Work 1:1 with an IBD Dietitian
PREMIUM COACHING
You don’t need more conflicting information, random supplements or another IBD diet handout. You need a targeted, personalized & effective strategy
If you’re ready for a game plan created specifically for you, by experts who really *get it *, designed to reduce risk in the first place, you’re in the right place.
How in the world do you figure out…
What to Eat with IBD?
If (like most people with IBD) you spend half your time wondering about this and the other time…
1) Googling it or
2) Tracking what you eat to try and pinpoint which foods trigger your IBD symptoms
You’re probably going to stay stuck. I would strongly recommend AGAINST trying either of these methods, and I’ll tell you why…
Google leaves you conflicted and confused
When googling what to eat for your IBD you’ll often see lots of experiential shares rather than evidence-backed information or information that’s specific to you and your health journey.
Often times people don’t give context and advice will naturally conflict… because everyone’s journey is different (and that includes yours!)
The internet is not a credible IBD Dietitian
Google, blogs, forums and general information online are not registered & IBD-specialized dietitians. Sometimes Google can be helpful at answering the question of “what to eat for IBD”, but it doesn’t tell you HOW to do it. And that how is the important part.
For example: How do you advance your diet after strictures, being low fiber and in an IBD flare? Or how can you use nutrition in a targeted way to reduce IBD symptoms?
Just like you wouldn’t Google what dose medication to take, Googling how to use nutrition to treat IBD also is not the best route.
Symptoms alone are not a reliable indicator of the state of your IBD
Tracking food to pinpoint your symptoms might logically feel like it’s giving you insight but, the reality is, this often leads to unnecessary restriction and misleading information about your IBD.
Some food patterns might actually contribute to risk of inflammation flare ups, despite not noticeably contributing to symptoms.
So if googling & tracking food isn’t the answer… what is?
We know it can be hard to find a path forward – especially when you are dealing with IBD symptoms that totally turn your world upside down. It can be hard to know who to trust and where to get the support you deserve.
And we can tell you from personal experience… It is a lot of weight to carry on your own. So much extra time and energy goes into navigating IBD nutrition-related decisions by yourself.
We’re here to help you reduce that extra weight so you can finally breathe a sigh of relief and focus on the fun things in life!
After working with thousands of IBD patients like you (plus our own years of lived experience with IBD) we created a program to answer your biggest questions, show you the path forward and help you see improvements in your IBD.
If you are ready to offload your nutrition to IBD experts & have a safe place to learn, ask questions, and ultimately feel empowered in your IBD journey then you are in the right place.
We are here for you.
This is what’s possible when you stop panic googling and start working with IBD dietitians who ‘get it’
We are the
Crohn’s and Colitis Dietitians™
We are The Crohn’s & Colitis Dietitians – Ashley, Danielle and Christa. We understand the struggle you might be experiencing right now – the frustration, confusion and pain – because we have IBD, too.
All of us have been diagnosed with IBD and we absolutely love making your journey with nutrition easier, lighter and brighter.
Through our nutrition therapy practice, we have the privilege of helping thousands of patients with Crohn’s or Colitis each year find symptom relief and reduce their risk of flare ups.
We always aim to help our patients feel heard and fully supported so they can focus on what matters most to them.
You’ve seen other practitioners and tried all the diets… This is what makes our approach different
Most of the patients who work with us have already seen more than one provider for their nutrition before or have attempted a few dietary approaches before seeing us. One thing we know as IBD dietitians and patients ourselves – eating a colorful diet can feel out of reach to many.
This is exactly why we created our RAINBOW® method & inflammatory bowel disease management program – a path to making getting a colorful diet more accessible when you’re struggling the most.
When we work 1:1 with you, we help guide you with small steps that can create big changes over time. Nothing is cookie-cutter here. We understand that you are unique, so your plan will always be catered to you.
