Berkeley Parents Network: Nutritionists

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Pediatric Nutritionist
Nutritionist for family menus
Gestational diabetes nutritionist
Nutritionist for teen daughter
Nutritionist after illness & surgery
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Pediatric Nutritionist

Sept 2004

I've searched the archives to no avail: desperately seeking a nutritionist for our son, preferably East Bay. Thanks for any advise.

We saw Gail Seche at Children's Hospital Oakland for several years. She was quite calm (good listener) and had good practical advice. The practice there (part of the GI clinic) leans towards mainstream food products but adapted their database for our Whole Foods/Trader Joe's diet (we were tracking and trying to increase caloric intake for our son). Good luck. anon

Nori Hudson is the person to help you. She is a nutritional educator, consultant, etc. She REALLY knows her stuff..it amazes me to listen to her. She teaches about children's nutrition in schools and in private consultations. She will do a complete history of your child before your initial visit. And she knows great ways to sneak healthy food into unwilling children. She works with children and adults (and is a parent herself). Her number is 847-3197. Good luck june

Nutritionist for family menus

October 2003

Does anyone know of a good nutritionist (or chef or dietician or...) who can take a list of foods my family likes and create a list of healthy vegetarian menus, with relatively easy/quick recipes? We've lost all imagination, and I for one am rapidly gaining weight on the stuck-in-a-rut carb-and-cheese-rich quick foods we're eating. I've avoided going to nutritionists or the like before, because although we're not really picky as a group, we do have taste/texture preferences that are important to us actually eating what someone recommends. If you have recommendations, please email me directly or respond to the list. Thanks! trying to improve

Oh my God! I could have written your post. Please pass on to me any recommendations you get. I'd like to add that I've recently become concerned about our protein intake as whenever I conciously make the effort (adding a protein shake, etc.) my active 12-year-old daughter says she really feels she has more energy. We need help.. Marcia

I teach nutrition at a vocational school here in Berkeley. One of my former students is an amazingly creative person when it comes to recipe modification, adaptation to different taste buds, and accomodating food preferences. Here is information about her:

Bari Mandelbaum, Certified Nutrition Consultant (510) 681-1065 foodfairie at hotmail dot com

Another of my former students, also a nutritionist, has worked for Wind Chime of Marin (a seniors home) and has a great imagination and flair for preparing and presenting tasty, healthy, and personalized menus. Her name is Leigh Trombley and she can be reached at (415) 721-0839 or Ppepperlane at aol dot com. Nori Hudson

Gestational diabetes nutritionist

March 2003

Hello, My wife was recently diagnosed with gestational diabetes. It was a late diagnosis -- OMNI Prenatal forgot to tell her that her initial glucose screen came back positive so we were a month late in getting treatment. OMNI has been a tremendous disappointment, and the nurtitionist with the state ''Sweet Success'' program has been unappealing and perfunctory in her approach to us. We are very worried about the health of the baby (and mother). Can anyone recommend a nutritionist in the Berkeley area with expertise in gestational diabetes? We need to speak with someone and would be happy to do this out-of-pocket. Thank you. anon

I had gestational diabetes as well and went to Alta Bates at 5730 Telegraph avenue. I worked with Missy who is the nutritionist there. I found her to be informative and very helpful with the changes needed in my diet. I learned how to inject insulin when needed and received a BP check as well as listened to the baby's heartbeat each time that i went. Good luck with everything. dawn

Nutritionist for teen daughter

2001

Try Michelle Vivas in Berkeley. 510-642-5075. She's terrific. -- dc (Nov 2001)

Nutritionist after illness & surgery

2000

Having just recovered from an unexpected illness and surgery for thyroid cancer, I'd love some guidance from a trained nutritionist who has experience dealing with illness, diet as it relates to recovery and wellness, and hormonal issues. Many thanks

I worked with Judy Levine, RN at the American Heart Association in SF, but she also has a private practice. She is very gentle and understanding. The last number I had for her is : 415-665-2522 Karen

I see Carol Lourie, who is a nutritionist, naturopath and homepath and specializes in cases that have not been successfully treated by conventional medicine. She has treated me many times (with great results) and I referred her to friends on occasion who have been very happy. She has been the profession for many years and is extremely confident and knowledgable. She has a no-nonsense approach, which I like. Her office, The Center for Natural Health Care, is in Berkeley and her number is 510-526-2028 AJP

Julie Devin is a licensed acupuncturist and nutritional counselor. I've been seeing her for more than a year for a variety of issues (none as serious as yours), as has my son with a variety of allergies. Julie is very competant, has worked with a variety of illnesses, hormone issues (including my hypothyroid condition) and has helped our family tremendously. I've referred several people to her over the last 18 months with rave reports (in fact a woman I recently referred to Julie had thyroid cancer surgery a while ago and was not doing well with her medication). Julie's number is 652-5014. Healing wishes to you. June

Check out Isaac Cohen with the Alta Bates Comprehensive Center. He is trained in Chinese medicine who treats with herbs, diet, accupressure. I don't have a phone number for him but the Cancer Center will. Best of luck, Frieda

I've heard really good things about Dr. Beth MacDougal at the Preventive Medicine Center (415/566-1000). While she's not a nutritionist per se, she does consult with people on using diet and exercise to deal with health problems. Dashka

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Re: Weight loss resources: E-diets.com? (June 2003)

I have never tried e-diets, so I can't speak to that, but I do know a great nutritionist. Her name is Michele Vivas, and her office is on College Ave. in Rockridge (she recently moved there from Telegraph.) I actually found her in the recommendation archives. I saw her on an ongoing basis, and found her to be down-to-earth, funny, and extremely helpful. She is a Clinical Nutritionist and Exercise Physiologist, so she understands the science of the body very well, and as far as I know she does not do anything with herbs or acupuncture. I really appreciated her directness, non-judgemental stance, humor, and wealth of knowledge. My friend saw her one time, so I know she will do a one appointment consultation. I can't recommend her enough! good eater

Re: Weight loss resources: E-diets.com? (June 2003)

If you are a member of the Berkeley Y, I believe you can see a nutritionist for free, for a group session/orientation (and ask questions there), and for cheap or free in a follow-up personal interview.

Your health plan may also offer something like this - if you have UC Berkeley coverage, check out the Tang Center, or if you have Kaiser, they usually cover this kind of consult - maybe other plans do too?
Should also be losing weight

1999

Michele Vivas, at the Tang Center, is a clinical nutritionist and exercise physiologist. She is very knowledgable, practical and funny! I highly recommend her and her class, "Healthy Lifestyles," offered through Tang. Debbie

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