Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Nutritionists and Dietitians in Alexandria, VA

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Allison Tepper
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LDN, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
I specialize in intuitive eating, mindfulness, eating disorders, emotional eating, food allergies and sensitivities, vegan and vegetarian diets, diabetes, PCOS, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, IBS and more.
I am a Registered Dietitian and Registered Yoga Teacher and am passionate about helping clients achieve their goals through an overall lifestyle approach that is unique to each person. My focus is on helping clients create change in a balanced way, with a focus on intuitive eating and Health At Every Size. I believe that nutrition isn't just about food, but your entire lifestyle as well. Taking care of yourself through movement, adequate sleep, stress management and intuitive eating are all components of living a healthy life and my goal is to help you find what will work best for your lifestyle and needs.
I specialize in intuitive eating, mindfulness, eating disorders, emotional eating, food allergies and sensitivities, vegan and vegetarian diets, diabetes, PCOS, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, IBS and more.
I am a Registered Dietitian and Registered Yoga Teacher and am passionate about helping clients achieve their goals through an overall lifestyle approach that is unique to each person. My focus is on helping clients create change in a balanced way, with a focus on intuitive eating and Health At Every Size. I believe that nutrition isn't just about food, but your entire lifestyle as well. Taking care of yourself through movement, adequate sleep, stress management and intuitive eating are all components of living a healthy life and my goal is to help you find what will work best for your lifestyle and needs.
(631) 364-0149 View (631) 364-0149
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Kylie Fagnano
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCP, CLT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22301
You've been suffering with the same " IBS" symptoms for WAY too long and you keep getting the run around from everyone. You are SO willing to do the work if someone will just tell you what to do! I hear you. I see you. I AM you! What we do here at Strata Nutrition is (1) Identify the barriers that are in the way; (2) Implement a plan of attack (nutrition, supplements, lifestyle), and (3) teach you how to maintain all the incredible success that you worked so hard to establish during our time together. You're feeling broken and like you're failing - that's not okay. You CAN be empowered and confident about how to heal your body.
You've been suffering with the same " IBS" symptoms for WAY too long and you keep getting the run around from everyone. You are SO willing to do the work if someone will just tell you what to do! I hear you. I see you. I AM you! What we do here at Strata Nutrition is (1) Identify the barriers that are in the way; (2) Implement a plan of attack (nutrition, supplements, lifestyle), and (3) teach you how to maintain all the incredible success that you worked so hard to establish during our time together. You're feeling broken and like you're failing - that's not okay. You CAN be empowered and confident about how to heal your body.
(866) 540-6011 View (866) 540-6011
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Taryn Mattern (Women's Gut+Hormone Functional Dietitian)
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22305
Are you struggling with bloating & gut symptoms with NO answers as to WHY? Are you lacking confidence (especially in social settings) due to your bloat & gut symptoms? Do you have symptoms that you think are related to your poor gut health (i.e. acne, hormonal imbalances, brain fog, etc.)? As a young, busy woman, it can feel exhausting when you're trying to figure everything out on your own, with little direction and clarity. I can imagine that your hormonal imbalances & frustrating gut issues are making you feel fatigued with low mood, unable to think clearly, feel overwhelmed, and lack confidence in your skin.
Are you struggling with bloating & gut symptoms with NO answers as to WHY? Are you lacking confidence (especially in social settings) due to your bloat & gut symptoms? Do you have symptoms that you think are related to your poor gut health (i.e. acne, hormonal imbalances, brain fog, etc.)? As a young, busy woman, it can feel exhausting when you're trying to figure everything out on your own, with little direction and clarity. I can imagine that your hormonal imbalances & frustrating gut issues are making you feel fatigued with low mood, unable to think clearly, feel overwhelmed, and lack confidence in your skin.
(704) 270-8168 View (704) 270-8168
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Cheryl Mirabella
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MA, NHC
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314
My nutritional coaching approach focuses on guiding you to a healthier lifestyle by enjoying whole delicious foods, eating for balance and energy ,and healthy weight management. I look at the "whole" person and all the reasons we struggle with taking the right steps towards better health. Our work together will be about long term lifestyle changes rather than the quick fix diet mentality. We will design a plan unique to you , incorporating nutrition, exercise and stress management strategies. Together we can get you on a path to more optimal and balanced health and a life you love!
My nutritional coaching approach focuses on guiding you to a healthier lifestyle by enjoying whole delicious foods, eating for balance and energy ,and healthy weight management. I look at the "whole" person and all the reasons we struggle with taking the right steps towards better health. Our work together will be about long term lifestyle changes rather than the quick fix diet mentality. We will design a plan unique to you , incorporating nutrition, exercise and stress management strategies. Together we can get you on a path to more optimal and balanced health and a life you love!
(703) 596-0029 View (703) 596-0029
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Adrian Hernandez
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314  (Online Only)
I’m a licensed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Certified Gastrointestinal Dietitian Nutritionist based in the DC metropolitan area (DC/MD/VA). I help adults suffering from complex digestive conditions and autoimmune disease. I focus on finding long-term solutions rather than placing a bandaid on the problem to get you back on track so you can start living your life to the fullest.