We’ve had the privilege of working with thousands of people like you and this combined with our knowledge of advancing nutrition research and experience has helped us:
- Help those with IBD go from burdened with symptoms to having evidence backed, effective tools
- Improve energy significantly for those we work with – by an average of 92%
- Bring a sense of clarity to topics that are commonly conflicting online
- Improve gut symptoms like bloating, urgency and irregular bowel patterns by 87%
Offload your nutrition stress + get the resources you need to finally feel clarity and alleviate symptoms
One on one custom guidance is our core offer. It’s what our patients say they got the most value from when it comes to their experience with us. However, it’s our robust video modules, guidebooks and resources that make nutrition feel less conflicting.
Our bonus education materials & vault of information provides IBD patients with effective tools and evidence-based nutritional support to alleviate symptoms, reduce flares and increase the likelihood of long-term IBD remission.
We include our video library, our nutrition guidebook, meal plans, weekly guidance through live and recorded calls, and ongoing community support.
Our 3-Step Approach for IBD
Phase 1: Laying the Foundation & Creating a Plan Forward
There is overwhelming evidence showing us that nutrition matters and plays a crucial role in symptom remission and inflammation reduction.
Although there are some big picture similarities between those with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and microscopic colitis, there are also many differences depending on what type of IBD you have, where your disease is located and what symptoms you have.
In phase one, we will:
- Go over the basics of what to eat with IBD and how to reduce symptoms using our RAINBOW™ diet approach
- We will also craft a customized plan for you
RAINBOW™ is the same diet approach and inflammatory bowel disease management program we’ve used successfully for the last 9 years to help IBD patients find relief and expand their diets.
Phase 2: Eating the RAINBOW™ & Finding Food Freedom
We know that getting more color, omega 3’s and fiber is so important for reducing Inflammatory Bowel Disease activity and inflammation.
Expanding the diet is often the most challenging part for those of us with IBD due to food-triggered symptoms and misinformation around diet. Some studies even show that upwards of 30-70% of those with IBD have narrowing or strictures which can further complicate things.
In phase two, we will:
- Help you expand your diet without symptoms
- Provde a roadmap specifically designed to help you adapt and progress your diet at your own pace
The goal of this phase is to help you move at your own pace, learn to trust your body more and increase the food freedom in your life.
Phase 3: Finding Balance & Building Long Term Success Strategies
Our team of dietitians have IBD themselves, allowing us to have an informed approach because we get it! We understand the things you’re struggling with right now – the pain, the bloating, the confusion, the fear and all of the questions.
In phase 3, we will:
- Fill in the gaps for your most commonly asked questions
- Help you develop a long term plan for success and what to do if flares arise
- Discuss yearly to-dos so you can maintain your health gains
We will also discuss navigating restaurants, social situations and how to make compromises that don’t compromise your gut. 🙏
Support outside of working with your IBD Dietitian Nutritionist
IBD Answers Video Library
Individualized Support Group Calls
We’ll meet as a group live on video every week for Q&A, personalized coaching and more detailed guidance on IBD nutrition
Expert-Led Community Support Inside a Private Group
You’ll have 24/7 access to a private group of others with IBD and the opportunity to ask ongoing questions and receive further support
140-Page Nutrition Guidebook
Everything you want to know about IBD nutrition in an easy-to-understand, flip-through format that’s yours to keep, plus specific tips to help you implement suggestions with more ease
72 IBD-Friendly Recipes & Meal Guide
Take the worry out of planning meals PLUS a four phase plan to expand your diet with proven success
Working 1:1 with your IBD dietitian, you’ll discuss:
The basics of what to eat with IBD, what’s most important and what you can let go of
Nutrition basics, including how to use nutrition to reduce symptoms, what decreases vs. increases the risk of flare and how to encourage long-term remission
Who is this for?
One on one support with us is for those diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease looking for an expert-guided, evidence-based, fun and simple roadmap for expanding your diet and getting symptom relief.
More energy. Less symptoms.
One-on-one Support.
PRemium support
What's included:
Initial Intake (60 minutes)
A deep dive review your history, labs, symptoms and goals so that we can craft an initial plan that's aligned with why you are here.
Treatment Plan & Video Review
Custom treatment plan so that you know exactly what adjustments to make when it comes to diet, supplements and lab work. Delivered in video form so you can revisit anytime.
