Nutrition For Gut Health
Find Freedom From Digestive Issues
Anita Dock, Dietitian, Nutrition Counseling, Cincinnati, Ohio
Get To The Root Of The Problem
Getting to the root of your digestive challenges means you can live with energy and vitality again.
Let’s work together to give you a new way of life.
Stop Focusing On Finding The Nearest Bathroom
Personalize
Find success with a thorough medical assessment and functional lab tests that will identify the root cause of your symptoms and personalize your treatment.
Prepare
Get prepared with personalized strategies and support to create sustainable changes and habits that last a lifetime.
Plan
You can make plans for a re-energized and vibrant life with your freedom from symptoms and discomfort.
ANITA WAS QUICK TO GET TO THE ROOT OF MY GUT PROBLEMS (SIBO*)
“I struggled with digestive “issues” for years. I was in almost constant abdominal distress. I was experiencing elimination problems, severe fatigue, brain fog, headaches, memory problems and mood swings. I was recommended to see Anita because of her training in functional medicine after no one else could help.
Anita was quick to get to the root of the problem. My digestion is normalizing, and I feel good again. Anita has a collaborative approach, and I appreciate her energy and encouragement. The wide range of her knowledge and skill base makes her an asset for anyone.”
– SU
* Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
Live Without Flare-Ups
You might have been to every doctor, tried most diets or restricted many foods in your search to be finally free from flare-ups of pain, bloating, brain fog, constipation, diarrhea or reflux.
You’ve done all you think you can, but still, you’re left with unwanted symptoms that drain your energy.
You deserve a future that’s not focused on finding the nearest bathroom.
By focusing on getting to the root cause of your gut and digestive challenges, we can make lasting changes that help you get your energy and passion for life back.
At your appointments, we will explore how your daily habits and lifestyle choices may be impacting your gut health and digestion.
We will discuss factors such as sleep quality, stress levels, physical activity, and personal relationships, as well as any potential food sensitivities or triggers that may be affecting your food choices..
By taking a holistic approach to your health, we can identify and address underlying issues that may be contributing to digestive problems.
And together, we will work on developing integrative lifestyle strategies to support healthy digestion, symptom management, and overall gut health.
It’s Time To Get Started With A Clear Plan
medical assessment
I review your medical history, medications, lab review, and any information that may need to be addressed to ensure we can address your concerns' root causes.
diet assessment
I take this opportunity to review your wonderful dietary choices you already include and identify the sticking points that might need some tweaking. This might include a trial of food eliminations, a change in food preparation, adjusting timing of meal and snacks, and evaluating potential nutrient deficiencies.
Lifestyle evaluation
Because healing comes from more than the food you eat, I take into account sleep, stress, and other integrative lifestyle factors. This evaluation helps me really get to know the challenges you’ve been working through, and can tailor each session to your needs.
Personalized Plan
This addresses the root causes of your concerns and includes a personalized plan that will address the root causes of your symptoms while providing healing strategies and support.
Clear up your nutrition confusion, create a clear plan, and confidently embrace a full life again
As part of your personalized plan, I may recommend specific testing to help us get to the root of your challenges
Mediator Release Test (MRT) is a food sensitivity blood test that tests 147 foods and 29 chemicals. The test provides the data needed for me to guide you through a highly-personalized elimination diet called Leap (Lifestyle Eating and Performance).
As a Certified Leap Therapist (CLT) I was trained on the Leap diet as well as physiology of food sensitivities and how to interpret the MRT test results.
Many of my clients present me with a long list of foods from IgG food sensitivity tests. They assume they have positive food sensitivities with so many foods they can not eat. But this isn’t often the case. Because this is non-specific test, you may end up excluding foods that don’t cause a problem.
The MRT gives highly specific results based on reactivity. It allows me to fine-tune the Leap diet protocol, giving you much more satisfactory results, which is why it is such a powerful test. The MRT test can provide a 93.6% split sample reproducibility, and it is 94.5% sensitive compared to multiple other common food sensitivity tests.
FINALLY SOLVING MY DIGESTIVE ISSUES
– CB
Hi, I'm
Anita.
Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Counselor.
I get it. It’s hard to find lasting health improvements.
