Gastrointestinal (GI) Nutritionists and Dietitians in Sumner, WA
I’m a Registered Dietitian with over eight years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, and parents build more peaceful, trusting relationships with food. My work centers on the whole family system—supporting kiddos with feeding challenges, guiding parents who want to nourish their child without pressure or fear, and helping caregivers heal their own relationship with food so they can pass along confidence rather than confusion.
I also have several years of experience supporting individuals after bariatric surgery, helping them rebuild a trusting, sustainable relationship with nourishment across all stages of life.
I’m a Registered Dietitian with over eight years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, and parents build more peaceful, trusting relationships with food. My work centers on the whole family system—supporting kiddos with feeding challenges, guiding parents who want to nourish their child without pressure or fear, and helping caregivers heal their own relationship with food so they can pass along confidence rather than confusion.
I also have several years of experience supporting individuals after bariatric surgery, helping them rebuild a trusting, sustainable relationship with nourishment across all stages of life.
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Through my experience, I have fine-tuned my focus areas towards gastrointestinal disorders, autoimmune conditions, sports nutrition, intuitive eating and disease prevention.
I offer a integrative approach to care, considering the interconnected relationships between food patterns and habits, physical activity and movement, stress management and resilience, sleep quality and restoration as well as other lifestyle factors.
Through my experience, I have fine-tuned my focus areas towards gastrointestinal disorders, autoimmune conditions, sports nutrition, intuitive eating and disease prevention.
I offer a integrative approach to care, considering the interconnected relationships between food patterns and habits, physical activity and movement, stress management and resilience, sleep quality and restoration as well as other lifestyle factors.
Exhausted from diets? Overwhelmed by social media telling you what to do? Working with me, I help you learn how to best meet your body's needs without toxic diet culture trends. As a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, I assist my clients in establishing a healthy relationship with food and their body. Additionally, I can help you manage health-conditions including IBS, PCOS, Hashimoto's, and Diabetes using realistic interventions custom fit to your needs. I can also help you to navigate realistic Nutrition recommendations customized for your needs.
Exhausted from diets? Overwhelmed by social media telling you what to do? Working with me, I help you learn how to best meet your body's needs without toxic diet culture trends. As a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, I assist my clients in establishing a healthy relationship with food and their body. Additionally, I can help you manage health-conditions including IBS, PCOS, Hashimoto's, and Diabetes using realistic interventions custom fit to your needs. I can also help you to navigate realistic Nutrition recommendations customized for your needs.
Whether you have a diagnosed eating disorder, a GI condition that feels like it is limiting what you can eat, or simply feel like thoughts and worries about food are taking up too much of your life, you deserve support.
My goal is to partner with you to help you not only nourish yourself physically, but reconnect to the joy that can be found in eating and find a greater sense of balance and ease with food and body. My approach is weight neutral, compassion driven, and incorporates principles of Intuitive Eating and mindfulness.
Whether you have a diagnosed eating disorder, a GI condition that feels like it is limiting what you can eat, or simply feel like thoughts and worries about food are taking up too much of your life, you deserve support.
My goal is to partner with you to help you not only nourish yourself physically, but reconnect to the joy that can be found in eating and find a greater sense of balance and ease with food and body. My approach is weight neutral, compassion driven, and incorporates principles of Intuitive Eating and mindfulness.
My main areas of expertise include food digestive disorders such as IBS and SIBO, food allergies & sensitivities, general inflammation, diabetes, and cardiovascular health.
I have advanced training in GI disorders and I am a Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) which allows me to help guide clients through food sensitivity testing (utilizing the MRT test) and diet treatment protocols. Contact me for more information about the testing and process.
My main areas of expertise include food digestive disorders such as IBS and SIBO, food allergies & sensitivities, general inflammation, diabetes, and cardiovascular health.
I have advanced training in GI disorders and I am a Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) which allows me to help guide clients through food sensitivity testing (utilizing the MRT test) and diet treatment protocols. Contact me for more information about the testing and process.
