Clinical Nutrition
Board-certified nutrition support, used as part of your care plan. Honest, individualized, no quick fixes.
Book a first visitWhat clinical nutrition is here, and what it is not
When most people hear "clinical nutrition," they think they are coming in for a meal plan. Or a shake. Or a list of foods to never eat again. Some are coming in expecting the kind of structured weight-loss program you would buy at a gym, or a prescription for a weight-loss shot.
That is not what this is. I do not write meal plans. I do not prescribe weight-loss medications.
What I do is targeted nutrition support, used as part of your broader care plan. If you are dealing with chronic inflammation, recovering from an injury, managing a condition you would rather not add another medication for, or trying to lose weight in a way that does not strip you of the muscle that holds your joints together, the nutrition piece of what I do can be a real part of the puzzle. It works alongside the chiropractic and rehab work I am already doing with you. It is not a replacement for the medical care you get from your primary doctor.
Here is the honest reality. Good nutrition is a long road. Habits take time to change. Real food tastes a little weird at first if you have been living on what is mostly preservatives. There is no shortcut, no powder, no shot that makes this work without the work.
Why I am board certified in this
I am a Diplomate of the Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition (DCBCN). That means I completed more than 900 hours of additional coursework in clinical nutrition on top of my chiropractic degree. It is not a weekend course or an online certification. It is a board-level credential most chiropractors never pursue.
I did the additional training because nutrition and physical medicine are connected in ways most clinics ignore. Inflammation, recovery, energy, sleep, and pain all run through what you put in your body. If we are working on a structural issue and your nutrition is fighting against the recovery, we are not going to get the result you came in for.
Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist
Diplomate of the Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition (DCBCN), 900+ hours of coursework beyond the chiropractic degree. Nutrition here is clinical, not a supplement upsell.
What I actually help with
The patients I do the most nutrition work with are usually dealing with one of these:
- Chronic inflammation showing up as joint pain, fatigue, or a general worn-down feeling.
- Recovery from injury or surgery where nutrition can either speed up healing or slow it down.
- Patients who want to manage a condition without adding another prescription, when that is medically appropriate.
- Athletes and active adults focused on muscle preservation, recovery, and aging well.
- Patients who want to lose weight in a way that protects the muscle they need to support their joints.
If you are looking specifically for a meal-plan service or a prescription weight-loss shot, I am not the right fit for that part. If you are looking for help eating in a way that protects your body and lasts, that is the kind of work I do support.
How this fits with the rest of your care
Most of what I do is musculoskeletal work, chiropractic, soft tissue, rehab. The nutrition side comes in when it is going to matter. If you have persistent inflammation making your back pain worse, we talk about that. If you are recovering from a surgery and your body needs the right inputs to rebuild tissue, we talk about that. If you are an active adult losing muscle mass faster than you would like, we talk about that.
For most patients this is not a standalone service. It is part of the bigger picture. That is why this page is not selling a weight-loss program or a supplement subscription. It is not what this is.
Ready to talk about what is actually going on?
If you have been spinning your wheels on what to eat, what to take, or what to cut out, and you want a straight answer from someone who is not selling you a program, book a first visit and let us talk.
Book a first visitCommon Questions
Is clinical nutrition covered by insurance?
Usually not. Most insurance plans do not reimburse clinical nutrition counseling. If nutrition is part of a broader visit that includes covered services like chiropractic care, parts of the visit may be covered. Call (630) 435-0100 to walk through what to expect before you book.
Do you sell supplements?
When a specific supplement is the right fit for what we are working on, yes. I do not pressure patients into buying supplements they do not need, and I will tell you when something you can get at a regular grocery store will do the same job.
Do you do weight-loss programs?
Not in the traditional sense. I help patients lose weight in a sustainable way as part of broader care, especially when joint health, inflammation, or muscle preservation is part of the picture. I do not run a structured weight-loss program with meal kits or shots.
How long does a nutrition consult take?
If nutrition is one piece of a regular visit, we cover it inside your normal appointment. There is no separate, longer slot to book. If you want a deeper conversation focused mostly on nutrition, mention that when you schedule and we will plan accordingly.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book a first visit directly.