Business Details
Your Trusted Dietitians for Digestive Health & Eating Disorder Recovery
At Dear Nutrition, we specialize in providing personalized, evidence-based nutrition counseling for individuals navigating digestive health challenges and eating disorders. Our team of registered dietitians combines expertise in gastrointestinal conditions and mental health to offer compassionate care rooted in Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size principles. With virtual services available across Massachusetts and beyond, we prioritize creating a safe, collaborative space for clients to rebuild trust in their bodies and develop sustainable relationships with food. Our approach integrates cutting-edge research with individualized treatment plans, addressing complex cases such as IBS, SIBO, eating disorder recovery, and the intersection of GI symptoms with chronic dieting.Founded by Lauren Adler Dear, a nationally recognized expert in digestive health nutrition, our practice emphasizes accessibility, inclusivity, and ongoing professional development for both clients and clinicians. We collaborate with leading specialists in the field and maintain active involvement in continuing education to ensure our services remain at the forefront of clinical excellence.
Services
Nutrition Counseling
Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy
Clinical Supervision
Eating Disorder Recovery
Virtual Consultations
Highlights and features
- We specialize in the complex intersection of digestive health and eating disorders
- Our team provides virtual care accessible across Massachusetts and beyond
- We use evidence-based approaches like Low FODMAP Diet guidance and gut-directed hypnotherapy
- All dietitians maintain active involvement in continuing education and professional development
- We offer clinical supervision for dietitians seeking expertise in GI and eating disorder cases
What people say
Compassionate care
Personalized treatment plans
Effective for IBS
Supportive environment
Expert dietitians
Services
Nutrition Counseling
Personalized nutrition therapy for digestive health concerns and eating disorders. Our registered dietitians develop individualized plans using evidence-based approaches like Low FODMAP Diet guidance. Sessions include comprehensive assessments, goal setting, and ongoing support for conditions including IBS, SIBO, and eating disorder recovery.
Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy
Specialized hypnotherapy for gastrointestinal conditions that combines relaxation techniques with targeted suggestions for symptom relief. This adjunct therapy addresses digestive discomfort, bloating, and pain through mind-body connections. Sessions include personalized assessments and guided hypnosis experiences tailored to individual needs.
Clinical Supervision
One-on-one guidance for dietitians seeking expertise in digestive health and eating disorder treatment. Supervision includes case consultations, clinical training, and mentorship for complex GI cases. Focus areas include the gut-brain connection and managing overlapping digestive and eating disorder symptoms.
People
Lauren Adler Dear
Owner & Lead Dietitian
Specializes in digestive health and eating disorders with 15+ years experience. Developed expertise through organic farming background and personal GI diagnosis. Contributing author to The EDGI Project and presenter at national nutrition conferences.
Molly Meehan Roache
Registered Dietitian
Focuses on eating disorder recovery and digestive health using intuitive eating principles. Former Cambridge Eating Disorder Center staff with experience in medical nutrition therapy. Specializes in helping clients with IBS and body image concerns.
Ally Green
Registered Dietitian
Combines eating disorder expertise with personal IBS experience. Former primary dietitian at Monte Nido Eating Disorder Center. Uses Health at Every Size approach to help clients develop balanced relationships with food and their bodies.
Kenzie Provencher
Registered Dietitian
Specializes in gut microbiome and eating disorder treatment. Clinical dietitian at Massachusetts General Hospital with expertise in complex medical nutrition therapy. Guides patients toward balanced relationships with food using intuitive eating principles.
Questions
What virtual nutrition services do you offer?
We provide virtual counseling for digestive health concerns, eating disorders, and disordered eating through secure online sessions accessible from anywhere.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept most major Massachusetts insurance plans including Aetna, Blue Cross, Cigna, and United Healthcare. Contact us for specific verification.
What happens during initial nutrition counseling?
Your first session (60-75 minutes) includes a comprehensive health history review, goal setting, and development of your personalized nutrition plan.
Do you treat eating disorders?
Yes, we specialize in eating disorder recovery including anorexia, bulimia, BED, and ARFID using evidence-based, compassionate approaches.
What is gut-directed hypnotherapy?
This specialized therapy uses guided hypnosis to address digestive symptoms through mind-body connections, reducing discomfort and improving quality of life.
How can dietitians get clinical supervision?
We offer one-on-one supervision for dietitians focusing on digestive health, eating disorders, and the gut-brain connection through personalized mentorship sessions.
