Allergy-friendly Nutrition

I help families & individuals manage food allergies while nurturing a healthy relationship with food.

Are you looking for a dietitian that truly gets the food allergy experience?

Stop struggling and start confidently managing food allergies!

Maybe you’re overwhelmed with a new food allergy diagnosis. Or struggling with what to feed a young child with multiple food allergies. Perhaps you’re dreading the next oral food challenge.

What are you supposed to do?

You want to KNOW allergen labeling without having to guess if something is safe. You want to work with a food allergy dietitian that will actually help you plan allergy-friendly family meals and find appropriate substitutions. You want to optimize nutrition for healthy growth and development while addressing picky eating concerns.

INTRODUCING MY

Food Allergy Nutrition Counseling Program

This 1:1 program will provide the support you need to make the necessary changes for optimal allergy-friendly nutrition.

Who is this program for?

The Pediatric Food Allergy Nutrition Program is for you if:

  • There is a child in your family with food allergies

  • You are frustrated with labeling laws and trying to understand cross contact

  • You need to learn how to identify safe foods and appropriate substitutions

  • You have concerns about your child’s limited food options

  • You also have concerns about your child’s growth, nutrition status, or picky eating

Working together is easy:

Apply now

Click this link to complete the online application to start working together.

Check your email

Once your application has been reviewed, you will receive a call or email within 2-3 business days.

Prepare for session

After scheduling your first session, log into the portal and complete the necessary paperwork before we meet.

“Lisa gave me the tools I needed to be successful. She is a very caring individual who has a passion for helping people.”

— Sam

Nutrition education topics can include:

    • Label reading for Top 9 allergens

    • Precautionary allergen labeling (“May contain…” statements)

    • Label reading outside the Top 9 allergens

  • Sources of cross contact at home

    Cross contact in packaged food

    Cross contact risk at grocery stores and resturants

  • Identify safe foods for meal planning

    How to plan allergy-friendly, family meals

    Tips to simplify the meal planning process

    Strategies to make make family meals more enjoyable

    Resources to help selective eaters

  • Common sources of non-food allergens

    How to identify non-food sources of allergens

    Resources for appropriate substitutions

  • Find safe & nutritionally suitable alternatives for staple foods

    Help with ingredient swaps or substitutions

    Resources and strategies for navigating food-based celebrations (including Trick-or-Treating)

  • Tips for managing food allergies at school or daycare, sports or activities, large gatherings, and more

    Resources and strategies for safely dining out

    Support systems and resources for living with food allergies

  • Review risk factors for poor growth

    Individualized nutrition strategies for patients with growth concerns

    Identify nutrients of concern and strategies to optimize nutrition status

    Strategies for picky eaters or those with limited food selection

  • Weaning plan for introducing complementary foods (solids)

    Strategies for taste and texture acceptance

  • How to feel good about food and eating

    Parent and child division of responsibility at meals

    Strategies to honor and support internal hunger cues

    Resources and/or referral for disordered eating or eating disorders

Client Testimonials

I am a dietitian AND food allergy mom.

Food allergies are not covered in great depth for most dietitians during their education and training. Just like there are doctors who have specialties, there are also dietitians who specialize in specific practice areas.

I specialize in food allergy nutrition.

As a FARE Trained Registered Dietitian, I can help you learn what to avoid - and what you CAN eat - in order to confidently manage food allergies. More importantly, I completely understand the anxiety, dread, and guilt that many allergy parents experience. Because I’ve been there myself.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Due to a recent move, I am no longer in network with any insurance plans. Hopefully this will change sometime in 2024.

    I do offer a Superbill that you can submit directly to your insurance plan for reimbursement. To find out if your insurance plan covers Out-of-Network nutrition counseling, you can use this checklist to verify your insurance benefits. Then, apply to work with me!

    In order to receive a Superbill, please ask your doctor’s office to fax your most recent chart note and labs to Lisa Woodruff Nutrition at (712) 248-8621. If you have access to provider notes through MyChart, you may also upload a copy yourself through my HIPAA-compliant platform.

  • Change takes time. A new food allergy diagnosis usually takes at at least three sessions to feel confident in managing food allergies. Everyone is different.

    That said, sometimes there are circumstances that require just one visit. Contact me for more information.

  • Yes. The majority of my continuing education has been dedicated to food allergy nutrition, but I do have experience with:

    • Celiac disease

    • Lactose intolerance

    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Microscopic Colitis)

    • Family Nutrition

    • Pregnancy and breastfeeding nutrition

    • Plant-based nutrition

  • I am based in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area but able to provide virtual services to patients who are physically located in the state of Iowa. Apply to work with me here.

    In-person sessions may be an option depending on your location; please contact me for more information.

  • Yes! I work with kids, adults, and families. I am a FARE-trained dietitian with a Certificate of Training in Pediatric Food Allergy.

    When applying to work with me, please indicate if the session is for a child or family member. Please note a child must be present for the session in order to receive a Superbill.

Get started today - Apply now!

Two options:

3 Nutrition Counseling Sessions

$250

This option includes 3 sessions with me, a FARE trained food allergy dietitian.

Food Allergy Nutrition Program

$550

The Pediatric Food Allergy Nutrition Program includes:

  • 6 sessions with me, a FARE trained food allergy dietitian

  • Safe food list and snack guide to streamline your meal planning process

  • Strategies and resources to help with picky eating, growth concerns, and oral food challenges

  • Messaging access to answer questions between sessions

  • Free e-copy of my meal planning workbook

  • Free access to my resource library and recipe index

Still need more information?

FREE Course!

Small Steps for Allergy-friendly Meal Planning

Podcast: Let’s Talk Food Allergies

Lisa Woodruff Nutrition accepts credit card, cash, or check prior to the first session or class. I am currently licensed in the states of Iowa, Nebraska, and Illinois. I offer HIPAA-compliant telehealth counseling sessions and look forward to adding in-person sessions in the future.

A detailed list of policies, terms and conditions can be found here.

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