Nutritionists and Dietitians near Carlsbad, CA

Are you sick & tired of not feeling well, or energized? Have you tried everything, yet still suffer or are worse. Have you not tried a dietitian because you thought: 1) I already eat a healthy diet 2) my problems don't have anything to do with what I eat 3) embarrassed to disclose what I eat, 4) don't know how a dietitian could help me. Surprise! I assess your individual case and formulate a realistic, affordable action plan. I specialize in digestive issues, food sensitivities & allergies, and weight management. I can help you achieve health, vigor, energy, reduce medications and pain-freedom.

We are highly experienced non-diet and weight-inclusive dietitians. We treat all conditions including eating disorders, diabetes, heart disease, women's health issues, allergies, family nutrition, intuitive eating and more. We are currently accepting new 1:1 clients via in office and telehealth. We are in-network with IEHP, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of CA, and Health Net. With our clients we focus on attainable health behaviors for sustainable health and wellness.

Clients who seek to work with Amy have often pursued other avenues of nutrition management, including diets, traditional meal plans, and other healthcare professionals as a means to meet their goals. Frequently, Amy provides a more in-depth examination of external tools, and encourages clients to inquire within and challenge themselves to view their food and their relationship with the body and self differently. In our current health climate, Amy also sees a number of clients who seek to address gastrointestinal conditions and autoimmune issues that interfere with feeding themselves and promote or encourage disordered eating.

Have you been told you're "fine", that all of your lab work looks great but you don't feel great? Are you struggling to have the energy you need to play with your kids? Do you feel bloated, achy, heavy, and a little spacey sometimes? Or, maybe you've been struggling with your weight? Have you tried to figure out your myriad of unrelated symptoms to no avail and started chalking it up to aging? Look no further, I can help you address these issues and more with my experience as a Functional Medicine Dietitian. We'll dive deep and discover the root cause/s of what is happening so you can feel back to your energetic self again.

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.

My ideal client is eager to transform their well-being through mindful eating and nutrition practices. They are seeking a solution that doesn't just address symptoms but nourishes their body from within. They are ready to make changes but need guidance and to be provided the tools to do so.

I specialize in helping individuals and families optimize their health, well-being, and eating behaviors. I offer private nutrition counseling and group workshops using a non-diet, Health At Every Size (HAES) perspective. This means I won’t focus on your body size or prescribe eating rules to follow. Instead, I will serve as a guide on your journey to better health and wellness. This journey looks different for everyone; there is no “one size fits all.”

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.