Health Professionals in North Carolina
With 25 years of clinical experience, I specialize in treating chronic inflammation naturally — the hidden root of many physical and psychological conditions. I work with patients dealing with autoimmune disorders, digestive issues, allergies, immune dysfunction, anxiety, gynecological conditions, skin issues or hormonal imbalances — addressing the underlying causes for stable and lasting results. If your symptoms continue to return despite various treatments, I am here to transform your health. My approach is guided by the 7 root causes of inflammation — a framework that identifies what is truly driving your condition.
With 25 years of clinical experience, I specialize in treating chronic inflammation naturally — the hidden root of many physical and psychological conditions. I work with patients dealing with autoimmune disorders, digestive issues, allergies, immune dysfunction, anxiety, gynecological conditions, skin issues or hormonal imbalances — addressing the underlying causes for stable and lasting results. If your symptoms continue to return despite various treatments, I am here to transform your health. My approach is guided by the 7 root causes of inflammation — a framework that identifies what is truly driving your condition.
At BEST Health · Wellness · Performance, our mission is to help individuals like you achieve their health and wellness goals. We're dedicated to guiding you on your path to a healthier, more fulfilling life through expert nutrition counseling. With a highly qualified team of registered dietitians, we provide the most current and effective nutrition services, tailor-made to meet your unique needs.
At BEST Health · Wellness · Performance, our mission is to help individuals like you achieve their health and wellness goals. We're dedicated to guiding you on your path to a healthier, more fulfilling life through expert nutrition counseling. With a highly qualified team of registered dietitians, we provide the most current and effective nutrition services, tailor-made to meet your unique needs.
Hi there, I am so glad you stopped by! If you are looking to improve your relationship with food, want to stop thinking about food 24/7, and are looking to feel better and improve your health without restriction, then you are in the right place. Nutrition does not have to feel so complicated. I am here to help make eating feel easier and for you to feel empowered in your health journey. Whether you want help with recovering from an eating disorder, want to feel stronger and improve your sports performance, or need help with feeding your family, I am here to help guide and support you along the way.
Hi there, I am so glad you stopped by! If you are looking to improve your relationship with food, want to stop thinking about food 24/7, and are looking to feel better and improve your health without restriction, then you are in the right place. Nutrition does not have to feel so complicated. I am here to help make eating feel easier and for you to feel empowered in your health journey. Whether you want help with recovering from an eating disorder, want to feel stronger and improve your sports performance, or need help with feeding your family, I am here to help guide and support you along the way.
My ideal clients are individuals seeking sustainable, personalized nutrition support for chronic disease prevention and management (heart health, diabetes, weight concerns, overall wellness). They often feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice, struggle with consistency, or have a history of restrictive dieting and want a healthier relationship with food. They come for realistic, individualized guidance, accountability, and long-term change. I support them with evidence-based, personalized care focused on behavior change, habit building, and practical strategies that create lasting, sustainable health improvements.
My ideal clients are individuals seeking sustainable, personalized nutrition support for chronic disease prevention and management (heart health, diabetes, weight concerns, overall wellness). They often feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice, struggle with consistency, or have a history of restrictive dieting and want a healthier relationship with food. They come for realistic, individualized guidance, accountability, and long-term change. I support them with evidence-based, personalized care focused on behavior change, habit building, and practical strategies that create lasting, sustainable health improvements.
Sabrina Russo is a registered dietitian with a love for helping individuals heal their relationship with food. She has a diverse background working as a licensed practical nurse in a hospital setting prior to pursuing her career as a dietitian. She has served active duty in the United States Navy offering her unique insight on military pressures related to body shape and diet culture. Over the last 10 years she has worked in public health, and private practice, where she discovered a passion for supporting individuals tormented by eating disorders and disordered eating.