I specialize in eating disorders/disordered eating, digestive health, ADHD/ASD, sports nutrition, and relationships to food & body.
I currently practice virtually, allowing me to work with clients wherever they are most comfortable. Together, we will build a space that is safe for all bodies and brains to take up space and find ways that work best to meet your needs. I focus on interventions that align with your unique situation and center your experience.
I specialize in eating disorders/disordered eating, digestive health, ADHD/ASD, sports nutrition, and relationships to food & body.
I currently practice virtually, allowing me to work with clients wherever they are most comfortable. Together, we will build a space that is safe for all bodies and brains to take up space and find ways that work best to meet your needs. I focus on interventions that align with your unique situation and center your experience.
I specialize in weight loss with a holistic emphasis on gut and hormonal balance.
In our sessions we work closely to identify your unique needs, your strengths and weaknesses. I educate on optimal nutrient intake, meal planning as well as behavioral & mindset work. I offer an array of functional lab testing to truly find your root cause. If weight loss is your goal we will use a personalized macros approach.
I specialize in weight loss with a holistic emphasis on gut and hormonal balance.
In our sessions we work closely to identify your unique needs, your strengths and weaknesses. I educate on optimal nutrient intake, meal planning as well as behavioral & mindset work. I offer an array of functional lab testing to truly find your root cause. If weight loss is your goal we will use a personalized macros approach.
My areas of focus include women’s nutrition (PCOS, endometriosis, menopause, amenorrhea and other menstrual disorders), digestive disorders and diseases (IBS, SIBO, Celiac, Crohn’s, Colitis, and dysbiosis), metabolic conditions (blood sugar dysregulation and high cholesterol) and autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.
My approach to working with clients who have multiple complex conditions is to start slow. This helps prevent feeling overwhelmed and optimizes success without compromising your relationship with food. Small, impactful approaches to improving nutrition and lifestyle help to grow confidence and build sustainable habits that improve long-term health.
My areas of focus include women’s nutrition (PCOS, endometriosis, menopause, amenorrhea and other menstrual disorders), digestive disorders and diseases (IBS, SIBO, Celiac, Crohn’s, Colitis, and dysbiosis), metabolic conditions (blood sugar dysregulation and high cholesterol) and autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.
My approach to working with clients who have multiple complex conditions is to start slow. This helps prevent feeling overwhelmed and optimizes success without compromising your relationship with food. Small, impactful approaches to improving nutrition and lifestyle help to grow confidence and build sustainable habits that improve long-term health.
Do you have digestive issues(bloating/gas, constipation, loose stool, reflux/GERD, SIBO) or an autoimmune condition (Crohn's, Ulcerative colitis, Hashimoto's) keeping you from feeling your best?
We practice Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy, which is simply helping you make sense of your symptoms and addressing the root causes of your health concerns, while optimizing your body's ability to heal itself and/or prevent disease and chronic illness.
Do you have digestive issues(bloating/gas, constipation, loose stool, reflux/GERD, SIBO) or an autoimmune condition (Crohn's, Ulcerative colitis, Hashimoto's) keeping you from feeling your best?
We practice Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy, which is simply helping you make sense of your symptoms and addressing the root causes of your health concerns, while optimizing your body's ability to heal itself and/or prevent disease and chronic illness.
I specialize in providing HAES-based medical nutrition therapy for chronic conditions including GI Disorders (IBS, Celiac, GERD, & many more), Thyroid Disorders, PCOS, Diabetes, Heart Health, Pregnancy, Menopause, Vegan/Vegetarian Diets, Food Allergies, and Autoimmune Conditions.
You’re the expert of your own body, and I'm here to listen and support you. My work is rooted in Intuitive Eating, so I'll help you have a healthy & balanced relationship with food by sharing non-restrictive, research-backed nutrition recommendations instead of food rules, strict diets, and questionable nutrition BS recycled from social media.
