Plant-Based Functional Nutrition Dietitian for Women
Helping women feel energized, balanced, and in control of their health
Personalized, evidence-based nutrition strategies designed to improve energy, support digestion, and promote hormone and metabolic balance. Care is tailored to individual needs with practical, sustainable recommendations.
Virtual and in-person appointments are available across Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Arkansas. Many insurance plans accepted.
Julie Pace, RDN, is a nationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in gut, hormone, and metabolic health in women. She uses a plant-forward functional nutrition approach to support digestion, hormone balance, insulin sensitivity, and optimal health through personalized Medical Nutrition Therapy.
With over 25 years of clinical experience, Julie helps women address conditions such as IBS, PCOS, perimenopause, metabolic dysfunction, and chronic dieting patterns with realistic, evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies tailored to individual needs.
Her expertise has been featured in national publications including Healthline, Everyday Health, Real Simple, EatingWell, Shape, Yahoo, AOL, Parade, and Health.com, where she shares expert guidance on digestive health, hormone wellness, and sustainable nutrition.
She offers secure virtual nutrition counseling for women across Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, and select locations throughout the U.S.
Plant-Based Functional Nutrition
A Better Approach to Optimal Health
Functional nutrition looks at how food, lifestyle, symptoms, and physiology work together to influence overall health. This approach helps women understand what to eat to support digestion, hormone balance, metabolic health, and overall wellness.
Julie’s approach emphasizes whole-food, plant-forward nutrition to improve diet quality and long-term health, with practical recommendations tailored to your needs, preferences, and lifestyle.
Areas of Focus
Digestive health, hormones, and metabolism are closely connected. Nutrition strategies are designed to address specific concerns while supporting whole-body wellness.
Gut Health & Digestive Support
Reduce bloating, support digestion, and improve nutrient absorption with targeted nutrition strategies.
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IBS, SIBO, reflux, bloating, constipation, diarrhea
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Food sensitivities and intolerances
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Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
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Microbiome balance and digestive support
Hormone, PCOS & Fertility Nutrition
Nutrition strategies to support ovulation, hormone balance, insulin sensitivity, and reproductive health.
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PCOS, insulin resistance, menstrual cycle irregularities
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Perimenopause & menopause symptoms
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Thyroid support and metabolic hormone balance
Metabolic Health Nutrition
Improve blood sugar stability, support weight management, and strengthen long-term metabolic health.
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Insulin resistance, prediabetes, metabolic syndrome
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Sustainable weight management strategies
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GLP-1 medication nutrition support
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Fatty liver disease (MASLD) and kidney health
Virtual Nutrition Counseling
Personalized nutrition counseling is available virtually and in select in-person locations, making care accessible and convenient.
Serving women across:
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Mississippi: Jackson, Hattiesburg, Flowood, Gulfport, Tupelo
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Alabama: Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery
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Florida: Pensacola, Miami, Tallahassee, Jacksonville
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Arkansas: Little Rock, Fayetteville, Hot Springs
Insurance-Covered Nutrition Counseling
Medical Nutrition Therapy is covered by many major insurance plans, often with little to no out-of-pocket cost.
In-network providers include:
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Aetna
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United Healthcare
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Cigna
How Functional Nutrition Works
A Clear Path to Wellness
A structured, personalized approach makes it easier to improve energy, digestion, and overall health with clear guidance and ongoing support.
Step-by-Step Process
1. Comprehensive Assessment
A detailed review of symptoms, labs, nutrition habits, and lifestyle factors.
2. Personalized Plan
Targeted nutrition and lifestyle strategies tailored to individual needs and goals.
3. Ongoing Support & Follow-Up
Regular check-ins to monitor progress and adjust the plan as needed.
4. Sustainable Health
Simple, realistic habits designed for long-term success.
Result:
A clear, actionable plan that helps improve energy, digestion, and overall well-being—without restrictive diets or having to guess what to eat.
What Clients Experience
Many women report meaningful improvements with personalized nutrition support:
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More consistent energy throughout the day
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Reduced bloating and improved digestion
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More balanced hormones and fewer symptoms
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Better blood sugar stability and weight consistency
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Increased confidence in nutrition choices
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A healthier, more relaxed relationship with food
Your Privacy Matters
All consultations are private, secure, and confidential. Personal health information is never recorded or used for marketing purposes.
Expert Nutrition Resources
Stay informed with science-backed articles and recipes designed to support gut health, hormone balance, and metabolic wellness.


