear of having any lingering anxieties or self-consciousness.

Is Your Food Making You Sick? Are you suffering from a stubborn health problem that will not go away? Medical research has shown that sensitivities to foods and food-chemicals can be involved in a wide array of painful symptoms and chronic health problems. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), migraine, fibromyalgia, and many other inflammatory conditions are often directly related to immune reactions to the foods we eat. Even so-called "healthy" foods such as salmon or apples can provoke symptoms in sensitive individuals. The first thing you need to do is identify your trigger foods.

As a former chef, I love food and helping people figure out ways to enjoy it… while simultaneously nourishing and respecting their bodies. Most of my clients choose to work with me to improve their GI function, enhance their metabolic health, and ultimately improve the quality of their life.