I’m a licensed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Certified Gastrointestinal Dietitian Nutritionist based in the DC metropolitan area (DC/MD/VA). I help adults suffering from complex digestive conditions and autoimmune disease. I focus on finding long-term solutions rather than placing a bandaid on the problem to get you back on track so you can start living your life to the fullest.
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Molly Bremer
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS , RD
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314
Molly Bremer is the director of Mosaic Nutrition (www.mosaicnutrition.com), a registered dietitian, a big time food enthusiast, and a frequent bakery patron. She values being a compassionate provider with an active approach to care. Her goal is to use her expertise and creativity to cut through the overwhelming noise and help you reach your nutrition goals. Molly has experience in clinical settings, the nonprofit world, start-up/tech environments, and private practice. She specializes in eating disorder treatment, sports nutrition, and women’s health, all through a Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating lens.
Molly Bremer is the director of Mosaic Nutrition (www.mosaicnutrition.com), a registered dietitian, a big time food enthusiast, and a frequent bakery patron. She values being a compassionate provider with an active approach to care. Her goal is to use her expertise and creativity to cut through the overwhelming noise and help you reach your nutrition goals. Molly has experience in clinical settings, the nonprofit world, start-up/tech environments, and private practice. She specializes in eating disorder treatment, sports nutrition, and women’s health, all through a Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating lens.
(802) 520-0323 View (802) 520-0323
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Mary Frances Hartley
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
I am a Registered Dietitian passionate about helping clients achieve their health goals through a personalized lifestyle approach using intuitive eating practices. Rather than focusing solely on weight, I help patients to focus on their current lifestyle and set reasonable goals towards achieving a better relationship with food and their body. Food has a complex relationship with many other components of our lives including sleep, physical activity, hydration and emotions. We will work through all of these items by setting individualized, achievable goals.
I am a Registered Dietitian passionate about helping clients achieve their health goals through a personalized lifestyle approach using intuitive eating practices. Rather than focusing solely on weight, I help patients to focus on their current lifestyle and set reasonable goals towards achieving a better relationship with food and their body. Food has a complex relationship with many other components of our lives including sleep, physical activity, hydration and emotions. We will work through all of these items by setting individualized, achievable goals.
(571) 200-5505 View (571) 200-5505
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Carly Fisher
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, LDN, CNS
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314  (Online Only)
I firmly believe in the transformative power of food to promote and sustain health. Adequate nutrition is fundamental for well-being; without it, true health is unattainable. However, I also recognize that nutrition is just one aspect of holistic wellness. My passion lies in guiding individuals to cultivate a balanced relationship with food, alleviating concerns about weight and chronic conditions. By fostering this harmony, my goal is to empower clients to prioritize what truly matters in life, embracing a sense of peace within their own bodies.
I firmly believe in the transformative power of food to promote and sustain health. Adequate nutrition is fundamental for well-being; without it, true health is unattainable. However, I also recognize that nutrition is just one aspect of holistic wellness. My passion lies in guiding individuals to cultivate a balanced relationship with food, alleviating concerns about weight and chronic conditions. By fostering this harmony, my goal is to empower clients to prioritize what truly matters in life, embracing a sense of peace within their own bodies.
(301) 901-3544 View (301) 901-3544
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Annelise McGraw
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, LDN, CNS
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314  (Online Only)
I’m here to educate, listen, and empower you on your journey to addressing your health concerns to get you to feeling your best. When working with clients, I cater to each client’s uniqueness to craft personalized plans that are evidence based that aim to optimize and restore balance in the body - it simply doesn't start and stop with food. I operate from a judgement free space and seek to improve everyone's relationship with food while addressing top health concerns.
I’m here to educate, listen, and empower you on your journey to addressing your health concerns to get you to feeling your best. When working with clients, I cater to each client’s uniqueness to craft personalized plans that are evidence based that aim to optimize and restore balance in the body - it simply doesn't start and stop with food. I operate from a judgement free space and seek to improve everyone's relationship with food while addressing top health concerns.
(301) 259-3575 View (301) 259-3575
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Lili Rosenberg
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CNSC, CDCES
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22320
Greetings! My expertise is in hormonal health including PCOS, insulin resistance, diabetes and prediabetes. I am a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). I am an ardent ‘Health at Every Size’ provider and a member of the Association for Size Diversity and Health; see my profile on their site. I have a Masters of Science in Nutrition and I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist licensed in New York, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Illinois. I can see clients from a variety of other states as well. LGBTQ+ provider.
