Crohn's Nutritionists and Dietitians in Austin, TX

Austin Functional Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LD, E-RYT
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78745
Digestive disorders such as IBS/GERD, IC, diverticulitis, Crohn's and ulcerative colitis.
My ideal client is someone that has been dealing with digestive/autoimmune issues all their life and has a strong connection with their bodies, is open minded and willing to receive guidance with non conventional nutrition and energy medicine protocols . I provide personalized support focusing on dietary counseling and lifestyle changes, specialized lab testing, and specialized nutrition supplements and Ayurvedic herb combinations that target individual needs based on disease patterns. Bilingual native Spanish speaker. Nutricionista Austin especializada en problemas gastro intestinales y de auto imunidad
Digestive disorders such as IBS/GERD, IC, diverticulitis, Crohn's and ulcerative colitis.
My ideal client is someone that has been dealing with digestive/autoimmune issues all their life and has a strong connection with their bodies, is open minded and willing to receive guidance with non conventional nutrition and energy medicine protocols . I provide personalized support focusing on dietary counseling and lifestyle changes, specialized lab testing, and specialized nutrition supplements and Ayurvedic herb combinations that target individual needs based on disease patterns. Bilingual native Spanish speaker. Nutricionista Austin especializada en problemas gastro intestinales y de auto imunidad

Molly Ostrander | Nutrition For People
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN LDN, IFNCP
Verified Verified
Online Only
I understand this deeply—I've lived with Crohn's disease for over 20 years.
I offer 1:1 medical nutrition therapy, online group programs, and self-paced courses to fit every budget. Whether we meet for a single session or work together over time, you’ll receive a personalized action plan with clear, actionable steps tailored to your lifestyle and goals. Testing (gut tests, micronutrient, MRT, etc) optional.
I understand this deeply—I've lived with Crohn's disease for over 20 years.
I offer 1:1 medical nutrition therapy, online group programs, and self-paced courses to fit every budget. Whether we meet for a single session or work together over time, you’ll receive a personalized action plan with clear, actionable steps tailored to your lifestyle and goals. Testing (gut tests, micronutrient, MRT, etc) optional.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, scared of eating foods due to your digestive disorder diagnosis ( Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis, IBS, gastroparesis, new ileostomy/colostomy, etc)?
The ability to enjoy cultural foods is essential - so is ensuring that your nutritional needs for healing are met. With my clinical experience in treating patients with digestive disorders and nutrition support, I am here to provide evidence-based, culturally sensitive nutrition therapy that is personalized to you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, scared of eating foods due to your digestive disorder diagnosis ( Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis, IBS, gastroparesis, new ileostomy/colostomy, etc)?
The ability to enjoy cultural foods is essential - so is ensuring that your nutritional needs for healing are met. With my clinical experience in treating patients with digestive disorders and nutrition support, I am here to provide evidence-based, culturally sensitive nutrition therapy that is personalized to you.

I specialize in managing celiac disease, colitis, Crohn's, food allergies, sensitivities, GERD, SIBO, IBS, lactation, and pediatric nutrition.
I am a pediatric registered dietitian and lactation counselor specializing in GI nutrition and gut health. I help little ones with reflux, food allergies, FPIES, SIBO, constipation, eczema, and more by supporting healthy digestion. This also includes food allergy prevention and management. My mission is to help parents and families by providing personalized strategies, tools, and guidance with a more holistic approach, and without unnecessary medications. I also offer functional lab testing to get to the underlying cause of your family's symptoms. My services are currently offered via telehealth.
I specialize in managing celiac disease, colitis, Crohn's, food allergies, sensitivities, GERD, SIBO, IBS, lactation, and pediatric nutrition.
I am a pediatric registered dietitian and lactation counselor specializing in GI nutrition and gut health. I help little ones with reflux, food allergies, FPIES, SIBO, constipation, eczema, and more by supporting healthy digestion. This also includes food allergy prevention and management. My mission is to help parents and families by providing personalized strategies, tools, and guidance with a more holistic approach, and without unnecessary medications. I also offer functional lab testing to get to the underlying cause of your family's symptoms. My services are currently offered via telehealth.

