Nutrition Counseling & Medical Nutrition Therapy from Registered Dietitian Nutritionists
personalized nutrition therapy for gut health, hormone balance, metabolic health, and chronic disease managment
Welcome to Core Nutrition Health & Wellness
At Core Nutrition, we help adults and children feel better, manage chronic conditions, and cultivate lifelong health through personalized, holistic nutrition care.
Our Registered Dietitian Nutritionists provide functional nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy tailored to your unique needs. We combine evidence-based dietary patterns, including the Mediterranean, DASH, and MIND diets, with nutrient-dense foods and lifestyle guidance to support digestion, hormone balance, metabolic health, and overall wellness.
Whether you’re looking to address a specific health concern or simply optimize your well-being, our approach meets you where you are and guides you toward sustainable, lifestyle change.
Serving Mississippi, Alabama & Florida via Telehealth Covered by Insurance
Functional Nutrition Counseling & Medical Nutrition Therapy
Our Registered Dietitian Nutritionists use a root-cause, evidence-based approach to care that goes beyond meal plans. We integrate medical nutrition therapy, functional nutrition, and evidence-based dietary patterns to help improve digestion, regulate hormones, stabilize blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and promote optimal health.
No matter your health conditions, functional and integrative medical nutrition therapy can help you feel better and enjoy a higher quality of life.
Here’s how we can help:
Improve Digestion with a Gut Health Dietitian
Our Gut Health Dietitian provides nutrition therapy for digestive disorders and microbiome imbalances that can cause bloating, reflux, constipation, diarrhea, and chronic inflammation. By addressing the root causes, we help restore digestive health and improve overall wellness.
Digestive Conditions We Treat:
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IBS (bloating, constipation, diarrhea)
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Acid reflux / GERD
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Leaky gut
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Celiac disease
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Crohn’s disease & Ulcerative Colitis
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SIBO (Small Instestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)
Restore Hormone Balance with a Women’s Health Dietitian
Our Women’s Health Dietitian creates functional nutrition plans to support hormonal balance and overall wellness at every stage of life. We help address hormonal fluctuations, reproductive health, and metabolic concerns through diet, lifestyle and supplements.
Conditions We Treat:
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Hypothyroidism
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PCOS
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PMS & PMDD
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Perimenopause & Menopause
Improve Metabolic Health & Lose Weight Safely
Our Metabolic Health Dietitian provides evidence-based medical nutrition therapy for insulin resistance, blood sugar imbalance, obesity, and cardiometabolic conditions. We take a whole-body, functional approach to weight loss, supporting metabolism, muscle, digestion, and long-term health, not just the number on the scale.
We also provide specialized nutrition support for clients using GLP-1 medications, helping you minimize muscle loss, protect bone health, prevent nutrient deficiencies, and manage digestive side effects such as nausea, reflux, bloating, and gastroparesis. Our goal is to ensure weight loss is safe, sustainable, and supportive of lifelong metabolic health.
Conditions We Treat:
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Pre-diabetes
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Metabolic Syndrome
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High Cholesterol and Hypertension
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Fatty liver / MASLD
- Bariatric Nutrition Support
Boost Immune System & Improve Brain Function
Our Functional Dietitian Nutritionist provides anti-inflammatory, neuro-supportive nutrition therapy to help manage autoimmune diseases, cognitive decline, and neurological conditions.
Conditions we help with:
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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Lupus (SLE)
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Hashimoto’s
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Parkinson’s Disease
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ADHD
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Brain Fog
- Long Covid
Empower Kids to Thrive with Integrative Nutrition
Our Pediatric Dietitian provides evidence-based nutrition guidance to support growth, development, and healthy eating habits in children. We address common pediatric nutrition concerns while promoting lifelong healthy habits.
Conditions we help with:
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Food allergies & sensitivities
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Digestive issues (constipation, IBS, reflux)
- Screening for nutritional deficiencies
Core Nutrition Integrative Services
1:1 Medical Nutrition Therapy
Personalized, evidence-based nutrition therapy to prevent or manage chronic conditions using a food-as-medicine approach.
Functional Health Testing
Targeted testing for gut health, hormones, and nutrient status to uncover root causes and guide your personalized nutrition plan.
Health and Wellness Coaching
Supportive coaching to help you build sustainable habits, manage stress, become more resilient, improve energy and overall well-being.
Nutrigenomic Testing
DNA-based nutrition testing to understand how your genes influence diet and health, allowing for more precise nutrition recommendations.
Dietary Supplements
Expert guidance on safe, effective supplements to support your nutrition plan, including access to high-quality, NSF-certified products.
