Health Professionals in Massachusetts
I became interested in natural healing techniques a long time ago. Considering the potential side effects of medicines commonly prescribed, I thought it worthwhile to study alternative methods of healing. Initially, I trained in Shiatsu and Massage Therapy, I graduated from the New England School of Acupuncture in 1984. My post-graduate studies involved extensive training in Chinese Herbal Medicine.
I became interested in natural healing techniques a long time ago. Considering the potential side effects of medicines commonly prescribed, I thought it worthwhile to study alternative methods of healing. Initially, I trained in Shiatsu and Massage Therapy, I graduated from the New England School of Acupuncture in 1984. My post-graduate studies involved extensive training in Chinese Herbal Medicine.
We are a team of Registered dietitians and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. Building Better Nutrition specializes in eating disorders/disordered eating, sports nutrition, food sensitivities, and family wellness with health at every size approach. We offer personalized, flexible, and compassionate treatment so our clients have the tools they need to build balanced nutrition while improving their relationship with food and body to flourish and reclaim their life.
We are a team of Registered dietitians and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. Building Better Nutrition specializes in eating disorders/disordered eating, sports nutrition, food sensitivities, and family wellness with health at every size approach. We offer personalized, flexible, and compassionate treatment so our clients have the tools they need to build balanced nutrition while improving their relationship with food and body to flourish and reclaim their life.
There's an overwhelming amount of messages out there that tell us what or how we "should" eat. These messages tell us to abide by prescriptive “diets” or practices, and can keep us from trusting or connecting with ourselves. If you’re ready to break free from diet culture, and hope to restore your relationship with food, body and/or movement, but are wondering where to start, I’m here to help!
I work with a variety of age groups, from adolescents to older adults. I work with those who are recovering from diet culture, disordered eating and eating disorders.
There's an overwhelming amount of messages out there that tell us what or how we "should" eat. These messages tell us to abide by prescriptive “diets” or practices, and can keep us from trusting or connecting with ourselves. If you’re ready to break free from diet culture, and hope to restore your relationship with food, body and/or movement, but are wondering where to start, I’m here to help!
I work with a variety of age groups, from adolescents to older adults. I work with those who are recovering from diet culture, disordered eating and eating disorders.
The unique combination of my experiences shaped my philosophy of my career: as a disciple of the royal branch of traditional Chinese medicine, I shall be humble and respectful to all my patients; as an educator I shall be warm-hearted and honest; as a scientist, I shall be open-minded and always keep my knowledge abreast with the most advanced understanding in life sciences. I have a lot of experience in treating acid reflux, Acne, AF, allergies, anxiety, excessive sweating, facial wrinkles, arthritis, asthma, back pain, bursitis, COPD, colitis, cystitis, Depression, Diabetes, tinnitus, Eczema, and erectile dysfunction.
The unique combination of my experiences shaped my philosophy of my career: as a disciple of the royal branch of traditional Chinese medicine, I shall be humble and respectful to all my patients; as an educator I shall be warm-hearted and honest; as a scientist, I shall be open-minded and always keep my knowledge abreast with the most advanced understanding in life sciences. I have a lot of experience in treating acid reflux, Acne, AF, allergies, anxiety, excessive sweating, facial wrinkles, arthritis, asthma, back pain, bursitis, COPD, colitis, cystitis, Depression, Diabetes, tinnitus, Eczema, and erectile dysfunction.
Rachel has been working in the nutrition field since 2016 with a main focus on gut and mental health. ‘Sunflower Nutrition’ stems from Rachel’s love of positivity and hope in good things to come. She herself has dealt with multiple chronic conditions like IBS, SIBO, mood disorders and Migraines with Auras. She takes a guided and therapeutic approach with clients to provide them the best support they need without overwhelming them with too many changes.
Rachel has been working in the nutrition field since 2016 with a main focus on gut and mental health. ‘Sunflower Nutrition’ stems from Rachel’s love of positivity and hope in good things to come. She herself has dealt with multiple chronic conditions like IBS, SIBO, mood disorders and Migraines with Auras. She takes a guided and therapeutic approach with clients to provide them the best support they need without overwhelming them with too many changes.
