Food Allergy Nutritionists and Dietitians in Denver, CO
My journey into functional medicine began with the realization that nutrition is more than just fuel—it’s a powerful tool that influences every aspect of our well-being. Through advanced testing, such as micronutrient analysis, food allergies and sensitivities, hormone panels, gene variants, and gut microbiome assessments, I help uncover imbalances and provide targeted interventions tailored to each individual’s unique needs.
Having over 30 years of experience in dietary counseling has given me the knowledge to address many health related issues and set clients back on track to health and wellness.
My journey into functional medicine began with the realization that nutrition is more than just fuel—it’s a powerful tool that influences every aspect of our well-being. Through advanced testing, such as micronutrient analysis, food allergies and sensitivities, hormone panels, gene variants, and gut microbiome assessments, I help uncover imbalances and provide targeted interventions tailored to each individual’s unique needs.
Having over 30 years of experience in dietary counseling has given me the knowledge to address many health related issues and set clients back on track to health and wellness.
Do your clients have chronic inflammatory health problems such as heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), headaches, migraines, arthritis, Crohn's, colitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, sinusitis, fibromyalgia, chronic pain or eczema? Get them well quickly by becoming a Certified LEAP Therapist! I've used the Evidence-Based LEAP Protocol based on MRT Testing since 2002 and I still think it's the best protocol for well-selected clients! My Mentoring comes to you at no additional cost!
Do your clients have chronic inflammatory health problems such as heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), headaches, migraines, arthritis, Crohn's, colitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, sinusitis, fibromyalgia, chronic pain or eczema? Get them well quickly by becoming a Certified LEAP Therapist! I've used the Evidence-Based LEAP Protocol based on MRT Testing since 2002 and I still think it's the best protocol for well-selected clients! My Mentoring comes to you at no additional cost!
My specialty is chronic disease prevention. I work with clients to create a PLANT-BASED vegan or vegetarian personalized nutrition plan that may include recommendations, sample menus, nutrient analysis and recipe ideas. I have over 20 years' experience as a Vegan Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) providing counseling and personalized nutrition plans as well as developing sustainable food and nutrition education programs for schools and community partners.
My specialty is chronic disease prevention. I work with clients to create a PLANT-BASED vegan or vegetarian personalized nutrition plan that may include recommendations, sample menus, nutrient analysis and recipe ideas. I have over 20 years' experience as a Vegan Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) providing counseling and personalized nutrition plans as well as developing sustainable food and nutrition education programs for schools and community partners.
As a practicing Registered Dietitian and Certified Nutrition Coach, I am focused on helping clients discover joy and inspiration while living a healthy lifestyle. My approach is highly personalized and emphasizes balance and moderation, as opposed to restriction and elimination. Together, we'll explore your lifestyle and habits, building a fully customized plan you feel confident succeeding with. I'll be there for you every step of the way, offering warm and enthusiastic support in a judgment-free and secure space.
As a practicing Registered Dietitian and Certified Nutrition Coach, I am focused on helping clients discover joy and inspiration while living a healthy lifestyle. My approach is highly personalized and emphasizes balance and moderation, as opposed to restriction and elimination. Together, we'll explore your lifestyle and habits, building a fully customized plan you feel confident succeeding with. I'll be there for you every step of the way, offering warm and enthusiastic support in a judgment-free and secure space.
Your child is getting pickier by the day, and meals are starting to feel like a constant battle. You’ve tried all the usual tips, but nothing seems to stick. Whether it’s ARFID, Autism, slow weight gain, or gut issues like constipation, you’re looking for real answers. You want your child to eat more variety, feel better, and grow strong. Most of all, you want support from someone who understands what you’re going through and can offer strategies that actually make a difference without adding more stress to your plate.
Your child is getting pickier by the day, and meals are starting to feel like a constant battle. You’ve tried all the usual tips, but nothing seems to stick. Whether it’s ARFID, Autism, slow weight gain, or gut issues like constipation, you’re looking for real answers. You want your child to eat more variety, feel better, and grow strong. Most of all, you want support from someone who understands what you’re going through and can offer strategies that actually make a difference without adding more stress to your plate.
