Food Sensitivity Nutritionists and Dietitians in Needham, MA
Would you like to work on weight or chronic health conditions: diabetes/pre-diabetes, metabolic syndrome, hypothyroid, fibromyalgia, arthritis, skin reactions, GERD/reflux, gout, kidney stones, migraine, or brain fog? I work with you to target inflammation and food sensitivities using Integrative Nutrition Therapy combining western and complementary approaches. This regularly results in reducing or eliminating the need for medication. It repeatedly comes down to what you eat -- or don't eat — as well as stress management and exercise. My goal is to help you enjoy better health now and to reduce the risk of long-term complications.
Would you like to work on weight or chronic health conditions: diabetes/pre-diabetes, metabolic syndrome, hypothyroid, fibromyalgia, arthritis, skin reactions, GERD/reflux, gout, kidney stones, migraine, or brain fog? I work with you to target inflammation and food sensitivities using Integrative Nutrition Therapy combining western and complementary approaches. This regularly results in reducing or eliminating the need for medication. It repeatedly comes down to what you eat -- or don't eat — as well as stress management and exercise. My goal is to help you enjoy better health now and to reduce the risk of long-term complications.
Nutrition is more than the essential nutrients required for life, it is a way of living in balance of the body and soul. Together we navigate your specific journey to optimal health. I use functional nutrition medicine counseling and diagnostic testing if needed to get to the root cause of underlying health issues. My goal for you is to learn to incorporate foods that speak to your body and your lifestyle allowing you to live your best life.
Nutrition is more than the essential nutrients required for life, it is a way of living in balance of the body and soul. Together we navigate your specific journey to optimal health. I use functional nutrition medicine counseling and diagnostic testing if needed to get to the root cause of underlying health issues. My goal for you is to learn to incorporate foods that speak to your body and your lifestyle allowing you to live your best life.
Tori Nelson is a registered dietitian focused on using her knowledge to help those dealing with gut dysfunction, auto-immune disease, and woman’s health and hormonal imbalances. Tori understands personally the negative impact gut dysfunction can have on someone. After personally suffering for too long with bowel irregularity, bloating, and more she was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. It has become her passion to help others suffering who are left with nowhere to turn. She believes that through the correct holistic and alternative therapies, you can uncover the root cause of dis-ease to heal and achieve long-term wellness.
Tori Nelson is a registered dietitian focused on using her knowledge to help those dealing with gut dysfunction, auto-immune disease, and woman’s health and hormonal imbalances. Tori understands personally the negative impact gut dysfunction can have on someone. After personally suffering for too long with bowel irregularity, bloating, and more she was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. It has become her passion to help others suffering who are left with nowhere to turn. She believes that through the correct holistic and alternative therapies, you can uncover the root cause of dis-ease to heal and achieve long-term wellness.
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After years of struggling with my own digestive and skin issues, I am passionate about helping women solve their gut issues such as IBS, bloat, irregular bowels, abdominal pain, and clear their skin through a root cause, natural approach. I leverage functional labs, your symptoms and history, diet, and lifestyle to create a unique action plan that allows you to get back to enjoying food again and living without the stress of unwanted symptoms. I offer a high tough one on one program that allows us to dig into your root causes, create a personalized plan for healing and set the foundation for on-going wellness.
After years of struggling with my own digestive and skin issues, I am passionate about helping women solve their gut issues such as IBS, bloat, irregular bowels, abdominal pain, and clear their skin through a root cause, natural approach. I leverage functional labs, your symptoms and history, diet, and lifestyle to create a unique action plan that allows you to get back to enjoying food again and living without the stress of unwanted symptoms. I offer a high tough one on one program that allows us to dig into your root causes, create a personalized plan for healing and set the foundation for on-going wellness.
Do you struggle with chronic pain, digestive issues or chronic headaches and migraines? Are you frustrated trying to figure out your personal trigger foods/chemicals? As a registered dietitian and Certified LEAP Therapist I will help you regain control of your health. I use a specialized blood test, Mediator Release Test (MRT) that tests your immune system response to 150 foods/chemicals. I will work with you to create a diet designed for you based on your specific sensitivities. The LEAP diet protocol will help you heal your body with food.
Do you struggle with chronic pain, digestive issues or chronic headaches and migraines? Are you frustrated trying to figure out your personal trigger foods/chemicals? As a registered dietitian and Certified LEAP Therapist I will help you regain control of your health. I use a specialized blood test, Mediator Release Test (MRT) that tests your immune system response to 150 foods/chemicals. I will work with you to create a diet designed for you based on your specific sensitivities. The LEAP diet protocol will help you heal your body with food.
