LORI HUGHES
Registered Dietitian, Gut Practitioner Certified
Hi, I'm Lori!
I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and yes, my passion is your poop! I love talking all things poop, because that’s how we find you real relief. I’ve suffered with gut issues my whole life too, so I know how frustrating it is to try supplement after supplement, protocol after protocol, with no lasting relief.
I was a dietitian, and I still couldn’t fix my own gut. That’s exactly why I do this work.
Get to Know Me
Although I was a Dietitian, I could never really heal myself. My symptoms would improve for a short period time and then just come back.
Over the years, I sought out care from my primary doc who told me to follow a low FODMAP diet. I knew this was not the answer as I had already been cutting out foods and restricting my diet. I saw the gastroenterologist who said I was fine. Then there was the dermatologist who told me to stop eating dairy to halt my itchy skin. Years later, the doctor said "good luck” and sent me out the door with more prescriptions that still did not work.
My Credentials
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Food Science & Nutrition,
Central Washington University
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Dietitian
Registered Dietitian
Commission on Dietetic Registration
My Passion and Purpose
After years of various protocols and eating the same five foods only to find no relief, I finally dug in and became a gut health expert. I took many courses and was finally able to heal myself!
Now I specialize in gut health in my private practice but also love to work with clients on preventative care.
We also address factors such as sleep, stress, diet and exercise to enhance and build a healthy lifestyle that is sustainable. I offer testing as well for those who want more definitive answers to their symptoms and use protocols to help heal and nourish the body. I prefer the “food first” approach but use supplements to support the body while healing.
On a personal note, I have been married to my husband, Peter, for over twenty years and, together, have two amazing boys. Also we have two black labs, a cat and many chickens we tend. I LOVE to garden, walk, lift weights and just be in the outdoors.