Monthly Session with Your IBD Dietitian (30 minutes)
1:1 session with your dietitian so you can get consistent support with adjustments and troubleshooting.
Private Chat Access with Your IBD Dietitian
Private chat access (typed or voice note) so you can get your questions answered whenever you need to.
In-Depth Nutrient Analysis
An in depth look at all your nutrients including some of the ones that aren't commonly looked at so that you can get to the bottom of your fatigue and any deficiency standing in the way of you getting to remission.
Coordinated Care with Your Providers
Ability to coordinate care with your other providers so that everyone is on the same page and you are well supported in reducing your symptoms and risk of flares.
Dietary tracking feedback
Want to get clear on why you might be having symptoms? We offer private dietary tracking within our portal and so you have fast feedback and get clarity on what's driving symptoms.
Bonus: Weekly office hours for Q&A
Join us every week at the same time for questions and community so you feel connected and supported throughout your journey. Or send your youestion in if you can't attend live so you can still get the answers you need.
Bonus: Access to our IBD Video Library
Video learning modules & resources so you can learn more about how to use nutrition to address your symptoms and feel empowered with tools to support you beyond while you are working with us.
4+ Months of PRemium support
$797/month USD
*ongoing until cancelled
OR
6+ Months of PRemium support
$697/month USD
*ongoing until cancelled
Benefits:
$100 off monthly rate
Lifetime access* for IBD video library & weekly office hours
(*lifetime access defined as 1 year after care ends)
Which package is for me?
On average our patients tend to choose to stay with us for 6 months because the are happy with the value we bring.
To honor those that are ready to commit to their nutrition path upfront, we offer the 6 month route at a discount and give you lifetime access to resources & weekly support even after you end care.
However, both paths do continue month to month until you decide to discontinue care.
4+ month option is for you if you can say yes to 2+ items from the list below:
- You have IBD and want a PLAN custom to you that helps with reducing your risk of flare up and/or addresses digestive symptoms like bloating, fatigue, diarrhea, constipation, etc.
- You've tried several dietary approaches but nothing seems to help - you are ready to outsource this to experts!
- You want a plan and a place to go with questions after
- You're a great self-starter and good at asking for help when you need it
6+ month option is for you if you can say yes to 2+ items from the list below:
- You are ready to dive in an work with some one consistently and are ready to commit to however long it takes to see results.
- You've worked with several other practitioners but are still struggling.
- You are in a flare and facing weight loss of greater than 10 lbs
- You are <3 months post-surgery
- You are dealing with significant fear of food
- You’ve faced a recent hospitalization
- You are struggling to eat solids
- You have multiple nutrient deficiencies that haven’t been treated
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I really need more plants and color?
If there is one thing we know about navigating IBD nutrition it’s that much of the information readily available online is often incomplete at best, and the information can be very conflicting. Much of the diets listed are bland, boring and require a lot of work.
You might be surprised to learn that no reputable organization actually suggests bland, low fiber approaches long term for IBD. In fact, we know that getting color and fiber in the diet is incredibly important for inflammation reduction and long term remission in IBD.
How do you navigate this when in a flare up? Or with strictures? After surgery or with no colon? We can show you how! We will teach you how to eat the RAINBOW™ (even with IBD).
Why would I want to expand my diet beyond my “safe” foods?
However, we want to help you move past survival mode and into getting what you need so your body can work with you easier. Many of us with IBD end up malnourished at some point, however this can hold us back from improving and can actually cause more symptoms.
Will I have to track everything I eat?!
Does this program follow a restrictive diet?
Can I cancel anytime?
We never want to make you feel held hostage if it’s not a good fit so if you need to cancel please let us know. Ideally we hope you’ll bring what’s not working to a session first so that we can troubleshoot with you. Communication about even what’s not working is key to us being able to provide you the best care.
We do set minimums when we start care with someone – mostly for you to be able to get the most out of your time with us.
In the 3 month minimum track, your care will continue to go month-to-month until you let us know you’d like to cancel. We ask that you let us know 30 days prior to ending care so that we can wrap up care with you in your session.