Whether we work together in person or remotely, you will get 3 months of unlimited one on one support with weekly follow ups, body composition analyses, a personalized nutrition plan, DNA testing and custom menus with recipes and grocery lists! Traditional diets with a one-size-fits-all approach are a thing of the past! With a registered dietitian as your guide, you will learn how to nourish your body based on your unique needs for better long-term health and weight loss results. My clients get amazing results and you can too! Schedule a free phone consultation to learn more! https://ScheduleCallWithKassandra.as.me/
Whether we work together in person or remotely, you will get 3 months of unlimited one on one support with weekly follow ups, body composition analyses, a personalized nutrition plan, DNA testing and custom menus with recipes and grocery lists! Traditional diets with a one-size-fits-all approach are a thing of the past! With a registered dietitian as your guide, you will learn how to nourish your body based on your unique needs for better long-term health and weight loss results. My clients get amazing results and you can too! Schedule a free phone consultation to learn more! https://ScheduleCallWithKassandra.as.me/
I offer compassionate, personalized nutrition care that meets you where you are — whether you’re navigating a complex relationship with food, seeking support for recovery, or simply wanting to feel more informed with your food choices.
I offer compassionate, personalized nutrition care that meets you where you are — whether you’re navigating a complex relationship with food, seeking support for recovery, or simply wanting to feel more informed with your food choices.
Nicole Lindel, MS, RDN is a registered dietitian with a specialty in gastroenterology. Her mission is to help patients restore and maintain gut health through personalized, evidence-based nutrition strategies that blend conventional and functional medicine principles. She aims to address the root causes of digestive disorders by creating tailored nutrition plans that improve symptoms, optimize gut health and overall well-being.
Nicole Lindel, MS, RDN is a registered dietitian with a specialty in gastroenterology. Her mission is to help patients restore and maintain gut health through personalized, evidence-based nutrition strategies that blend conventional and functional medicine principles. She aims to address the root causes of digestive disorders by creating tailored nutrition plans that improve symptoms, optimize gut health and overall well-being.
Catherine A. Layden
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MNT, BS, CGP, BCHN®
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
HellIo! I am Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition (BCHN) with a natural, functional medicine approach. I can help you heal leaky gut, digestive pain, food intolerances/ sensitivities, autoimmune conditions and celiac damage. Therapeutic foods and nutrients banish cravings while balancing hormones and stress. I also work with mold, MCAS, histamine & CIRS. Have you tried conventional and alternative medicine not found the root concerns of your troubles? Let me connect the dots between your symptoms and create a personalized plan to achieve your goals. Visit my business website to learn more and schedule a Complimentary Intro Call.
HellIo! I am Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition (BCHN) with a natural, functional medicine approach. I can help you heal leaky gut, digestive pain, food intolerances/ sensitivities, autoimmune conditions and celiac damage. Therapeutic foods and nutrients banish cravings while balancing hormones and stress. I also work with mold, MCAS, histamine & CIRS. Have you tried conventional and alternative medicine not found the root concerns of your troubles? Let me connect the dots between your symptoms and create a personalized plan to achieve your goals. Visit my business website to learn more and schedule a Complimentary Intro Call.
I am dedicated to providing individualized integrative nutrition therapy with a holistic lens. Through my experience, I have fine-tuned my focus areas towards gastrointestinal disorders, autoimmune conditions, sports nutrition, intuitive eating and disease prevention. At times navigating these issues can be incredibly overwhelming, I take the time to work through identifying the puzzle pieces to help you get back on track and feeling like yourself again.
I am dedicated to providing individualized integrative nutrition therapy with a holistic lens. Through my experience, I have fine-tuned my focus areas towards gastrointestinal disorders, autoimmune conditions, sports nutrition, intuitive eating and disease prevention. At times navigating these issues can be incredibly overwhelming, I take the time to work through identifying the puzzle pieces to help you get back on track and feeling like yourself again.
Looking for a nutrition professional who listens & takes your concerns to heart? Who tailors advice to YOUR unique needs? Who communicates with your healthcare providers on your behalf? At Essential Nutrition we care about your health & well-being. We take great pride in making sure we provide the best nutritional care possible. We are a group practice of Registered Dietitians who specialize in a variety of health conditions. We are "anti-dieting," "pro-peace" with food and bodies; and we blend evidence-based care with best practices of integrative medicine. We LOVE what we do. And we would love to help you! Please contact us today!
Looking for a nutrition professional who listens & takes your concerns to heart? Who tailors advice to YOUR unique needs? Who communicates with your healthcare providers on your behalf? At Essential Nutrition we care about your health & well-being. We take great pride in making sure we provide the best nutritional care possible. We are a group practice of Registered Dietitians who specialize in a variety of health conditions. We are "anti-dieting," "pro-peace" with food and bodies; and we blend evidence-based care with best practices of integrative medicine. We LOVE what we do. And we would love to help you! Please contact us today!
