Registered Dietitian and GERD Nutritionist
As a GERD nutritionist, I help clients move past the constant guessing game of which foods will trigger acid reflux on any given day. Cutting out coffee, citrus, and tomatoes might bring some relief, but it rarely gets to what's actually causing the problem.
As your acid reflux nutritionist, I look at digestion as a whole system, including stomach acid levels, gut bacteria, and stress, to build a plan that addresses the root cause rather than just managing symptoms.
Does This Sound Like You?
Many clients come to me after years of relying on antacids or avoiding an ever-growing list of trigger foods, still dealing with heartburn, throat clearing, or discomfort after meals. Others wonder whether their symptoms are simply something they'll have to manage forever.
What Working With a GERD Nutritionist Looks Like
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Testing: Gut testing to assess what's contributing to reflux beyond diet alone.
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Root cause: A look at stomach acid, motility, and stress as drivers of GERD symptoms.
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Food-first approach: Practical, sustainable strategies rather than a long list of foods to avoid forever.
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Ongoing support: 1:1 coaching to help you manage symptoms and expand your diet over time.
Insurance Coverage
As a dietitian covered by insurance, I partner with major providers including Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, First Choice, and Premera Blue Cross. This means gut health support may cost you less than you'd expect, so check your coverage before applying.
FAQs
Can a nutritionist help with GERD?
Yes, a registered dietitian can help identify dietary and lifestyle factors contributing to GERD and build a personalized plan, which often provides more lasting relief than generic food avoidance lists.
What calms GERD quickly?
Antacids and avoiding trigger foods can offer short-term relief, but they don't address the underlying cause. Long-term relief comes from identifying and correcting what's actually driving your symptoms.
How can you manage acid reflux as you get older, and what dietary changes are most effective?
Reflux can become more common with age due to changes in digestion and stomach acid production. Effective management typically involves personalized dietary adjustments rather than a standard reflux diet.
What should you not eat with GERD?
Common triggers include acidic, fatty, and spicy foods, but triggers vary significantly from person to person. Identifying your specific triggers is more effective than following a universal avoidance list.
Whether you've been searching for a dietitian for GERD or an acid reflux dietitian who takes a root cause approach, I'm here to help you find real relief.
Working with a GERD dietitian covered by insurance may make this care more affordable than you'd expect. I partner with major providers including Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, First Choice, and Premera Blue Cross, so check your benefits before applying.