Maddie is a Registered Dietitian dedicated to helping people achieve their goals while feeling inspired and empowered. She is committed to enhancing individuals' quality of life and guiding them toward becoming the best, healthiest version of themselves through diet and lifestyle changes.
Maddie is a Registered Dietitian dedicated to helping people achieve their goals while feeling inspired and empowered. She is committed to enhancing individuals' quality of life and guiding them toward becoming the best, healthiest version of themselves through diet and lifestyle changes.
Studies show that up to 78% of people with IBS have a condition called SIBO... which you can get rid of! For 15 years I was told there was nothing I could do about my debilitating GI symptoms– pain, cramps, bloating, all the other things no one wants to talk about. “Everything looks normal. You’re just going to have to live with it. Try managing your stress.” Sound familiar? If so, you’re in the right place. Because I get it! I’ve been there. I’m also now symptom free… why? Because IBS is B.S.! I got to the root cause and you can too!
Studies show that up to 78% of people with IBS have a condition called SIBO... which you can get rid of! For 15 years I was told there was nothing I could do about my debilitating GI symptoms– pain, cramps, bloating, all the other things no one wants to talk about. “Everything looks normal. You’re just going to have to live with it. Try managing your stress.” Sound familiar? If so, you’re in the right place. Because I get it! I’ve been there. I’m also now symptom free… why? Because IBS is B.S.! I got to the root cause and you can too!
Jenny is a registered dietitian who has helped people manage their nutrition and weight through some of the most critical times of their lives. She has worked with conditions including weight loss, pregnancy, postpartum, poor weight gain, feeding difficulties, gastrointestinal disease, congenital heart disease, transplant, and inborn errors of metabolism. She loves working with children and adults alike and believes there is something to learn from every client she meets. Jenny strives to be a good listener and understand her clients' goals and struggles.
Jenny is a registered dietitian who has helped people manage their nutrition and weight through some of the most critical times of their lives. She has worked with conditions including weight loss, pregnancy, postpartum, poor weight gain, feeding difficulties, gastrointestinal disease, congenital heart disease, transplant, and inborn errors of metabolism. She loves working with children and adults alike and believes there is something to learn from every client she meets. Jenny strives to be a good listener and understand her clients' goals and struggles.
All sessions are on Zoom,: Kristine Bahr is a clinical nutritionist who specializes in integrative nutritional solutions for her patients. She has an impressive track record for helping people relieve symptoms resulting from chronic digestive disorders as well as Diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, heart disease, issues related to body weight, and more. Her approach is based on utilizing exacting test procedures that focus on an individual's metabolic sensitivities, whether those be to food, hormonal imbalances, or the need to identify genetic predispositions for specific conditions in order to take preventative action.
All sessions are on Zoom,: Kristine Bahr is a clinical nutritionist who specializes in integrative nutritional solutions for her patients. She has an impressive track record for helping people relieve symptoms resulting from chronic digestive disorders as well as Diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, heart disease, issues related to body weight, and more. Her approach is based on utilizing exacting test procedures that focus on an individual's metabolic sensitivities, whether those be to food, hormonal imbalances, or the need to identify genetic predispositions for specific conditions in order to take preventative action.
Rachel has been working in the nutrition field since 2016 with a main focus on gut and mental health. ‘Sunflower Nutrition’ stems from Rachel’s love of positivity and hope in good things to come. She herself has dealt with multiple chronic conditions like IBS, SIBO, mood disorders and Migraines with Auras. She takes a guided and therapeutic approach with clients to provide them the best support they need without overwhelming them with too many changes.
Rachel has been working in the nutrition field since 2016 with a main focus on gut and mental health. ‘Sunflower Nutrition’ stems from Rachel’s love of positivity and hope in good things to come. She herself has dealt with multiple chronic conditions like IBS, SIBO, mood disorders and Migraines with Auras. She takes a guided and therapeutic approach with clients to provide them the best support they need without overwhelming them with too many changes.
My ideal patient is someone who wants to learn about clean eating and healthy ingredients to put into AND onto their body and how just one ingredient can promote health or disease. For example, spinach or chicken may be toxic to my patient but healthy to someone else. Through customized nutrition treatment plans, genetic testing, application of Chinese medicine (when clinically appropriate), and meal planning my patients learn how to eat compatible, real foods for their body to eliminate the source of symptoms and health issues.
My ideal patient is someone who wants to learn about clean eating and healthy ingredients to put into AND onto their body and how just one ingredient can promote health or disease. For example, spinach or chicken may be toxic to my patient but healthy to someone else. Through customized nutrition treatment plans, genetic testing, application of Chinese medicine (when clinically appropriate), and meal planning my patients learn how to eat compatible, real foods for their body to eliminate the source of symptoms and health issues.