I am a Registered Dietitian with over 10 years of experience in clinical nutrition. I provide evidence based and practical nutrition therapy to clients with Diabetes, Heart problems, GI conditions – IBS, Chron’s disease, Ulcerative colitis , gastroparesis and pre and post partum pregnancy. Being of Indian origin I have special expertise in tailoring nutrition interventions for the typical South Asian diet. I also specialize in interventions to suit vegan and vegetarian diets. My goal is to help my clients achieve their goals without compromising on the pleasures of food.
I am a Registered Dietitian with over 10 years of experience in clinical nutrition. I provide evidence based and practical nutrition therapy to clients with Diabetes, Heart problems, GI conditions – IBS, Chron’s disease, Ulcerative colitis , gastroparesis and pre and post partum pregnancy. Being of Indian origin I have special expertise in tailoring nutrition interventions for the typical South Asian diet. I also specialize in interventions to suit vegan and vegetarian diets. My goal is to help my clients achieve their goals without compromising on the pleasures of food.
What brought you here today? Did you or a family member receive a new diagnosis? The words hypertension, diabetes, failure to thrive, “overweight,” can be alarming. Maybe the last diet failed you and you’re looking for some permanent peace with food? Perhaps you are bombarded with information about eating and have no idea what to believe or how to make sense of it all. Every food decision is a stressor and, well, is that what they mean by “wellness”? We don’t think so. Our team of experienced dietitians work to provide peace around food. Making eating easy, because life is complicated enough.
What brought you here today? Did you or a family member receive a new diagnosis? The words hypertension, diabetes, failure to thrive, “overweight,” can be alarming. Maybe the last diet failed you and you’re looking for some permanent peace with food? Perhaps you are bombarded with information about eating and have no idea what to believe or how to make sense of it all. Every food decision is a stressor and, well, is that what they mean by “wellness”? We don’t think so. Our team of experienced dietitians work to provide peace around food. Making eating easy, because life is complicated enough.
I take great pleasure in caring for people with diverse health problems; working to bring harmony, strength, and wholeness to each person. I believe the body knows its way back to health with the correct treatment. My intention is to eliminate obstacles to recovery, my patients are the true healers.
I take great pleasure in caring for people with diverse health problems; working to bring harmony, strength, and wholeness to each person. I believe the body knows its way back to health with the correct treatment. My intention is to eliminate obstacles to recovery, my patients are the true healers.
Since I became a Registered Dietitian in 2014, I have gained
extensive experience in various areas of nutrition and dietetics.
My career began with the WIC program, where I specialized in
supporting pregnant women, new mothers, young children, and
postpartum women with their nutritional concerns. Over time, I
expanded my practice to address the needs of the general
population, including individuals managing diabetes, weight loss or gain,
hypertriglyceridemia, hypertension, pediatric nutrition, geriatric/senior nutritional needs, and other health conditions.
Since I became a Registered Dietitian in 2014, I have gained
extensive experience in various areas of nutrition and dietetics.
My career began with the WIC program, where I specialized in
supporting pregnant women, new mothers, young children, and
postpartum women with their nutritional concerns. Over time, I
expanded my practice to address the needs of the general
population, including individuals managing diabetes, weight loss or gain,
hypertriglyceridemia, hypertension, pediatric nutrition, geriatric/senior nutritional needs, and other health conditions.
After 38 years of practicing, I still love witnessing how much my patients are helped by Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine! In a safe and collaborative setting I address a wide range of physical and emotional issues that patients bring to my office. It is one of the beauties of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine that it treats the whole person. I consider myself a family practice acupuncturist, in that I welcome patients of all ages. I treat acute, chronic & stress related health conditions and women's health issues.
After 38 years of practicing, I still love witnessing how much my patients are helped by Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine! In a safe and collaborative setting I address a wide range of physical and emotional issues that patients bring to my office. It is one of the beauties of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine that it treats the whole person. I consider myself a family practice acupuncturist, in that I welcome patients of all ages. I treat acute, chronic & stress related health conditions and women's health issues.
