Holistic IBD Dietitian
Feel more confident navigating life with IBD
Living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can make food feel complicated. Get personalized IBD nutrition support to better understand your symptoms, navigate food choices, and feel more confident in your nutrition.
Feel more confident navigating life with IBD
Living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can make food feel complicated. Get personalized IBD nutrition support to better understand your symptoms, navigate food choices, and feel more confident in your nutrition.
Holistic Nutrition Care
Receive personalized nutrition and lifestyle recommendations rooted in integrative holistic health.
Registered Dietitian
Work one-on-one with a
digestive health nutrition expert.
Virtual Visits
Meet with your dietitian from the comfort of your home.
A Personal Note
I understand how complicated IBD can be.
Living with Crohn’s disease has shaped how I see nutrition, health, and the challenges that come with managing a chronic condition.
I know how overwhelming it can feel to navigate food choices, make sense of symptoms, and figure out what works for your body.
That personal experience, combined with my training as a registered dietitian, informs the compassionate, individualized approach I bring to my work.
Holistic IBD Dietitian
Nutrition support for the real-life challenges of IBD
IBD affects more than your digestive system. Let’s make nutrition feel less overwhelming with personalized guidance that meets you where you are.
Make sense of food and symptoms
Identify food triggers, navigate confusing nutrition advice, and find ways to eat that feel right for you and your symptoms.
Meet your nutritional needs
Learn practical ways to nourish your body and address nutritional deficiencies.
Support your gut beyond food
Understand how stress, daily routines, and the gut-brain connection play a role in your digestive health.
Not sure where to start?
Let’s talk about your needs, what you’re looking for support with, and whether we’re a good fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take insurance?
Rachel currently offers private-pay nutrition counseling and does not bill insurance directly. A superbill can be provided upon request, which you can submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
How much do nutrition counseling sessions cost?
Rachel’s nutrition counseling services are offered on a private-pay basis.
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Initial Nutrition Consultation (60 minutes): $170
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Follow-Up Consultation (30 minutes): $75
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Free Discovery Call (15 minutes): $0
Each appointment is individualized to your health history, symptoms, nutritional needs, and goals. Virtual appointments only.
How often do we meet?
How often we meet depends on your needs and goals. We may start with appointments every 1–3 weeks to build your nutrition plan and see how things are going. As you make progress, we can space visits out to every 2–6 weeks. We’ll find a schedule that feels manageable and gives you the support you need along the way.
What is rachel's approach to nutrition?
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 decrease symptoms and improve quality of life.
What is the gut-brain connection?
The gut and brain are constantly communicating with each other. This is known as the gut-brain connection, and it plays a role in digestion, mood, and how we feel overall.
When this communication is disrupted, or the balance of bacteria in the gut changes, it may contribute to digestive symptoms and other health concerns. Research has explored these connections in conditions like IBS, IBD, anxiety, and depression.
Together, we’ll explore how stress, daily habits, and the gut-brain connection may be affecting your digestion. I’ll share practical tools and techniques to help support your gut health and overall well-being.
is there a specific diet that will heal my gut completely?
Diet plays a significant role in gut health and can greatly contribute to managing certain digestive conditions and symptoms, but it’s usually just one piece of the puzzle. Improving the gut depends on many factors, including stress management, physical activity, emotional well-being, infections, reducing inflammation, improving your gut microbiome 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 the way you eat can make a difference in your overall health and help support your body while living with IBD. However, diet alone is often not enough to keep IBD under control, and medication is an important part of treatment for many people. Never stop or change your medication without talking with your gastroenterologist first.
Do you recommend supplements?
Rachel offers personalized supplement recommendations based on your individual needs.
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
Eosinophilic esophagitis
GERD/Acid reflux
Gas
Bloating
Urgency
Constipation
Diarrhea
Mixed-stooling pattern
Diabetes type 2
High Cholesterol
High Blood Pressure
PCOS/Insulin resistance
Helpful Resources
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Anti-Inflammatory Teas to Calm Your Gut Naturally
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How Stress Affects Gut Health and IBD — Plus Practical Ways to Break the Cycle
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