Health Professionals in Kankakee, IL
My ideal client feels stuck in diet culture, food guilt, or body shame. You might be struggling with an eating disorder, chronic dieting, or feeling disconnected from your body’s needs. Maybe you're neurodivergent and navigating sensory challenges, or you’ve had frustrating experiences with weight-focused healthcare. You want to heal your relationship with food, break free from shame, and find sustainable nourishment that feels good. You’re looking for a weight-inclusive, intuitive approach that helps you trust yourself again—I’m here to help you do just that.
My ideal client feels stuck in diet culture, food guilt, or body shame. You might be struggling with an eating disorder, chronic dieting, or feeling disconnected from your body’s needs. Maybe you're neurodivergent and navigating sensory challenges, or you’ve had frustrating experiences with weight-focused healthcare. You want to heal your relationship with food, break free from shame, and find sustainable nourishment that feels good. You’re looking for a weight-inclusive, intuitive approach that helps you trust yourself again—I’m here to help you do just that.
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For nearly a decade, I have specialized in working with adolescents and adults with disordered eating and medical nutrition therapy. I have worked as an RD in a variety of populations including eating disorders, general nutrition therapy at hospitals, the director of nutrition at a residential treatment facility and outpatient levels of care. If you are looking for nutrition support, monitoring of weight, labs, vitals, meal planning and improved symptoms related to food- I will coordinate care with those relevant to work toward our wellness goals created in our initial session.
For nearly a decade, I have specialized in working with adolescents and adults with disordered eating and medical nutrition therapy. I have worked as an RD in a variety of populations including eating disorders, general nutrition therapy at hospitals, the director of nutrition at a residential treatment facility and outpatient levels of care. If you are looking for nutrition support, monitoring of weight, labs, vitals, meal planning and improved symptoms related to food- I will coordinate care with those relevant to work toward our wellness goals created in our initial session.
You've tried every diet, tired of being tired, or are simply sick of not feeling well. Labs have come back "normal" — and somewhere in caring for everyone else, you stopped feeling like yourself. Whether it's stubborn weight, perimenopause, gut and digestive issues, blood sugar, food sensitivities, thyroid, or burnout, you've started over more times than you can count. We get it — and this time is different. The Pointe helps busy women, men and families break the cycle of quick fixes and finally build health that lasts, without the crash diets, confusion or 30-day challenges that set you up to fail.
You've tried every diet, tired of being tired, or are simply sick of not feeling well. Labs have come back "normal" — and somewhere in caring for everyone else, you stopped feeling like yourself. Whether it's stubborn weight, perimenopause, gut and digestive issues, blood sugar, food sensitivities, thyroid, or burnout, you've started over more times than you can count. We get it — and this time is different. The Pointe helps busy women, men and families break the cycle of quick fixes and finally build health that lasts, without the crash diets, confusion or 30-day challenges that set you up to fail.
At Tribe Nutrition, we believe health is a human right, and everyone deserves affordable, science-based, and culturally responsive nutrition care from a credentialed expert. We recognize that cultural influences play a crucial role in dietary habits, and we embrace and integrate these unique aspects into personalized nutrition care plans.
At Tribe Nutrition, we believe health is a human right, and everyone deserves affordable, science-based, and culturally responsive nutrition care from a credentialed expert. We recognize that cultural influences play a crucial role in dietary habits, and we embrace and integrate these unique aspects into personalized nutrition care plans.
You’ve been to appointments, read the blogs, tried the supplements—yet you’re still struggling with bloating, fatigue, thyroid issues, or cycles of flares and confusion. You’re not looking for a miracle fix. You want someone to help you make sense of your symptoms, connect the dots, and create a plan that’s both grounded in science and tailored to your life. You want to feel like yourself again—and like someone is finally listening.
You’ve been to appointments, read the blogs, tried the supplements—yet you’re still struggling with bloating, fatigue, thyroid issues, or cycles of flares and confusion. You’re not looking for a miracle fix. You want someone to help you make sense of your symptoms, connect the dots, and create a plan that’s both grounded in science and tailored to your life. You want to feel like yourself again—and like someone is finally listening.