Chronic Disease Prevention
Functional nutrition strategies to prevent or manage insulin resistance, obesity, fatty liver, cognitive decline and more.
Meet Julie Pace, RDN
Julie Pace, RDN, is a nationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in functional nutrition for women, with a focus on gut health, hormone balance, metabolic wellness, and chronic disease management. With over 25 years of experience, she helps women with complex medical conditions restore health, feel stronger, and achieve lasting results through personalized, evidence-based nutrition plans.
Julie combines functional, integrative nutrition with a holistic look at food, lifestyle, habits, and stress to create plans that help clients eat better, have more energy, and improve physical and mental well-being.
As a trusted Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Julie has been featured in Healthline, Forbes, EatingWell, and Everyday Health, sharing insights on gut health, women’s wellness, hormone balance, and metabolic health.
Why Choose Core Nutrition Health and Wellness?
At Core Nutrition, our functional nutrition counseling is personalized to your health, lifestyle, and goals, never a one-size-fits-all approach. We help individuals manage complex medical conditions like PCOS, menopause, insulin resistance, gut issues, and metabolic health concerns through holistic, evidence-based nutrition care.
Our approach combines medical nutrition therapy, functional nutrition, and lifestyle guidance to improve digestion, balance hormones, optimize metabolism, and support overall wellness.
Most of our core services, including 1:1 nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy, are typically covered by insurance, and optional integrative servicessuch as functional health testing, nutrigenomic testing, and wellness coaching, can be added to your personalized plan.
Take the first step toward better health today
Optimal Health is Achievable with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Weight & Metabolic Health Benefits
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Achieve weight loss without restrictive diets
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Support metabolic health, including insulin resistance and balanced blood sugar
Digestive & Gut Health Benefits
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Improve digestion and gut health
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Reduce inflammation and support autoimmune wellness
Hormones & Women’s Health Benefits
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Balance hormones for PCOS, PMS, PMDD, perimenopause, and menopause
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Enhance energy, mood, and overall vitality
Heart Health & Plant-Based Nutrition Optimization
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Improve cholesterol, blood pressure, and cardiovascular wellness
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Optimize plant-based diets to prevent nutrient deficiencies and support overall health.
Our dietitians ensures every plan is evidence-based, personalized, and designed for sustainable results helping you feel better, gain energy, and live your healthiest life.
Registered Dietitian & Functional Nutrition FAQ’s
What does a registered dietitian nutritionist do?
A Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN) is a licensed nutrition expert who provides medical nutrition therapy to prevent, manage, and treat health conditions. Registered dietitians help with gut health, hormone balance, weight loss, blood sugar control, PCOS, menopause, and metabolic health using personalized, evidence-based nutrition plans. Unlike general nutritionists, RDNs are medically trained and qualified to work with healthcare providers and insurance.
What is a gut health dietitian?
A gut health dietitian is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) who specializes in helping people improve digestion, restore gut balance, and manage digestive disorders like IBS, acid reflux, leaky gut, and SIBO. A gut health dietitian creates personalized nutrition plans to support a healthy microbiome, reduce inflammation, and improve overall digestive wellness.
How can a hormone dietitian help with PCOS?
A hormone dietitian provides evidence-based nutrition counseling to help women manage PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and related symptoms such as insulin resistance, irregular periods, and weight challenges. Through personalized meal plans, lifestyle strategies, and functional nutrition guidance, a hormone dietitian can improve hormone balance, support metabolic health, and optimize fertility and menstrual health.
What is functional nutrition?
Functional nutrition is an evidence-based approach to health that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of symptoms rather than just treating individual conditions. Functional nutrition plans are personalized, practical, and designed to support gut health, hormone balance, metabolic wellness, and sustainable weight management through food, lifestyle, and evidence-based interventions.
Do you offer virtual nutrition counseling?
Yes! Core Nutrition offers online nutrition counseling with a registered dietitian through secure telehealth services. Our virtual sessions allow women in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and beyond to access personalized functional nutrition plans for gut health, hormone balance, PCOS, metabolic health, and sustainable weight loss from the comfort of home.
Optimal Health & Healing Starts Here
Consult with a healthcare professional who takes the time to listen to your concerns and provides solutions to help you feel your best from the inside out.
Expert Resources to Support Your Health Journey
Blog: Functional Nutrition Articles
Take control of your health with evidence-based tips on gut health, hormone balance, weight loss, and more—written by our expert dietitians.
Healthy Recipes: Easy, Plant Based Meals
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