Erin Falco, RD

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