In the 6 month minimum track, it will also continue month to month after 6 months until you’d like to discontinue care.
Which offer is the best fit for me?
If you are someone that thinks you’d like simply a plan and some follow up support, the first option is sufficient. Both plans will continue month to month after the minimum number of months ends.
Most people we work continue to work with us beyond the minimum number of months. Most stay on between 6-8 months.
We also offer a discount for longer term support that is paid upfront and lifetime access to some of our resources.
Why Crohn's and Colitis Dietitians?
Every dietitian on our team has been diagnosed with a form of IBD, and while that alone doesn’t make us credible enough to provide quality nutrition advice alone, it means we get it and you won’t have to explain yourself. We have helped thousands of IBD patients over the last 10 years find relief and hope again when it comes to navigating nutrition, and we are on a mission to raise the standard of care for IBD patients like us. We are happy to say we feel we’re already seeing the ripple effects as more providers and IBD patients learn what’s possible.
Majority of our patients come to us after seeing multiple providers, dietitians and having tried everything under the sun. There aren’t many scenarios we haven’t encountered, making us very effective partners as you make important decisions in your care.
How is this different from other IBD programs?
Here is what we DON’T do:
- Follow a “trial and error” approach to figuring out what works
- Expect you to keep a dietary log and pin point trigger foods
- Encourage restrictive diets that involve lots of prep and leave you afraid
- Leave you high and dry with a handout and no clear next steps
- Blame you for your symptoms or flare ups
- Give you 20 supplements that aren’t evidence based
- Suggest a supplement or food approach without telling you the evidence on the approach
- Tell you to go off your meds without your doctor’s input
- Leave you guessing on what to do on your own
- Give you an unsustainable “black-and-white” approach
What we DO instead:
- Provide clear guidance
- Help you put together a plan that’s right for you
- Tell you how to navigate trigger foods & make compromises instead of eliminating them
- Encourage abundance and help you get there the most effective way while helping you learn to trust your body again
- Remind you that you didn’t sign up for your diagnosis and help you focus on the things you can control while letting go of what you can’t
- Provide information on evidence backed supplementation and help you narrow down what’s most important
- Always provide the evidence so that you can make an empowered decision for you
- Cheer you on with your medication route alongside your doctor and help you feel more at ease
Do I have to attend live group calls?
Do I really need more plants and color?
If there is one thing we know about navigating IBD nutrition it’s that much of the information readily available online is often incomplete at best, and the information can be very conflicting. Much of the diets listed are bland, boring and require a lot of work.
You might be surprised to learn that no reputable organization actually suggests bland, low fiber approaches long term for IBD. In fact, we know that getting color and fiber in the diet is incredibly important for inflammation reduction and long term remission in IBD.
How do you navigate this when in a flare up? Or with strictures? After surgery or with no colon? We can show you how! We will teach you how to eat the RAINBOW™ (even with IBD).
Why would I want to expand my diet beyond my “safe” foods?
However, we want to help you move past survival mode and into getting what you need so your body can work with you easier. Many of us with IBD end up malnourished at some point, however this can hold us back from improving and can actually cause more symptoms.
Will I have to track everything I eat?!
Does this program follow a restrictive diet?
Why Crohn's and Colitis Dietitians?
Every dietitian on our team has been diagnosed with a form of IBD, and while that alone doesn’t make us credible enough to provide quality nutrition advice alone, it means we get it and you won’t have to explain yourself. We have helped thousands of IBD patients over the last 9 years find relief and hope again when it comes to navigating nutrition, and we are on a mission to raise the standard of care for IBD patients like us. We are happy to say we feel we’re already seeing the ripple effects as more providers and IBD patients learn what’s possible.
Majority of our patients come to us after seeing multiple providers, dietitians and having tried everything under the sun. There aren’t many scenarios we haven’t encountered, making us very effective partners as you make important decisions in your care.
How is this different from other IBD programs?
