Health Professionals in Maine
Welcome to Growing Wild Wellness! I provide personalized, evidence-based nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy designed to support your unique health and wellness goals.
Welcome to Growing Wild Wellness! I provide personalized, evidence-based nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy designed to support your unique health and wellness goals.
Are you struggling with digestive issues? Do you feel out of touch with your hunger and fullness cues? Have you started and stopped "diets" because they haven't been realistic? I work with clients of all backgrounds and needs, whether for weight management, diabetes management, digestive health, and more. My typical client is looking for a personalized approach as well as support/accountability to help them meet their health goals to live an optimal life no matter what stage of life they are in.
Are you struggling with digestive issues? Do you feel out of touch with your hunger and fullness cues? Have you started and stopped "diets" because they haven't been realistic? I work with clients of all backgrounds and needs, whether for weight management, diabetes management, digestive health, and more. My typical client is looking for a personalized approach as well as support/accountability to help them meet their health goals to live an optimal life no matter what stage of life they are in.
Melissa Roope is a Myofascial Release therapist trained by John F. Barnes. Myofascial release is a type of manual therapy that assists in relieving or eliminating pain in soft tissue. Melissa began her training in MFR in 1995, and is now an expert level practitioner.
Melissa Roope is a Myofascial Release therapist trained by John F. Barnes. Myofascial release is a type of manual therapy that assists in relieving or eliminating pain in soft tissue. Melissa began her training in MFR in 1995, and is now an expert level practitioner.
Hi, I’m Alison Swiggard, MS, RDN, LD, a registered dietitian at CV Wellbeing. I work with teens and adults navigating eating disorders, ADHD, PCOS, body image concerns, and complicated relationships with food.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that health and worth are not determined by body size. I know that food can become tangled up with anxiety, shame, perfectionism, sensory needs, executive dysfunction, trauma, or years of conflicting messages. You do not need to have it all figured out before reaching out.
Hi, I’m Alison Swiggard, MS, RDN, LD, a registered dietitian at CV Wellbeing. I work with teens and adults navigating eating disorders, ADHD, PCOS, body image concerns, and complicated relationships with food.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that health and worth are not determined by body size. I know that food can become tangled up with anxiety, shame, perfectionism, sensory needs, executive dysfunction, trauma, or years of conflicting messages. You do not need to have it all figured out before reaching out.
I can help you with any digestive issues, auto-immune diseases, PCOS, diabetes, hypothyroidism, fertility issues or simply want to lose weight. In a world where there are so many conflicting messages about which diet to follow and which foods are "good" or "bad" it can be so overwhelming ! I am here to provide you both the knowledge you need and the support to make the changes necessary to reach your goals.
I can help you with any digestive issues, auto-immune diseases, PCOS, diabetes, hypothyroidism, fertility issues or simply want to lose weight. In a world where there are so many conflicting messages about which diet to follow and which foods are "good" or "bad" it can be so overwhelming ! I am here to provide you both the knowledge you need and the support to make the changes necessary to reach your goals.
CV Wellbeing supports children, teens, adults, athletes, and families who want a more peaceful, supported relationship with food, body, and health. Many of our clients are navigating eating disorders, chronic dieting, digestive concerns, diabetes, PCOS, sports nutrition needs, or simply feeling overwhelmed by nutrition advice. Our team offers compassionate, individualized care that helps clients move forward with more clarity, nourishment, and trust in themselves.
CV Wellbeing supports children, teens, adults, athletes, and families who want a more peaceful, supported relationship with food, body, and health. Many of our clients are navigating eating disorders, chronic dieting, digestive concerns, diabetes, PCOS, sports nutrition needs, or simply feeling overwhelmed by nutrition advice. Our team offers compassionate, individualized care that helps clients move forward with more clarity, nourishment, and trust in themselves.
I'm an Intuitive Eating and HAES-aligned Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in pediatrics; specifically infants, toddlers, and young children. Much of my professional experience involves providing services to participants at the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
I'm an Intuitive Eating and HAES-aligned Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in pediatrics; specifically infants, toddlers, and young children. Much of my professional experience involves providing services to participants at the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
Do you struggle with your relationship with food or your body? Are you looking for nutrition counseling from a non-diet, body-inclusive perspective?
My name is Lauren Costello, and I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who supports individuals in healing their relationship with food and their bodies through compassionate, evidence-based medical nutrition therapy. I work with concerns including eating disorders/disordered eating, compulsive exercise, digestive conditions, and other nutrition-related concerns.
You’re welcome to visit my website for more details or reach out to me directly—I’m always happy to chat.
Do you struggle with your relationship with food or your body? Are you looking for nutrition counseling from a non-diet, body-inclusive perspective?
My name is Lauren Costello, and I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who supports individuals in healing their relationship with food and their bodies through compassionate, evidence-based medical nutrition therapy. I work with concerns including eating disorders/disordered eating, compulsive exercise, digestive conditions, and other nutrition-related concerns.
