Hi! I'm Dana, a Certified Nutritionist with a firm belief and trust in the ability of the human body to restore itself to balance and health, given the right tools and support. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Biology & Socialization from Mount Holyoke College, and my Master of Science degree in Human Clinical Nutrition & Integrative Health from Maryland University of Integrative Health.
After an emergency room visit at age 9, I was referred to an allergist, who told me that I had suddenly become allergic to trees, grasses, insects, cats, dogs, and a whole host of other things that I had previously had constant and uneventful contact with. Over the years, the list of items grew to include fragrances and some of my favorite foods, eventually leading to a diagnosis of Autoimmune Urticaria and Angioedema. I was repeatedly told that my condition had nothing to do with what I was eating or how I was living, but that it just ‘happens to young women in this country’.
That statement set off research ‘alarm bells’ in my mind, and I eventually came across a study linking my diagnosis to gluten intolerance. Even then, I was discouraged from hoping for any change in my condition. Within 2 months of going gluten-free, I was off of all nine of my medications, I was symptom-free, and on the verge of discovering my passion and calling- to help others walk in wellness. My clinical experience focuses on environmental allergies, food allergies & intolerances, autoimmune diseases, detoxification support, and gut health.