Are you DONE with feeling tired and inflamed? Do you eat relatively healthy but something is not working for you, and you can't figure it out? Using a holistic and functional nutrition approach, I help people to reverse and heal their gut issues naturally (using food and herbal medicine) so you may enjoy a more vibrant, empowered life!
Are you DONE with feeling tired and inflamed? Do you eat relatively healthy but something is not working for you, and you can't figure it out? Using a holistic and functional nutrition approach, I help people to reverse and heal their gut issues naturally (using food and herbal medicine) so you may enjoy a more vibrant, empowered life!
Areas of specialty include weight management, avoiding or lowering medications for diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol as well as food sensitivities and sports nutrition. I focus on individual's specific nutritional needs from healthy cooking ideas to supporting extreme fitness endeavors. You will receive recommendations for diet and lifestyle changes to meet your personalized needs and goals. Clients keep a detailed food intake and exercise record using a free online log. By supporting gradual changes over time, the priority is to instill a greater balance in clients thereby creating a more permanent transformation to achieve weight, medical and lifestyle goals.
Areas of specialty include weight management, avoiding or lowering medications for diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol as well as food sensitivities and sports nutrition. I focus on individual's specific nutritional needs from healthy cooking ideas to supporting extreme fitness endeavors. You will receive recommendations for diet and lifestyle changes to meet your personalized needs and goals. Clients keep a detailed food intake and exercise record using a free online log. By supporting gradual changes over time, the priority is to instill a greater balance in clients thereby creating a more permanent transformation to achieve weight, medical and lifestyle goals.
I work with people who feel bloated, fatigued, hormonally out of sync, or frustrated by digestive issues that no one seems to fully address. If you’re tired of restrictive diets, conflicting nutrition advice, and feeling disconnected from your body — you’re in the right place. My approach focuses on nourishing the gut microbiome, reducing inflammation, stabilizing blood sugar, and supporting hormones holistically through plant-forward nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. You deserve to feel good in your body — without extremes, elimination overload, or food fear. Together, we focus on sustainable habits to help you thrive long term.
I work with people who feel bloated, fatigued, hormonally out of sync, or frustrated by digestive issues that no one seems to fully address. If you’re tired of restrictive diets, conflicting nutrition advice, and feeling disconnected from your body — you’re in the right place. My approach focuses on nourishing the gut microbiome, reducing inflammation, stabilizing blood sugar, and supporting hormones holistically through plant-forward nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. You deserve to feel good in your body — without extremes, elimination overload, or food fear. Together, we focus on sustainable habits to help you thrive long term.
As a Functional Medicine Registered Dietitian specializing in mental health and mood disorders, gut health, food sensitivities, hormone regulation, mindful and intuitive eating, and behavior change, it is my job to dig deep to find the root causes of your chronic symptoms. It's time to feel like the best version of yourself. I can't wait to work with you!
As a Functional Medicine Registered Dietitian specializing in mental health and mood disorders, gut health, food sensitivities, hormone regulation, mindful and intuitive eating, and behavior change, it is my job to dig deep to find the root causes of your chronic symptoms. It's time to feel like the best version of yourself. I can't wait to work with you!
If you are looking for compassionate dietitians who are dedicated to helping you find balance with food and movement, you have found the right practice! Our skilled dietitians will gently guide you toward your health goals while helping you heal your relationship with food using mindful and Intuitive Eating. We work collaboratively to create attainable and sustainable changes that work for YOU. We take the time to get to know you, to individualize nutrition and movement plans that work for your lifestyle and health needs.
If you are looking for compassionate dietitians who are dedicated to helping you find balance with food and movement, you have found the right practice! Our skilled dietitians will gently guide you toward your health goals while helping you heal your relationship with food using mindful and Intuitive Eating. We work collaboratively to create attainable and sustainable changes that work for YOU. We take the time to get to know you, to individualize nutrition and movement plans that work for your lifestyle and health needs.
My primary goal: help you love food. I grew up in a household where food was fun, varied, and adventurous. My Mother was a home economics teacher turned preschool teacher. She taught me how to prepare food in fun ways and to be an adventurous eating. We learned to love food because it was good for our bodies AND because it tasted delicious!
My primary goal: help you love food. I grew up in a household where food was fun, varied, and adventurous. My Mother was a home economics teacher turned preschool teacher. She taught me how to prepare food in fun ways and to be an adventurous eating. We learned to love food because it was good for our bodies AND because it tasted delicious!