You’re welcome to visit my website for more details or reach out to me directly—I’m always happy to chat.
My goal is to reduce pain in this world, 1 person at a time.
by providing nurturing touch to depressed individuals.
helping athletes perform better and recover more quickly thru sports massage and active stretching. e.g. tennis or golfers elbow, runners leg and foot pain
relieve neck and shoulder pain such as those from car accidents, arthritis or work.
help contractors who need a hitch in their shoulder relieved or lower back pain eased.
help relieve those with hip and leg pain to improve their mobility.
My goal is to reduce pain in this world, 1 person at a time.
by providing nurturing touch to depressed individuals.
helping athletes perform better and recover more quickly thru sports massage and active stretching. e.g. tennis or golfers elbow, runners leg and foot pain
relieve neck and shoulder pain such as those from car accidents, arthritis or work.
help contractors who need a hitch in their shoulder relieved or lower back pain eased.
help relieve those with hip and leg pain to improve their mobility.
Now taking both telehealth and in-person. We help people recover from binge eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, other specified feeding and eating disorders, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, compulsive dieting, emotional eating, and body image issues.
Now taking both telehealth and in-person. We help people recover from binge eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, other specified feeding and eating disorders, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, compulsive dieting, emotional eating, and body image issues.
Struggling with chronic bloating, gas, diarrhea, or constipation and feel like you’ve tried everything? You’re not alone — and you deserve real answers.
I’m a registered dietitian trained in Integrative & Functional Nutrition, specializing in SIBO and complex digestive issues. I help clients uncover the root causes of their digestive symptoms, restore gut balance, and get back to living fully!
Struggling with chronic bloating, gas, diarrhea, or constipation and feel like you’ve tried everything? You’re not alone — and you deserve real answers.
I’m a registered dietitian trained in Integrative & Functional Nutrition, specializing in SIBO and complex digestive issues. I help clients uncover the root causes of their digestive symptoms, restore gut balance, and get back to living fully!
I’m a registered dietitian who helps people move out of all-or-nothing patterns with food and feel more steady in their eating. I work with clients who feel stuck in cycles of overeating, restriction, or constantly trying to “get it right.” My approach is relaxed, supportive, and grounded in balance. The goal is to help you feel less preoccupied with food and more at ease in your day-to-day life.
I’m a registered dietitian who helps people move out of all-or-nothing patterns with food and feel more steady in their eating. I work with clients who feel stuck in cycles of overeating, restriction, or constantly trying to “get it right.” My approach is relaxed, supportive, and grounded in balance. The goal is to help you feel less preoccupied with food and more at ease in your day-to-day life.
Life is for living, not restricting. Carolyn happily serves individuals in their journeys to nourish, move, create balance, and be well as a third-generation Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size (HAES) Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She believes that behavioral changes, along with mindful and intuitive eating patterns, are crucial to long-term health and optimal quality of life. By working together, we can better understand the science behind weight-inclusive nutrition in a fun, practical manner that will set your journey to well-being up for success!
Life is for living, not restricting. Carolyn happily serves individuals in their journeys to nourish, move, create balance, and be well as a third-generation Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size (HAES) Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She believes that behavioral changes, along with mindful and intuitive eating patterns, are crucial to long-term health and optimal quality of life. By working together, we can better understand the science behind weight-inclusive nutrition in a fun, practical manner that will set your journey to well-being up for success!
If you are striving to adopt a healthier relationship with food and fitness, but are unsure where to start, we are here to help! Whether you are struggling with weight loss, digestive issues, disordered eating or chronic health conditions, nutrition counseling can help to correct these conditions or prevent them from developing. Be sure to go to our website www.commonbeet.com to view our individual bios and learn more about our specialties.
If you are striving to adopt a healthier relationship with food and fitness, but are unsure where to start, we are here to help! Whether you are struggling with weight loss, digestive issues, disordered eating or chronic health conditions, nutrition counseling can help to correct these conditions or prevent them from developing. Be sure to go to our website www.commonbeet.com to view our individual bios and learn more about our specialties.
Do you feel like something’s off, even when your lab results say everything looks fine?
You’re not alone. If you’re struggling with:
Digestive issues like Bloating, Gas, Diarrhea, or Constipation; persistent Joint Pain or Body Aches; Fatigue that doesn’t seem to go away; Difficulty losing weight despite your best efforts, you might be feeling frustrated and wondering if something’s being missed. The truth is—“normal” labs don’t always mean optimal health. Many of these symptoms are often tied to inflammation that’s quietly impacting your body.
Do you feel like something’s off, even when your lab results say everything looks fine?
You’re not alone. If you’re struggling with:
Digestive issues like Bloating, Gas, Diarrhea, or Constipation; persistent Joint Pain or Body Aches; Fatigue that doesn’t seem to go away; Difficulty losing weight despite your best efforts, you might be feeling frustrated and wondering if something’s being missed. The truth is—“normal” labs don’t always mean optimal health. Many of these symptoms are often tied to inflammation that’s quietly impacting your body.
