We help people create balance nutritionally and holistically.

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Hi! I’m Elyce and I’m a non-diet Health-At-Every Size (HAES) Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist.

(kind of a mouthful, I know!)

My Credentials, Education, & Memberships

Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)

Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)

MS, Nutrition & Integrative Health - MUIH

BS, Consumer Science - University of Wisconsin, Madison

Memberships:

  • American Nutrition Association (ANA)

  • Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH)

  • Weight-Inclusive Nutrition and Dietetics (WIND)

My Story

  • I take an integrative Health at Every Size (HAES) approach to nutrition and wellness. My goal is to help you establish a healthy relationship with food and your body, along with creating balance in your life, overall. You are so much more than just your symptoms!

  • I suffered a trauma a number of years ago which led to both GI issues and mental health issues (PTSD and anxiety being the main ones). I spent many years going the conventional route to resolve my GI issues and tried endless pharmaceutical interventions -none of which helped; some of which made things worse.

  • My therapist helped me understand how important (and necessary) it is to be your own health advocate, the importance of self-care, and balance, along with encouraging me to try some holistic practices (which aligned with my heart!) such as acupuncture, yoga therapy, mindfulness, and adult coloring (to name a few). I experienced stronger and more effective improved clinical outcomes - mentally and physically - versus the conventional experiences. (That’s a mandala I colored to the right - adult coloring is one of my favorite forms of self-care and relaxation!)

  • This sparked further research and education (self-led) within the integrative nutrition field. I learned about the gut microbiome and its impact on mental health; I sought out to balance my gut and in doing so, found my path to healing - both physically and mentally.

  • This life-changing experience made me realize that while I was on a promising path forward in my corporate career, it wasn’t fulfilling and didn’t speak to what felt right in my heart - or my gut ;). I knew then what I really wanted to do - help guide and support others through their health struggles - by becoming their advocate, trusted practitioner, and partner. That meant - time to quit my job and go back to school!

  • Helping people has always been a passion of mine, along with food, and I have finally found the best way to meld those two together (like chocolate and peanut butter!). After earning my Masters in Nutrition & Integrative Health, board certification (CNS), and licensure (LDN), I’m humbled and honored to help you find your own path to healing and could not be more grateful for this opportunity!

 

My Principles & Beliefs: As a Practitioner and a Basic Human

  • I believe in creating a safe, welcoming space for everyone. I have a weight-inclusive, Health-At-Every-Size (HAES) approach to nutrition and client work. I do not focus on the number on the scale or weight loss; my goal (in us working together) is to help you establish a healthy relationship with your body, with food, and with yourself.

    As part of this, you will not find me promoting any diets, food restrictions, or labeling of foods as “good” or “bad”. Instead, I take an intuitive eating approach and look at what we can add to your current intake to help support your health needs and to establish a healthy relationship with food.

  • All are welcome here - all races, genders (LGBTQ+), religions, abilities, sizes, etc.; the more diverse we are, the more we learn and grow together.

    I believe self-compassion, grace, kindness, and laughter are foundational pieces of the healing process and ways to maintain a balanced life indefinitely.

  • I believe in authenticity, transparency, integrity, and humility.

    I will forever be “perfectly imperfect”. I think imperfection is honest, it’s real, and it connects all of us. We all have our imperfections and they are part of what make us beautiful humans! As such, my motto is - like so many others :) - “progress, not perfection”.

  • I believe in strong, open, and honest communication, dependability, following through on commitments, and doing all of the above out of genuine passion (not obligation) because I find those to be foundational factors for any type of genuine, reliable relationship.

    I will also be the first person to admit when I make a mistake; like I said before, I don’t believe in “perfection” (spoken from a rehabilitated life-long perfectionist ;) ).

  • “Being the best” doesn’t interest me…I think listening to others, asking for help, seeking feedback, and knowing there is always room for improvement makes someone a better practitioner and better human.

    Connecting with you and building a true, trusted relationship - that’s what interests me most.

  • I believe in honoring individuality.

    Nutrition is an ever-evolving field and each body is different; what works for most, doesn’t mean it will work for everyone. I focus on you and your uniqueness as my approach to your care.

  • I believe “balance” does not necessarily have to equate to “equal” or “50/50”. For example, if someone works out two days a week because that’s what feels balanced to them, then that’s their “balance” .

    We’ll figure out your definition of balance together (which can be different for different categories) to help set realistic and achievable goals, best suited for your lifestyle!

  • I believe you are the expert in you; your voice matters and is the central guiding point of our work together. I’m here to help guide you, advise you, and support you. Team effort :).

Did you know that your gut is your second brain?

This gives balancing your gut the ability to restore balance to other areas of your life.

Through balancing your gut microbiome via diet, supplements, and incorporating general wellness practices, we help those looking to reduce GI issues, stress, anxiety, and other physical and mental concerns.

Our goal is to use nutrition and wellness as a way to improve your overall quality of life.