I specialize in providing HAES-based medical nutrition therapy for chronic conditions including GI Disorders (IBS, Celiac, GERD, & many more), Thyroid Disorders, PCOS, Diabetes, Heart Health, Pregnancy, Menopause, Vegan/Vegetarian Diets, Food Allergies, and Autoimmune Conditions.
You’re the expert of your own body, and I'm here to listen and support you. My work is rooted in Intuitive Eating, so I'll help you have a healthy & balanced relationship with food by sharing non-restrictive, research-backed nutrition recommendations instead of food rules, strict diets, and questionable nutrition BS recycled from social media.
My ideal clients are individuals dealing with confusing, multi-layered symptoms who feel like their digestion, hormones, blood sugar, energy, weight, and stress are all deeply connected but don't know where to begin. They are brought to my practice looking for real answers and relief from chronic challenges like IBS, bloating, SIBO, PCOS, menopause transitions, fatigue, and insulin resistance, wanting to move away from rigid food rules or generic meal plans. At Holistika, we help them move forward by taking a thorough, whole-person approach—analyzing their health history, labs, lifestyle.
My ideal clients are individuals dealing with confusing, multi-layered symptoms who feel like their digestion, hormones, blood sugar, energy, weight, and stress are all deeply connected but don't know where to begin. They are brought to my practice looking for real answers and relief from chronic challenges like IBS, bloating, SIBO, PCOS, menopause transitions, fatigue, and insulin resistance, wanting to move away from rigid food rules or generic meal plans. At Holistika, we help them move forward by taking a thorough, whole-person approach—analyzing their health history, labs, lifestyle.
Struggling with digestive issues, period problems, thyroid problems, fertility challenges, or menopause symp?
My approach is rooted in integrative and functional nutrition therapy, designed to heal and support full mind and body wellness. We’ll delve deep, uncovering the underlying factors driving your symptoms through advanced testing, such as comprehensive blood panels, hair tissue mineral analysis, GI-MAP Gut tests, and/ or DUTCH complete hormone testing.
Struggling with digestive issues, period problems, thyroid problems, fertility challenges, or menopause symp?
My approach is rooted in integrative and functional nutrition therapy, designed to heal and support full mind and body wellness. We’ll delve deep, uncovering the underlying factors driving your symptoms through advanced testing, such as comprehensive blood panels, hair tissue mineral analysis, GI-MAP Gut tests, and/ or DUTCH complete hormone testing.
You may feel like your body is working against you—persistent fatigue, inflammation, gut issues, anxiety, weight gain, or hormone shifts that never fully resolve.
I help people who feel exhausted, inflamed, or disconnected from their bodies restore energy and feel like themselves again. Using functional nutrition, circadian alignment, and mind-body tools, I address root causes of fatigue, inflammation, gut dysfunction, weight gain, and hormone imbalance so your body can shift out of survival mode and thrive again.
You may feel like your body is working against you—persistent fatigue, inflammation, gut issues, anxiety, weight gain, or hormone shifts that never fully resolve.
I help people who feel exhausted, inflamed, or disconnected from their bodies restore energy and feel like themselves again. Using functional nutrition, circadian alignment, and mind-body tools, I address root causes of fatigue, inflammation, gut dysfunction, weight gain, and hormone imbalance so your body can shift out of survival mode and thrive again.
Many people are experiencing stress-related changes in emotions, eating behaviors, and physical symptoms, including digestive issues.
I work with people to improve their relationships with food, especially when complicated by medical conditions, such as digestive conditions (SIBO, IBS, Celiac, IBD, Fatty Liver), hormonal issues (PCOS, PMDD), insulin resistance (Pre-Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes), behavioral health conditions, genetic risk, chronic illness, and rare diseases.
Many people are experiencing stress-related changes in emotions, eating behaviors, and physical symptoms, including digestive issues.
