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Looking for root cause support for your digestive issues?

Hi! It's Nice to Meet You.

I'm Chrissy Hayden, a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) and I'm so excited you're here! I have over 20 years of experience in helping women turn the dial down on digestive distress and strengthen their mind-body connection for the long-term.

My Zone of Genius

I help women rebuild their health from the ground up and inside out using food as medicine so they can get back to a life they ENJOY.

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IBS Symptoms

Want lasting relief from IBS, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, or acid reflux? Get to the root cause of your symptoms with the proper testing and nutritional interventions.

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Food Sensitivities

Take a systematic approach to uncovering food sensitivities and intolerances without overly restricting yourself and risking potential nutrient deficiencies.

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Stress Management

When it comes to the gut-brain connection, the force is strong! Learn evidence-based ways to use your mind as a tool to improve your symptoms.

Resources to Get You Started

I'm passionate about sharing my knowledge so you can become a better expert in YOU. No more analysis paralysis.

Quick Start Guide - Journaling

Quickstart Guide to Food and Symptom Journaling

This FREE actionable guide is the very first step ALL of my clients take to begin making sense of their body's quiet whispers (or loud groans)!

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Join the Next Freedom From Pain 9 for 9 Challenge!

Did you know that it is recommended to eat at least nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day as part of an anti-inflammatory lifestyle?

What Clients Are Saying

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L.K., Arlington, Virginia

Chrissy is one of the most compassionate and nurturing health care professionals I've ever worked with. That is why as a massage client first, I trusted her to help me in my nutrition journey, as well.

Her excitement and passion for her work, as well as the in-depth knowledge about the science behind the Freedom From Pain Protocol that she shares, all builds trust and understanding of why her method is effective.

After a few weeks on the Protocol, I saw positive changes in my body including reduced pain, digestive improvements, and a boosted mood. Now that I have all this information, I have the motivation to follow the Protocol to better take care of my body."

The Latest on the Blog

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