About Us

The main force behind this practice is Molly’s own experience with Crohn's Disease. Diagnosed at age 14, she spent a lifetime seeking alternatives to multiple courses of steroids (using the phone book!) and wishing that her practitioners had the time to really address the whole picture.

About Us

The main force behind this practice is Molly’s own experience with Crohn's Disease. Diagnosed at age 14, she spent a lifetime seeking alternatives to multiple courses of steroids (using the phone book!) and wishing that her practitioners had the time to really address the whole picture.

About Molly Ostrander

Registered Dietitian, Gut Health Expert, and Functional Medicine Practitioner

Molly brings a unique blend of culinary and clinical expertise to her practice. With over 15 years as a professional chef, she returned to school in her thirties to earn her master’s degree and become a board-certified Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Driven by her personal experience with Crohn’s disease, Molly is committed to helping women navigate their gut health challenges.

She has further specialized her approach by completing the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy certification, allowing her to move beyond traditional methods and focus on the root causes of health issues. Using a whole-systems approach, she provides personalized care designed to restore gut health, rebalance the mind, and strengthen the body.

Currently pursuing her Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition (DCN) at the Maryland University of Integrative Health, Molly stays at the forefront of research in nutrition and functional medicine.

Whether you are dealing with acute symptoms, managing a chronic condition, or simply seeking nutritional guidance, Molly offers each client compassionate, science-backed care with a personalized plan they can trust for lifelong health and wellness.

15 years as a professional chef

Because of her unique experience as both a Chef and Dietitian, Molly can help you finally answer the question;

"What am I supposed to eat?"

Using customized, interactive meal planning software, Molly can work with you to plan meals, view recipes, and create shopping lists with flexibility to change that plan in real time. She will also help you to improve your competency in the kitchen and break down the intimidating process of preparing for success all week long-whatever that may look like for you and your household.

Best of all, Molly knows food, so if you are avoiding ingredients, we've got you! You'll get all the information you need to easily navigate label reading, restaurants, travel, and all the other things that feel impossible.

A 15-minute call can transform frustration into hope and clarity. You’re not alone, and it’s not “all in your head.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Registered Dietitian and how is that different from a nutritionist? 

A Registered Dietitian is a healthcare professional who has completed related coursework (usually bachelor's and master's degree) and been credentialed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics via a board certification exam and 1200 hour supervised practice internship. This is different from a nutritionist, as RDN's must comply with federal regulations, be licensed at the state level, and adhere to a code of ethics. Anyone, including you, can call themselves a "nutritionist".

RDN's use evidence-based recommendations backed by scientific research and have completed years of schooling to understand the human body, digestion, and metabolism of nutrients so they may make the most practical and appropriate recommendations without bias or misinformation.

Do you take insurance?

We can provide you with a superbill that offers codes for reimbursement of an out of network provider. We also accept health savings/flex savings cards for payment.

Insurance companies are not based in prevention or longer, thorough work. Think back to your last doctors appointment, did the doctor spend a full hour with you? Could you email the doctor over the weekend and expect a response?

The reason our programs work is because we offer a detailed, thorough, personalized service-not 15 minute increments that result in a band-aid solution.

The reason you are reading this is because you have tried the other ways, and they have not worked for you. This is the BEST kind of investment, one that saves time and money in the long run (no more $80 supplement purchases that do nothing).

Plus, you aren't alone on this journey. Our concierge style service offers messaging and phone check-ins as needed. When was the last time your insurance paid for a phone call on a Saturday afternoon so you could review a restaurant menu for safe options before a night out?

Is this an extreme elimination diet?

NO! You have tried those! In order for you to be successful, the foods we decide to eliminate should:

  1. 1. Make you feel better right away. 

  2. 2. Be reintroduced via step by step process within 3 months.

  3. 3. Allow for you to still have PLENTY of options of things to eat within your budget, prep time frame, level of competency in the kitchen, and preferences. 

  4. Most of our clients are eliminating too many foods already, so the first step is usually to bring some variety back and give you all the resources you need to meal plan, grocery shop, and prep like a pro using foods that love you back and ultimately support a healthy gut.

Where is your office located?

This is a remote practice, and all sessions are via Zoom or similar, depending on your preference. No commuting to an office, waiting in a waiting room, having to leave work or getting a babysitter. Meetings and your patient portal are encrypted and HIPPA secure.

What do you offer that I cannot do myself?

I understand it seems like we can just search the internet or support groups to find a solution without making an investment. But, haven’t you tried this strategy already? How did that work out? 

We offer answers to those contradicting recommendations (fiber or no fiber?), provide accountability (this time you WILL succeed!), and all recommendations are based on your body.

What works for one person does not work for another, and there is no one pill to heal your gut. If this was true, your physician would have given you the secret sauce years ago!

How does this work?

The first step is to schedule a free, 15 minute consult with Molly.

During your call, she will also explain the different options of our programs based on your story and needs. 

From there she can place you with the right fit (group, 1:1, pediatric, etc)  for an initial session that lasts around 70 minutes.

What do you get from the first session?

  1. 1. A personalized action plan with tweaks to diet, lifestyle, and the supplements (if appropriate) you take to feel better right away.

  2. 2. Answers to all your burning questions about YOUR condition and history.

  3. 3. An idea of why you may be experiencing the symptoms and/or frustrations you are dealing with. 

  4. 4. A meal plan and general outline of foods that work/do not work for your body.

  5. We always recommend before you make a decision on how to proceed that you attend the initial session, which is packed with value. Price varies based on practitioner/program, and we discuss pricing during your 15 minute consult.

We deliver personalized gut health solutions that heal beyond symptoms, empowering women to fearlessly enjoy food again.

Contact me at

864.660.7548

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