1245 Gun Club Road, White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110, United States
Abby Olson RD, LD, CLT, CGN Welcome to Encompass Nutrition!
My Philosophy:
I believe that nutrition encompasses all areas of health. What we eat and how we approach food can provide our bodies, minds and spirit with a balanced way of life. Food is nourishing and purposeful, but also enjoyable and fun. When our relationships with food become emotional, disconnected, or physically challenging, we need to find our way back to balancing the power of food and it's role in our lives.
My Experience:
- 28 years practicing as a licensed dietitian
- 17 years of mindfulness based eating and eating disorders practice
- Strong clinical background in Nutrition and Dietetics from Mayo Clinic in Rochester
- Public Health focus while a Peace Corps volunteer
- Research and Training Specialist at the University of Minnesota
- Nutrition coach for sports nutrition and wellness.
- Trained in Behavioral approaches; DBT, ACT, Mindfulness
- SIBO treatment, IBS, Functional an Integrative Nutrition training.
- Certified LEAP Therapist for MRT food sensitivity testing.
- Certified Gastrointestinal Nutritionist
About Me:
I am a mother of 4 teenagers who keep my life very busy and interesting! I enjoy yoga, running, gardening, cooking, and spending time with my family.
My personal history with finding a connected relationship with food is what sparked my passion to combine my interests of nutrition, behavioral health and gut health. Because of my journey, I am able to see how important balanced nutrition is to everyday life including a healthy and functioning gut, mood management, energy levels and overall enjoyment of food.
Care focus:
Focused Care includes:
- Mindful Eating
- Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders
- Functional and Integrative Nutrition focused practice
- Nutrition for Health and Wellness including weight loss when appropriate.
- Gut health including SIBO, IMO, SIFO, IBS, Gut-Brain connection.
- Other gastrointestinal disorders such as IBD, Chronic constipation, Short Bowel Syndrome.
- autoimmune conditions, skin sensitivities, mental health and gut connection.
- Food sensitivity specialist, certified LEAP therapist
- Mental health and Nutrition
- HAES aligned care
Importance of Nutrition and Mindfulness
The focus of my practice is to promote and educate using a functional nutrition and mindful eating approach on how to find the right nutrition for our bodies. Disordered eating is emotionally and physically exhausting. My roll is to help support you in your recovery walk, so that you may find your way back to a balanced relationship with food. In the full picture of recovery, we also need to assess the functionality of gut health and identify the connections between our relationship with food, stress, lifestyle, behaviors and healing the gut to promote full recovery from disordered eating.
Separating Fact from Fiction:
Part of a role of being a Registered Dietitian is to assist others in separating fact from fiction. There are ever changing nutrition guidelines, and it is exhausting trying to keep up with them all. I am here to help you sort out what is legitimate and what may work for you.
Services:
Initial consult and Evaluation:
Individuals join me for a thorough assessment, background, and dietary intake. We discuss your relationship with food, and discuss what you are hoping to get from our time together. I will focus my time on you, the individual, to identify and prioritize the steps to take in order to assist you in meeting your nutrition goals , and follow up with an appropriate plan of care.
Nutrition Counseling and ongoing appointments:
Ongoing follow-up sessions with me will include review of goals, identifying areas for change, and providing continuing support, and education using a variety of behavioral therapy practices that make the most sense for your needs. My approach is to be compassionate and encouraging, as well as firm with accountability, in order to motivate, and provide opportunities to develop strategies that focus on your personal needs. Ongoing monitoring of your progress may prompt any recommendations or other interventions as needed.
Next Steps:
- Contact me through my website, email or phone number or facebook page.
- We will hold a 15 minute phone consult to discuss your questions and needs and to discuss how I might best support you.
- Schedule an appointment for a telehealth via HIPAA compliant format or in-person sessions.
- I currently accept Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance, UHC and Aetna, and am licensed to see clients in MN, WI, FL and GA
- Out of Pocket fees for service will be discussed following our initial conversation