Health Professionals near Banks County, GA

Greetings! I am a Registered Dietitian specializing in nutrition counseling for those contending with the intricate emotional and psychological challenges tied to their connection with food. I extend my support to individuals wrestling with disordered eating patterns or diagnosed eating disorders. These issues substantially impact daily life, resulting in distress, anxiety, and feelings of helplessness.

I am 2nd generation acupuncturist with 23 years of experience in acupuncture and Chinese herbs. Environmental, physical and emotional stress along with lifestyle and/or working situation, injury can cause imbalance that can result in many ailments. Using many modality of Asian medicine, we may help you to awaken your own inner healer. As one said " Acupuncture is like having a massage on the inside. " Let us enjoy relaxing and healing journey together!

At Nourish, we don’t lecture, body shame, or give clients generic nutrition plans. Our caring professionals help each individual achieve and maintain optimal health and a positive body image through collaborative goal setting, tailored, science-based nutrition plans, and other industry best practices. Tired of bouncing from diet to diet and Googling nutrition advice? Quick fixes aren’t long-term solutions. You’ll achieve and maintain your goals with our personalized, sustainable nutrition plans. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to nutrition counseling.

Are you going from one appointment to the next without seeing much improvement in your symptoms? It may be time to begin addressing the root causes of your condition so you can get real results. I can help you target the root causes of symptoms like bloating, chronic constipation or diarrhea, food sensitivities, brain fog, heartburn, and inflammation. My program gives you real answers using a science-backed system designed to help heal your gut so you can reclaim your health and quality of life, with results such as reduced inflammation, clearer thinking, reduced bloating, better digestion, increased energy, and improved metabolism.

Dr. McDonald graduated from Five Branches University with his Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) degree. His combined education in Oriental and Naturopathic medicine total over 12 years. His OM education also consisted of a Masters degree from East West College of Natural Medicine and a one-year postgraduate internship with Dr. David Cohen, DO, FAAMA. Prior to his Oriental medical education, Mel earned two doctoral degrees (ND-distance learning and NMD-residential). His naturopathic education was combined with a three-year externship at NEWS, with over 3,000 clinical hours alone and an additional 2,000+ hours didactic.

Our Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specialists will help you invest in your health through nutrition counseling and health coaching. Most insurances accepted. Georgia, Tennessee, North and South Carolina telehealth! With office locations in Athens, Kennesaw and telehealth, we have you covered. RMR (resting metabolic rate) testing available in Athens/Watkinsville and Kennesaw. You are empowered with actionable strategies for weight and disease management. We work with all ages, children, teens, adults and seniors. Business and health professionals will benefit from RDN business consulting. Contact us today!

I’d love to work with you if you’re ready to leave behind disordered eating, restrictive dieting, and rigid food rules and start on the path toward a healthier and happier relationship with food and your body. Whether you need the safety net of a meal plan, coping skills to reduce compulsive overeating or under eating, or a safe space to explore the origins of a complicated relationship with food, together we can work on setting intentions and realistic goals to get you closer to food freedom.

Sarah is a registered dietitian who earned a bachelor's and master's degree in nutrition from the University of Georgia. She has experience treating eating disorders in all levels of care, including outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential, and inpatient. She is able to see patients in AZ, CA, FL, GA, NC, and VA.