For over twenty years, I have worked in helping people find healing and health through nutrition education and counseling. With experience in areas including family nutrition, eating disorders, medical nutrition therapy, and more I utilize a person centered, non-diet approach to understand values, goals, and challenges in navigating nutrition. Insurance and self-pay options are available.
In-person and virtual appointments available in Illinois as well as virtual in the states of Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, New York, Arkansas, Kentucky, and California.
Faith based nutrition counseling available upon request.
For over twenty years, I have worked in helping people find healing and health through nutrition education and counseling. With experience in areas including family nutrition, eating disorders, medical nutrition therapy, and more I utilize a person centered, non-diet approach to understand values, goals, and challenges in navigating nutrition. Insurance and self-pay options are available.
In-person and virtual appointments available in Illinois as well as virtual in the states of Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, New York, Arkansas, Kentucky, and California.
Faith based nutrition counseling available upon request.
Online Health Professionals
Alexis is a Registered Dietitian passionate about functional nutrition and helping individuals build a healthy, trusting relationship with food. She believes that while food is emotional, social, and environmental, it is also a powerful tool for disease prevention and management. Her holistic, non-diet approach blends functional nutrition with evidence-based practices to address underlying factors impacting health. Alexis focuses on sustainable behavior change, honoring each client’s unique biology, lifestyle, and goals—while creating a supportive, judgment-free space for healing and growth.
Alexis is a Registered Dietitian passionate about functional nutrition and helping individuals build a healthy, trusting relationship with food. She believes that while food is emotional, social, and environmental, it is also a powerful tool for disease prevention and management. Her holistic, non-diet approach blends functional nutrition with evidence-based practices to address underlying factors impacting health. Alexis focuses on sustainable behavior change, honoring each client’s unique biology, lifestyle, and goals—while creating a supportive, judgment-free space for healing and growth.
Kerri is a Registered Dietitian, specializing in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, IBS, Diabetes, and Pregnancy Nutrition. She believes that the beauty of her profession is supporting clients to become empowered and confident as they explore what works for them. Kerri takes a lifelong and “food is fun” approach to her sessions, and understands that what may work in one season of life, may not work in the next. Kerri also believes in an all inclusive approach with foods and body types, providing an environment rich in opportunity to build trust and learning for both client and provider.
Kerri is a Registered Dietitian, specializing in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, IBS, Diabetes, and Pregnancy Nutrition. She believes that the beauty of her profession is supporting clients to become empowered and confident as they explore what works for them. Kerri takes a lifelong and “food is fun” approach to her sessions, and understands that what may work in one season of life, may not work in the next. Kerri also believes in an all inclusive approach with foods and body types, providing an environment rich in opportunity to build trust and learning for both client and provider.
Do you have an unhealthy relationship with food? Do you get stressed thinking about what to eat? Have you tried different ways of eating to help you feel better and nothing seems to work? Like you, I struggled. I have ADHD, Thyroid Disease, and had disordered eating patterns for many years. I help people identify the root cause of their illness and incorporate nutritional changes. I know what it's like to have a negative body image and be exhausted from thinking about what I could and couldn't eat. Food should bring joy and satisfaction, not stress.
Do you have an unhealthy relationship with food? Do you get stressed thinking about what to eat? Have you tried different ways of eating to help you feel better and nothing seems to work? Like you, I struggled. I have ADHD, Thyroid Disease, and had disordered eating patterns for many years. I help people identify the root cause of their illness and incorporate nutritional changes. I know what it's like to have a negative body image and be exhausted from thinking about what I could and couldn't eat. Food should bring joy and satisfaction, not stress.
If you have Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, or struggle to lose weight in your mid-section, Tera Naset can help.
If you have Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, or struggle to lose weight in your mid-section, Tera Naset can help.
