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My name is Michel Harris and I have been a Registered Dietitian since 2000 and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist since 2010. I completed my undergraduate and graduate studies at Benedictine University before by internship at Hines VA Hospital. Some of my past work experiences have included long term care, foodservice management, private practice serving individuals with eating disorders, and inpatient positions in hospitals. My passion for teaching the future generation of nutrition professionals led me to start teaching in 2018.

Cristina is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist ready to assist you in cultivating an enjoyable connection with food, while recognizing and honoring the significance food holds in your life. Cristina's approach is providing compassionate, non-diet, and Health at Every Size (HAES) to client care. She believes well-being extends beyond any particular measurement. She will focus on fostering a positive relationship to food and support you in making choices that align with your well-being. Her Hispanic upbringing also focuses on adding cultural foods that are nourishing and important for some.

I have been a nutritionist/dietitian for over 30 years and my areas of expertise are highly specialized, yet diverse, ranging from food sensitivities to risk factor management to gastrointestinal health to eating disorders to women's health to sports nutrition. I translate and apply the science of evidence based nutrition principles through personalized food and supplement plans designed to improve well-being, health, and performance. I also provide a comprehensive program for food sensitivity testing that includes a blood test and a highly personalized nutrition protocol for inflammatory and autoimmune conditions such as IBS, IBD, migraines, fibromylagia, eosinophilic esophagitis, and other conditions.

There is no denying that we live in a world steeped in struggles with food and body image. Whether these issues are severely impacting your life or simply hard for you to manage right now, I'm here to help. I have been a registered dietitian specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating for almost 10 years.

Are you looking for answers to your health concerns? I take a holistic, functional medicine approach to identifying the root cause(s) that are driving one's condition. My approach is to find out where and why people are having roadblocks in their health and use an evidence-based approach that may include laboratory tests, diet, lifestyle, natural supplements or herbs and a referral for prescription meds when necessary to remove those obstacles and help patients regain their health. I specialize in Autoimmune conditions, Gastrointestinal conditions and Thyroid and Adrenal conditions. My mentors include Dr. Ben Lynch and Dr. Datis Kharrazian.

With all the patients I work with, it is essential to build a foundation of trust. As a practitioner I aim to help people achieve their goals and enjoy the healing journey. I am happy to work along with other therapist/ doctors patients may be seeing to ensure the best integrative experience. Commonly Treated: Chronic Pain, Somatic issues, Emotional Imbalances, Mood Disorders, Sexual Health, Fertility, Insomnia, Headache, Neruological and Vision problems

I am a dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition, based in Chicago, IL, and I am deeply passionate about helping people with kidney disease & kidney health concerns. We'll work together to implement changes that will help improve your labs, slow progression of kidney disease, and ensure you enjoy what you eat! I’ll help you let go of fears and misconceptions about the "renal diet", and gain confidence that you CAN manage your kidney disease and continue doing all the things you love – traveling, being active, and spending precious time with loved ones.

Alex is a Board-Certified Registered Dietitian with experience in both medical nutrition therapy and functional medicine. She holds a current position as a full time outpatient dietitian at a top-hospital in Chicago. After completing her undergraduate nutrition degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) she wanted to expand her knowledge and pursue a Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Wellness. Alex's goal is to help people adopt sustainable healthy habits even for the busiest of lifestyles without sacrificing their relationship with food.