Claire Allen, MS, RDN, LDN

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Claire is a registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in digestive health, disease intervention, and weight management. She earned her master’s of science in nutrition from the University of Illinois at Chicago and holds dual bachelor’s degrees in psychology and economics from the University of Michigan. Claire’s career began 15+ years ago in financial operations and transitioned into the field of nutrition upon pursuit of her true passion: health and science.

PHILOSOPHY

Utilizing a holistic, evidenced based approach, Claire seeks to translate nutrition science into practical everyday individualized applications and enable behavior change in her clients that results in healthy, sustainable lifestyles and optimization of gastrointestinal health.

PERSONAL LIFE

Claire believes in practicing what she preaches, while trying to achieve balance in all areas of her life. Nutrition and wellness are two of her passions, and she finds true joy in helping others create healthier lifestyles. Grown and raised in southeast Michigan, she currently lives in downtown Chicago with her husband and golden retriever, Maizey. When not nose deep in a nutrition article, you can find her exploring different cities and countries to gain perspective on their culture, food and lifestyles. Her favorite place is to be hiking or kayaking, as she finds exercise and nature are good for the soul.