My ideal clients are individuals seeking support for cardiac health, diabetes, weight management, eating disorders, and overall well-being. They often feel overwhelmed by nutrition advice or unsure how to make lasting changes. I provide collaborative, individualized, and evidence-based care focused on their goals. Together, we work to improve health, nutrition, and lifestyle through realistic strategies, behavior change, and ongoing support that promotes sustainable progress.
My ideal clients are individuals seeking support for cardiac health, diabetes, weight management, eating disorders, and overall well-being. They often feel overwhelmed by nutrition advice or unsure how to make lasting changes. I provide collaborative, individualized, and evidence-based care focused on their goals. Together, we work to improve health, nutrition, and lifestyle through realistic strategies, behavior change, and ongoing support that promotes sustainable progress.
Dr. Mark, Board Certified in Atlas Orthogonal, found great relief from pain through Chiropractic and realized this was his passion. Originally an Electrical Engineer, attending Palmer College of Chiropractic, Dr. Mark experienced the gentle precision of Atlas Orthogonal and interned at the Sweat Institute of Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic with Dr. Roy Sweat, the inventor of Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic. After two years of intensive instruction in Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic, Dr. Mark returned to Chicago to help Chicagoland get rid of pain. It is very rewarding to see the smiling face of my patients when they are no longer bothered by pain.
Dr. Mark, Board Certified in Atlas Orthogonal, found great relief from pain through Chiropractic and realized this was his passion. Originally an Electrical Engineer, attending Palmer College of Chiropractic, Dr. Mark experienced the gentle precision of Atlas Orthogonal and interned at the Sweat Institute of Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic with Dr. Roy Sweat, the inventor of Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic. After two years of intensive instruction in Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic, Dr. Mark returned to Chicago to help Chicagoland get rid of pain. It is very rewarding to see the smiling face of my patients when they are no longer bothered by pain.
I believe we have the ability to cause ourselves to function in a state of well being, or in a state of illness. I believe all aliments have a holistic component creating a need for a holistic approach to well being. My goal in treating patients is to help them return to a state of well being using an individualized holistic and integrative approach to wellness. I believe in treating all patients, especially children, in the least invasive and most effective way possible.
I believe we have the ability to cause ourselves to function in a state of well being, or in a state of illness. I believe all aliments have a holistic component creating a need for a holistic approach to well being. My goal in treating patients is to help them return to a state of well being using an individualized holistic and integrative approach to wellness. I believe in treating all patients, especially children, in the least invasive and most effective way possible.
I have been a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine for over twenty years. I use acupuncture, Moxabustion and herbs to heal a variety of conditions by restoring the balance and harmony of energy of patients. I also offer nutritional guidance and qigong exercises to enable patients to participate in promoting their own health and well-being and to prevent illness. My goal is to see patients recover from their acute and chronic health issues and see them enjoy life again. This is the greatest joy I have as a healer.
I have been a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine for over twenty years. I use acupuncture, Moxabustion and herbs to heal a variety of conditions by restoring the balance and harmony of energy of patients. I also offer nutritional guidance and qigong exercises to enable patients to participate in promoting their own health and well-being and to prevent illness. My goal is to see patients recover from their acute and chronic health issues and see them enjoy life again. This is the greatest joy I have as a healer.
Awarded BEST Effective Weight Loss and Nutrition Plans in Chicago.
A Wholistic, Integrated, Functional Medicine approach, along with over twenty- five years of experience. My unique approach has helped people achieve 125 pound weight loss (single person), reverse diabetes, gain energy, clearer thinking, achieve personal and professional success, Customized Eating Plans for your specific needs and lifestyle along with continuous Nutrition Education. I look forward to sharing my "JEM Bites" with you. Please leave a Voice Message if calling.
Feel free to view my website to learn more about me.
Awarded BEST Effective Weight Loss and Nutrition Plans in Chicago.
