Food Sensitivity Nutritionists and Dietitians near Minnetonka, MN

I love to empower my clients through nutrition education, giving them the personalized tools and resources they need to optimize their health and well-being. My background in medical nutrition therapy allows me to integrate a clinical approach into realistic nutrition strategies to help you reach your goals. Specialties include healthy eating and wellness for adults, families and children; digestive health; food allergies and hypersensitivities; sports nutrition; weight loss and weight management, women's health from pregnancy through post-menopause; emotional eating and nutrition therapy for chronic diseases.

I've seen firsthand the tremendous impact nutrition can have on your brain and body, after suffering a concussion with a multitude of related symptoms, I felt lost. Nutrition saved my brain, and improved my memory and concentration. In the process my gut health also improved, sugar cravings went away, and I slept better. I suffered a lot of different symptoms after my concussion and know my nutrition played a huge role in my healing process and where I am today.

Health concerns are deeply personal and impact various aspects of your life. I am here to offer you personalized support. I believe in addressing the root causes of health issues. Together, we'll explore the underlying causes of your health issues, addressing them at their roots rather than merely alleviating symptoms. My goal is to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to make sustainable, positive changes for long-term well-being.

I've experienced the healing power of nutrition firsthand, having struggled with insomnia, acne and regular migraines before I realized my diet was the culprit. I understand that an individualized approach is necessary to achieve the same kinds of results I experienced, which is why I am here to support, motivate and educate you the whole way so you too can experience the positive effects of nutrition. I find it extremely rewarding to see how nutrition can positively change people's lives. Let's get started on your success story.

As a mother of three and avid runner, I know that good nutrition is essential for energy and well-being. Real food benefits everything from my children's behavior and moods to my joints for long runs. Not to mention I have less anxiety and feel satisfied after meals. Let's find the nutrition answers that can make a difference in your health and quality of life because we only have this one life to live. Let's do what we can, to feel the best we can, for as long as we can.

I strive to build confidence in your choices and become more in tune with your body's cues and needs. I seek to help my clients meet their wellness goals through an individualized approach. Whether you are looking for general nutrition education, improving your relationship with food, or other nutrition and health related challenges, I look forward to partnering with you on your journey.

I am a registered dietitian with 10 years of experience specializing in helping clients struggling with IBS navigate the LOW FODMAP diet and find symptom relief. I also support clients in their health journey manage celiac disease, food allergies and sensitivities, planning family meals and raising healthy eaters, weight loss or maintenance, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and kidney disease. I am licensed in multiple states including Minnesota, Nebraska, and Missouri.

Flourish Nutrition Counseling offers individualized support for those who are struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating and those looking to end the cycle of chronic dieting. All of our Registered Dietitians are also Certified Intuitive Eating Counselors, meaning we are equipped to help you relearn your body's physical sensations of hunger and fullness to ensure you meet your biological and psychological needs. We practice from a Health At Every Size (HAES) informed lens, meaning we do not focus on the number on the scale but rather the behaviors that contribute to overall health. We believe all bodies deserve respect.

We invite you to work with us if you have tried everything and seen everyone yet still struggle to get results. If you have been told you are just fine, or it's in your head, yet still struggle with symptoms we are here to help you. You are ready to invest in YOU to optimize how you feel and function on a daily basis and get those results you have been working so hard to achieve. You are ready and willing to commit the time and energy to make the proper adjustments in your nutrition and lifestyle to optimize your digestive system, hormone balance, energy & sleep, and weight.

I work with women who struggle with various hormone imbalances related to thyroid health, sex hormone or adrenal imbalances and various gut issues. I take a functional approach to health and wellness so often times, various symptoms in different areas of the body are related so improvement in one area affects another area and provides relief of other symptoms.

I specialize in functional and integrative nutritional approaches for chronic health problems. My ideal clients are those suffering from mental health concerns, digestive disorders, fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue, headaches/migraines, PCOS/infertility, autoimmune disorders, and other chronic conditions. Working together, I help my clients to learn about their personal nutrient needs, identify adverse food reactions and implement healing plans to revive health and well being. I offer specialized testing to understand your individual biochemistry, and recommend nutritional supplements on an individual basis. No cookie cutter programs!

Are you struggling to make right food choices related to your chronic condition & not sure which foods could nourish your body? Are you overwhelmed with all the mixed messages you find on google/youtube still not sure which diet to follow? Well, internet overwhelm is SO real! You are in the right place! As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist using an integrative approach for over 15 years, I provide evidence-based nutritional counseling which treats you, gets to your health goals! My services are virtual for your convenience & in-coordination with your doctor's office. Does Medicare cover nutrition counseling? Yes, conditions apply.

For nearly 10 years, my body rebelled against my conventional low-fat, convenience food diet with IBS, intense anxiety, constant cravings, and chronic knee pain (all before the age of 25!). It wasn't until I learned about the healing power of a real food, anti-inflammatory diet and discovered some food sensitivities that I saw a dramatic relief in my digestive and joint symptoms, plus an improvement in how my brain functioned. Now, I am passionate about helping others find their own relief, breakthroughs, and successes in their journey of healing using simple, nutritious foods!

I am passionate about helping others achieve the goal of restoring a balanced life physically, emotionally, and nutritionally altogether. I've had the opportunity to help people with healing this relationship and meeting people where they are at with their eating disorder recovery or sports performance goals.

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.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the different messages in the media around nutrition and exercise? Does it feel like all the information you’re exposed to just leaves you feeling confused, defeated, or frustrated? Are you finding your thoughts around food and your body are taking up more space in your mind than you would like? Are you looking for guidance on how to nourish your body with nutrition and movement in a way that works individually for you, while taking into account all the factors that make you unique? If you relate to any of the above, I am happy you are here :)

Sofia is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Digestive issues (IBS, IBD, Low FODMAP), Hormonal Imbalances (PCOS, etc.), and interested in Sports Nutrition. Sofia is passionate about helping others build a positive relationship with food and their bodies. Nutrition is not one-size-fits all, and Sofia believes in the importance of having a client-centered approach and providing personalized nutrition care. Her past experiences have driven her desire to help others reach lifestyle changes in a sustainable and practical way.

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Are you wanting to make changes with your diet and lifestyle but don't know where to start? Navigating this complex food world can be daunting, it's my mission to provide a non-judgemental, caring space to help my clients get started. Through my work with hundreds of clients and through navigating my own health and healing journey, I have learned to embody a simple, approachable, non-diet, food-first philosophy.

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!