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Gut-Brain Nutrition for IBD
Personalized, integrative guidance to help you manage symptoms, improve quality of life, and navigate IBD with more confidence.
Gut-Brain Nutrition for IBD
Personalized, integrative guidance to help you manage symptoms, improve quality of life, and navigate IBD with more confidence.
Meet with a Holistic IBD Dietitian
Patient-Centered Holistic Care
Care is tailored to your needs, lifestyle, and goals for a personalized approach to lasting health
Insurance Accepted
Get the nutrition support you need with insurance-covered visits
Nutrition Expert
Personalized integrative nutrition that unites science and holistic care to help you feel your best
HEAL WITH SUPPORT
Take control of your IBD
Work with an IBD nutrition expert to achieve better health, symptom-free days and lasting wellness.
Virtual 1:1 Visits
Nutrition counseling
Wellness coaching
Gut-Brain Connection Support
Supplement Recommendations
The Gut-Brain-Nutrition Connection
The Gut-Brain-Nutrition Connection
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Easily check your insurance coverage to see if your visits are covered. Self pay is also available.
Book an appointment
Book an appointment through a secure online portal.
make progress
See results and build healthy habits with ongoing dietitian sessions
RECLAIM YOUR HEALTH
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Getting started is simple and stress-free. Easy check your insurance coverage and book and appointment below!
GETTING STARTED
Getting started is simple and stress-free. Check your insurance coverage and book an appointment below!
Check insurance coverage
Easily check your insurance coverage to see if your visits are covered. Self pay is also available.
Book an appointment
Book an appointment through our secure online portal
make progress
See results and build healthy habits with ongoing dietitian sessions
Meet Your Dietitian
With nearly a decade of dedicated experience, Rachel Sepulveda has been passionately committed to supporting individuals with conditions such as IBD, IBS, and various digestive ailments. Rachel’s journey into the world of nutrition and wellness was sparked by her own diagnosis with IBD in 2010. Motivated by her desire to understand and conquer her condition, she embarked on a transformative path that would eventually lead her to become a registered dietitian.
Meet Your Dietitian
With nearly a decade of dedicated experience, Rachel Sepulveda has been passionately committed to supporting individuals with conditions such as IBD, IBS, and various digestive ailments. Rachel’s journey into the world of nutrition and wellness was sparked by her own diagnosis with IBD in 2010. Motivated by her desire to understand and conquer her condition, she embarked on a transformative path that would eventually lead her to become a registered dietitian.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take insurance?
Rachel is in-network with the following insurance providers: Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, and Humana. Please check your insurance eligibility and book your appointment here.
What to expect working with rachel
Rachel can help you achieve your optimal health by providing personalized nutrition recommendations that align with your goals. Whether your goal is to reduce symptoms, take a diet-first approach, or adopt a healthier lifestyle, Rachel will work with you to create a realistic and achievable plan tailored to your needs.
During your sessions with Rachel will take a deep dive into your current diet, lifestyle, medical conditions, and health goals. Rachel will provide diet & supplement recommendations, gut-brain exercises, offer practical guidance, and help you develop sustainable dietary habits.
How often do we meet?
The frequency of appointments will depend on your specific needs and goals. Initially, we may meet more frequently to establish a nutrition plan and monitor progress (every 1-3 weeks). As you make progress and become more confident in managing your diet and lifestyle, appointments may become less frequent (every 2-6 weeks). However, regular check-ins are often recommended to track progress and provide ongoing support and accountability.
What is rachel's approach to nutrition?
Rachel believes that treating and managing IBD and IBS invites you to explore the depths of your soul and humanness. Living with IBD and IBS doesn’t have to be a prison sentence or a curse, it can be an opportunity to get to know your strength, to test your resiliency and ultimately help you grow on a physical, mental and spiritual level.
Rachel has over a decade of experience in nutrition and holistic health helping many people manage their IBD, IBS and other digestive symptoms. She combines Western, Functional Nutrition, and Chinese Medicine nutrition and health principles to help reset the microbiome, decrease symptoms and improve quality of life.
What is the gut-brain connection?
The gut-brain connection refers to the two-way communication pathway between the digestive tract (the gut) and the brain. This connection influences not only digestive health but also cognitive function, mood, and behavior.
An imbalance in gut microbiota or disruption in gut-brain communication has been linked to various health conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. Rachel will teach you techniques to calm the gut-brain connection that will improve digestive health, mood, and cognitive function.
is there a specific diet that will heal my gut completely?
Diet plays a significant role in gut health and can greatly contribute to healing certain gut-related issues, but is often times one piece of the puzzle. Healing the gut depends on various factors, including stress management, physical activity, emotional well-being, infections, reducing inflammation, microbiota and more. Rachel is here to help you identify areas in your diet and lifestyle you can modify to manage your gut health.
can i get off my medications if i change my diet?
Changing your diet can have a significant impact on your health, and in some cases, it may lead to improvements that allow for a reduction in medication usage or even discontinuation under the guidance of a healthcare provider. However, whether you can stop taking medications entirely depends on various factors, including the type and severity of your medical condition, your overall health status, and how well your body responds to dietary changes.
Do you recommend supplements?
Rachel generally recommends taking a daily multivitamin, vitamin D, magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids. Rachel may likely recommend other dietary supplements specific and tailored to your needs. You can purchase professional brand supplements directly from her supplement dispensary at Fullscript.
Can Rachel help with other digestive or health issues?
Yes! Rachel can provide nutrition counseling and coaching for:
IBD – Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative colitis, colitis
IBS/SIBO
Celiac disease
Food sensitivities/intolerances
EOE
GERD/Acid reflux
Gas
Bloating
Urgency
Constipation
Diarrhea
Mixed-stooling pattern
Diabetes type 2
High Cholesterol
High Blood Pressure
PCOS/Insulin resistance
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