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 specializing in plant-based functional nutrition

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Meet Julie Pace, RDN

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.

  • IBS, SIBO, reflux, bloating, constipation, diarrhea

  • Food sensitivities and intolerances

  • Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis

  • Microbiome balance and digestive support

Hormone, PCOS & Fertility Nutrition

Nutrition strategies to support ovulation, hormone balance, insulin sensitivity, and reproductive health.

  • PCOS, insulin resistance, menstrual cycle irregularities

  • Perimenopause & menopause symptoms

  • Thyroid support and metabolic hormone balance 

Metabolic Health Nutrition

Improve blood sugar stability, support weight management, and strengthen long-term metabolic health.

  • Insulin resistance, prediabetes, metabolic syndrome

  • Sustainable weight management strategies

  • GLP-1 medication nutrition support

  • 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:

  • Mississippi: Jackson, Hattiesburg, Flowood, Gulfport, Tupelo

  • Alabama: Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery

  • Florida: Pensacola, Miami, Tallahassee, Jacksonville

  • Arkansas: Little Rock, Fayetteville, Hot Springs

Julie Pace, RDN office for virtual nutrition counseling.

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:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Aetna

  • United Healthcare

  • Cigna

Blue Cross Blue Shield Dietitian Covered By Insurance
Aetna Dietitian nutrition counseling covered by insurance.
United healthcare dietitian covered by insurance
Cigna Dietitian nutrition counseling covered by insurance.

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:

  • More consistent energy throughout the day

  • Reduced bloating and improved digestion

  • More balanced hormones and fewer symptoms

  • Better blood sugar stability and weight consistency

  • Increased confidence in nutrition choices

  • A healthier, more relaxed relationship with food

“Julie’s holistic approach helped me heal severe digestive issues when nothing else worked.  She’s a thoughtful, highly skilled dietitian I highly recommend.” -J.P from Mississippi

“Julie makes healthy living simple and stress-free with personalized plans, constant support, and a wealth of resources . She’s the best dietitian I’ve ever worked with!”  S.M from Alabama

“Working with Julie feels like having both a dietitian and a therapist. She helped me truly understand how nutrition impacts both physical and mental health. I feel seen, heard, and learn something new in every session.”~L.M from Florida

“Julie’s nutrition advice brought immediate results — she helped me build a healthier lifestyle faster than I ever expected and recommended effective supplements that lowered my A1C.  ~G.D. from Mississippi

“With Julie’s guidance, I brought my A1C down from 14 to 5.7 through structured nutrition strategies and personalized support.” — S.R., Mississippi

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.

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Functional Nutrition Blog

Practical advice on gut health, hormone balance, metabolic support, and plant-focused nutrition.

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Easy Plant-Based Recipes

Easy, nutrient-dense recipes made with real food to support digestion, energy, and long-term wellness.

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