Tina Patnode is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with 25 years of experience providing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for individuals with gastrointestinal conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth (IMO), Celiac disease, and Gastroparesis.

Tina also works with those individuals who have not received a definitive diagnosis but suffer from nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, acid reflux, abdominal bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation.

Tina has always had a dream to start her own private practice. So, that is exactly what she did! In 2018, Tina founded GI Nutrition NW, LLC and opened her office in Southwest Portland. In March of 2020, Tina began providing Telehealth to those who reside in Oregon, Washington, California, Arizona, and Colorado.

Outside of her thriving private practice, Tina is advancing her practice as an Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner applying a food as medicine approach to optimizing digestive health. She successfully completed the GI Dietitian’s Roadmap Course and is a Certified Gastroenterology Nutritionist through the SIBO Academy.

Alyssa has over 12 years experience as a registered, licensed dietitian using medical nutrition therapy to treat a variety of chronic health conditions. This gives her a depth of knowledge to draw upon as a nutrition coach and counselor. Alyssa has gained expertise in GI nutrition while working at wellness clinics in St. Paul, MN and a Gastroenterology clinic in Portland, OR. Alyssa treats patients with, but not limited to, the following conditions:

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Crohn’s, Colitis
• Celiac Disease
• Gastroparesis
• Small Intestinal Dysbiosis
• Food Allergies and Intolerances
• Women’s Health
• PCOS

Alyssa practices using a functional nutrition approach, meaning she works with you to identify the root cause of symptoms or chronic conditions to sustain long-term wellness. She believes in a whole systems approach to nutrition treatment plans and holds space for mind-body connections to healing. Alyssa is taking steps to become a certified practitioner in integrative and functional nutrition.

Amanda has a Masters of Science Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Pace University. She became interested in Nutrition and Dietetics when she began experiencing health issues of her own. She has spent the last several years learning how to heal her body and mind through food. In addition to working with GI Nutrition NW, LLC, Amanda has had the opportunity to work with public schools to promote healthy eating in a fun and sustainable way. She has a passion for cooking and photography and tries to combine the two as often as she can.

TESTIMONIAL

“Tina was very knowledgeable and pleasant. She understood my situation. She gave me much information and I would recommend her to my family and friends.” ~Sara~

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