Sabrina Russo is a registered dietitian with a love for helping individuals heal their relationship with food. She has a diverse background working as a licensed practical nurse in a hospital setting prior to pursuing her career as a dietitian. She has served active duty in the United States Navy offering her unique insight on military pressures related to body shape and diet culture. Over the last 10 years she has worked in public health, and private practice, where she discovered a passion for supporting individuals tormented by eating disorders and disordered eating.
As a functional and integrated Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, I help busy people who are struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, bloating and other GI issues, food sensitivities and metabolic and hormone imbalances feel energized throughout the day, lose weight without dieting and, ultimately, live fully doing the things they love.
As a functional and integrated Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, I help busy people who are struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, bloating and other GI issues, food sensitivities and metabolic and hormone imbalances feel energized throughout the day, lose weight without dieting and, ultimately, live fully doing the things they love.
At MSC Nutrition we practice mindful, sustainable, client based nutrition. We encourage a healthy attitude about food and eating mindfully and have years of experience in a multitude of areas. We provide face to face ( Durham, NC) and virtual services (all of North Carolina and West Virginia) to fit your schedule and we accept insurance to help eliminate/ decrease costs. Please contact us if this is an approach that matches you.
At MSC Nutrition we practice mindful, sustainable, client based nutrition. We encourage a healthy attitude about food and eating mindfully and have years of experience in a multitude of areas. We provide face to face ( Durham, NC) and virtual services (all of North Carolina and West Virginia) to fit your schedule and we accept insurance to help eliminate/ decrease costs. Please contact us if this is an approach that matches you.
I enjoy working with both individuals and groups to discover new ways to meet their goals, on topics including heart disease, diabetes, reducing inflammation, PCOS or uncovering the mysteries of the food label and the grocery store. I am determined to show others how easy it can be to incorporate whole foods in the processed environment in which we live. I know first hand how challenging meal planning and meal preparation can be especially with working full time and having two school aged children to balance the every day time restraints.
I enjoy working with both individuals and groups to discover new ways to meet their goals, on topics including heart disease, diabetes, reducing inflammation, PCOS or uncovering the mysteries of the food label and the grocery store. I am determined to show others how easy it can be to incorporate whole foods in the processed environment in which we live. I know first hand how challenging meal planning and meal preparation can be especially with working full time and having two school aged children to balance the every day time restraints.
I believe nutrition during motherhood should feel supportive, not stressful. My approach focuses on what we can add in — nourishing whole foods, balanced nutrients, and realistic strategies that fit your life. We work together to support energy, digestion, body image, and overall wellness so you can feel your best during pregnancy and beyond.
I believe nutrition during motherhood should feel supportive, not stressful. My approach focuses on what we can add in — nourishing whole foods, balanced nutrients, and realistic strategies that fit your life. We work together to support energy, digestion, body image, and overall wellness so you can feel your best during pregnancy and beyond.
Ashley has been a practicing Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) for over ten years and a pilates teacher for nearly fifteen years. Her greatest passion and profound privilege is to witness the power of functional nutrition and movement in her client’s health.
Ashley has been a practicing Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) for over ten years and a pilates teacher for nearly fifteen years. Her greatest passion and profound privilege is to witness the power of functional nutrition and movement in her client’s health.
I am a sports nutritionist and functional dietitian with 25+ years of experience helping athletes maximize performance and health. I work with:
triathletes, Olympic contenders, pro football, hockey, and basketball.
Runners and cyclists, endurance and ultra-endurance racers
young and masters athletes.
I create individualized plans to build lean muscle, reduce body fat, improve endurance and recovery, support hydration and injury prevention, and fine-tune fueling strategies. Whether you’re chasing a podium finish or simply want to feel and perform your best, I’ll help you get there with proven, practical guidance.
I am a sports nutritionist and functional dietitian with 25+ years of experience helping athletes maximize performance and health. I work with:
triathletes, Olympic contenders, pro football, hockey, and basketball.
Runners and cyclists, endurance and ultra-endurance racers
young and masters athletes.