Specialties include Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Emotional Wellbeing, Wellness Counseling, Heart Healthy Nutrition, General Nutrition, IBS, Crohn's, Colitis, Vegan, Vegetarian diets.
Danielle is a Registered Dietitian who practices out of Health Loft. Danielle understands that making fulfilling, long-lasting, and healthful decisions requires patience and a solid client-provider relationship. Change can be challenging, and you need a supportive provider to help navigate the way as you create your own path. Danielle strongly believes that being healthy means not only taking care of our physical health, but also our mental health. Danielle understands that nutrition is not “one-size-fits-all”, and she will work to help you create a personalized plan of care to help you meet your goals.
Specialties include Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Emotional Wellbeing, Wellness Counseling, Heart Healthy Nutrition, General Nutrition, IBS, Crohn's, Colitis, Vegan, Vegetarian diets.
Danielle is a Registered Dietitian who practices out of Health Loft. Danielle understands that making fulfilling, long-lasting, and healthful decisions requires patience and a solid client-provider relationship. Change can be challenging, and you need a supportive provider to help navigate the way as you create your own path. Danielle strongly believes that being healthy means not only taking care of our physical health, but also our mental health. Danielle understands that nutrition is not “one-size-fits-all”, and she will work to help you create a personalized plan of care to help you meet your goals.

Specialties include: Digestive issues, Crohn's Disease, Celiac Disease, Disordered eating, eating disorders, mindful/intuitive eating, PCOS, general health and wellness and weight gain/restoration
Amanda is an RD specializing in general health and wellness, eating disorders and disordered eating. She is dedicated to helping individuals heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Amanda believes in creating a compassionate and supportive environment, incorporating evidence-based nutrition practices to guide clients toward sustainable changes. She strives to empower her clients to break free from diet culture and develop a nourishing and balanced approach to eating. Amanda offers compassionate, patient-centered nutrition care, focusing on non-diet, weight-inclusive principles.
Specialties include: Digestive issues, Crohn's Disease, Celiac Disease, Disordered eating, eating disorders, mindful/intuitive eating, PCOS, general health and wellness and weight gain/restoration
Amanda is an RD specializing in general health and wellness, eating disorders and disordered eating. She is dedicated to helping individuals heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Amanda believes in creating a compassionate and supportive environment, incorporating evidence-based nutrition practices to guide clients toward sustainable changes. She strives to empower her clients to break free from diet culture and develop a nourishing and balanced approach to eating. Amanda offers compassionate, patient-centered nutrition care, focusing on non-diet, weight-inclusive principles.

If you suffer from a chronic digestive disorder like IBD, IBS, SIBO or GERD then you likely know what it's like to repeatedly miss work while your medical bills pile up. You've probably experienced stress and anxiety when thinking about the future. And, you almost certainly understand what it means to be completely frustrated and confused all while feeling beyond exhausted.
You've likely been in and out of doctor's offices and still have no real answers.
If you suffer from a chronic digestive disorder like IBD, IBS, SIBO or GERD then you likely know what it's like to repeatedly miss work while your medical bills pile up. You've probably experienced stress and anxiety when thinking about the future. And, you almost certainly understand what it means to be completely frustrated and confused all while feeling beyond exhausted.
You've likely been in and out of doctor's offices and still have no real answers.

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!

Anna is a Registered Dietitian that practices out of Health Loft specializing in working with adults and pediatrics with a history of GI disorders (Celiac, IBS, Low-FODMAP, IBD, Constipation, GERD, lactase and sucrase deficiency), Healthy Eating, Food Allergies, and Pediatric Nutrition. She works collaboratively with clients to set realistic and practical goals reflective of individualized nutrition plans. She believes that balanced nutrition looks differently for everyone, and client’s medical history needs to be considered along with their resources, schedules, and circumstances.
Anna is a Registered Dietitian that practices out of Health Loft specializing in working with adults and pediatrics with a history of GI disorders (Celiac, IBS, Low-FODMAP, IBD, Constipation, GERD, lactase and sucrase deficiency), Healthy Eating, Food Allergies, and Pediatric Nutrition. She works collaboratively with clients to set realistic and practical goals reflective of individualized nutrition plans. She believes that balanced nutrition looks differently for everyone, and client’s medical history needs to be considered along with their resources, schedules, and circumstances.

Mattie combines evidence-based nutrition science with a compassionate, whole health approach to counseling patients to deliver health outcomes and improve patients’ day-to-day lives.
Mattie combines evidence-based nutrition science with a compassionate, whole health approach to counseling patients to deliver health outcomes and improve patients’ day-to-day lives.

