How to Create a Sustainable (and Fulfilling!) Clinical Nutrition Practice
aCreating a clinical nutrition practice is so exciting. It’s thrilling to study a subject you love and then share that information with people who need your help. But sometimes, the reality of balancing nutrition with business becomes overwhelming. Have you found...
How to Master Client-Centered Nutrition Marketing
You probably entered your field with one thing on your mind: helping others through the practice of nutrition. But the reality of owning and operating a nutrition business can be overwhelming. Most nutritionists have never been business owners, and all of a sudden,...
Happy International Women’s Day!
March 8th is recognized worldwide as a day to celebrate the incredible achievements of women and continue to advocate for equal rights for women and human rights everywhere. Happy International Women’s Day! In this age of divisiveness, I want to share my thoughts...
Enema and Pregnancy
Some of the most common questions I get from clients and practitioners I mentor and train are about enema and pregnancy. Constipation often occurs during pregnancy. In fact, the prevalence of constipation is 2 to 3 times higher in pregnant people versus non-pregnant...
Mindfulness and Self-Care for Clinicians
Minding our mindfulness and self-care as clinicians is something we all sort of know we need to do, but how often do we actively do it? How often do you eat at your computer, not take a break for even a quick walk, or worry yourself sick over money or a client case?...
Is there a special diet for autism?
Is there a special diet for autism? One of the areas of clinical practice I’ve been increasingly and intentionally specializing in is nutrition for people with an autism spectrum disorder. And a question I often get from clients is, “Is there a special diet for...
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Temperature Regulation
If you’re someone with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome or hypermobility spectrum disorder, you might notice that you have a hard time with temperature regulation. Some people with hEDS or HSD find it challenging to get and stay warm, especially during the winter...
Why natural birth vs c-section?
Why might natural birth be better for babies vs. a c-section? Carla Abate, Certified Master Nutrition Therapist and Postpartum Doula, explores the infant microbiome in this fantastic post. Critical Window for Microbiome Modification By Carla Abate When I became...
Annual Review for Holistic Clinicians
If you’re a holistic health practitioner in private practice, you might be planning for the upcoming year by means of an annual review. In my mentoring work, I’ve noticed that many people don’t have a road map for doing this. In this post, I will share some aspects of...