Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Nutritionists and Dietitians in Jackson County, MO

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Elizabeth Arensberg
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LSD
Kansas City, MO 64113
Do you struggle with constipation, bloating, diarrhea, acid reflux, or stomach pain? Do unpredictable digestive symptoms make you avoid social outings, your favorite clothes, or even traveling? Have you tried everything—diets, supplements, and more—only to see zero improvement in your symptoms? What if your digestion was so reliable that you could confidently book that dream vacation without a second thought? Picture yourself savoring a meal out with friends, fully immersed in the conversation instead of worrying about your stomach.
Do you struggle with constipation, bloating, diarrhea, acid reflux, or stomach pain? Do unpredictable digestive symptoms make you avoid social outings, your favorite clothes, or even traveling? Have you tried everything—diets, supplements, and more—only to see zero improvement in your symptoms? What if your digestion was so reliable that you could confidently book that dream vacation without a second thought? Picture yourself savoring a meal out with friends, fully immersed in the conversation instead of worrying about your stomach.
(816) 441-3952 View (816) 441-3952
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Kristin Paver
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LDN
4 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64111
Specialties include Eating disorders, Disordered Eating, Digestive Issues ( IBS, IBD), Crohn's, Celiac, Weight Management for Adults/Adolescents, Diabetes, GERD, Allergy Nutrition, PCOS, Cardiovascular Disease, Kidney Disorders, High Blood Pressure, and other conditions.
As a dedicated and compassionate dietitian, Kristin specializes in helping her clients achieve their health and wellness goals through personalized nutrition and lifestyle changes. With a deep understanding that each individual’s dietary needs are unique, she tailors her approach to suit her client’s specific lifestyle, health conditions and goals. Kristin focuses on promoting intuitive eating and fostering a positive relationship with food, helping her clients to listen to their body’s cues and develop a more balanced and mindful approach to eating.
Specialties include Eating disorders, Disordered Eating, Digestive Issues ( IBS, IBD), Crohn's, Celiac, Weight Management for Adults/Adolescents, Diabetes, GERD, Allergy Nutrition, PCOS, Cardiovascular Disease, Kidney Disorders, High Blood Pressure, and other conditions.
As a dedicated and compassionate dietitian, Kristin specializes in helping her clients achieve their health and wellness goals through personalized nutrition and lifestyle changes. With a deep understanding that each individual’s dietary needs are unique, she tailors her approach to suit her client’s specific lifestyle, health conditions and goals. Kristin focuses on promoting intuitive eating and fostering a positive relationship with food, helping her clients to listen to their body’s cues and develop a more balanced and mindful approach to eating.
(314) 722-6465 View (314) 722-6465
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Joy Lynn Umphrey
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MDA, RDN, LDN, CLT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I help my clients get relief from GI issues such as diarrhea and/or constipation, bloating, abdominal pain, joint pain, and migraines by incorporating both food sensitivity testing and a low FODMAP diet. I also work with women who have hypothyroidism, a family history of diabetes or have had gestational diabetes to learn how to become their healthiest best self.
I help my clients get relief from GI issues such as diarrhea and/or constipation, bloating, abdominal pain, joint pain, and migraines by incorporating both food sensitivity testing and a low FODMAP diet. I also work with women who have hypothyroidism, a family history of diabetes or have had gestational diabetes to learn how to become their healthiest best self.
(480) 739-3706 View (480) 739-3706
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Addison Hagge
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LD
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64131
Addison is a registered dietitian who works to understand your needs by taking a comprehensive and personalized approach to nutrition therapy. She believes in weight-inclusive care, Health at Every Size, and strives to help her clients find balance with nutrition, movement, and their bodies. You can expect Addison to listen to you, support you, and provide you with the tools to find healing and balance. She will work with you to find ways to achieve your goals and understand the challenges you face. She is devoted to providing you with the most effective and up-to-date nutrition care and information possible.
Addison is a registered dietitian who works to understand your needs by taking a comprehensive and personalized approach to nutrition therapy. She believes in weight-inclusive care, Health at Every Size, and strives to help her clients find balance with nutrition, movement, and their bodies. You can expect Addison to listen to you, support you, and provide you with the tools to find healing and balance. She will work with you to find ways to achieve your goals and understand the challenges you face. She is devoted to providing you with the most effective and up-to-date nutrition care and information possible.
(410) 886-7744 View (410) 886-7744
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Bailie Devlin
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LD
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64123
Bailie is a Registered Dietitian with experience in weight loss, eating disorders and performance nutrition. She believes food is medicine and is dedicated to helping you create a positive relationship with food and movement while working together towards your goals. Bailie believes nutrition is not one size fits all and works with the patient to develop customized care based on the their goals, needs and lifestyle.
Bailie is a Registered Dietitian with experience in weight loss, eating disorders and performance nutrition. She believes food is medicine and is dedicated to helping you create a positive relationship with food and movement while working together towards your goals. Bailie believes nutrition is not one size fits all and works with the patient to develop customized care based on the their goals, needs and lifestyle.
(816) 409-1516 View (816) 409-1516
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RD2GO Dietitians
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, RDN, LD
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Focus areas: Truck drivers, weight control, diabetes reversal, PCOS, autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto's, IBS, food intolerances/allergies.
At RD2GO, our expert dietitians help busy individuals reach their health goals, whether that be weight loss, chronic disease management, macro/micronutrient meal planning, sports performance, or women's health-related. Nutrition care should be simple, accessible, and personalized. So, we're doing things a little differently by offering evening, weekend, and telehealth visit options (covered by most insurances). Meet with a registered dietitian who will truly get to the bottom of your concerns and help you build a plan forward!
Focus areas: Truck drivers, weight control, diabetes reversal, PCOS, autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto's, IBS, food intolerances/allergies.
At RD2GO, our expert dietitians help busy individuals reach their health goals, whether that be weight loss, chronic disease management, macro/micronutrient meal planning, sports performance, or women's health-related. Nutrition care should be simple, accessible, and personalized. So, we're doing things a little differently by offering evening, weekend, and telehealth visit options (covered by most insurances). Meet with a registered dietitian who will truly get to the bottom of your concerns and help you build a plan forward!
(417) 807-2461 View (417) 807-2461
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Nourished with Sarah
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN LDN
Serves Area
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Nourished with Sarah located at BeyondWell KC in Leawood, Kansas (USA). Providing medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling for those with eating disorders or disordered eating, and those with chronic illness or other nutrition concerns. Practice philosophy is from a Health-At-Every-Size, weight-inclusive approach. Telehealth is offered as well as in-office appointments. Licensed in Missouri and Kansas (USA).
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Nourished with Sarah located at BeyondWell KC in Leawood, Kansas (USA). Providing medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling for those with eating disorders or disordered eating, and those with chronic illness or other nutrition concerns. Practice philosophy is from a Health-At-Every-Size, weight-inclusive approach. Telehealth is offered as well as in-office appointments. Licensed in Missouri and Kansas (USA).
(913) 513-4540 View (913) 513-4540
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Clarified Nutrition LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LD
Serves Area
I help women struggling with PCOS, irregular periods, weight gain, low energy/fatigue, acne, fertility concerns, and mood issues increase energy, balance hormones, and feel confident in their bodies. My clients have a history of struggling to lose weight and trying allll the diets. They often first see success, but then stop making progress and become frustrated that their efforts aren't producing results. They have a history of irregular periods or PCOS and other providers have recommended birth control and weight loss but weight loss is difficult , and birth control is not the long term solution they want.
I help women struggling with PCOS, irregular periods, weight gain, low energy/fatigue, acne, fertility concerns, and mood issues increase energy, balance hormones, and feel confident in their bodies. My clients have a history of struggling to lose weight and trying allll the diets. They often first see success, but then stop making progress and become frustrated that their efforts aren't producing results. They have a history of irregular periods or PCOS and other providers have recommended birth control and weight loss but weight loss is difficult , and birth control is not the long term solution they want.
(913) 246-4912 View (913) 246-4912