Greetings! My expertise is in hormonal health including PCOS, insulin resistance, diabetes and prediabetes. I am a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). I am an ardent ‘Health at Every Size’ provider and a member of the Association for Size Diversity and Health; see my profile on their site. I have a Masters of Science in Nutrition and I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist licensed in New York, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Illinois. I can see clients from a variety of other states as well. LGBTQ+ provider.
(240) 363-1885 View (240) 363-1885
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Emily Pietsch
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22311
Do you struggle knowing what and/or how much your body needs? Are you frustrated by your eating and/or your current weight? Are you ready to break free of restrictive diets? If so, you are in the right place! My goal is to help you understand the importance of fueling your body for workouts and everyday life. I want you to feel confident in your choices while enjoying all the foods you eat. Because at the end of the day, food is so much more than fuel. I work with you to help you accomplish your goals without restriction or dieting.
Do you struggle knowing what and/or how much your body needs? Are you frustrated by your eating and/or your current weight? Are you ready to break free of restrictive diets? If so, you are in the right place! My goal is to help you understand the importance of fueling your body for workouts and everyday life. I want you to feel confident in your choices while enjoying all the foods you eat. Because at the end of the day, food is so much more than fuel. I work with you to help you accomplish your goals without restriction or dieting.
(703) 996-3533 View (703) 996-3533
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Nutrition On The Go, Inc.
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LDN
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22301
Our programs at Nutrition On The Go, Inc. are specifically designed and customized to target the unique needs of each client depending on their health circumstances or nutrition diagnosis. We focus on diabetes management, Gestational diabetes, chronic kidney disease, heart disease, cancer, weight management , general healthy nutrition, gastrointestinal issues to include Celiac disease etc. Our dietitian has over 15 years of experience working in the field of dietetics and nutrition.
Our programs at Nutrition On The Go, Inc. are specifically designed and customized to target the unique needs of each client depending on their health circumstances or nutrition diagnosis. We focus on diabetes management, Gestational diabetes, chronic kidney disease, heart disease, cancer, weight management , general healthy nutrition, gastrointestinal issues to include Celiac disease etc. Our dietitian has over 15 years of experience working in the field of dietetics and nutrition.
(240) 647-5963 View (240) 647-5963
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Amanda Diede
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MPH, RDN, CD
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22301  (Online Only)
Amanda Diede is a master's level Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with 8+ years experience working with eating disorders. She is truly passionate about this work and believes recovery from an eating disorder is possible for everyone. Amanda specializes in eating disorders, disordered eating, female athlete triad, chronic dieting, intuitive eating, mindful eating, hypothalamic amenorrhea, and mood & anxiety disorders.
Amanda Diede is a master's level Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with 8+ years experience working with eating disorders. She is truly passionate about this work and believes recovery from an eating disorder is possible for everyone. Amanda specializes in eating disorders, disordered eating, female athlete triad, chronic dieting, intuitive eating, mindful eating, hypothalamic amenorrhea, and mood & anxiety disorders.
(571) 322-8849 View (571) 322-8849
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ELLAD Preventative Health
Nutritionist/Dietitian, DNP, ANP, CNS, RD, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22302
Our philosophy centers around the holistic well-being of our patients, with a focus on delivering comprehensive care for every aspect of our patient's health. By integrating wellness components, we can provide whole-person healthcare that considers all facets of our patient's health.
Our philosophy centers around the holistic well-being of our patients, with a focus on delivering comprehensive care for every aspect of our patient's health. By integrating wellness components, we can provide whole-person healthcare that considers all facets of our patient's health.
(804) 455-7265 View (804) 455-7265
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Katie Hottel
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22307  (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Katie, a functional and integrative dietitian and yoga and meditation teacher. I am passionate about utilizing a whole being approach to guide you in improving your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. You are not alone in your desire to feel good physically and mentally, while also wanting to have a positive relationship with food and your body and feel more confident in your skin and in your life. And you deserve to have that! I'm happy to tell you that is 100% a possibility for you.
Hi! I'm Katie, a functional and integrative dietitian and yoga and meditation teacher. I am passionate about utilizing a whole being approach to guide you in improving your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. You are not alone in your desire to feel good physically and mentally, while also wanting to have a positive relationship with food and your body and feel more confident in your skin and in your life. And you deserve to have that! I'm happy to tell you that is 100% a possibility for you.
(703) 546-9365 View (703) 546-9365
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Healthy You Nutrition, LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LDN, MB-EAT, CWNC
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22315
Welcome to Healthy You Nutrition! Your very own personal Dietitian. Let's make you a healthier YOU! I want to make a difference in your life. How can I help?
Welcome to Healthy You Nutrition! Your very own personal Dietitian. Let's make you a healthier YOU! I want to make a difference in your life. How can I help?
(302) 437-1989 View (302) 437-1989

