Ava Bloom, Mscn, cn Holistic nutritionist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hi, I’m Ava!
Like many of you, I have battled against chronic fatigue and bloating as well as several other persistent symptoms that have interfered with both my work and play.
So, I understand what it’s like to feel like your body is constantly thwarting your efforts to accomplish your dreams and fully enjoy all that life has to offer.
My Story
I started experiencing chronic fatigue, gas, bloating, constipation, joint pain, and heavy periods in my teen years that continued on for over a decade of my life. I felt frustrated by my confusing cluster of symptoms and how they got in the way of my daily plans with my work, hobbies, social life, and even my confidence. After relaying my symptoms to several doctors, I would either get a recommendation for a controversial treatment that held the risk of even more concerning symptoms or a response such as, “It’s all in your head” or “No cause, no cure.” The considerable amount of dismissal I experienced left me feeling frustrated and completely unseen. Even though some basic lab work appeared “normal”, I knew that the symptoms I had been feeling were real and that it was my body’s way of letting me know that something was wrong. I didn’t want to just look at the symptoms but find the root cause of those symptoms.
These disappointing experiences in the traditional medical world made me realize that I could no longer rely on doctors to care for my health which spurred my own deep dive into alternative health. Through numerous years of trial and error, along with personal and professional education and research, I found food as medicine to be one of the most powerful tools to help me address and overcome many of my health obstacles. Now, I am fervently dedicated to using my healing journey turned passion to help you take back the narrative of your story and find nutrition and lifestyle options that will best address your health challenges.
Click the button below to get started on finding freedom from your symptoms today!
My Approach
I like to focus on working together with you to find the underlying cause of your symptoms so that we can create a plan with practical steps that is going to meet your unique needs and that fits into your schedule and routine. If I offer a recommendation that you feel doesn’t fit into your life, we can find something that does. Health can be complicated and difficult but making changes doesn’t have to be.
I believe that we all come from a unique position which includes our:
experiences
personality
environment
genetics
preferences
relationship with food
and gut microbiome diversity
So, there is no “one size fits all'' method to finding and healing the root cause of a person’s condition. That is why my goal is to provide you with the most personalized, whole-person care that I can offer. In order to do this, I will be…
actively listening to your story
exploring your food relationship
gathering your pertinent history
and analyzing your lab work
I also offer several advanced testing and evaluation options specific to your individual needs that can be discussed during your visit.
With my expert, personalized care plan designed to nourish your specific needs and support your progress along the way, you will be able to heal and feel like you and your body are finally on the same team.
If you like my approach and are ready to start your healing journey, click the button below to schedule your free discovery call!
My Education & Certifications
Masters of Science in Nutrition from the National University of Natural Medicine
Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Portland State University
Nutritionist Certification from Washington State Department of Health
Currently working on obtaining certification as a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)
Currently working on obtaining certification as a certified Food Story Coach
