Digestive Harmony Starts Here
Reduce your IBD and IBS symptoms. Achieve optimal health, gut first, with integrative nutrition therapy.
Digestive Harmony Starts Here
Reduce your IBD and IBS symptoms. achieve optimal health, gut first with integrative nutrition Therapy.
Nutrition & Wellness Coaching
Education and accountability provided in one-on-one sessions.
Reduce Symptoms
Achieve symptom free days and improve your quality of life.
Personalized Plans
Receive personalized diet, supplement and lifestyle recommendations.
I have IBD – should I take probiotics?
Probiotics are live and active organisms that benefit the human microbiome. You can find probiotics in fermented foods and dietary supplements.
Are you living with IBD or IBS and unsure what the best diet is for you?
You’re Not Alone.
How I can Help
Diet Recommendations
Get personalized diet recommendations, considering your unique needs, food sensitivities, medical history, and lifestyle, then build habits through setting realistic and achievable goals.
Gut-brain Exercises
Unlock the power of gut-brain exercises to foster harmony between mind and body, promoting mental clarity, emotional balance, and gut health synergy.
Vitamins & Supplements
Receive supplement recommendations and exclusive access to Rachel’s professional supplement dispensary (with discounts!)
Wellness & Lifestyle
Learn how to optimize your health and vitality by focusing on sleep, stress management, self-care, work-life balance, emotional health, physical health and more.
About Rachel
Digestive Health Registered Dietitian & Wellness Coach
Rachel Sepulveda is a dietitian with close to a decades of experience helping those living with IBD and IBS achieve their optimal health and wellness. Learn more about Rachel and her experience living with IBD and IBS.
My Approach
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.
My Process
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.
Unique Framework
Comprehensive Assessment
Nutrition Recommendations
Lifestyle Recommendations
Gut-Brain Exercises
Microbiome Support
Goal Setting & Empowerment
What Clients Are Saying
“Working with Rachel has helped my health immensely. Her knowledge and personal experience of living with Crohn’s disease and IBS helps me feel seen and understood”
“I’ve always struggled with gas, bloating, and urgency and thought it was normal. After working with Rachel, I now know what my food and stress triggers are. Highly recommend working with Rachel if you have gut issues”
IBD, IBS & Gut Health News and Tips
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I Have IBD – Should I Take Probiotics?
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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