About EDS Nutrition
Why EDS Nutrition Was Created
If you’re living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, you probably know what it feels like to bounce between specialists, receive conflicting advice, and still struggle with symptoms like digestive issues, fatigue, pain, dizziness, and inflammation. Was good, evidence informed nutrition advice ever mentioned in those appointments? Were you ever informed of how proven symptom management strategies can start in your own home? That’s exactly why EDS Nutrition was created. To provide practical, accessible, and evidence-informed nutrition education designed specifically for people with hypermobility disorders.
Meet the Founder
EDS Nutrition was founded by a Registered Dietitian who understands Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome from both a professional and personal perspective.
From an early age, they experienced a long list of seemingly unrelated symptoms, including chronic joint pain, flat feet, frequent stomach aches, headaches, fatigue, and tendon issues. Like many people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), it took years of appointments and unanswered questions before everything finally made sense.
During high school, they learned about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome in biology class and immediately recognized their own symptoms. They were later evaluated by a geneticist and officially diagnosed with hEDS. While finally having an answer was incredibly validating, it quickly became clear that a diagnosis alone did not provide relief from the symptoms affecting their everyday life.
Determined to feel better, they began focusing on nutrition. By prioritizing anti-inflammatory foods and meeting their body’s nutrient needs, they experienced meaningful improvements in her digestive symptoms, energy levels, and overall quality of life. That experience inspired them to pursue a career in nutrition so they could help others facing similar challenges.
They earned their bachelor’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from the University of California, Davis and completed their Dietetic Internship through the coordinated master’s program at Dominican University. As a Registered Dietitian, they spent years helping individuals with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, hypermobility disorders, and related conditions navigate nutrition with practical, evidence-informed strategies.
Today, that experience lives on through the EDS Symptom Relief Academy, a comprehensive educational program created to make trusted nutrition guidance more accessible to the EDS community. The mission remains the same: to help people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome reduce common symptoms, improve quality of life, and feel empowered with practical nutrition tools that fit real life.
Why Nutrition?
“What foods should I avoid with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)? What is the optimal EDS diet? Are there foods I should be prioritizing?”
If you have EDS, it’s likely that you’ve asked your healthcare provider one of the questions above.
The answer is (somewhat) simple: not yet.
To date, there is no evidence-based therapeutic diet specifically for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Research has yet to show that one eating pattern (e.g. keto, paleo, vegan, high protein, low carb, Mediterranean, DASH, etc) is the “best” approach for everyone with EDS.
As a result, nutrition is often overlooked as a symptom management strategy for those with EDS.
While there may not be an official “EDS diet,” there is a growing body of research and clinical anecdotes showing that nutrition can play an important role in managing common EDS symptoms. Rather than promoting restrictive diets or one-size-fits-all meal plans, EDS Nutrition focuses on helping people build sustainable eating habits that support their overall health while addressing their individual symptoms and nutrition needs.
The goal is to give your body the nutrients it needs to function at its best using practical, evidence-based nutrition strategies that fit real life.
That’s the philosophy the EDS Symptom Relief Academy was built on: providing trustworthy nutrition education that empowers people with EDS to make informed choices, reduce common symptoms, and improve their quality of life without unnecessary restrictions.
From One-on-One Care
to the EDS Symptom Relief Academy
After working with patients one-on-one for several years, it became clear that the same questions came up again and again. Many people struggled to find reliable nutrition guidance that understood the unique challenges of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
The EDS Symptom Relief Academy was created to bring together the most effective nutrition strategies, practical tools, and educational resources into one comprehensive program that patients can learn from at their own pace.
Our Mission Statement
Our mission is simple:
To make evidence-based nutrition education accessible to every person living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome so they can better manage symptoms, improve their quality of life, and feel more confident in caring for their health while living with a chronic illness.
