Pacific Palisades, California
Pacific Palisades Dietitian
IBS, SIBO & Weight Management
Pacific Palisades clients have usually already done the responsible things. You've seen a doctor, cut out the obvious foods, maybe kept a symptom diary. And you're still planning your day around your stomach.
When careful effort hasn't worked, it usually means the real cause was never identified. Often it's SIBO, or a specific set of FODMAP triggers that a blanket "eat cleaner" approach will never pin down. The low-FODMAP diet only works when it's done in all three phases, and most people get stuck in phase one forever. Getting it right is exactly what a Monash-certified dietitian is for.
I work with Pacific Palisades clients virtually, so we can do this properly around your schedule.
Why Standard Approaches Often Fail
IBS is one of the most common and most mismanaged digestive conditions. Most people are told to manage stress, try fiber supplements, or take probiotics — advice that is not only unhelpful for many, but can actively make things worse if SIBO is present.
Up to 80% of people with IBS actually have SIBO as the root cause. Fiber and probiotics feed the bacteria — making symptoms significantly worse. The correct approach begins with proper testing and a targeted dietary protocol.
I am Monash University certified in the low-FODMAP diet — the most rigorously researched dietary intervention for IBS and SIBO in the world. My personal experience with SIBO, including being among the first patients to complete a breath test through Dr. Mark Pimentel's research at Cedars-Sinai, gives me insight that goes beyond clinical training.
What I Specialize In
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and chronic digestive issues
- SIBO and IMO — testing guidance and dietary treatment
- The low-FODMAP diet — all three phases
- Sustainable weight loss and metabolic health
- Weight management for women over 40
- Combined digestive and weight programs
Personalized Programs That Fit Your Life
Every program is one-on-one, evidence-based, and built around your individual needs. Clients receive weekly private sessions, a secure platform with meal ideas, recipes, low-FODMAP resources, and grocery shopping lists. Two accountability levels are available including daily food journal review for maximum support.
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.