Online Dietitians and Nutritionists

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Kansas City Dietitian Collective
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LDN
Kansas City, MO 64116
This can be managing eating habits, GI issues including reflux, gastroparesis, fructose malabsorption, IBS, SIBO, auto-immunity, or general health concerns like managing cholesterol and blood pressure.
We are a one-stop shop with practitioners specialized in every area from IBS, and the Low FODMAP diet, to diabetes, pediatric nutrition and osteoporosis. Whatever you are looking for help with, we likely have a practitioner that will be a perfect fit for you!
This can be managing eating habits, GI issues including reflux, gastroparesis, fructose malabsorption, IBS, SIBO, auto-immunity, or general health concerns like managing cholesterol and blood pressure.
We are a one-stop shop with practitioners specialized in every area from IBS, and the Low FODMAP diet, to diabetes, pediatric nutrition and osteoporosis. Whatever you are looking for help with, we likely have a practitioner that will be a perfect fit for you!
(816) 203-0973 View (816) 203-0973
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Nutritionists and Dietitians

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a general term that refers to a collection of symptoms associated with poor gut mobility and function, including abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea. IBS is very common, with some estimates suggesting that as many as 10-15% of adults within the United States have IBS. Although the two conditions sound similar and share many symptoms, such as abdominal pain and diarrhea, IBS differs from irritable bowel diseases (IBDs), such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. In contrast to IBS which is caused by issues in the functioning of the colon, IBDs are inflammatory conditions caused by overactive immune cells within the intestine. IBDs are much less common than IBS and typically more medically severe, occasionally requiring intensive medical treatment and/or surgery. IBS, in contrast, can usually be managed effectively with lifestyle changes and less intense medical intervention.

What are the subcategories of IBS?

Medical professionals generally identify four main types of IBS: IBS-C (constipation-predominant subtype), IBS-D (diarrhea-predominant subtype), IBS-M (mixed bowel subtype), and IBS-U (undefined subtype). Identifying the predominant type of IBS an individual has can be important for determining the type of treatment that is best for them, such as the lifestyle and dietary changes that may be most appropriate, as well as any medications that may be necessary. However, individuals may also experience multiple subtypes over time, as well as experience cycles of flare-ups and symptom relief.

What causes IBS?

The causes of IBS are not well understood, but symptoms are generally attributed to issues with gut muscle contraction and changes in the gut microbiome, both of which can lead to the characteristic symptoms of IBS. These issues can be caused by a variety of lifestyle factors, such as diet and stress. While lifestyle modifications may not completely cure IBS symptoms, identifying symptom-triggering foods, consuming a balanced diet, and reducing stress have all been shown to greatly reduce symptoms. IBS can also be caused by bacterial or parasitic infections within the intestine, in which case the syndrome is referred to as "post-infectious IBS." In contrast to non-infectious IBS, post-infectious IBS is less chronic in nature and symptoms will often resolve once the infection has subsided.

What foods should I avoid if I have IBS?

Specific foods that may trigger symptoms of IBS can vary person-to-person. However, common foods that may exacerbate symptoms include high-fat foods (such as fatty meats), wheat, dairy products, highly acidic foods (such as citrus), beans, cabbage, milk, and carbonated drinks. Over time, individuals with IBS are often able to identify which foods cause their symptoms to worsen and learn to avoid such foods to manage their symptoms.