I work with people to improve their relationships with food, especially when complicated by medical conditions, such as digestive conditions (SIBO, IBS, Celiac, IBD, Fatty Liver), hormonal issues (PCOS, PMDD), insulin resistance (Pre-Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes), behavioral health conditions, genetic risk, chronic illness, and rare diseases.
I am passionate about gut health (IBS/SIBO specifically), yoga, and coaching people who are suffering from abdominal pain, bloating, altered bowel habits, and chronic stress to help implement practical solutions to their health problems, so they can make confident food choices, experience increased energy levels, and reduce IBS-related symptoms.
The 3 month low FODMAP nutrition program integrates diet, exercise, mindfulness activities, yoga, stress and anxiety reduction techniques, supplements, gut supporting foods, and more! This program provides a well-rounded and practical lifestyle approach for managing IBS.
I am passionate about gut health (IBS/SIBO specifically), yoga, and coaching people who are suffering from abdominal pain, bloating, altered bowel habits, and chronic stress to help implement practical solutions to their health problems, so they can make confident food choices, experience increased energy levels, and reduce IBS-related symptoms.
The 3 month low FODMAP nutrition program integrates diet, exercise, mindfulness activities, yoga, stress and anxiety reduction techniques, supplements, gut supporting foods, and more! This program provides a well-rounded and practical lifestyle approach for managing IBS.
Are you ready to make a change to improve your health? Do you have questions or concerns regarding nutrition for you or your family? Whether you are looking to prevent a health condition, to heal from a condition or simply to reduce your symptoms, your approach to eating and taking care of yourself can have a profound effect on your health. We can work together to bring clarity and create the best plan to meet your health goals. I provide individualized nutritional counseling to people of all ages to help establish diet and lifestyle habits that serve their unique needs.
Are you ready to make a change to improve your health? Do you have questions or concerns regarding nutrition for you or your family? Whether you are looking to prevent a health condition, to heal from a condition or simply to reduce your symptoms, your approach to eating and taking care of yourself can have a profound effect on your health. We can work together to bring clarity and create the best plan to meet your health goals. I provide individualized nutritional counseling to people of all ages to help establish diet and lifestyle habits that serve their unique needs.
Telemedicine is here to stay! Save time and there's no commute. Experience counts! Private practice offers a unique opportunity to discuss your health and wellness goals, any medical issues and evaluate your latest labs (or discuss labs needed) to see how well you are digesting and absorbing nutrients from your diet and supplements. Beve will create a customized Nutrition Care Plan for you. Tired? Sleep issues? Moody? Weight changes? Let's find out "why?" Combining the best of traditional healthcare with a "whole-person" functional nutrition approach has been Beve's intention and purpose with clients for more than 34 years!
Telemedicine is here to stay! Save time and there's no commute. Experience counts! Private practice offers a unique opportunity to discuss your health and wellness goals, any medical issues and evaluate your latest labs (or discuss labs needed) to see how well you are digesting and absorbing nutrients from your diet and supplements. Beve will create a customized Nutrition Care Plan for you. Tired? Sleep issues? Moody? Weight changes? Let's find out "why?" Combining the best of traditional healthcare with a "whole-person" functional nutrition approach has been Beve's intention and purpose with clients for more than 34 years!
My goal as a dietitian is to help you cultivate a relationship with food, movement, and body image that supports your big dreams-whether that is training to climb mountains, stepping out of a dieting cycle, or feeling more at peace with your body. Much of my experience has been focused on working with adolescents and adults through eating disorder recovery at various levels of care. As an adventure seeker, I am also passionate about offering nutrition counseling to help athletes and weekend warriors crush goals in various activities and sports. I offer virtual nutrition counseling services in Washington, Tennessee, and Connecticut.
My goal as a dietitian is to help you cultivate a relationship with food, movement, and body image that supports your big dreams-whether that is training to climb mountains, stepping out of a dieting cycle, or feeling more at peace with your body. Much of my experience has been focused on working with adolescents and adults through eating disorder recovery at various levels of care. As an adventure seeker, I am also passionate about offering nutrition counseling to help athletes and weekend warriors crush goals in various activities and sports. I offer virtual nutrition counseling services in Washington, Tennessee, and Connecticut.