By taking a personalized approach to your nutrition, health and well-being, I help my clients find practical ways to plan and prepare their life to feel full of energy.
As a functional medicine dietitian, I help you get to the bottom of the problems and experience lasting improvements.
My Qualifications
- University of Arizona, BS in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetic Internship, University Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- Licensed Dietitian, State of Ohio
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics member
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Groups
- Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine Practice Group
- Diabetes Practice Group
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
- Certified Leap Therapist (CLT) Food Sensitivity Specialist
- Next Level Functional Nutrition
Certificate in Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy
Permanent Change Isn’t A Diet.
It Is A New Way Of Life.
Balance
Everything needs the right balance. Balancing your diet is as important as balancing your life. Finding where imbalances are occurring and nudging them back into balance by addressing life-work balance, sleep, stress, and exercise, as well as your diet, creates transformative changes.
Establish
Many people give up on positive changes they’ve made because they don’t get the results they are looking for. By returning to the root cause of your weight challenges, we establish enduring habits that last a lifetime, and from this, you see how you can experience a new way of life.
Personalize
Everyone is unique; therefore, each treatment must be personalized to your needs, lifestyle and goals. By working together with a plan that’s tailored specifically for you, you will find the changes are easier to make and keep.
Practical Nutrition Advice For Gut Health
Book A Free Discovery Call
We will talk about what you're experiencing and what you would like life to look like instead. In the process, we will get to know each other and make sure we are a great fit to work together.
Get A Personalized Plan
Your personalized plan incorporates all the tools to help you create a new way of life. Soon these new habits will become established and help make your goals a reality.
Experience Health And Vitality
See what it's like to experience health and energy across all aspects of your life - physical activity, sleep quality, mental and emotional needs and spirituality.
A WHOLE BODY APPROACH THAT SUPPORTED ME MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY
“After a trip abroad where I contracted food poisoning, I kept having stomach problems that wouldn’t go away. I saw several doctors and was diagnosed with Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I had never had stomach issues before and was completely overwhelmed with what to do next. My gastroenterologist recommended Anita.
She made my whole journey to becoming healthy again so much easier and made sure I understood everything from treatment plans to lab results to the latest research on my condition, providing resources, recipes and support.
Anita made sure I received whole-body treatment that supported me mentally and physically. She also collaborated with other medical professionals I worked with. Anita takes the time to get to the root of the problem to better cater to your needs and help you with a personalized plan.”
– KA
Your Health Destination Starts Here
Purchase nutrition counseling for individual appointments. or purchase Discounted Nutrition Packages.
Special Pricing is also available for shared appointments with a friend, a family member or even the whole family.
Preboarding:
Pre-Appointment Prep
Before your first appointment, you will be complete paperwork to document your medical, diet and weight history as well as any symptoms that interfere with your daily life. If you are struggling with disordered eating, there will be a separate questionnaire to address these struggles.
Boarding:
Initial Appointment
This is a one-hour session where diet, recent labs, blood sugar monitoring, lifestyle, and your relationship with food are assessed. Often a timeline is created to determine connections that might lead to the root cause of current health concerns. This lays the groundwork for your individualized plan to meet your goals. This plan might be a personalized meal plan, dietary modifications, lifestyle suggestions, or recommended testing/supplements.
Flying:
Follow-up Appointments
These appointments are typically 30 minutes but might be longer depending on your needs. We review understanding of past concepts and provide new information or skills each visit. If you did testing such as nutrient testing, we will review your results and put a plan or protocol in place to address nutrients that are low as just one example. The functional medicine 5 R’s of Remove, Replace, Reinoculate, Repair and Rebalance will be implemented as appropriate for your care. Evaluating progress is a continuous process and goals are set regularly during follow-up appointments.
Arrival
By your journey’s arrival, new ways to manage your nutrition and health challenges will be in place. Whether your goals were weight loss, blood sugar control or managing gastrointestinal ailments, making lifestyle changes can take time to course-correct. Having a knowledgeable clinician to provide a plan and support you on this journey is essential and is a rewarding, supportive and collaborative experience.
