Autoimmune conditions need more than generic anti-inflammatory advice, which is why we go further.
Specialized nutrition counseling for autoimmune conditions — including Hashimoto’s, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and more. Covered by insurance.
Managing an autoimmune condition is exhausting in ways that are hard to explain to people who haven’t experienced it.
The unpredictability of flares. The fatigue that doesn’t respond to rest. The medications with their own set of side effects. The appointments with specialists who have fifteen minutes to address a condition that affects every part of your life. The pile of articles online that contradict each other completely.
And somewhere in the middle of all of it, the persistent question: Is there something I should be eating — or not eating — that would make this better?
The answer, for most autoimmune conditions, is yes. But “go gluten-free and take turmeric” isn’t the answer. The nutritional management of autoimmune conditions is specific, nuanced, and highly individual — and it deserves to be treated that way.
Autoimmunity begins—and is significantly influenced by—the gut.
Research consistently points to the role of intestinal permeability (leaky gut), gut dysbiosis, and gut-immune dysregulation in the development and progression of autoimmune conditions. Your gut houses the majority of your immune system, and what happens there directly influences how your immune system behaves throughout your body.
This means that gut health is almost always a central piece of autoimmune nutrition — but it’s not the only piece. Nutrient status, inflammation, stress physiology, sleep, and the specific demands of your particular condition all factor into a complete nutritional approach.
Our registered dietitian nutritionists are experienced in the intersection of nutrition, gut health, inflammation, and autoimmunity — and we bring that depth of expertise to every autoimmune client we work with.
Autoimmune Conditions We Specialize In
01
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Hashimoto’s is the most common autoimmune condition in the United States and the leading cause of hypothyroidism—yet the nutritional component of its management is frequently overlooked. We also address the overlap between Hashimoto’s and other hormonal and gut concerns that frequently co-occur.
02
Graves’ Disease
The hyperthyroid counterpart to Hashimoto’s, Graves’ disease comes with its own distinct nutritional demands, including managing specific nutrients that can accelerate thyroid activity, supporting the cardiovascular and metabolic effects of hyperthyroidism, and addressing the nutritional implications of treatment.
03
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Inflammation is the hallmark of RA, and nutrition is one of the most powerful tools available for modulating it. We work with RA clients to identify and reduce dietary drivers of inflammation, support joint health through targeted nutrients, address gut health, and build a sustainable anti-inflammatory eating pattern that fits their life.
04
Lupus (SLE)
Systemic lupus erythematosus involves widespread immune dysregulation that affects multiple organ systems. Nutritional support for lupus includes anti-inflammatory dietary approaches, kidney health when renal involvement is present, bone health support particularly for clients on corticosteroids, and attention to nutrient-drug interactions.
05
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are autoimmune conditions of the GI tract that require specialized nutritional management, including addressing nutrient deficiencies that commonly accompany IBD, supporting gut mucosal healing, reducing inflammatory dietary inputs, and building sustainable eating patterns that support remission.
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Other Conditions
We work with clients managing a wide range of autoimmune conditions including psoriasis, multiple sclerosis, Sjögren’s syndrome, ankylosing spondylitis, celiac disease, and more. If your condition isn’t listed here, please reach out, our approach applies broadly across the autoimmune spectrum.
For many autoimmune clients, functional testing provides clinically valuable information that informs and refines the nutritional approach.
This may include the GI-MAP or Gut Zoomer for gut microbiome assessment, food sensitivity testing through KBMO, mycotoxin testing and specific nutrient testing to identify deficiencies that are common in autoimmune conditions.
We’ll discuss what testing makes sense for your situation after your initial intake and always with transparency about what the results will tell us and how we’ll use them.
Nutritional support for autoimmune conditions is most effective when it’s integrated with your medical care, not positioned as an alternative to it. We work collaboratively with your rheumatologist, endocrinologist, gastroenterologist, or other specialists—supporting and complementing the care you’re already receiving, with your consent and communication.
Your autoimmune condition has a nutritional component, let’s address it properly.
Book your first appointment with one of our autoimmune-specialized registered dietitian nutritionists and get a nutritional strategy that takes the complexity of your condition seriously.
FAQ
Do I need to be in remission to start nutrition counseling? No, we work with clients at all stages of their autoimmune journey, whether they’re newly diagnosed, in active flare, or in remission working to stay there.
Will you tell me I need to go gluten-free? Not necessarily. Gluten avoidance is appropriate for some autoimmune clients—particularly those with celiac disease or confirmed non-celiac gluten sensitivity—but it’s not a universal recommendation. We’ll make evidence-based recommendations specific to your condition and your biology.
Can nutrition replace my autoimmune medication? We never recommend discontinuing medications without guidance from your prescribing physician. Nutritional intervention is a powerful complement to medical treatment, not a replacement for it.
What insurance do you accept for autoimmune nutrition? 1199SEIU, Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, NYCEPPO, Healthfirst, Meritain, NYSHIP, UnitedHealthcare, Oxford, Northwell, and Medicare.
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