Growing up Asian means food is never just food. It's tradition, celebration, and connection. Managing diabetes shouldn't mean losing that.
My clients come to me overwhelmed, confused by conflicting advice, and unsure how to adapt the foods they love. Many have tried generic approaches that don't account for their cultural background, family dynamics, or the role food plays in their relationships. I help them build sustainable strategies that honor their heritage while effectively managing blood sugar.
Growing up Asian means food is never just food. It's tradition, celebration, and connection. Managing diabetes shouldn't mean losing that.
My clients come to me overwhelmed, confused by conflicting advice, and unsure how to adapt the foods they love. Many have tried generic approaches that don't account for their cultural background, family dynamics, or the role food plays in their relationships. I help them build sustainable strategies that honor their heritage while effectively managing blood sugar.
I am a registered dietitian dedicated to helping neurodivergent adults fuel themselves and their lives. From my lived experience and time working with hundreds of different people, I understand how hard it can be to feed ourselves. I am passionate about debunking nutrition myths, sharing nutrition facts and creating meal prep strategies to help balance mood and energy. It is my joy to do this all through the lens of intuitive eating, Health at Every Size (HEAS) and gentle nutrition
I am a registered dietitian dedicated to helping neurodivergent adults fuel themselves and their lives. From my lived experience and time working with hundreds of different people, I understand how hard it can be to feed ourselves. I am passionate about debunking nutrition myths, sharing nutrition facts and creating meal prep strategies to help balance mood and energy. It is my joy to do this all through the lens of intuitive eating, Health at Every Size (HEAS) and gentle nutrition
Allisa specializes in women’s health and infant nutrition, supporting clients through some of life’s most transformative stages. She works with women through preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. She is especially passionate about supporting breastfeeding mothers, whether they are looking to optimize their own nutrition, navigate elimination diets, or feel more confident nourishing themselves during this important season. Allisa also works closely with families during infancy and early childhood. She provides support for infant growth, formula selection and transition to purees and solids.
Allisa specializes in women’s health and infant nutrition, supporting clients through some of life’s most transformative stages. She works with women through preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. She is especially passionate about supporting breastfeeding mothers, whether they are looking to optimize their own nutrition, navigate elimination diets, or feel more confident nourishing themselves during this important season. Allisa also works closely with families during infancy and early childhood. She provides support for infant growth, formula selection and transition to purees and solids.
I offer individualized non-diet nutrition therapy for anyone who wants to simplify their relationship with food, eating, and their body — whether that comes with a formal eating disorder diagnosis or just a sense that things feel out of balance.
My approach is non-diet and intuitive-eating based. Through working with my clients I have learned that lasting change comes from understanding your own relationship with food and your body, not from following someone else's rules.
Together, we'll identify your goals, not mine, and then build the practical skills and tools to help get you there.
I offer individualized non-diet nutrition therapy for anyone who wants to simplify their relationship with food, eating, and their body — whether that comes with a formal eating disorder diagnosis or just a sense that things feel out of balance.
My approach is non-diet and intuitive-eating based. Through working with my clients I have learned that lasting change comes from understanding your own relationship with food and your body, not from following someone else's rules.
Together, we'll identify your goals, not mine, and then build the practical skills and tools to help get you there.
Tybee Marruzzi is a Cohasset-based acupuncturist who has provided high-quality care on Boston's South Shore for over 20 years. She is licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine, and board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in both acupuncture and Chinese herbology. She has a Master of Science degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science located in San Diego.
Tybee Marruzzi is a Cohasset-based acupuncturist who has provided high-quality care on Boston's South Shore for over 20 years. She is licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine, and board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in both acupuncture and Chinese herbology. She has a Master of Science degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science located in San Diego.
I combine Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Shiatsu, Massage, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Nutrition, Energy Work, Shamanic Healing and Breath Work, creating a unique, synergistically enhanced healing experience. I am both deeply intuitive and scientifically rational; my work moves seamlessly between modalities allowing each to enhance the healing power of the other.
