Colitis Nutritionists and Dietitians near Irvine, CA

Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, scared of eating foods due to your digestive disorder diagnosis (IBS, IBD, gastroparesis, new ileostomy/colostomy, etc)? Has this led to a restrictive diet, fatigue, stress and weight loss? I am here to help clients like you to troubleshoot and navigate your digestive issues, empower you through personalized step-by-step strategies to help reduce fear and anxiety around eating, decrease inflammation, and get your peace, energy and confidence back.

I help clients achieve their nutrition related health goals by coupling evidenced based practices with function nutrition therapies. I find the root cause of my clients health concerns then develop a personalized nutrition plan that is easy to follow so goals can be achieved.

I'm Denise Canellos, a Board Certified Nutritionist, author of Calm Your Inflammation, and university professor, specializing in effective nutrition therapy for cancer and chronic disease treatment. My husband George was diagnosed with colon cancer at 38. It was devastating for our family when George died from his cancer. I felt a pull to help others navigate the confusing world of healthcare and nutrition. After earning my MS in Human Nutrition, I passed my American College of Nutrition Board exam and started using science to help people like you get back their health and their hope.

I am a Registered Dietitian with experience treating hormone imbalances, inflammation and gut/digestive issues that manifest in conditions such as PCOS, pre diabetes, insulin resistance, weight gain, bloating and IBS. Clients often come to me seeking not only the treatment for their symptoms, but to identify the root causes as to why they have those symptoms in the first place. I help my patients regain a sense of confidence in their body and eating patterns. I work with patients with goals to lose weight, improve their fertility/hormone balance, restore digestive health & regain a sense of energy as well as brain function & memory.

Health is a journey, not a destination. At my practice, Holistic Nutrition Center, we find the root cause of your health issues then we create a customized nutrition program that includes labs, in-depth health coaching, and whole food supplements.

Are you suffering from cancer, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, chronic pain or degenerative conditions? Have you been diagnosed with an auto-immune disorder and are ready to tackle it? If you have a simple or complicated problem - we help you to break the cycle of chronic disease. We offer evidence-based clinical nutrition, specializing on preventive, functional, integrative and personalized nutrition. We help optimize pregnancies, children's health, hormones, methylation, detoxification, energy, concentration, memory, mood, digestion, quality of life, work performance, skin conditions, joint pain, digestive issues, immune defenses, headaches, migraines, anxiety, stress, emotional support and general well-being.

I am a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist in Orange County, CA. I have over 17 years of professional experience. My career includes collaborating with Bariatric Surgeons and providing diet and lifestyle counseling for patients scheduled for Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, or Lap-Band Procedures. My assessments are tailored to optimize medical treatment and to address patients' individual nutritional needs. My first book EASY GASTRIC SLEEVE COOKBOOK was published in 2020- check out my website to see the link to order. My second book THE PLANT-BASED WEIGHT LOSS SOLUTION was published in 2021. Both books available on Amazon.

All clients are ideal...they come with their own individual nutrition issues. As a Registered Dietitian it is my hope that we can come up with a plan of action to meet their needs. By giving the client time to communicate what they have been dealing with and coming up with goals together....the support can come in a gentle and nurturing environment. Many clients come in not knowing what to expect or are scared of making changes. That is not unusual. Helping them see what they can accomplish and breaking it down into manageable pieces can decrease the anxiety of coming in.

Patients come to our practice seeking to not only treat symptoms, but identify root causes as to why they have those symptoms in the first place. Nutrition and lifestyle are extremely important for root cause prevention and reversal of disease, therefore we use any and all evidence-based resources at our disposal to help our patients identify, treat, and evolve a sustainable action plan centered around an in-depth, root cause approach.

A personalized, root-cause approach designed to empower you and let fatigue, gut symptoms, periods issues, and skin issues be a thing of the past.

Have you recently been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol? Or, are you chronically plagued with the pain or discomfort of IBS, Migraines or Fibromyalgia? Has eating, the one thing you always felt you could control, now begun to feel it is controlling you? Missy has helped hundreds of people overcome and reverse health conditions, establish healthy food relationships, get off the dieting roller coaster, and learn how to have an ENJOYABLE lifestyle full of energy.

I specialize in a whole system approach for the mind and body wellness to meet individual goals, including; overcoming negative body image, conquer disordered eating, eliminating binge eating, overcoming food choice obsessions, stemming late-night cravings, approaching picky eaters, enhancing performance for athletes, managing autoimmune disorders, preventing and managing diabetes and pre-diabetes, weight loss or weight gain, treat and prevent constipation and other GI complaints. Learn how to find a balance between enthusiasm and success. Learn the tools to turn from emotional to intentional eating.

My philosophy is to treat each individual as a unique case, focusing on you as a whole entity, and addressing the root of the problem. I want to help you reach your wellness goals, not just focus on symptom management. If you’re tired of feeling like you’re doing everything “right” and hearing that your lab results are “normal”, but you still feel “off” and can’t pinpoint it, then it’s time to schedule your 15 min consultation to see how I can support you.

Tired of diets and food restrictions? Looking for long term sustainable success? Do you have a medical condition that requires medical nutrition therapy? Let me help you find lasting results through healthy lifestyle changes. My goal is to help you find peace with food, make educated nutrition choices and feel healthy and energized.

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.

Now we provide only virtual consulting from our office. No in-person appointments. Health and vitality can be created with an integrative approach to health. Personalized nutrition, stress management, addressing environmental toxins, physical activity, sleep and other lifestyle factors are important aspects of integrative nutrition. Correcting imbalances between all the pillars of health can help you to get health and vitality. By listening and learning about you, the program will be designed based on your needs. You will get support along the way and directed on the right path of your health journey.