Colitis Nutritionists and Dietitians near Richardson, TX

Ashley Walls specializes in working with clients interested in general healthy eating, and conditions including Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Celiac, Crohn's, IBS, Intuitive Eating, Weight Management and more. With 3 years of experience at a residential treatment level, Ashley is well versed on the difficulties associated with cooccurring diagnosis and eating disorder recovery. She believes that all foods fit through practice of balance, variety and moderation. Her past experiences as an athlete and personal trainer has prompted a particular interest in sports nutrition.

Anne is passionate about working collaboratively with clients to help them make healthy and sustainable diet changes that support their lifestyle and hormonal health. She understands food’s crucial role in balancing hormones and believes in the power of evidence-based research to guide her practice. Anne is particularly interested in the gut-brain connection and how it influences overall well-being. She emphasizes the importance of consuming whole foods that nourish the body and believes that access to nutritious food should be available to all.

Anne is passionate about working collaboratively with clients to help them make healthy and sustainable diet changes that support their lifestyle and hormonal health. She understands food’s crucial role in balancing hormones and believes in the power of evidence-based research to guide her practice. Anne is particularly interested in the gut-brain connection and how it influences overall well-being. She emphasizes the importance of consuming whole foods that nourish the body and believes that access to nutritious food should be available to all.

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, Weight Management, 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.

Marla Ablon, RDN, LD, graduated with honors from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center of Dallas. As a Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner, Marla shares the ACLM’s vision: “A world in which all physicians and health professionals have been trained and certified in evidence-based lifestyle medicine, integrating healthful behaviors into their own lives, while incorporating a lifestyle medicine-first approach to treating root causes of lifestyle-related diseases into their clinical practices.”

Maria-Paula's interest in nutrition started during her high-school years when she visited a Registered Dietitian in her native country of Ecuador. At that time, she realized her passion - helping others achieve their goals through healthy eating. Maria-Paula decided to embark on a journey and enrolled at Texas Woman's University to pursue her goals. As a Dietitian, Maria-Paula has been working with families from the start. She has provided services at Head Start, WiC, the NICU at Parkland Hospital and Children's Health.

I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who practices out of Health Loft helping clients whom have PCOS, interests in Pre/PostPartum nutrition, Gestational Diabetes, Diabetes, or Weight Management. I help clients to craft personalized, attainable, and sustainable dietary and lifestyle changes that support their health. By collaboratively designing small, impactful steps that preserve quality of life and promote personal choice, I help my clients achieve their goals from better blood sugar control to increased energy.

Alison supports her clients using evidence-based education, practical skill building, and effective coaching practices for a whole person approach. She enjoys collaborating with individuals, moving them towards sustained behavior change, resulting in significant progress and/or achievement of their health and wellness goals. She likes to think that part of her clients success is directly related to her super-powers of empathic listening, strategic goal setting, and accountability.

Stephanie has a warm, compassionate approach and likes to work on solutions and finding a root cause. She is an empathetic listener and understands that making changes can be difficult. Stephanie tries to focus on the positive. She uses a personalized approach as everyone is different.

Caitlin is a non-diet dietitian with a food first philosophy. She believes all foods fit and utilizes a Health at Every Size approach when working with patients. Her goal is to help clients reach their health and performance goals while teaching them how to fuel their bodies and foster a positive relationship with food.

Ryan prides himself on taking an individualized and sustainable approach to nutrition. Ryan believes there are many ways to be healthy with food and nutrition is not “one size fits all.” Ryan understands that food is more than just fuel, calories and macronutrients; it’s a connection to our culture, a way to bond with friends and family, a powerful medicine and a bringer of joy! Ryan approaches nutrition coaching as a partnership. He may be an expert in food and nutrition, but you are the expert of your body and health journey. Ryan’s goal is to be your last stop for nutrition and empower you with the knowledge and habits to thrive

Doretta is committed to working with patients on their level. She takes a holistic approach and actively listens to gain a complete understanding of each patient's goals and what challenges they face. She then works with them to develop an individualized plan to reach their goals. Her compassionate nature and commitment to personalized care have earned her a reputation for fostering positive and sustainable lifestyle changes.

Are you tired of not feeling well? Are you feeling bloated, exhausted, and depressed? Or maybe you are tired of feeling like the friend who has it together professionally but your health is suffering. Let’s face it, we have all been there. As you get older, your metabolism is going to slow down which means the health problems you are having now will likely only get worse unless you take action. What you are experiencing can be stopped and reversed.

Taylor incorporates evidence-based nutrition into her client's life in an effortless way; she believes that nutrition should work with someone's life, not against it. Taylor uses compassion, goal-centered strategies, and comprehensive nutrition planning to help her patients reach their goals.

Creating a friendly, non judgmental and safe place to converse. Building rapport to establish a trusted relationship. Listening is key to help understand the needs present. Using the latest and greatest, cutting edge research available. It's "all about you and your needs" approach. Ready when you are.

I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who practices out of Health Loft providing nutrition therapy for adults and adolescents with disordered eating and eating disorders. My drive as a dietitian is to work uniquely with each client to create safe, sustainable, and nourishing relationships with food. I believe that qualified and unbiased nutrition care should be available to every individual, no matter their size, health barriers, or schedule. I translate my culinary training into my practice by promoting food as not only a source of fuel, but comfort, tradition, celebration, connection, and recovery.

As a dietitian, Telema primarily specializes in weight management, general nutrition, sports and performance nutrition, and diabetes, utilizing an empowering, supportive, and solution-oriented approach to counseling. He is passionate about working collaboratively with clients from diverse backgrounds and using his extensive knowledge in nutrition and client-centered counseling approaches to guide his clients to produce desired and sustainable health and wellness outcomes.

I work with matching a patient where they are and together we work towards their personalized goals.

Are you someone who has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease or has new allergies and is overwhelmed with where to begin with your diet? Do you need a clear plan to follow to put you on the right track and feel like you are back in control of your health again? Do you want to know the "why" behind the recommendations that you have been told? If this sounds like you, then working together could be a great fit! Not only do I want to work with you to help you reach your goals and find food freedom with your diagnoses, but I want to teach you the reason behind the "why" so that you feel confident and comfortable with your diet!