NUTRITION for

GASTROINTESTINAL & LIVER HEALTH

my Approach

With compassion, I nourish the gut as well as the mind and body through medical nutrition therapy which utilizes personalized nutrition interventions to treat and manage a diagnosis

There is more than one way to eat!

Eating can be difficult when weight changes, nutrient deficiencies, dehydration, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, urgency, gas, bloating and/or cramping arise from changes within the gastrointestinal tract or from within the liver

Let’s find your way for comfort and Health

NEHA D. SHAH MPH, RD, CNSC, CHES

Hi! I’m Neha!

I AM A REGISTERED DIETITIAN! I HAVE BEEN SPECIALIZING IN MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY FOR GI AND LIVER HEALTH SINCE 2006.

IT BRINGS ME JOY TO SEE MY PATIENTS FEEL BETTER AND THRIVE WITH LIFE THROUGH SPECIALIZED NUTRITION CARE.

  • Diet <br/> Counseling

    The ideal choice if you desire a plan that helps you enjoy foods while also aiming to reduce symptoms, enhance lifestyle, and integrate culture.

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  • Diagnoses

    Understanding what your GI or liver diagnosis means for your health from a nutrition perspective is a crucial first step in moving you forward. My commitment to staying well-informed of the evidence-based medical and nutrition updates for your diagnosis ensures delivery of optimal and safe care to you.

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  • Nutrition <br/> Consulting

    I offer expert mentoring to healthcare providers along with dynamic collaborations with the media, engaging presentations, invaluable input to research studies, and eloquent writing of manuscripts.

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THE TOP 5 AS A FOCUS

GI DIAGNOSES

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Ostomy

Short Bowl Syndrome

liver DIAgNOSES

Cirrhosis

Fatty Liver Disease

I also see other GI or liver diagnoses

I understand YOUR symptoms

I understand the science of how nutrients digest, absorb, and move through the gastrointestinal tract.

It’s easy to miss the signs. Or even worse, to learn to live with your symptoms…

I will teach you how symptoms may arise with changes in the gastrointestinal tract, and more importantly, how nutrients from the diet interact with the gastrointestinal tract and symptoms to guide your food choices to improve tolerance.

I FACTOR IN HOW YOU CONNECT WITH food

I know that diet is not about food alone. In addition to symptoms, what we eat and how we eat is tied to our culture and lifestyle, including finances, culinary skills, traditions, religious practices, beliefs, emotions, and fears. This relationship with diet will come into play when deciding what to eat.

It can be overwhelming to balance LIFE WITH changes in diet...

I will factor in your relationship with diet in order to determine nutrition and lifestyle strategies to help you identify triggers, and more importantly, how to expand the cultural variety into the diet (especially with your favorite foods!).

TESTIMONIALS

  • <strong><em>I was lost and uneducated on the type of diet I needed to feel better after being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis.</em></strong><br/><br/> In the initial short intro session, I felt very comfortable with Neha and appreciated her genuine care for my health. I was able to gain weight, had improved energy, learned about the gut friendly food that my body could handle, and enjoyed trying new foods that she suggested. What I enjoyed most about working with Neha was her genuine care for my health, feeling comfortable speaking to her about my health issues, and the joy she has for what she does to help others.

    — Emely

  • <strong><em>Neha taught me so much about different classes of fiber and through trial-and-error I learned a whole array of foods with different kinds of fiber to help me tune my body's responses to different symptoms of my flare and then, after I finally went into remission, the more subtle changes in my body that occur.</em></strong><br/><br/> She balances an incredible level of compassion and understanding with loads of critical dietary information to help someone like me - an IBD patient - cope. Neha didn't try to recommend a specific dietary regimen but rather taught me about an array of tools and how to use them so I can respond to the ever-changing symptoms that I have. It's hugely empowering and helped me gain so much confidence in battling this disease.

    — Erin

  • <strong><em>Neha listened to me and was very patient with moving me forward. I did not feel that other practitioners really listened.</em></strong><br/><br/> This gave me confidence to follow her advice. I was able to try more vegetables, add variety and have experienced far less issues. She is so patient and listens. Her knowledge of the impact of the surgery as well as triggers was wonderful. She took the time to explain why she was suggesting changes. We also reviewed the impact of the changes to see if they needed to be tweaked. Neha also provided brief guides and lists as well as other materials that I could review. Excellent all around! I thought this was the best care I have received. I would suggest marketing this service more. I am sure there are many others that are out there that have had surgery that are struggling as much as I was.

    — Lynn

  • <strong><em>I wanted a proven professional with a track record and extensive knowledge and research in both fatty liver as well as ileostomy patients and their struggles with eating well while cognizant of the limitations of a limited colon.</em></strong><br/><br/> Neha came highly recommended from my endoscopy doctor. Additionally, I've had many adhesions from several surgeries and the tendency of my short colon to get blocked easily from certain foods was of great concern to me. I NEVER want to have another abdominal surgery if I can help it! Excellent info and easy to apply especially to hydration and probiotics. I was ignoring my electrolyte balance even though I am a regular and prolific water-drinker. I was depleted in the afternoons after my morning exercise. Using electrolyte powders off and on really got me out of that slump. I've also been able to avoid blockages (with one exception) and am more mindful of things like edamame that I love but is a sure-fire blocker at least for me. Also "rediscovered" hummus and focused on much more plant-based ingredients in my diet.

    — Jane

  • <strong><em>I decided to work with Neha because of her knowledge around liver care. </em></strong><br/><br/>I achieved my weight loss and learned how foods interact with my liver. I enjoyed working with her. She is very knowledgeable. She is able to explain things to me in a way that is easily understood.

    — Amy