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Lauren Ganim
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 20301  (Online Only)
I work with both children & adults, addressing eating disorders, mental health, gut health (IBD, IBS, etc), chronic concerns (diabetes, GERD, cholesterol, etc), & overall health.
Are you struggling with your body image, an eating disorder, binge eating, or yoyo dieting? Are you dealing with chronic digestive issues? Is your supplement/meds list growing, yet symptoms staying the same? Are you looking to take a holistic approach to your health? If any of these questions hold true for you, you’re in the right place. As someone who overcame my own eating disorder & gut health challenges, I get it. Having gone through & healed from those experiences has provided me the knowledge and compassion to guide others in doing the same.
I work with both children & adults, addressing eating disorders, mental health, gut health (IBD, IBS, etc), chronic concerns (diabetes, GERD, cholesterol, etc), & overall health.
Are you struggling with your body image, an eating disorder, binge eating, or yoyo dieting? Are you dealing with chronic digestive issues? Is your supplement/meds list growing, yet symptoms staying the same? Are you looking to take a holistic approach to your health? If any of these questions hold true for you, you’re in the right place. As someone who overcame my own eating disorder & gut health challenges, I get it. Having gone through & healed from those experiences has provided me the knowledge and compassion to guide others in doing the same.
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Kate Brock
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MA, MS, CNS, LDN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 20301
NOW Offering in-person sessions! I specialize in intuitive eating & women's health. Your relationship with food does not have to be complicated. You may be exhausted from dieting most of your life and find that the constant focus on food has affected your life. You may think about food all day & be in a place where you want to get back to living your life vs. constantly focusing on food. I have helped many people who have felt hopeless overcome fear around foods, stop binge eating, and find a healthy, joyful relationship with food! I know it can feel scary to take that first step, but you deserve to feel good.
NOW Offering in-person sessions! I specialize in intuitive eating & women's health. Your relationship with food does not have to be complicated. You may be exhausted from dieting most of your life and find that the constant focus on food has affected your life. You may think about food all day & be in a place where you want to get back to living your life vs. constantly focusing on food. I have helped many people who have felt hopeless overcome fear around foods, stop binge eating, and find a healthy, joyful relationship with food! I know it can feel scary to take that first step, but you deserve to feel good.
(202) 318-3069 View (202) 318-3069
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Samantha Smith
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CPT
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22203
Samantha is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who obtained her bachelors degree in Nutritional Sciences from The Pennsylvania State University. Then she went on to complete her Dietetic Internship with Virginia Tech. Samantha prioritizes her patients health goals first and foremost. She is especially passionate about helping clients with sustainable weight management (weight gain or weight loss). As well as helping clients navigate nutrition with GI issues, skin issues, and diabetes management.
Samantha is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who obtained her bachelors degree in Nutritional Sciences from The Pennsylvania State University. Then she went on to complete her Dietetic Internship with Virginia Tech. Samantha prioritizes her patients health goals first and foremost. She is especially passionate about helping clients with sustainable weight management (weight gain or weight loss). As well as helping clients navigate nutrition with GI issues, skin issues, and diabetes management.
(571) 554-5716 View (571) 554-5716
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Nourished Living, LLC (Nirvana Abou-Gabal)
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22203
My philosophy in a nutshell: Deciding what to eat shouldn't be complicated. In a world where food and wellness are the new religion, I’m as undogmatic as they come. I practice from a Health at Every Size paradigm, and believe that nurturing (and healing) our relationship with food is just as important as WHAT we eat. I help women who are already carrying the world on their shoulders prioritize their health once again without restriction, deprivation, or shame. By focusing on our relationship with food, in addition to overall nutrition, we quite literally bring joy back to the table.
My philosophy in a nutshell: Deciding what to eat shouldn't be complicated. In a world where food and wellness are the new religion, I’m as undogmatic as they come. I practice from a Health at Every Size paradigm, and believe that nurturing (and healing) our relationship with food is just as important as WHAT we eat. I help women who are already carrying the world on their shoulders prioritize their health once again without restriction, deprivation, or shame. By focusing on our relationship with food, in addition to overall nutrition, we quite literally bring joy back to the table.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Nutritionists and Dietitians

