Hi! I'm Katrina,
Your IBS & SIBO Dietitian
I wholeheartedly believe that good health begins in the gut. A damaged gut can show itself in so many ways – it goes far beyond digestive issues. Gut healing is not easy but provided the right guidance and support, you can make the necessary changes to start feeling better.
When I entered college, I didn’t envision a future as a dietitian, let alone a sibo dietitian. I initially planned to pursue a major in Psychology and become a psychiatrist. That was until however, I took a nutrition course that changed my whole trajectory. I became fascinated by the profound impact that food and nutrition have on our health, especially the connection between the gut and the brain. I completed my undergraduate studies with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and a minor in Psychology from the University of Rhode Island. I then continued my education at the same university, earning a Master of Science in Nutrition. These two backgrounds seamlessly combined to guide me toward my ideal career.
In the 10 years of being a Registered Dietitian,
I have gained a vast knowledge of nutrition throughout the lifespan from pediatric and adult clinics to inpatient psychiatric hospitals.
While exploring all aspects of the field of nutrition, it was one pivotal client that sparked my passion to specialize as an IBS and SIBO dietitian.
This particular client came to me at what she called “the end of her rope.” She had been dealing with debilitating gas, burping, bloating, stomach cramps, and constipation for more than 3 years following a decade long battle with disordered eating. She had seen many practitioners, many of whom dismissed her symptoms as merely “long-term effects of her eating disorder” or made her feel like her symptoms were “all in her head.” She was given handouts on restrictive diets that she did not feel comfortable attempting herself due to fears of it unraveling disordered eating that she worked so hard to overcome.
Like many of you, she received the “clean bill of health” with all of her labs and scopes appearing normal. We dug deeper and decided to test for SIBO, which we found was positive. Once we made this discovery, I eased her into the low fodmap diet to get her to a baseline control of her symptoms while preserving a healthy relationship with food. We methodically healed her SIBO, restored her gut and optimized her microbiome and she was able to fully live her life again.
That my friend is why I am so passionate about what I do.
SIBO is not a black and white condition and it takes time and dedication to heal. But with high risk, comes high reward. My goal is to empower women to get to the root cause of their symptoms and kick the bandaid solutions to the curb.
I have worked with hundreds of women dealing with IBS and SIBO. They have all been told “everything is normal” when by the end of the day they look and feel 6 months pregnant. They are suggested to stress less and told it is “all in your head.” They are recommended to follow restrictive diets with no end in sight and no one to support them along the way. They have been forced to believe that SIBO is a chronic condition and this may “just be the new them.”
Bloating Breakthrough
Coaching Program
Bloating Breakthrough Course
In this self-paced course, you’ll navigate how to manage bloating, gas, reflux, and bowel irregularities while uncovering the root causes of your IBS and SIBO. You’ll learn how to obtain appropriate SIBO testing and gain confidence in identifying effective protocols for your needs. You will be given the tools to appropriately reintroduce foods and help you discover your unique triggers, all while introducing the essential pillars of long-term gut health.
IBS & SIBO Shop
Are you looking for comprehensive plans and guides to elevate your healing journey? I have supported hundreds of women with IBS and SIBO in regulating their bowel habits, navigating dietary changes at every stage of healing, uncovering root causes, and rebuilding their gut and microbiome. Drawing from my proven framework, I’ve created these detailed guides and plans to assist anyone on their path to better gut health.
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