Alyssa is passionate about advancing the critical role that evidence-based personalized nutrition plays in every aspect of human health: through her clinical work, nutrition research, and health publications.
Clinical Work:
As a Clinical Nutritionist (MS, CNS, LDN), Alyssa has developed nutrition and lifestyle interventions designed to accommodate the unique bio-individuality of each of her clients, with a focus on exploring the root cause of symptoms through the lens of whole-body health.
Nutrition Research:
Alyssa strives to incorporate the latest scientific evidence into both her group programs and private protocols. She leads efforts in establishing Evidence Standards for the American Nutrition Association, as their Nutrition Science & Education Specialist.
Health Publications:
As a health writer, Alyssa regularly publishes medically-reviewed articles on gut health, endocrine and metabolic health, autoimmunity, and chronic disease management.
Alyssa’s Credentials & Education:
Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists
Licensed Dietician Nutritionist (LDN), Maryland Department of Health
Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition & Integrative Health, Maryland University of Integrative Health
Bachelor of Arts, Stanford University
Explore Alyssa’s latest health articles featured on other wellness platforms.
9 Simple Ways to Heal Your Thyroid: In this article, Alyssa reviews thyroid function, supportive modifications designed to optimize your thyroid, and natural interventions to consider in tandem with treatment. Published April 2023 on WellTheory: https://www.welltheory.com/resources/hypothyroidism-and-genetics-how-diet-can-mitigate-family-historyWhat to Eat During an Ulcerative Colitis Flare-Up? 5 Medicinal Foods to Try: Knowing what to eat during ulcerative colitis flare-ups can help you tame symptoms, support remission, and improve your quality of life. In this article, Alyssa provides an overview of ulcerative colitis, how dietary choices may affect your symptoms, and what to eat during ulcerative colitis flare-ups, when symptoms can suddenly and intensely worsen. Published April 2023 on WellTheory: https://www.welltheory.com/resources/what-to-eat-during-a-crohns-flare-up
What to Eat During a Crohn’s Flare-Up: A Breakdown of Healing Foods: Beyond temporarily eliminating foods during a flare-up, following a personalized, therapeutic diet may support Crohn’s disease remission. In this article, Alyssa reviews what to eat when symptoms flare and discusses the latest science behind 4 healing diets including: the low-fodmap diet, the autoimmune protocol diet, the specific carbohydrate diet, and the Mediterranean diet. Published April 2023 on WellTheory: https://www.welltheory.com/resources/what-to-eat-during-a-crohns-flare-upHypothyroidism & Genetics: How Diet Can Mitigate Family History: In this article, Alyssa reviews thyroid function, hypothyroidism and its links to autoimmunity and genetics, as well as supportive dietary and lifestyle interventions to maintain a healthy thyroid gland. Published February 2023 on WellTheory: https://www.welltheory.com/resources/hypothyroidism-and-genetics-how-diet-can-mitigate-family-historyMeditation & Its Impact on Gut Health: In this article, Alyssa reviews the benefits of meditation and its influence on gut health. Published June 2019 on Gutbliss: https://gutbliss.com/meditation-its-impact-on-gut-health/