Take Advantage of Other Services:
Grocery Tours
Pantry Makeovers
Culinary Skill Building
Meal Planning
- Weight Management
- Diabetes
- Heart Health/High
- Cholesterol
- High Blood Pressure
- Fatty Liver
- Eating Disorders
- Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
- Food Sensitivities/Food Allergies
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- Autoimmune Disorders
- Thyroid Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Migraines
- Fibromyalgia
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Psoriasis
- Malnutrition
- Nutrient Deficiencies
- Vegetarian/Vegan Diets
- Pregnancy Nutrition
- Osteoporosis
Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Vomiting
- Heartburn/Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Crohn’s Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Celiac Disease
- Small Intestinal Bacterial
- Overgrowth (SIBO)
- Gastroparesis
- Pancreatitis
- Exocrine Pancreatic
- Insufficiency
- Short Bowel Syndrome
- Bowel Obstructions
- Malabsorption Disorders
- Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID)
Come to the Cincinnati office or virtually through telehealth!
Your Health Destination Starts Here
Preboarding:
Pre-Appointment Prep
Before your first appointment, you will be complete paperwork to document your medical, diet and weight history as well as any symptoms that interfere with your daily life. If you are struggling with disordered eating, there will be a separate questionnaire to address these struggles.
Boarding:
Initial Appointment
This is a one-hour session where diet, recent labs, blood sugar monitoring, lifestyle, and your relationship with food are assessed. Often a timeline is created to determine connections that might lead to the root cause of current health concerns. This lays the groundwork for your individualized plan to meet your goals. This plan might be a personalized meal plan, dietary modifications, lifestyle suggestions, or recommended testing/supplements.
Flying:
Follow-up Appointments
These appointments are typically 30 minutes but might be longer depending on your needs. We review understanding of past concepts and provide new information or skills each visit. If you did testing such as nutrient testing, we will review your results and put a plan or protocol in place to address nutrients that are low as just one example. The functional medicine 5 R’s of Remove, Replace, Reinoculate, Repair and Rebalance will be implemented as appropriate for your care. Evaluating progress is a continuous process and goals are set regularly during follow-up appointments.
Arrival
By your journey’s arrival, new ways to manage your nutrition and health challenges will be in place. Whether your goals were weight loss, blood sugar control or managing gastrointestinal ailments, making lifestyle changes can take time to course-correct. Having a knowledgeable clinician to provide a plan and support you on this journey is essential and is a rewarding, supportive and collaborative experience.
Take Advantage of Other Services:
Weight Management
Diabetes
Heart Health/High Cholesterol
High Blood Pressure
Fatty Liver
Eating Disorders
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Food Sensitivities/Food Allergies
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Autoimmune Disorders
Thyroid Disease
Kidney Disease
Migraines
Fibromyalgia
Interstitial Cystitis
Psoriasis
Malnutrition
Nutrient Deficiencies
Vegetarian/Vegan Diets
Pregnancy Nutrition
Osteoporosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Diarrhea
Constipation
Vomiting
Heartburn/Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Crohn’s Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Celiac Disease
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
Gastroparesis
Pancreatitis
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Short Bowel Syndrome
Bowel Obstructions
Malabsorption Disorders
Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSIS)
Come to the Cincinnati office or virtually through telehealth!
Frequently Asked Questions
In the United States, the terms “Registered Dietitian” (RD) and “nutritionist” are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct differences when it comes to education, qualifications, and legal recognition.
A Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)] must have at least a bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field from an accredited university. As part of their education, RDs/RDNs must complete a supervised internship program, pass the national registration examination, and maintain their registration by completing continuing education requirements throughout their careers. RDs/RDNs are recognized by state and federal laws as qualified professionals to provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling, and develop personalized meal plans.
The educational background for nutritionists varies widely, ranging from self-taught individuals to those with degrees in nutrition or related fields. There is no standardized accreditation or certification process for nutritionists in the United States. Nutritionists typically provide general nutrition advice and education rather than individualized medical nutrition therapy. The scope of practice for a nutritionist can vary depending on state laws and regulations. Nutritionists are not universally recognized as healthcare professionals in the same way RDs/RDNs are, and their ability to provide nutrition counseling and advice may be limited in some states.
It’s essential to note that the term “nutritionist” is not regulated in many states, so it’s crucial to verify a practitioner’s qualifications and credentials before seeking advice.
On the other hand, the “Registered Dietitian” title ensures a higher level of education, training, and expertise in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
