Hi! I'm Paula, and I'm so glad you're here.
I'm a Registered Dietitian, mom of three, GI nutrition specialist, educator, and passionate advocate for helping people feel their best through nutrition.
Whether you're navigating your own digestive health journey or you're a dietitian looking to strengthen your GI nutrition expertise, I'm here to help make nutrition feel a little less complicated.
Who am I?
I'm a Registered Dietitian with a passion for digestive health and helping others navigate the often complicated world of nutrition. I graduated from Bowling Green State University, where I completed both my undergraduate degree in Dietetics and my Master's degree in Food and Nutrition. I went on to complete my dietetic internship at Bradley University. Over the years, I've developed extensive experience working with complex gastrointestinal conditions and helping individuals navigate challenging nutrition concerns. My work has allowed me to develop a deep appreciation for the complexities of the gut and the importance of individualized, evidence-based nutrition care.
Why do I do what I do?
Because everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and confident in their nutrition journey.
Throughout my career, I've worked with countless individuals who have seen multiple dietitians and doctors but still feel confused, overwhelmed, or without answers. My passion is helping people navigate those challenges while reconnecting with the power they already have to feel their best. I believe nutrition should be individualized, approachable, and rooted in evidence—not fear, restriction, or the latest nutrition trends.
My clinical experience includes working with a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, including:
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID)
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
Other complex digestive and autoimmune conditions
I also have experience guiding individuals through specialized nutrition approaches, including the Low FODMAP Diet, Low Fermentation Diet, Crohn's Disease Exclusion Diet (CDED), low-sucrose diets, the Wahls Protocol, and the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP).
My passion for supporting other dietitians
As I've grown in my GI nutrition career, I've realized how much knowledge, clinical experience, and confidence it takes to navigate complex digestive health cases. GI nutrition isn't always straightforward. Patients don't always fit neatly into a diagnosis, symptoms can overlap, and knowing which direction to take isn't always easy. That's why I created The Gutsy RD Collective: GI Dietitian Mentorship & Clinical Consultation. I want to provide other dietitians with a place to ask questions, work through challenging cases, strengthen their clinical reasoning, and build confidence in their GI nutrition practice. Whether you're newer to GI nutrition or an experienced dietitian looking for another perspective on a complex case, my goal is to help you feel more confident and supported in the work you do. Because you don't have to figure out every GI case on your own!
Where are you located?
I offer virtual nutrition services and professional consultations through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform, allowing me to connect with individuals and dietitians remotely.