Geri Brewster RD MPH CDN - (914) 864-1976

Geri Brewster RD MPH CDN

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Geri Brewster RD MPH CDN began her clinical career nearly 30 years ago, specializing in pediatric and young-adult developmental disabilities, including metabolic and gastrointestinal disorders; specialized tube feedings; dysphagia; autism; behavioral, attention, sensory and oral-motor integration disorders; and eating disorders. In her current practice, she develops comprehensive individualized lifestyle, nutritional and supplement programs for each client's specific conditions.

Ms. Brewster's "whole person" approach makes her an effective and motivating clinician. She acts as an educator and health coach by explaining the details of metabolism and biochemistry. Her work results in positive outcomes as patients develop a fuller understanding of their specific health concerns. She is known to change lives, not just diets. In addition to her private practice, Ms. Brewster consults with and runs workshops for corporations and healthcare facilities on nutritional treatments for weight management and nutrition related diseases. Her knowledge and experience in the field of nutrition and complimentary care makes her a frequently requested speaker on the subject.

Ms. Brewster received a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Foods from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, where she graduated summa cum laude and Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. She earned her Masters in Public Health Nutrition from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York and was awarded the Sirach Award for outstanding achievement in the field of Public Health. Ms. Brewster is a registered dietitian-nutritionist with the State of New York. She also holds certificates of study in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia from Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, IAACN, and the Institute of Functional Medicine, in addition to an advanced certificate in Adult Weight Management from the American Dietetic Association. She has participated in Defeat Autism Now! (DAN!) conferences and training. She hosts a monthly online radio show at AutismOne.com. Ms. Brewster is a Reiki practitioner and an active member in national and state dietetic associations. She is on the board of Better School Food and is deeply committed to improving the quality of school food and promoting farm to school programs.

She has been featured on CNN, CBS, WOR, WNEW radio, Disney radio, Wall Street Journal radio, Martha Stewart Radio and multiple local radio stations. And, she has been seen on NBC Early Morning News, CBS News and CBS Newswatch. Geri has been quoted in the NY Times, Gannett, Shape, Fit, Martha Stewart Living, Cookie and Allure magazines, Westchester Magazine, The Associated Press, WebMD and multiple other publications. She was also featured in the documentary movie on grassroots school lunch reform: Two Angry Moms.

Services (for a detailed description of all listed services please see, http://geribrewster.com/services)

Nutrition and Diet
For each nutritional client, we take a comprehensive approach that involves historical analysis of weight, medication and supplement intake, exercise and other past and present environmental factors to develop a thorough diet and lifestyle roadmap. Geri takes a functional medicine approach by considering all lifestyle factors.

Allergies, Intolerances and Sensitivities
Whether a true allergy or slight intolerance, constant or seasonal, Geri can help you understand the ways that your body interacts with food and the environment to develop strategies to increase not only your comfort, but your overall health.

Autism Spectrum and Neurological Disorders
Geri has worked with countless individuals to cope with autism spectrum disorder (“ASD”) and other neurological or immunological disorders through a nutritional approach.

Obesity, Diabetes and Weight-Related Issues
Lifestyle choices, genetics and stress are among the many factors which might lead to these issues. Often, individuals struggle with weight gain or loss in preparation for or after surgery, or in response to new medication. Whatever the cause, Geri takes an individualized approach to assure you success.

Health Coaching
Health coaching is about giving people the information they need to make informed decisions about to lead healthful lives (JADA June 2006). Geri has been providing this service to her clients throughout her clinical career. Always her goal, to empower her clients with the information they need to understand the value of their lifestyle and food choices in managing their health and wellbeing.

Pregnancy, Detoxification, and Female Health
Before or after pregnancy, before or after menopause, or just to stay healthy, Geri’s encyclopedic knowledge of food, hormones, supplements, medications and their interactions in women of all ages will help you make the right choices and feel terrific at any stage of life.

Pediatric and Adolescent Nutrition
Having worked with thousands of children over the years in private practice or consulting with long term care and residential facilities and schools, Geri is aware of the comprehensive challenges facing children and their caretakers

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