I’m an anti-diet dietitian who balances the importance of scientifically based, evidence driven practice and the realities of day-to-day living. I earned my B.S. in Nutrition from San Diego State University and later completed a Masters and Dietetic Internship at Simmons University in Boston, MA where I specialized in eating disorders and sports nutrition. As a former athlete, I recognize the importance of nutrition to fuel performance, but also understand that food is much more than just fuel. I work with clients to find that balance for themselves, to listen to their bodies, and to learn to trust themselves.
I’m an anti-diet dietitian who balances the importance of scientifically based, evidence driven practice and the realities of day-to-day living. I earned my B.S. in Nutrition from San Diego State University and later completed a Masters and Dietetic Internship at Simmons University in Boston, MA where I specialized in eating disorders and sports nutrition. As a former athlete, I recognize the importance of nutrition to fuel performance, but also understand that food is much more than just fuel. I work with clients to find that balance for themselves, to listen to their bodies, and to learn to trust themselves.
Are you trying to lose weight, but struggling with food noise, emotional eating, food addiction, or nighttime hunger? Do you want to make healthier meals for you and your family, but feel overwhelmed by your busy schedule? Have you been doing everything right, but the scale isn't moving? Let me help! There are many different approaches we can use to help you work through these challenges. To begin, we'll discuss your goals and challenges, and develop a diet plan that works with your lifestyle. Then you will receive ongoing support to keep you on track and ensure you achieve your goals.
Are you trying to lose weight, but struggling with food noise, emotional eating, food addiction, or nighttime hunger? Do you want to make healthier meals for you and your family, but feel overwhelmed by your busy schedule? Have you been doing everything right, but the scale isn't moving? Let me help! There are many different approaches we can use to help you work through these challenges. To begin, we'll discuss your goals and challenges, and develop a diet plan that works with your lifestyle. Then you will receive ongoing support to keep you on track and ensure you achieve your goals.
As a Dietitian and owner of Morning Bird Nutrition, I specialize in helping individuals navigate their unique health journeys, whether it's managing chronic conditions, achieving weight goals, improving routines and meal planning strategies, or simply building a healthier relationship with food. My approach is personalized and evidence-based, focusing on sustainable strategies that align with your lifestyle and goals.
As a Dietitian and owner of Morning Bird Nutrition, I specialize in helping individuals navigate their unique health journeys, whether it's managing chronic conditions, achieving weight goals, improving routines and meal planning strategies, or simply building a healthier relationship with food. My approach is personalized and evidence-based, focusing on sustainable strategies that align with your lifestyle and goals.
Janet is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and Yoga Teacher aligned with the Health at Every Size paradigm and specializing in self acceptance strategies aimed at improving your relationship to food and body. Janet will help you develop a self-care plan focused on healthy, sustainable behaviors rather than weight. You will learn to reject the diet mentality and make internally driven choices to eat well, move with joy and live in alignment with your core values.
Janet is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and Yoga Teacher aligned with the Health at Every Size paradigm and specializing in self acceptance strategies aimed at improving your relationship to food and body. Janet will help you develop a self-care plan focused on healthy, sustainable behaviors rather than weight. You will learn to reject the diet mentality and make internally driven choices to eat well, move with joy and live in alignment with your core values.
Darcy Forrest, LAc, Dipl. OM
Acupuncturist, LAc, DiplOM, NCCAOM
Falmouth, ME 04105
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Acupuncture is a safe, effective, and natural form of healthcare that will get you feeling your best. Treating a patient is not just a matter of giving someone acupuncture. All aspects of your wellness are addressed, from stress management, and exercise, to diet and simple lifestyle changes. Watching patients reclaim their health, and seeing the immense changes that transpire over weeks or months, is truly phenomenal. Many patients come to me after "trying everything else," and it's great to be able to give them the relief they've been searching for.
Acupuncture is a safe, effective, and natural form of healthcare that will get you feeling your best. Treating a patient is not just a matter of giving someone acupuncture. All aspects of your wellness are addressed, from stress management, and exercise, to diet and simple lifestyle changes. Watching patients reclaim their health, and seeing the immense changes that transpire over weeks or months, is truly phenomenal. Many patients come to me after "trying everything else," and it's great to be able to give them the relief they've been searching for.
How to tell if Natural Health is right for me?
Maine Health Professionals have broad skills and are able to work with a wide range of symptoms.
Complementary and alternative health, natural health or holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.
Complementary and alternative health, natural health or holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.
How to find a Health Professional with specific treatment skills?
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You can also try contacting a Natural Health professional to ask for a consultation or referral.
How to use my insurance?
Many Natural Health professionals accept health insurance. Check to see if your insurance is covered. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the Health Professional.