Newport Beach, California
Newport Beach Dietitian
IBS, SIBO & Weight Management
Newport Beach clients are some of the most health-invested people I work with. You eat clean, you train, you've cut out the junk. So it's genuinely maddening when your stomach still blows up by mid-afternoon no matter what you do.
Here's what I tell them: "clean" and "gut-friendly" aren't the same thing. Plenty of healthy foods are high in FODMAPs, and if you have an overgrowth in your small intestine, that salad can bloat you as much as a burger. The answer isn't eating less, it's finding your actual triggers and the root cause underneath them.
I work with Newport Beach clients virtually, so we can do that around your training and your schedule.
The Root-Cause Approach
Most people with chronic digestive issues have spent years managing symptoms rather than resolving them. I take a different approach — identifying the root cause and addressing it directly.
Up to 80% of people diagnosed with IBS actually have SIBO as the underlying cause. SIBO is a real, testable, treatable medical condition that responds exceptionally well to the right dietary protocol. I am Monash University certified in the low-FODMAP diet, the gold standard for IBS and SIBO treatment, and have been specializing in this area for over two decades.
For weight management, my approach goes beyond calories and cardio. I address the underlying factors — hormonal changes, metabolic adaptation, gut health, and lifestyle patterns — that have made previous approaches unsuccessful.
What I Specialize In
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and chronic digestive issues
- SIBO and IMO — testing guidance and dietary treatment
- The low-FODMAP diet — elimination, reintroduction, and maintenance
- Sustainable weight loss and metabolic health
- Weight management for women over 40
- Combined digestive and weight programs
What Every Program Includes
Every program is one-on-one and completely personalized. Clients receive weekly private sessions, access to a secure platform with meal ideas, recipes, low-FODMAP resources, and grocery shopping lists for Whole Foods and Sprouts. Two accountability levels are available, including daily food journal review.
My expertise has been featured in many major media outlets including Forbes, Martha Stewart Living, Prevention, and more. I am the author of The Beginner's Guide to Low FODMAP and Fill Your Plate, Lose the Weight.
Programs run 3, 6, or 12 months. Insurance billing available for eligible PPO plans.