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.
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 specialize in Irritable Bowel Syndrome and complex gut issues that haven't responded to standard approaches. I work with people who are still struggling after trying low-FODMAP or elimination diets and who want to understand why their body isn't responding to move beyond restrictive diets and feel better.
As a Registered Dietitian with a Master's in Nutrition & Functional Medicine, I look beyond food choices to assess digestion, nutrient status, and the microbiome. This is how we find the root cause and build a plan for healing.
I specialize in Irritable Bowel Syndrome and complex gut issues that haven't responded to standard approaches. I work with people who are still struggling after trying low-FODMAP or elimination diets and who want to understand why their body isn't responding to move beyond restrictive diets and feel better.
As a Registered Dietitian with a Master's in Nutrition & Functional Medicine, I look beyond food choices to assess digestion, nutrient status, and the microbiome. This is how we find the root cause and build a plan for healing.
Maria is a Registered Dietitian who strongly believes in improving physical, mental, and emotional health through nutrition. Maria enjoys using her clinical background to help others navigate their unique nutritional needs by providing individualized interventions. Maria believes in a patient-centered, evidenced-based approach to nutrition care. She will help you achieve your nutrition goals through education, counseling, and therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure response prevention therapy, and medical nutrition therapy.
Maria is a Registered Dietitian who strongly believes in improving physical, mental, and emotional health through nutrition. Maria enjoys using her clinical background to help others navigate their unique nutritional needs by providing individualized interventions. Maria believes in a patient-centered, evidenced-based approach to nutrition care. She will help you achieve your nutrition goals through education, counseling, and therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure response prevention therapy, and medical nutrition therapy.
My nutrition philosophy is unique in that I focus on providing evidence-based, individualized nutrition recommendations focusing on moderation, variety, and how to fit patients' favorite foods into a healthy eating lifestyle. This can improve quality of life for many individuals who feel they must restrict certain foods to be healthy or lose weight. In addition, I have a special passion for working with individuals with eating disorders, athletes/dancers, weight management, and GI conditions/food allergies. I look forward to supporting you in your nutrition and health journey.
My nutrition philosophy is unique in that I focus on providing evidence-based, individualized nutrition recommendations focusing on moderation, variety, and how to fit patients' favorite foods into a healthy eating lifestyle. This can improve quality of life for many individuals who feel they must restrict certain foods to be healthy or lose weight. In addition, I have a special passion for working with individuals with eating disorders, athletes/dancers, weight management, and GI conditions/food allergies. I look forward to supporting you in your nutrition and health journey.
Stone is a committed registered dietitian with expertise in outpatient nutritional care who enjoys working with clients for weight loss, heart health and gastrointestinal disorders. Grounded in evidence-based practices, Stone meets you where you are, crafting personalized interventions to align with your unique goals. Dedicated to inclusivity, Stone fosters a welcoming, judgment-free space that honors all body types, cultures, and aspirations. Passionate about empowering others, Stone will guide and support you on your wellness journey, making sure you feel understood and encouraged at every step.
Stone is a committed registered dietitian with expertise in outpatient nutritional care who enjoys working with clients for weight loss, heart health and gastrointestinal disorders. Grounded in evidence-based practices, Stone meets you where you are, crafting personalized interventions to align with your unique goals. Dedicated to inclusivity, Stone fosters a welcoming, judgment-free space that honors all body types, cultures, and aspirations. Passionate about empowering others, Stone will guide and support you on your wellness journey, making sure you feel understood and encouraged at every step.
Do you struggle with rigid food rules, chronic dieting, or constantly thinking about food? Have you spent a lot of time trying to balance performance goals, recovery, and everyday life without burning out? I help you with navigating disordered eating or eating disorder recovery, athletic performance at any level, and achieving a calmer, more intuitive relationship with food while supporting energy, performance, and overall well-being.
Do you struggle with rigid food rules, chronic dieting, or constantly thinking about food? Have you spent a lot of time trying to balance performance goals, recovery, and everyday life without burning out? I help you with navigating disordered eating or eating disorder recovery, athletic performance at any level, and achieving a calmer, more intuitive relationship with food while supporting energy, performance, and overall well-being.
WHY does unsolicited nutrition advice seem to pop up everywhere!? If you’re feeling confused about how to truly nourish yourself, you’re not alone. My mission is to create a supportive space where you can reconnect with your body, navigate difficult emotions, and build a sense of self-worth that isn’t tied to food, weight, or athletic performance. Through nutrition counseling, we’ll work together to cut through the noise and address challenges such as disordered eating, emotional eating, fueling for sport, and negative body image so you can find peace with food and confidence in how you care for yourself.