I create individualized plans to build lean muscle, reduce body fat, improve endurance and recovery, support hydration and injury prevention, and fine-tune fueling strategies. Whether you’re chasing a podium finish or simply want to feel and perform your best, I’ll help you get there with proven, practical guidance.
Feeling like nothing has worked for your pain or health issues? Dr. Ma, with 11 years of full-time medical education in MD and PhD programs in Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine in China, brings over 30 years of experience to help you find relief and wellness. This isn't just about stopping symptoms; it's about treating the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.
Feeling like nothing has worked for your pain or health issues? Dr. Ma, with 11 years of full-time medical education in MD and PhD programs in Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine in China, brings over 30 years of experience to help you find relief and wellness. This isn't just about stopping symptoms; it's about treating the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.
Are you tired of trying different diets in hopes it will help you reach your goals? Staying in the same cycle only to have an outcome of defeat? My approach is to get you out of that comfort zone and coach you to a healthier lifestyle with no pills, no shakes, and focus on FOOD first. I can test your metabolism with science based technology and customize a nutrition plan that will fit YOUR lifestyle and won't defeat you! I invite you to a NEW health journey, whether weight loss or nutritional/clinical needs, WE will meet your GOALS!
Are you tired of trying different diets in hopes it will help you reach your goals? Staying in the same cycle only to have an outcome of defeat? My approach is to get you out of that comfort zone and coach you to a healthier lifestyle with no pills, no shakes, and focus on FOOD first. I can test your metabolism with science based technology and customize a nutrition plan that will fit YOUR lifestyle and won't defeat you! I invite you to a NEW health journey, whether weight loss or nutritional/clinical needs, WE will meet your GOALS!
I live and practice by the belief that all foods have a place in a healthy and balanced diet, and that no one food is “bad”. In a society where we are constantly searching for the next trending diet plan or magic pill, I am committed to countering the noise with evidence-based information and a mind-body approach to nutrition and overall wellbeing. I am passionate about helping my clients make realistic and sustainable lifestyle changes that they feel good about – physically, mentally and emotionally.
I live and practice by the belief that all foods have a place in a healthy and balanced diet, and that no one food is “bad”. In a society where we are constantly searching for the next trending diet plan or magic pill, I am committed to countering the noise with evidence-based information and a mind-body approach to nutrition and overall wellbeing. I am passionate about helping my clients make realistic and sustainable lifestyle changes that they feel good about – physically, mentally and emotionally.
We are experts in empowering you to better health. By focusing on the real issues causing your health conditions, we take the time to educate and guide you through a program, for you to have the health you want and deserve. Imagine waking up feeling refreshed, getting dressed and feeling confident because of how well your clothes fit, having a clear mind, knowing how to feed and fuel your body in a way that you enjoy and keeps you healthy, having your hormonal levels in balance, being able to physically move your body to enjoy travel, time with kids/grandkids, and being able to get a solid night sleep, every night, without drugs.
We are experts in empowering you to better health. By focusing on the real issues causing your health conditions, we take the time to educate and guide you through a program, for you to have the health you want and deserve. Imagine waking up feeling refreshed, getting dressed and feeling confident because of how well your clothes fit, having a clear mind, knowing how to feed and fuel your body in a way that you enjoy and keeps you healthy, having your hormonal levels in balance, being able to physically move your body to enjoy travel, time with kids/grandkids, and being able to get a solid night sleep, every night, without drugs.
Looking for relief from chronic health conditions and a deeper level of nutritional support? Struggling to get answers? My focus is to identify and address the root cause of symptoms in order to help you achieve optimal health.
Looking for relief from chronic health conditions and a deeper level of nutritional support? Struggling to get answers? My focus is to identify and address the root cause of symptoms in order to help you achieve optimal health.