Our relationships with food are often complex and dynamic. We provide telehealth support to those seeking an individualized outpatient treatment program for eating disorders including ARFID, Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge-eating, and others. While helping clients achieve complete peace with food, we also guide and motivate them towards optimal health and wellness through mindfulness based practice, compassion, and support. Our work together will consist of building a strategy to navigate difficult food situations, building confidence in food decisions, securing body-image, and allow you to finally enjoy food for ALL of what it is.
Our relationships with food are often complex and dynamic. We provide telehealth support to those seeking an individualized outpatient treatment program for eating disorders including ARFID, Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge-eating, and others. While helping clients achieve complete peace with food, we also guide and motivate them towards optimal health and wellness through mindfulness based practice, compassion, and support. Our work together will consist of building a strategy to navigate difficult food situations, building confidence in food decisions, securing body-image, and allow you to finally enjoy food for ALL of what it is.
Many clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to care for themselves or their families around food. You may be navigating an eating disorder, ADHD-related eating challenges, medical concerns, using GLP-1 medications, or supporting a child with picky eating. I work with individuals and families across a wide range of nutrition concerns through a gentle, relationship-focused approach. My clients are thoughtful people who want to feel better but are tired of feeling like they’re “doing it wrong.” Together, we build confidence and a more trusting, sustainable way of nourishing your body.
Many clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to care for themselves or their families around food. You may be navigating an eating disorder, ADHD-related eating challenges, medical concerns, using GLP-1 medications, or supporting a child with picky eating. I work with individuals and families across a wide range of nutrition concerns through a gentle, relationship-focused approach. My clients are thoughtful people who want to feel better but are tired of feeling like they’re “doing it wrong.” Together, we build confidence and a more trusting, sustainable way of nourishing your body.
Do you ever eat beyond the point of fullness or feel guilty for what you ate? Do you find yourself eating for reasons other than hunger? Have you tried a diet (or a lifetime of diets) and "failed," only to put the weight back on...and then some? Are you frustrated by your relationship to food and your body? Do you know what to do but have a hard time following through? If you answered YES to any of these questions, you are not alone and you are in the right place! Happy Valley Nutrition is the Pioneer Valley's ONLY group practice of weight-inclusive, fat-positive, HAES-aligned RDs.
Do you ever eat beyond the point of fullness or feel guilty for what you ate? Do you find yourself eating for reasons other than hunger? Have you tried a diet (or a lifetime of diets) and "failed," only to put the weight back on...and then some? Are you frustrated by your relationship to food and your body? Do you know what to do but have a hard time following through? If you answered YES to any of these questions, you are not alone and you are in the right place! Happy Valley Nutrition is the Pioneer Valley's ONLY group practice of weight-inclusive, fat-positive, HAES-aligned RDs.
Food Sensitivity Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is a food sensitivity?
A food sensitivity is a condition where an individual has difficulty digesting certain foods, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and rashes. The exact causes of food sensitivities are not well understood, and the symptoms and triggers can vary greatly from person to person. However, some foods are more likely to cause sensitivities, including gluten, soy, eggs, dairy, and certain food additives like artificial colors and sweeteners.
What is the difference between a food sensitivity and a food allergy?
Food allergies involve an immediate immune system response to a specific food, while food sensitivities result from the digestive system reacting to certain foods. Although both can cause similar symptoms, such as rashes and abdominal pain, allergic reactions typically occur much faster than sensitivity reactions. Allergic reactions can happen as soon as the allergen is ingested, whereas food sensitivity symptoms may appear 24-48 hours after consuming the triggering food. In severe cases, allergic reactions can impair breathing and require immediate medical attention, whereas food sensitivities rarely affect the airway and usually do not need urgent care.
Can food sensitivities be cured?
Currently, there are no definitive treatments for food sensitivities. Unlike food allergies, which children can sometimes outgrow or treat with early exposure to allergens or immunotherapy, food sensitivities do not generally respond to these methods. Thus, the best way to minimize symptoms is usually to avoid the foods that trigger symptoms. In rare cases, food sensitivities may resolve on their own, but, for most people, avoiding the problematic food is the only effective long-term way to manage symptoms.
Should I get food sensitivity testing?
There is little evidence to support the efficacy of food sensitivity testing. Unlike food allergy testing, which measures the body's immune response to certain foods, there are few reliable methods to assess the digestive distress associated with food sensitivities. Individuals experiencing symptoms of food sensitivity but unable to identify the triggering foods, however, may benefit from elimination diets. These diets involve cutting out certain foods to determine which ones cause symptoms. Identifying the problematic foods allows individuals to avoid them in the future, ideally eliminating their digestive issues.