WHY does unsolicited nutrition advice seem to pop up everywhere!? If you’re feeling confused about how to truly nourish yourself, you’re not alone. My mission is to create a supportive space where you can reconnect with your body, navigate difficult emotions, and build a sense of self-worth that isn’t tied to food, weight, or athletic performance. Through nutrition counseling, we’ll work together to cut through the noise and address challenges such as disordered eating, emotional eating, fueling for sport, and negative body image so you can find peace with food and confidence in how you care for yourself.
As a Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist focused on holistic care, I help patients achieve lasting results by addressing the root causes of their health concerns. Through a comprehensive 80-marker blood test—which I co-developed with Quest Diagnostics—I identify key issues such as nutrient deficiencies, toxic exposures, hormonal imbalances, and immune and neurological deficits. This personalized approach allows us to tackle stress, lifestyle factors, and overall wellness from the inside out. I provide real solutions to real health problems for those seeking a natural, sustainable approach to health.
As a Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist focused on holistic care, I help patients achieve lasting results by addressing the root causes of their health concerns. Through a comprehensive 80-marker blood test—which I co-developed with Quest Diagnostics—I identify key issues such as nutrient deficiencies, toxic exposures, hormonal imbalances, and immune and neurological deficits. This personalized approach allows us to tackle stress, lifestyle factors, and overall wellness from the inside out. I provide real solutions to real health problems for those seeking a natural, sustainable approach to health.
I specialize in women's health and fertility nutrition, helping women optimize mood, energy, sleep, hormonal balance, and overall vitality—whether you're preparing for conception, nurturing yourself through pregnancy and postpartum, supporting breastfeeding, or managing blood sugar for a healthier pregnancy (including gestational diabetes). My approach centers on nutrient-dense, real-food strategies that nourish your body deeply, build resilience for you and your baby, and create sustainable well-being without restriction or fear.
I specialize in women's health and fertility nutrition, helping women optimize mood, energy, sleep, hormonal balance, and overall vitality—whether you're preparing for conception, nurturing yourself through pregnancy and postpartum, supporting breastfeeding, or managing blood sugar for a healthier pregnancy (including gestational diabetes). My approach centers on nutrient-dense, real-food strategies that nourish your body deeply, build resilience for you and your baby, and create sustainable well-being without restriction or fear.
Food Allergy Nutritionists and Dietitians
What does it mean to have a food allergy?
A food allergy occurs when the body's immune system mistakenly identifies a specific food as a threat and mounts an immune response against it. The severity of food allergies can vary widely, ranging from mild reactions, such as hives or stomach discomfort, to severe cases like anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening condition characterized by a whole-body immune response that can cause symptoms such as swelling of the throat and difficulty breathing. While mild symptoms often resolve on their own, severe reactions may require emergency medical intervention. In such cases, epinephrine is commonly administered to relax the airway muscles and facilitate breathing.
Can a food allergy be cured?
There is little evidence to suggest that food allergies can be cured, and those with severe allergies are often guided to always take significant precaution when consuming foods that could potentially contain or be cross-contaminated with a major allergen. That said, food allergies are more common in children, and many allergies are actually outgrown as a child ages and develops a more robust immune system. Recent research has also suggested that exposure to certain common allergen foods, such as peanuts, early in childhood can reduce the risk the child goes on to develop an allergy to that food in their adult life.
How do I know if I have a food allergy?
Individuals can identify a food allergy by recognizing symptoms that appear after consuming a specific food. Common symptoms of food allergies include hives, itchy skin or mouth, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and difficulty breathing. These symptoms usually occur immediately after eating the allergenic food, although in rare cases, they can develop more slowly.
How can a dietitian help someone with a food allergy?
Dietitians play a crucial role in assisting individuals with food allergies, especially those with multiple allergies that complicate their ability to maintain a balanced diet. They can help ensure that clients receive all essential nutrients while avoiding foods that could trigger severe allergic reactions. Dietitians are also knowledgeable about which foods pose a high risk of cross-contamination and can advise on strategies to prevent accidental exposure. Additionally, dietitians can help distinguish between food allergies and food intolerances—two related but distinct conditions. Food allergies involve an immune response, while intolerances typically involve digestive issues. Accurate diagnosis of these conditions enables clients to make informed decisions about symptom management and dietary choices.