Happy Guts = Happy Tummies = Happy Families
Hi, I’m Kristen
Pediatric Gut Health Dietitian + Certified Lactation Counselor
If you’ve landed here, chances are your child is dealing with gut-related symptoms—maybe it’s reflux, constipation, eczema, or food sensitivities—and you're feeling exhausted, confused, and out of options.
You’ve tried cutting foods, adding supplements/medications, endless doctor visits… and still feel like something’s being missed.
Here’s the truth: there is a root cause.
And once we understand what’s really going on in your child’s gut, we can finally create a plan that brings real, lasting relief—without unnecessary meds or restrictive diets.
How I Help
I specialize in helping families uncover the root cause of their child’s gut symptoms and build a clear, step-by-step plan using food-first, functional strategies.
Whether your child is struggling with:
- Chronic constipation or diarrhea
- Reflux or GERD
- Eczema or skin flares
- Food allergies or sensitivities
- FPIES, CSID, EoE, or other complex GI conditions
- Poor weight gain or feeding struggles
…I’m here to walk with you and help you feel confident about what to feed them, what to avoid, and how to support gut healing from the inside out.
Why I Do This Work
I fell in love with pediatric nutrition after working in the community for over six years, then transitioned into outpatient clinic at a children’s hospital—where I saw so many kids being prescribed medications before anyone asked why they were symptomatic in the first place. That’s when I knew there had to be a better way.
A nutrition-first approach that looked at the full picture—not just a diagnosis.
Through Happy Tummy Nutrition, I help parents like you:
- Get clear on what’s causing your child’s gut issues
- Use functional testing when needed
- Create a personalized nutrition plan that’s realistic for your family
- Support long-term healing—not just temporary symptom relief
Because when your child’s gut is thriving, everything else gets better too.
Why Work With Me?
When we work together, you can expect:
- Zero judgment (yes, we talk about poop a lot!)
- Individualized support for your child’s unique needs
- Realistic recommendations you can actually stick with
- Evidence-based strategies that go beyond symptom suppression
- A cheerleader, coach, and gut-health detective by your side
Credentials & Certifications
- Registered Dietitian (RD) – Commission on Dietetic Registration
- MS in Nutrition & Dietetics – University of North Florida
- BS in Food & Nutrition – Florida State University (Go Noles!)
- Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) – Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice
- Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP) – CDR
- Member of NASPGHAN’s CPNP (Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals)