I've seen the strengths and weaknesses of modern medicine firsthand as a Medic and Critical Care Nurse over 23 years. There is no easy way to convey the power I've s seen through Eastern Medicine techniques, many of which are now being brought to the mainstream. Whether it's dietary therapy, herbal medicine, needling, cupping, they have their roots in Eastern Medicine. The modern takes on these tools often lack the unifying vision for how and when to use them, when not to, when to be gentle and when to be more aggressive. These are the kinds of nuances only a comprehensively trained practitioner can offer to you.
I've seen the strengths and weaknesses of modern medicine firsthand as a Medic and Critical Care Nurse over 23 years. There is no easy way to convey the power I've s seen through Eastern Medicine techniques, many of which are now being brought to the mainstream. Whether it's dietary therapy, herbal medicine, needling, cupping, they have their roots in Eastern Medicine. The modern takes on these tools often lack the unifying vision for how and when to use them, when not to, when to be gentle and when to be more aggressive. These are the kinds of nuances only a comprehensively trained practitioner can offer to you.
Gina Gilchrist is a Registered Dietitian with 24 years of experience in varied settings, including outpatient nutrition counseling, nutrition health coaching/private practice, research, and corporate health. Gina’s passion is counseling pediatric and adolescent patients and their families, however, she also enjoys and has experience working with adults and seniors. She loves to wear many hats and utilizes her creativity in the field as she has presented on various nutrition topics for colleagues, communities, and corporations. She enjoys writing and upheld a nutrition column in Silent Sports Magazine while residing in Chicago.
Gina Gilchrist is a Registered Dietitian with 24 years of experience in varied settings, including outpatient nutrition counseling, nutrition health coaching/private practice, research, and corporate health. Gina’s passion is counseling pediatric and adolescent patients and their families, however, she also enjoys and has experience working with adults and seniors. She loves to wear many hats and utilizes her creativity in the field as she has presented on various nutrition topics for colleagues, communities, and corporations. She enjoys writing and upheld a nutrition column in Silent Sports Magazine while residing in Chicago.
I am NOT here to be the food police, or tell you everything you are doing wrong with your eating. I started KT Nutrition with the goal of helping my clients challenge their negative beliefs about food in order to reestablish a healthy relationship with their own body. Our body is our most powerful ally in determining what and how much we need to eat, and unfortunately modern diet culture attempts to sever this relationship with shakes, pills, and other unhelpful "lifestyle changes". I believe that we reach our own optimal health and happiness when we are in tune with what our body needs, not what society tells us it needs.
I am NOT here to be the food police, or tell you everything you are doing wrong with your eating. I started KT Nutrition with the goal of helping my clients challenge their negative beliefs about food in order to reestablish a healthy relationship with their own body. Our body is our most powerful ally in determining what and how much we need to eat, and unfortunately modern diet culture attempts to sever this relationship with shakes, pills, and other unhelpful "lifestyle changes". I believe that we reach our own optimal health and happiness when we are in tune with what our body needs, not what society tells us it needs.
I am a plant-forward dietitian who loves to make healthy eating simple and satisfying. My counseling style is supportive, practical, and judgment-free. I know it can be difficult to make healthy choices while surrounded by convenience foods that are quick, affordable, and tasty - especially when healthy foods are associate higher costs, longer meal prep times, and a lack of flavor. That's why I take the time to truly listen and help you understand nutrition in a way that fits your life, culture, and health goals. My approach focuses on realistic changes, not perfection, so you can build habits that last.
I am a plant-forward dietitian who loves to make healthy eating simple and satisfying. My counseling style is supportive, practical, and judgment-free. I know it can be difficult to make healthy choices while surrounded by convenience foods that are quick, affordable, and tasty - especially when healthy foods are associate higher costs, longer meal prep times, and a lack of flavor. That's why I take the time to truly listen and help you understand nutrition in a way that fits your life, culture, and health goals. My approach focuses on realistic changes, not perfection, so you can build habits that last.
How to tell if Natural Health is right for me?
North Carolina 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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How to use my insurance?
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