Here is what we DON’T do:
- Follow a “trial and error” approach to figuring out what works
- Expect you to keep a dietary log and pin point trigger foods
- Encourage restrictive diets that involve lots of prep and leave you afraid
- Leave you high and dry with a handout and no clear next steps
- Blame you for your symptoms or flare ups
- Give you 20 supplements that aren’t evidence based
- Suggest a supplement or food approach without telling you the evidence on the approach
- Tell you to go off your meds without your doctor’s input
- Leave you guessing on what to do on your own
- Give you an unsustainable “black-and-white” approach
What we DO instead:
- Provide clear guidance
- Help you put together a plan that’s right for you
- Tell you how to navigate trigger foods & make compromises instead of eliminating them
- Encourage abundance and help you get there the most effective way while helping you learn to trust your body again
- Remind you that you didn’t sign up for your diagnosis and help you focus on the things you can control while letting go of what you can’t
- Provide information on evidence backed supplementation and help you narrow down what’s most important
- Always provide the evidence so that you can make an empowered decision for you
- Cheer you on with your medication route alongside your doctor and help you feel more at ease
Do I have to attend live group calls?
More energy. Less symptoms.
One-on-one Support.
PRemium support
What's included:
Initial Intake (60 minutes)
A deep dive review your history, labs, symptoms and goals so that we can craft an initial plan that's aligned with why you are here.
Treatment Plan & Video Review
Custom treatment plan so that you know exactly what adjustments to make when it comes to diet, supplements and lab work. Delivered in video form so you can revisit anytime.
Monthly Session with Your IBD Dietitian (30 minutes)
1:1 session with your dietitian so you can get consistent support with adjustments and troubleshooting.
Private Chat Access with Your IBD Dietitian
Private chat access (typed or voice note) so you can get your questions answered whenever you need to.
In-Depth Nutrient Analysis
An in depth look at all your nutrients including some of the ones that aren't commonly looked at so that you can get to the bottom of your fatigue and any deficiency standing in the way of you getting to remission.
Coordinated Care with Your Providers
Ability to coordinate care with your other providers so that everyone is on the same page and you are well supported in reducing your symptoms and risk of flares.
Dietary tracking feedback
Want to get clear on why you might be having symptoms? We offer private dietary tracking within our portal and so you have fast feedback and get clarity on what's driving symptoms.
Bonus: Weekly office hours for Q&A
Join us every week at the same time for questions and community so you feel connected and supported throughout your journey. Or send your youestion in if you can't attend live so you can still get the answers you need.
Bonus: Access to our IBD Video Library
Video learning modules & resources so you can learn more about how to use nutrition to address your symptoms and feel empowered with tools to support you beyond while you are working with us.
4+ Months of PRemium support
$797/month USD
*ongoing until cancelled
OR
6+ Months of PRemium support
$697/month USD
*ongoing until cancelled
Benefits:
$100 off monthly rate
Lifetime access* for IBD video library & weekly office hours
(*lifetime access defined as 1 year after care ends)
Which package is for me?
On average our patients tend to choose to stay with us for 6 months because the are happy with the value we bring.
To honor those that are ready to commit to their nutrition path upfront, we offer the 6 month route at a discount and give you lifetime access to resources & weekly support even after you end care.
However, both paths do continue month to month until you decide to discontinue care.
4+ month option is for you if you can say yes to 2+ items from the list below:
- You have IBD and want a PLAN custom to you that helps with reducing your risk of flare up and/or addresses digestive symptoms like bloating, fatigue, diarrhea, constipation, etc.
- You've tried several dietary approaches but nothing seems to help - you are ready to outsource this to experts!
- You want a plan and a place to go with questions after
- You're a great self-starter and good at asking for help when you need it
6+ month option is for you if you can say yes to 2+ items from the list below:
- You are ready to dive in an work with some one consistently and are ready to commit to however long it takes to see results.
- You've worked with several other practitioners but are still struggling.
- You are in a flare and facing weight loss of greater than 10 lbs
- You are <3 months post-surgery
- You are dealing with significant fear of food
- You’ve faced a recent hospitalization
- You are struggling to eat solids
- You have multiple nutrient deficiencies that haven’t been treated
(Tap '?' to toggle.)