Autoimmune Nutrition FAQs: Your Questions Answered

I am in-network with Aetna, Anthem, BCBS, Cigna, Regence, UMR, United HealthCare. For additional questions, please refer to the Insurance page.

I help with all autoimmune conditions. Some of the more common ones I see include Hashimotos, Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis, Psoriasis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis, among many others.

It depends on the severity of your condition, the length of time you have had it, and how quickly you make the changes recommended.

Technically, there is no cure for autoimmune disease. However, I have many patients who go into remission and/or have a substantial reduction in symptoms.

Yes. Diet and lifestyle can make all the difference in the world. After changing their diet and lifestyle, I have patients who have little to no pain after years of no relief.

I have you do an in-depth intake, symptom questionnaire, and meal planning assessment, along with reviewing a 5-day diet diary. Generally, 2-3 recommendations for change are given at every visit. Follow-up visits review what has worked and not worked so we can continue working toward your goals. Diet, lifestyle, environment, and stress are all considered when making recommendations.

New Patient visits are 90 minutes. Return visits range from 30-60 min.

If time allows during our visit, we may create a meal plan for you. However, not everyone needs one. If you need a meal plan and we don’t have time to make one, this would be considered an additional cost.

I can see patients in several states. However, there are many that I am not licensed in, and I cannot see patients there. Please reach out to see if your state would qualify.

I offer online appointments Tuesday through Friday. Additionally, I see patients in-person (and online) at my Tigard location every Wednesday.

I do! Chart notes are faxed to your providers that you indicate after every visit.

You can; however, I generally ask that your providers submit the orders for these tests so that they have the opportunity to be covered by your insurance.

My path to nutrition began with a personal health struggle amidst major life milestones: marriage, a master’s program, and a full-time job. What should have been an exhilarating time was overshadowed by a mysterious illness that forced me to pause my career, studies, and family plans. After countless misdiagnoses and feeling lost in my healthcare journey, I found relief and answers through a team of holistic health experts.

Their guidance helped me overcome conditions like celiac, MCAS, and SIBO, not just through medical treatment but also through a complete diet and lifestyle overhaul. This journey led to pain relief, the joy of having twins, and a renewed academic pursuit, culminating in my own practice. Inspired by my experience, I now dedicate myself to empowering those who feel unseen and unheard in their health struggles, teaching them to take charge of their wellbeing and advocate for their health.

With a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and a minor in Health Education, my educational journey laid the groundwork for a deep-seated passion in holistic wellness. I further specialized with a Master of Science in Nutrition, focusing on immunology, to better understand the vital link between diet and immune health.

As a Licensed Dietitian, AIP Certified Coach, and I stay at the cutting edge of nutritional science. I’m also a CERTIFIED NUTRITION SPECIALIST®. The Certified Nutrition Specialist® credential (CNS®) is the most advanced certification for personalized nutrition practitioners. Certified Nutrition Specialists practice science-based personalized nutrition therapy to power people to health. They are spearheading the transformation from population-based to personalized nutrition, and from disease care to authentic health care.

Your appointment time is reserved exclusively for you. To ensure I can effectively manage my schedule and serve all clients, I require at least 24 hours’ notice for any cancellations or changes.

Appointments canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice will be subject to a fee:

• $160 for 60-minute appointments.
• $80 for 30-minute appointments.

This policy is essential, especially during busy seasons, as it allows me to offer the time slot to another client who may be waiting.