Kara practices through Health At Every Size principles: weight inclusivity, health enhancement, eating for well-being, respectful care, and life-enhancing movement. She strives to meet clients where they're at in a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment. Kara encourages clients to focus on progress rather than perfection. Through a holistic approach and evidence-based practice, Kara will work with clients to create realistic and personalized goals that are unique to them and their lifestyles.
Kara practices through Health At Every Size principles: weight inclusivity, health enhancement, eating for well-being, respectful care, and life-enhancing movement. She strives to meet clients where they're at in a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment. Kara encourages clients to focus on progress rather than perfection. Through a holistic approach and evidence-based practice, Kara will work with clients to create realistic and personalized goals that are unique to them and their lifestyles.
Meet Our Crohn's Nutritionists and Dietitians

Her approach combines integrative nutrition and intuitive eating to help her patients resolve symptoms and feel their best without restriction or obsession. She is always learning and loves getting nerdy about gut health and hormones!
Her approach combines integrative nutrition and intuitive eating to help her patients resolve symptoms and feel their best without restriction or obsession. She is always learning and loves getting nerdy about gut health and hormones!

Brittany is a Registered Dietitian specializing in eating disorders and disordered eating with a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach. She graduated from La Salle University’s Coordinated Program of Dietetics. She started her journey as a dietitian in higher levels of care in Philadelphia before making the move to join the Texas community this year in 2023.
Brittany is a Registered Dietitian specializing in eating disorders and disordered eating with a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach. She graduated from La Salle University’s Coordinated Program of Dietetics. She started her journey as a dietitian in higher levels of care in Philadelphia before making the move to join the Texas community this year in 2023.

Elizabeth uses and open-minded approach to health and wellness. She incorporates a holistic approach addressing more than just diet. Elizabeth helps create long-term, sustainable health goals that meet you where you are at.
Elizabeth uses and open-minded approach to health and wellness. She incorporates a holistic approach addressing more than just diet. Elizabeth helps create long-term, sustainable health goals that meet you where you are at.

Do you feel overwhelmed trying to make healthy food choices or manage your nutrition? Struggling with weight management, digestive health issues, or the complexities of managing chronic conditions like diabetes? Nutrition shouldn’t feel like a battle—it should empower you to live a healthier, more confident life.
Do you feel overwhelmed trying to make healthy food choices or manage your nutrition? Struggling with weight management, digestive health issues, or the complexities of managing chronic conditions like diabetes? Nutrition shouldn’t feel like a battle—it should empower you to live a healthier, more confident life.

Your health is your wealth and delicious food can absolutely be a part of it! I am an expert in digestive/gut health (IBS-D, crohns, UC, GERD, SIBO), food allergies, food sensitivities, autoimmune diagnosis, PCOS, fatty liver, diabetes, thyroid disorders, heart health, and weight management. Many of my patients seek her help for improving bloodwork, energy levels, and quality of life. I am Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Licensed Dietitian, LEAP certified therapist, and chef. I utilizes Integrative and Functional Medicine Nutrition to get to the "root cause" of symptoms and diagnosis.
Your health is your wealth and delicious food can absolutely be a part of it! I am an expert in digestive/gut health (IBS-D, crohns, UC, GERD, SIBO), food allergies, food sensitivities, autoimmune diagnosis, PCOS, fatty liver, diabetes, thyroid disorders, heart health, and weight management. Many of my patients seek her help for improving bloodwork, energy levels, and quality of life. I am Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Licensed Dietitian, LEAP certified therapist, and chef. I utilizes Integrative and Functional Medicine Nutrition to get to the "root cause" of symptoms and diagnosis.
Ava strongly believes in a personalized approach to counseling in which she partners with her clients to discover the nutrition and lifestyle approaches that work best for them. She also rejects diet culture and believes the risk of medical conditions can be reduced while also enjoying food. Ava enjoys working with adolescents and adults on a range of issues, with special focus on gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, heart disease, anti-inflammatory protocols, weight gain/loss, and intuitive eating.
Ava strongly believes in a personalized approach to counseling in which she partners with her clients to discover the nutrition and lifestyle approaches that work best for them. She also rejects diet culture and believes the risk of medical conditions can be reduced while also enjoying food. Ava enjoys working with adolescents and adults on a range of issues, with special focus on gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, heart disease, anti-inflammatory protocols, weight gain/loss, and intuitive eating.
I have dedicated the last 20 years to helping clients change their relationship with food. As a client centered nutrition therapist, I guide clients of all ages toward a healthier way of eating, renewed lifestyle and wellness. Taking the client from where they are to where they want to be is the essence of my counseling style. I have used these skills as a lecturer for upper-level undergraduates at the University of Texas. As co-developer and author of Overcoming Mind-Hunger, I helped pioneer the intuitive eating approach in the central Texas area.
I have dedicated the last 20 years to helping clients change their relationship with food. As a client centered nutrition therapist, I guide clients of all ages toward a healthier way of eating, renewed lifestyle and wellness. Taking the client from where they are to where they want to be is the essence of my counseling style. I have used these skills as a lecturer for upper-level undergraduates at the University of Texas. As co-developer and author of Overcoming Mind-Hunger, I helped pioneer the intuitive eating approach in the central Texas area.

