Neuro-Nutrition at RINT
What is Nutritional Psychiatry?
Megan Martin, one of our RINT Registered Dietitians, specializes in providing nutrition therapy for those with various psychological, neurological, or neurodevelopmental conditions including but not limited to ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, depression, neurodegenerative diseases, and more.
Research has shown that nutritional and lifestyle factors can greatly affect our risk for developing these conditions as well as the severity of these conditions when present. Certain nutrients are used to create and maintain important brain structures, as well as synthesize the neurochemicals, like serotonin, that are vital in controlling our mood, motivation, ability to focus, cognition, and much more. With this, a new field in healthcare has emerged called Nutritional Psychiatry. This is the practice of using food, therapeutic diets or supplements as alternative treatments for conditions affecting the brain and mental health, or utilizing these nutritional interventions to complement traditional treatments for these conditions.
When working with Megan, she will apply these evidence-based, cutting-edge principles for treating and managing your condition(s). In addition, Megan understands that implementing nutritional and lifestyle changes for patients with these conditions is not always easy. It is her top priority to meet you where you are, support your current needs, and develop a personalized plan that is realistic and attainable for you.
RINT Virtual Workshop for Parents & Caregivers of Children on the Spectrum
Nutrition plays an important role in supporting the health of many body systems, including the brain and various other body systems affected by spectrum disorders. For all children, proper nutrition is important to support brain development, a healthy immune system, growth, and lay the foundation for a healthy adulthood. Based on the latest research and breakthroughs in clinical practice, nutrition therapy for children on the spectrum may be instrumental in helping these children thrive on their unique journey.
Join our virtual Spectrum Disorders 3-part Workshop to learn more about nutrition therapy for spectrum disorders and receive individualized support from our own Megan Martin, RDN, LDN, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, along the way to improve your child’s nutrition. Megan has completed specialized training in this area.
For additional support beyond our workshop, one-on-one appointments with Megan are available. Our 3-part workshop is designed for parents or caregivers of children up to 18 years of age with a diagnosed spectrum disorder (Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome or Pervasive Developmental Disorder).
Interested in working one-on-one with Megan?
Receive individualized support from Megan Martin, RDN, LDN, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, along the way to improve your child’s nutrition. Click below to email Megan your questions, and find out more about our 1:1 Medical Nutrition Therapy and group programs.