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Erin Falco, RD
Practice Information
- Accepts Some Insurance
- Accepts Medicare
- Fee for Service / Cash based
- Consultations Online
- Consultations by Phone
Practice Location
Information for Patients
Description of My Practice
We specialize in a nutritional approach to care- using food as medicine for preventative, acute and chronic illnesses. We utilize testing to look at the gut/brain connection- how nutrient deficiencies, infections, genes and gastrointestinal imbalances play a role in mental health, wellness and disease. We determine realistic solutions together.
Type of Care I Provide
- Nutrition Professional
Practitioner Type
- Nutrition Professional
From the practitioner: About My Practice
We are functional medicine RD's providing individualized nutritional counseling/specialized testing/integrative approaches in a warm, comforting environment. We provide both in- person and tele health appointments to both individuals and groups. We pride ourselves in working at a pace that works best for our patients, helping to build confidence to make behavior changes that are impactful for their lives, not just short term. Nutritional Counseling using an Integrative/ Functional Medicine approach to care,Group nutrition/cooking classes for kids, Nutrition programs and workshops- Selective eating, kids cooking, pre/post natal nutrition, yoga and more! We are a membership based practice to offer unlimited support in between sessions.
From the practitioner: What Patients Can Expect
As RD's, we use a “food-first” approach. You can expect to develop a healthy relationship with food and use nutrition to address detoxification, autoimmune conditions, gut health, neurological conditions, and chronic diseases.
During your first visit,(1.5 hrs) we will review your goals as well as dive deep into a comprehensive history. We perform a nutrition focused physical exam and offer specialized testing to take the guesswork out of recommendations. Together we will determine goals, dietary/lifestyle/behavior modifications to meet your needs. We also utilize our office kitchen for a hands on approach. Our 45 min follow up appointments are designed to help you make modifications and keep you motivated along your journey of health!
Health Concerns
- Gut & Microbiome Health
- Immune Health & Autoimmunity
- Mental Health
- Nutrition, Health, & Wellness
- Pediatric Health
Medical Specialties
- Functional Medicine
- Nutrition
Medical Conditions
- Allergies
- Arthritis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Autoimmune Disease
- Cardiovascular disorders
- Chronic Disease
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Depression, Anxiety or Bipolar Disorder
- Diabetes
- Digestive disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Fatigue
- Female Disorders
- Fibromyalgia
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Hypertension
- Infections (acute and chronic low-grade such as Lyme, Candidiasis etc.)
- Male disorders
- Metabolic Syndrome (pre-diabetes, insulin resistance)
- Migraines and Headaches
- Neurodegenerative disorders
- Stress-related Conditions
- Weight or Metabolism concerns
Languages Spoken
- English
Graduate School Education
UMDNJ- (University of Medicine and Dentistry)- Dietetic Internship, Nutritional psychiatry fellowship
Degree
RD, DIFM
Professional Associations
Dietitians in Functional Medicine, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Fellow of Psychiatry Redefined
Board Certification
RD
IFM Coursework
- Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice