You Can Feel Better
Nutrition can help Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome patients get relief from common symptoms
As an Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Dietitian, I can help you…
- Learn if you’re getting the nutrition you need
- Manage GI symptoms
- Make supportive lifestyle changes
- Increase your quality of life and decrease some EDS symptoms
Katie Mednick
Registered Dietitian and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Nutrition Expert
Now, as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I help fellow Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) patients with nutrition because everyone deserves to feel better.
Support like you’ve never experienced before!
EDS Symptom Relief Academy
Get help with the most troublesome EDS symptoms like digestive issues, fatigue, and inflammation in the EDS Symptom Relief Academy. Private coaching sessions, self-paced curriculum, and a supportive peer community will walk you through the steps necessary to feel better!
I help people...
- Get relief from symptoms like chronic stomachaches, irritable bowel syndrome-like symptoms, acid reflux, bloating, and nausea
- Build a nutritionally adequate diet that supports an Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome diagnosis
- Feel confident about what they CAN eat
- Find ways to optimize their diet to decrease chronic pain and fatigue
What can I do for you?
- I can help you sort fact from fiction when it comes to special diets and supplements
- I can provide strategies to make food preparation more accessible and manageable
- I can provide accountability and approachable goals to help you meet your unique health goals
I work with people who...
- Have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, hypermobility spectrum disorder, and/or Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
- Are confused about what they should eat and what supplements they need
- Have followed restrictive diets in hopes of feeling better, but end up with more problems
- Struggle to eat enough nutritious foods because of poor appetite, fatigue, or GI symptoms
My Approach
Just as every patient is different, every practitioner is as well! Here are a few areas that provide insight into how I approach patient care.
Piecing Together the Evidence
While there continues to be a lack of scientific research when it comes to nutrition’s role in directly managing Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, I rely on existing research to inform my approach to helping clients manage symptoms associated with the disease. Luckily, research on chronic inflammation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, gastrointestinal motility issues, etc. is available and provides adequate insight into nutrition strategies that can benefit people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Giving You the Best of Both Worlds
As expected, I have thorough training in nutrition science. However, as many of us know, food is so much more than fuel for our bodies. Food is interwoven into our cultural traditions, daily habits, taste preferences, emotions, and social connections. As such, I am grateful to have training in several frameworks like the Non-Diet Approach and Intuitive Eating. This allows me to utilize a variety of strategies and perspectives with clients and promote healthful relationships with food.
Habits As the Key to Success
While many of us easily understand why a dietary change is important, we often struggle with how to implement and maintain this change. Because this is such a crucial component to making progress and feeling better, I embrace habit change strategies and tailored goal setting. I believe that it is my job to give you all of the tools you need to succeed under my care and learn how to maintain this progress for years to come!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take insurance?
Unfortunately I currently do not have the option to bill insurance.
Do you work with people that do not have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
Occasionally I do see patients who do not have EDS or related health conditions. Feel free to send me a message so we can see if we are a good fit.
What's the difference between a nutritionist or nutrition coach and a Registered Dietitian?
Registered Dietitians are credentialed health professionals who have completed extensive coursework in standardized classes, have competently completed 1200 hours of supervised practice, and have passed the Registration Examination for Dietitians. There is no standardized education or verification of competency for nutrition coaches or nutritionists. Registered Dietitians are the only nutrition professionals who can provide Medical Nutrition Therapy – the practice of helping people manage diseases through diet modification.
What services do you offer?
I offer a two hour course on EDS and digestive issues called Oh My GI. I will soon be offering the opportunity to enroll in the EDS Symptom Relief Academy, which is a combination of private coaching and a comprehensive curriculum that teaches patients how to get relief from their symptoms.
Testimonials
Kelly B.
I have been working with Katie for the last few weeks and I truly believe that my life is changed. I was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos within the last year and am still learning a lot about how to best manage my symptoms. Katie has taught me how to prevent blood sugar crashes by maintaining my protein throughout the day, which foods will help reduce my inflammation, and how good can help me feel better overall. I have not once felt restricted and Katie focused on what will work best for me and my lifestyle. I am so grateful to her and recommend to anyone suffering from EDS.
Dana F.
I am grateful for my consultations with Katie. I have seen many dietitians and nutritionists in the past to help deal with my GI and body pain issues. Katie has been by far the most knowledgeable, thoughtful, and proactive. Since becoming aware of joint hypermobility and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome I have been researching and looking for information. Katie has helped make these issues understandable and manageable. Katie brings hope to challenges and information to darkness.
Catherine C.
As someone with a debilitating chronic illness, it can be hard to find people who understand. Katie is a breath of fresh air; working with someone non-judgemental, relatable, caring, and knowledgeable of my illnesses, like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and POTS, is hard to come by. Katie is a fantastic dietitian who has provided me with long-lasting tools that have helped me in my journey towards better health. Katie helped me change my food habits and figured out ways to get me adequate nutrition, all without pushing me to eat things I did not like or restricting me from eating what I enjoy. She helped me become more aware of my own body and positively affected my relationship with food.
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