Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Nutritionists and Dietitians in Chattanooga, TN
Hi, I’m Neely! I’m passionate about helping women uncover the root causes of their symptoms and feel their best through functional, personalized nutrition. My focus is on supporting women’s gut health, hormones, and immune balance, because when these systems work in harmony, everything else falls into place. We are more than a collection of symptoms or lab results. I take a whole-person approach, looking beyond “what you eat” to understand how stress, digestion, inflammation, and lifestyle all connect. Through comprehensive evaluations, functional lab testing, and personalized nutrition plans, I help women feel like themselves again
Hi, I’m Neely! I’m passionate about helping women uncover the root causes of their symptoms and feel their best through functional, personalized nutrition. My focus is on supporting women’s gut health, hormones, and immune balance, because when these systems work in harmony, everything else falls into place. We are more than a collection of symptoms or lab results. I take a whole-person approach, looking beyond “what you eat” to understand how stress, digestion, inflammation, and lifestyle all connect. Through comprehensive evaluations, functional lab testing, and personalized nutrition plans, I help women feel like themselves again
Are you seeking nutrition strategies for long-term wellness, but feel overwhelmed with where to start? At Radiant Nutrition, our philosophy is to heal the body using a science-based, inquisitive, and simple approach. We look at our client's physical and emotional stressors from a holistic lens and work with you to create a behavior-based plan that is both doable and enjoyable. We work with individuals and families who seek education and support related to eating disorders, disordered eating, body image and weight concerns, polycystic ovarian syndrome, general nutrition, diabetes, digestive issues, and sports nutrition.
Are you seeking nutrition strategies for long-term wellness, but feel overwhelmed with where to start? At Radiant Nutrition, our philosophy is to heal the body using a science-based, inquisitive, and simple approach. We look at our client's physical and emotional stressors from a holistic lens and work with you to create a behavior-based plan that is both doable and enjoyable. We work with individuals and families who seek education and support related to eating disorders, disordered eating, body image and weight concerns, polycystic ovarian syndrome, general nutrition, diabetes, digestive issues, and sports nutrition.
I have a diverse background but my primary areas are Women's Health (PCOS, insulin resistance, infertility, fibroids, pregnancy/postpartum, relationship w/ food), GLP-1 use, GI ( IBS, SIBO, general gas, bloating, constipation/diarrhea), as well as Diabetes management (including pre-diabetes).
I am a well-rounded Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who has worked in a variety of capacities over the past 10 years. These include working in private practice, clinical inpatient & outpatient, bariatric, Diabetes management, Eating Disorder recovery, integrative and functional wellness, and sports nutrition. Having lived in TN, CA, NV, Alaska, CO, and now GA, I have worked with individuals in all walks of life. I love spending time with my family, running, and doing anything outdoors, though these days, eating well gives me the energy to keep up with my twin toddlers.
I have a diverse background but my primary areas are Women's Health (PCOS, insulin resistance, infertility, fibroids, pregnancy/postpartum, relationship w/ food), GLP-1 use, GI ( IBS, SIBO, general gas, bloating, constipation/diarrhea), as well as Diabetes management (including pre-diabetes).
I am a well-rounded Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who has worked in a variety of capacities over the past 10 years. These include working in private practice, clinical inpatient & outpatient, bariatric, Diabetes management, Eating Disorder recovery, integrative and functional wellness, and sports nutrition. Having lived in TN, CA, NV, Alaska, CO, and now GA, I have worked with individuals in all walks of life. I love spending time with my family, running, and doing anything outdoors, though these days, eating well gives me the energy to keep up with my twin toddlers.
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
Teran has been a Registered Dietitian and a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in private practice since 1996. She specializes in a variety of counseling services for adults, adolescents and children including: eating disorders, weight and body image concerns, sports nutrition, general wellness, and nutrition therapy for a variety of nutrition-related diseases. Her desire is to offer compassion as well as experience to help individuals work towards a positive relationship with food and their bodies.
Teran has been a Registered Dietitian and a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in private practice since 1996. She specializes in a variety of counseling services for adults, adolescents and children including: eating disorders, weight and body image concerns, sports nutrition, general wellness, and nutrition therapy for a variety of nutrition-related diseases. Her desire is to offer compassion as well as experience to help individuals work towards a positive relationship with food and their bodies.
Many diets have us thinking about what we need to remove from our life. My approach focuses on what you can add to your life. My goal is to provide you a sustainable, personalized roadmap to achieve your health goals. Together, we will target your unique needs by setting practical, achievable goals that empower change toward a healthier you.
Many diets have us thinking about what we need to remove from our life. My approach focuses on what you can add to your life. My goal is to provide you a sustainable, personalized roadmap to achieve your health goals. Together, we will target your unique needs by setting practical, achievable goals that empower change toward a healthier you.
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.