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a general term that refers to a collection of symptoms associated with poor gut mobility and function, including abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea. IBS is very common, with some estimates suggesting that as many as 10-15% of adults within the United States have IBS. Although the two conditions sound similar and share many symptoms, such as abdominal pain and diarrhea, IBS differs from irritable bowel diseases (IBDs), such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. In contrast to IBS which is caused by issues in the functioning of the colon, IBDs are inflammatory conditions caused by overactive immune cells within the intestine. IBDs are much less common than IBS and typically more medically severe, occasionally requiring intensive medical treatment and/or surgery. IBS, in contrast, can usually be managed effectively with lifestyle changes and less intense medical intervention.

What are the subcategories of IBS?

Medical professionals generally identify four main types of IBS: IBS-C (constipation-predominant subtype), IBS-D (diarrhea-predominant subtype), IBS-M (mixed bowel subtype), and IBS-U (undefined subtype). Identifying the predominant type of IBS an individual has can be important for determining the type of treatment that is best for them, such as the lifestyle and dietary changes that may be most appropriate, as well as any medications that may be necessary. However, individuals may also experience multiple subtypes over time, as well as experience cycles of flare-ups and symptom relief.

What causes IBS?

The causes of IBS are not well understood, but symptoms are generally attributed to issues with gut muscle contraction and changes in the gut microbiome, both of which can lead to the characteristic symptoms of IBS. These issues can be caused by a variety of lifestyle factors, such as diet and stress. While lifestyle modifications may not completely cure IBS symptoms, identifying symptom-triggering foods, consuming a balanced diet, and reducing stress have all been shown to greatly reduce symptoms. IBS can also be caused by bacterial or parasitic infections within the intestine, in which case the syndrome is referred to as "post-infectious IBS." In contrast to non-infectious IBS, post-infectious IBS is less chronic in nature and symptoms will often resolve once the infection has subsided.

What foods should I avoid if I have IBS?

Specific foods that may trigger symptoms of IBS can vary person-to-person. However, common foods that may exacerbate symptoms include high-fat foods (such as fatty meats), wheat, dairy products, highly acidic foods (such as citrus), beans, cabbage, milk, and carbonated drinks. Over time, individuals with IBS are often able to identify which foods cause their symptoms to worsen and learn to avoid such foods to manage their symptoms.