Hello and welcome to Kinder Nutrition. I'm Tok-Hui (pronounced: Took Who-ui), a mom, foodie, author, and pediatric nutrition specialist. I've been a registered dietitian for over 17 years and for the last 12 years have worked with children and families to improve their health with practical approach. I enjoy working with families to provide tools and resources for raising happy and mindful eaters.
Hello and welcome to Kinder Nutrition. I'm Tok-Hui (pronounced: Took Who-ui), a mom, foodie, author, and pediatric nutrition specialist. I've been a registered dietitian for over 17 years and for the last 12 years have worked with children and families to improve their health with practical approach. I enjoy working with families to provide tools and resources for raising happy and mindful eaters.
My services cover weight management, balanced eating, meal prep strategies, and more specific areas such as sports nutrition, digestive health, pregnancy, and menopause.
I proudly work with Plant-Based Dietitians Ltd, a team dedicated to helping flexitarians, vegetarians, and vegans succeed with practical, personalized guidance. Whether you’re just beginning or looking to fine-tune your approach, we provide the tools and support to make plant-based eating sustainable and enjoyable.
My services cover weight management, balanced eating, meal prep strategies, and more specific areas such as sports nutrition, digestive health, pregnancy, and menopause.
I proudly work with Plant-Based Dietitians Ltd, a team dedicated to helping flexitarians, vegetarians, and vegans succeed with practical, personalized guidance. Whether you’re just beginning or looking to fine-tune your approach, we provide the tools and support to make plant-based eating sustainable and enjoyable.
Gastrointestinal (GI) Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is gut health?
Gut health refers to the overall functioning and well-being of the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Key to gut health is the gut microbiome, which is the collection of healthy bacteria living in the gut. These bacteria are essential for the digestion and breakdown of food, and their health significantly impacts digestion. Poor gut health can result in symptoms such as bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, and general abdominal discomfort, which may indicate imbalances or issues with the gut microbiome.
Can diet help with GI issues?
Diet plays a major role in gut health, and changes in diet can often reduce or eliminate some of the symptoms associated with gastrointestinal (GI) issues. Often, GI distress is due to food intolerances or sensitivities, such as gluten sensitivity or lactose intolerance. In these cases, eliminating the problematic foods from the diet can resolve the issue. GI problems can also stem from a combination of environmental or genetic factors, such as in the case of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Disruptions in the gut microbiome, such as those caused by taking antibiotics, can also lead to GI issues. In both scenarios, maintaining a balanced diet as much as possible with foods that support a healthy microbiome—such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and probiotic foods—can often significantly reduce symptoms and improve gut health.
What are the best foods for gut health?
Maintaining a balanced microbiome is essential for gut health, and this is best achieved through a varied diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and probiotic foods. Fruits and vegetables provide essential nutrients and fiber, which nourish the beneficial bacteria in the gut. Probiotic foods, which are those that contain live bacteria, are also great for gut health. Consuming probiotic foods and drinks, such as yogurt, kefir, kombucha, and tempeh, can help support the microbiome by contributing to the diversity of bacteria within the gut.
When should I see a dietitian for GI issues?
Many people can benefit from seeing a dietitian for GI issues. In general, most dietitians are knowledgeable about what foods support gut health and may help clients choose foods that support a healthy GI system, such as fruits and vegetables high in fiber or foods high in probiotics. Dietitians may be especially beneficial to clients with known gastrointestinal concerns, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). For clients diagnosed with these or similar conditions, dietitians can help clients identify food triggers and develop a meal plan for the client that minimizes symptoms. Dietitians may also work with clients who are having gastrointestinal distress (such as bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, etc.) but are not aware of the cause of their symptoms. In such cases, dietitians may be able to help the client identify the cause of the GI distress and coordinate with other medical professionals to help the client better manage their symptoms.