Kinsley is very passionate about people & food. She believes food is meant to provide both nourishment and pleasure. Kinsley practices a flexible, non-diet approach, weight-inclusive, utilizing the intuitive eating principles to achieve an individualized, sustainable healthy lifestyle. Kinsley provides a non-judgmental approach with warmth, compassion, energy and support to all of her clients while helping them gain insight, develop self-compassion and repair the relationship with food while also healing the mind, body & soul.
Kinsley is very passionate about people & food. She believes food is meant to provide both nourishment and pleasure. Kinsley practices a flexible, non-diet approach, weight-inclusive, utilizing the intuitive eating principles to achieve an individualized, sustainable healthy lifestyle. Kinsley provides a non-judgmental approach with warmth, compassion, energy and support to all of her clients while helping them gain insight, develop self-compassion and repair the relationship with food while also healing the mind, body & soul.

Hi! I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Functional Medicine Practitioner, and Certified Exercise Physiologist. I focus on healing the body from the inside out, discovering the root cause of health issues, and filling nutrient gaps to bring balance back to the mind and body.
Hi! I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Functional Medicine Practitioner, and Certified Exercise Physiologist. I focus on healing the body from the inside out, discovering the root cause of health issues, and filling nutrient gaps to bring balance back to the mind and body.
Crohn's Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is Crohn's disease?
Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by inflammation in the intestines. It is considered an autoimmune condition, where the immune system becomes overactive in the lining of the digestive tract, causing symptoms such as abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and the presence of blood or mucus in the stool. People with Crohn's disease can experience complications like infections and malnutrition and have an increased risk of colorectal cancer. Unfortunately, there are few definitive treatments for Crohn's disease. However, some patients are prescribed immunosuppressant drugs or steroids, which reduce the immune response and can help reduce symptoms of the disease.
Can Crohn's disease be cured with proper nutrition?
There is little evidence to suggest that Crohn's disease can be cured through nutrition. However, certain foods may worsen symptoms or trigger flare-ups. Common examples include dairy products, high-fat foods, processed meats, high-fiber foods, and beverages containing alcohol or sugar alcohol. People with Crohn's disease are generally advised to avoid foods that exacerbate their symptoms and to focus on consuming regular meals with adequate protein and nutrient density to prevent malnutrition.
What can you eat if you have Crohn's disease?
With the exception of avoiding foods that may exacerbate symptoms, individuals with Crohn's disease are often advised to consume a normal diet. Since Crohn's disease is an autoimmune condition and not caused by specific foods, it is generally recommended that individuals eat a regular and balanced diet as much as they can tolerate.
Should people with Crohn's disease see a dietitian?
People with Crohn's disease are at a greater risk of malnutrition and weight loss, as well as nutrient deficiencies, due to the poor absorption within the digestive track that can occur as a result of the disease. Therefore, dietitians can be highly beneficial to people with Crohn's disease to minimize the potential effects of malnutrition and ensure daily nutrient needs are being met. They may help people with Crohn's disease identify foods that contain sufficient calories and nutrients but minimize symptoms, such as suggesting iron-rich foods for clients with anemia. People with Crohn's disease also often experience flare-ups followed by periods of relief, so dietitians may be helpful in assisting clients in identifying food or nutrition-related factors that may contribute to or worsen their flare-ups.