Erin Naimi, RD Nutrition Therapist

10/21/08

GREAT DIETICIAN

by jbf11 at Citysearch

Our session with Erin Naimi provided us with valuable nutritional information which dramatically improved our eating habits. She gave us personalized guidelines based on a thorough analysis of our diet and the goals we wanted to achieve in terms of overall health improvement. What was most helpful was the shopping outing at the market where she showed us what foods to buy in order to fit our lifestyles needs (meals that are easy to prepare...we are not big on cooking!) Erin is easy to talk to and is very realistic about making changes in one's diet. She understands that food is meant to be enjoyed and she does not adhere to rigid and unhealthy rules.

10/13/08

Finally, some advice that works!

by sss13 at Citysearch

This is my first review on Citysearch but I felt compelled after having such a successful visit with Erin Naimi. I've had Ulcerative Colitis (a chronic disease where your immune system attacks your digestive system) for 10 years with mixed results from various prescription medications. I decided to do some research and network with other IBD sufferers to see if there might be some useful information out there my doctors weren't providing. I came across lots of evidence that diet and proper nutrition could greatly improve my symptoms but every doctor I mentioned this to looked me in the eye and told me diet had no affect on my disease. I decided to go out on my own and began researching nutritionists in the area. When I found out Erin had worked for several years at Cedar Sinai (one of the top hospitals for IBD's in the country) I decided to set up an appt. - and boy am I glad I did! Very quickly into our first session, Erin was able to tell me exactly what I was eating each day that was causing me problems. She taught me the difference between soluble and insoluble fiber and gave me a concise, detailed list of approved foods and others I should stay away from. She was able to quickly formulate a plan that worked for my specific condition and was able to throw in plenty of fun and enticing food options (like peanut butter and banana smoothies!) so I didn't feel like I was missing out on anything. She also recommended supplements that I wish I had been taking regularly for years (including a multi-vitamin specifically developed for colitis sufferers that curiously no doctor had ever even mentioned before). Within days of adhering to Erin's suggestions, I felt noticeably better. I have stuck to Erin's diet for several months now and feel great! I am now recommending her to all my family, friends and co-workers.

• Pros: Ambience, Professionalism, Communication, Follow up

09/12/07

Food Therapy for your belly and your head!

by vanhorn at Citysearch

My session with Erin was top notch. I really didn't know what to expect when i walked into her office. She was very professional and i felt very comfortable with her right away. Erin listened to my nutritional history and was able to steer me in the right direction in meeting my dietary needs. She's insightful and brilliant! I talked on and on about myself and she didn't yawn once - amazing, i know. Erin has a very sincere demeanor that makes you want to pour out all your twisted, spagetti thoughts so she can unravel them and restore sense and order.

In just my first session, Erin released me from my food fears. Now shopping and eating are stress-free activities. Amen, Amen.

- Shay Vanhorn