A Wholistic, Integrated, Functional Medicine approach, along with over twenty- five years of experience. My unique approach has helped people achieve 125 pound weight loss (single person), reverse diabetes, gain energy, clearer thinking, achieve personal and professional success, Customized Eating Plans for your specific needs and lifestyle along with continuous Nutrition Education. I look forward to sharing my "JEM Bites" with you. Please leave a Voice Message if calling.
Feel free to view my website to learn more about me.
Dr. Xie (Dr. J) is a national board certified acupuncturist and herbalist (NCCAOM Diplomate of Oriental Medicine). Dr. J is a licensed acupuncturist in Illinois and Wisconsin. He practiced traditional and conventional medicine in China from 1985 to 2005 as a physician and professor at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine. He has practiced acupuncture in USA since 2005. He was a Professor at the Midwest College of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine from March 2005 to June 2024. His training includes 5 years of medical school, 3 years of residency, 7 years of postgraduate training in traditional and conventional medicine.
Dr. Xie (Dr. J) is a national board certified acupuncturist and herbalist (NCCAOM Diplomate of Oriental Medicine). Dr. J is a licensed acupuncturist in Illinois and Wisconsin. He practiced traditional and conventional medicine in China from 1985 to 2005 as a physician and professor at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine. He has practiced acupuncture in USA since 2005. He was a Professor at the Midwest College of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine from March 2005 to June 2024. His training includes 5 years of medical school, 3 years of residency, 7 years of postgraduate training in traditional and conventional medicine.
Hi, I'm Stephanie! I’m a Health at Every Size aligned dietitian specializing in eating disorder recovery, intuitive eating, and weight neutral medical nutrition therapy. I work with clients to develop an individualized nourishment plan based on their hunger, fullness, and satisfaction cues – without relying on external factors like calorie counting or food restriction to guide eating. I believe that food should be satisfying, fun, and easy. I believe that wellness should be accessible to everyone. And I believe that people in all bodies deserve respectful, compassionate care.
Hi, I'm Stephanie! I’m a Health at Every Size aligned dietitian specializing in eating disorder recovery, intuitive eating, and weight neutral medical nutrition therapy. I work with clients to develop an individualized nourishment plan based on their hunger, fullness, and satisfaction cues – without relying on external factors like calorie counting or food restriction to guide eating. I believe that food should be satisfying, fun, and easy. I believe that wellness should be accessible to everyone. And I believe that people in all bodies deserve respectful, compassionate care.
Lizzie received her bachelor’s in nutrition and dietetics from The Ohio State University and went on to complete her dietetic internship at Loyola University Chicago. Prior to Allow Wellness, Lizzie has experience working in a residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient levels of care for eating disorder treatment. She also has experience in research, food insecurity and mental health acute care.
Lizzie received her bachelor’s in nutrition and dietetics from The Ohio State University and went on to complete her dietetic internship at Loyola University Chicago. Prior to Allow Wellness, Lizzie has experience working in a residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient levels of care for eating disorder treatment. She also has experience in research, food insecurity and mental health acute care.
Dana’s individualized approach focuses on educating athletes about the importance of nutrition for maximizing success in their sport, while establishing healthy behaviors to benefit them long after their athletic careers.
Dana’s individualized approach focuses on educating athletes about the importance of nutrition for maximizing success in their sport, while establishing healthy behaviors to benefit them long after their athletic careers.
In our office we pride ourselves on providing a loving, compassionate, supportive environment to help our patients not only regain their health, vitality and youth, but also to maintain their health once regained. We provide care for children, seniors and persons of all ages. We have taken care of some of the most notable personalities in our community and have patients who come to us from long distances due to the unique approach we have to restore health.
In our office we pride ourselves on providing a loving, compassionate, supportive environment to help our patients not only regain their health, vitality and youth, but also to maintain their health once regained. We provide care for children, seniors and persons of all ages. We have taken care of some of the most notable personalities in our community and have patients who come to us from long distances due to the unique approach we have to restore health.
How to tell if Natural Health is right for me?
Kankakee 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.
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