The integration of deep structural massage, subtle energy work, and transformative breath and spirit work leaves one feeling deeply satisfied and vital.
I combine Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Shiatsu, Massage, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Nutrition, Energy Work, Shamanic Healing and Breath Work, creating a unique, synergistically enhanced healing experience. I am both deeply intuitive and scientifically rational; my work moves seamlessly between modalities allowing each to enhance the healing power of the other.
The integration of deep structural massage, subtle energy work, and transformative breath and spirit work leaves one feeling deeply satisfied and vital.
Have 30 years of clinic experiences in Chinese and Western Medicine. Have been practicing in Boston and Boca Raton since 2000. Graduate of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, the most prestigious institution of traditional Chinese medicine in China. I use customized acupuncture points and herbal formula to address the root cause of acid reflux, acne, AF, allergies, anxiety, excessive sweating, back pain, asthma, back pain, bursitis, COPD, colitis, cystitis, depression, diabetes, tinnitus, eczema, and erectile dysfunction. Patient can recover much faster combing acupuncture and herbs.
Have 30 years of clinic experiences in Chinese and Western Medicine. Have been practicing in Boston and Boca Raton since 2000. Graduate of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, the most prestigious institution of traditional Chinese medicine in China. I use customized acupuncture points and herbal formula to address the root cause of acid reflux, acne, AF, allergies, anxiety, excessive sweating, back pain, asthma, back pain, bursitis, COPD, colitis, cystitis, depression, diabetes, tinnitus, eczema, and erectile dysfunction. Patient can recover much faster combing acupuncture and herbs.
Your doctor told you your numbers are high. Maybe you've already tried changing your diet. Maybe you don't know where to start. Either way, that's exactly who I work with.
Most people know something about eating "healthy," but are still missing the specific dietary patterns that drive high cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar. A general healthy diet isn't the same as a targeted one. Small, precise changes, and sometimes counterintuitive ones, move numbers more than overly restrictive approaches.
Your doctor told you your numbers are high. Maybe you've already tried changing your diet. Maybe you don't know where to start. Either way, that's exactly who I work with.
Most people know something about eating "healthy," but are still missing the specific dietary patterns that drive high cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar. A general healthy diet isn't the same as a targeted one. Small, precise changes, and sometimes counterintuitive ones, move numbers more than overly restrictive approaches.
My goal is to help people get healthy and strong and to literally age backwards. At an age of 76, I have a biological age of 57. You can do this. Specializing in chronic conditions, I have spent years studying why people , without apparent risk factors, suffer strokes, heart attacks and other serious ailments. Environmental toxins like mercury, herbicides and mold toxin can and do contribute to strokes and heart attacks. Cells must be fed their ancestry diet since we are all genetically locked in. If not, nutritional deficiencies arise and and cell function suffers. Your personal required ancestry diet can be determined.
My goal is to help people get healthy and strong and to literally age backwards. At an age of 76, I have a biological age of 57. You can do this. Specializing in chronic conditions, I have spent years studying why people , without apparent risk factors, suffer strokes, heart attacks and other serious ailments. Environmental toxins like mercury, herbicides and mold toxin can and do contribute to strokes and heart attacks. Cells must be fed their ancestry diet since we are all genetically locked in. If not, nutritional deficiencies arise and and cell function suffers. Your personal required ancestry diet can be determined.
At South Shore Family Nutrition, we strive to create a safe and positive space to provide nutrition counseling for individuals and families. Jill Nelligan, owner and registered dietitian, practices from an Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size lens. She works with clients to improve their relationship with food and their body, taking an individualized approach to every session. Whether you’re a parent looking for information to help your child make healthier choices, or an individual looking to make changes in your own life, we’re here to help.
At South Shore Family Nutrition, we strive to create a safe and positive space to provide nutrition counseling for individuals and families. Jill Nelligan, owner and registered dietitian, practices from an Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size lens. She works with clients to improve their relationship with food and their body, taking an individualized approach to every session. Whether you’re a parent looking for information to help your child make healthier choices, or an individual looking to make changes in your own life, we’re here to help.
How to tell if Natural Health is right for me?
Massachusetts 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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