Health Professionals Beginning With G in Connecticut

I help women who are struggling with a health issue or frustrating symptoms make sustainable diet and lifestyle changes so that they feel truly empowered in their health and their lives.

I am committed to helping you achieve the greatest outcome possible for your treatment. Please review our focus and see how we can help with your specific conditions. This is not exhaustive but highlights some of our most frequently encountered problems. Cardiovascular Gut-Autoimmune Autoimmune Dysfunction Anti-Aging Digestive Dysfunction Weight Loss Chronic Fatigue Hormonal Imbalances Adrenal Dysfunction Insomnia Blood Sugar/Diabetes Preventive Health Care Cognitive Health Thyroid Disorders Chronic Disorders Hashimotos Allergies Food Sensitivities Inflammation Complex Medical Issues Metabolic Syndrome Nutritional Deficiencies

The current deluge of nutrition information can be overwhelming, and getting the right answers for your personal needs can be frustrating. I can clarify your individual nutrition needs and help you see through misconceptions and confusion about what eating better might entail. Together we'll establish simple, realistic, and flexible strategies that work to nourish your body well and help you feel better. Supporting and empowering you to take meaningful steps for reducing stress around eating, navigating challenging eating experiences, developing a healthy relationship with food, and eating in a balanced, mindful, and informed way is my intent.

Over 30 years ago, I was a co-founder and a major author of IMT (Integrative Manual Therapy) with my dear wife, Sharon W. Giammatteo, IMT (1948-2015). Integrative Manual Therapy is a unique set of techniques, approaches, and methodologies that address pain, dysfunction, disease and disability. IMT is best described as a health care process. IMT encompasses a wide range of health care practices. It achieves health and healing by taking into account the diverse systems of the human body and addressing dysfunction at the cellular level.

I assist patients in the process of discovering realistic approaches to their health which will help them to manifest the life they desire. Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Tuina, and many other modalities may be utilized to help patients let go of physical symptoms-- both acute and chronic-- while establishing a stronger, happier, and more centered sense of self.

I am a registered dietitian, Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition, and Certified Lactation Counselor with close to 20 years of practice in pediatrics and gastrointestinal health. I specialize in food allergy and intolerance, including eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), celiac disease, food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) and maternal diet elimination for breastfeeding babies with food protein-induced allergy. I am passionate about helping others to navigate their food allergies or intolerances and nourish the body despite food eliminations.

Have you or your child recently been diagnosed with a form of chronic kidney disease? A diagnosis can be scary! The good news is that proper nutrition can help you manage symptoms, improve lab values and slow the need for dialysis. I'm here to help.

In order to help my patients, I need to know their story. Health problems don't start the first time that a person has a pain, or the first night of insomnia. They started well before that first bout. For example, the problem started long before one develops IBS: IBS is a symptom of the problem. That is why it is so important to take a full history--not just current things but things that may have begun in childhood. So what I do is to listen and ask questions and listen. Once we are both satisfied, we can develop a plan--the goal of which is to help you reach YOUR best state of health.

I work with clients who suffer with GI disorders, auto immune diseases, food sensitivities and those who struggle with weight management. A personalized treatment plan is provided to help you get to the root cause of your health issues and provide you with the solutions that is needed to be able to enjoy life again. Your care includes nutrition education and counseling, nutritional supplement recommendations as needed, and physical activity guidance. Genetic, metabolic, food sensitivity, and micronutrient testing is offered for a well rounded approach to optimal health.

Many patients are surprised (and some are relieved!) to know that I specialize in acupuncture without needles. Instead of needles, I use AcuLaser (laser light) to stimulate acupuncture points. Patients find these treatments to be relaxing and effective. Meanwhile, a growing body of clinical and scientific evidence is validating this modern modality when used in the context of the acupuncture meridian system, a framework developed thousands of years ago.