Gut Health Dietitian for Bloating, IBS, and Digestive Issues
Struggling with bloating, IBS, constipation, reflux, or digestive discomfort? Digestive symptoms can be frustrating, especially when you’re not sure what’s causing them.
Together, we’ll identify potential triggers and develop a personalized nutrition plan to support better gut health and long-term symptom relief.
Why Digestive Issues Become More Common During Midlife
Hormonal changes during midlife can influence digestion, gut motility, the gut microbiome, and digestive comfort. Many women notice increased bloating, constipation, reflux, food sensitivities, or IBS-like symptoms during this stage of life.
Because multiple factors can affect gut health, understanding your unique symptom patterns is often the first step toward finding lasting relief.
Digestive Symptoms and Gut Health Conditions We Help Address
Bloating and Gas
Frequent bloating, abdominal discomfort, or excess gas that interferes with daily life.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Support for constipation, diarrhea, urgency, abdominal pain, and alternating bowel patterns.
Reflux and GERD
Nutrition support for reflux, heartburn, and upper digestive symptoms.
Digestive Changes After Illness or Antibiotics
Support for restoring digestive health following illness, medication use, or disruptions to the gut microbiome.
Personalized Nutrition Support for Gut Health
Digestive symptoms are rarely caused by a single food or a single factor.
My approach focuses on understanding your health history, symptom patterns, nutrition habits, and lifestyle factors to identify what may be contributing to digestive discomfort.
Together, we’ll develop a personalized nutrition plan designed to support digestive function, improve confidence around food choices, and help reduce symptom cycles over time.
Work With Julie Pace, RDN
Julie Pace, RDN, is a women’s health dietitian with more than 25 years of clinical experience helping women improve digestive health through personalized nutrition support.
She specializes in supporting women during midlife who are experiencing bloating, IBS, digestive discomfort, and other chronic gut health concerns.
Her evidence-based approach focuses on helping women better understand their symptoms and create sustainable nutrition strategies that support long-term health.
How Gut Health Affects Hormones, Metabolism, and Overall Health
Many women experiencing digestive symptoms during midlife also notice changes in hormones, metabolism, energy, sleep, and weight.
Explore related areas of support:
→ Perimenopause nutritionist support
→ Hormone health nutrition
→ Metabolic health nutrition support
Gut Health Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Can a dietitian help with IBS?
Yes. Nutrition counseling can help identify dietary and lifestyle factors that contribute to IBS symptoms and support a more individualized approach to symptom management.
Why am I experiencing more bloating during midlife?
Many women notice digestive changes during midlife. Factors such as stress, dietary patterns, physical activity, medications, and changes in gut health can all influence bloating and digestive comfort.
Do I need to follow a restrictive diet to improve gut health?
Not necessarily. Most women benefit from a personalized approach that identifies specific symptom patterns rather than eliminating large groups of foods unnecessarily.
Do probiotics help with bloating and gut health?
Probiotics may support gut health by influencing the balance of bacteria in the digestive system. Some women notice improvements in bloating or bowel regularity, while others may not experience significant changes or may notice temporary digestive shifts when starting probiotics. Because responses vary, it is often more helpful to choose probiotics based on individual symptoms rather than looking for a single “best” option.
Can stress affect digestion and cause gut symptoms?
Yes, stress can influence digestion and may contribute to symptoms such as bloating, changes in bowel habits, and increased gut sensitivity. The gut and brain communicate closely, which means emotional and physical stressors can both play a role in digestive function.
Ready to Improve Your Gut Health?
If you’re struggling with bloating, IBS, digestive discomfort, food sensitivities, or other gut health concerns, personalized nutrition support can help you better understand your symptoms and create a plan that works for your body.