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About Riley Wimminger

Professional Portrait

CLICK HERE TO READ RILEY’S SIBO SUCCESS STORY!


Personal Experience

Riley was born and raised in Portland, Oregon and obtained her undergraduate degree at nearby Pacific University.  After graduating Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Accounting, Riley found herself too ill to proceed with her plan of becoming a CPA.

At the time, she was reacting to nearly everything she ate and had developed severe itching that interrupted her sleep and caused her legs to bleed from the scratching.  Not to mention the migraines, acne, seasonal allergies, PMS, and digestive issues that had been going on for years!

Inspired by her own journey and the lack of quality resources for overcoming such severe food sensitivities, Riley decided to use her intelligence, dedication, and passion for helping others to become a resource for those dealing with chronic illness.  She began spending all her free time researching SIBO, health, and nutrition and the rest is history!


Formal Education

Riley formalized her nutrition education by attending the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland, OR where she earned a Master of Science in Nutrition (MScN) degree.  The whole-foods based, holistic approach provided Riley with a thorough understanding of a variety of health conditions and the powerful ways in which food can be medicine.

Riley has been honored to have the opportunity to work closely with well-respected naturopathic physicians at the forefront of treating small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).  Riley has worked for former NCNM (now NUNM) SIBO Center physicians Dr. Melanie Keller and Dr. Steven Sandberg-Lewis.  She has also had the opportunity to shadow and work closely with Dr. Allison Siebecker, Dr. Megan Taylor, and Dr. Khivan Oberoi.

It is important to Riley that she stay up-to-date on the latest health research.  One of the ways she does this is by attending continuing education events.  Here is a sampling of conferences Riley has viewed and/or attended:

  • NUNM SIBO Symposiums- 2015, 2016, 2017
  • Cedars-Sinai Global Outreach Symposium on IBS (& SIBO)- 2014, 2016
  • NUNM Health Biz Expo- Dermatology from the Inside Out- 2017
  • NUNM Preconception to Postpartum Seminar- 2016
  • NUNM Autoimmune Disorders Conference- 2016

If you are interested in working with Riley, schedule a free consult to decide whether it would be a good fit.


Nutrition & Wellness Philosophy

  • Honor the clues your body is giving you
  • Find balance in life (budget, enjoyment, family), not just in the nutrients on your plate
  • There is not one perfect diet for everyone and even if there was, it might not be healthy to follow it
  • Please eat cake (or cupcakes, or ice cream, or something yummy) on your birthday- and feel free to make it gluten-free, dairy-free, etc!


In her free time…

Riley enjoys meals with family and friends, exploring the grocery store, practicing yoga, playing racquetball, biking, taking walks around her neighborhood, soaking up the sunshine, and stand up paddleboarding (SUP).

 

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I feel so grateful to have this incredibly patient, funny, smart, and caring man in my life. 

Since this account is all about having hope in your struggles with “chronic” illness, I want to share part of my personal journey with you. In my early to mid 20s, I was trying to date while suffering from severe food intolerances and chronic digestive, skin, and other health issues. It felt incredibly frustrating and discouraging at times because I encountered people who looked down upon me as a future partner because of my health issues. 

But not this guy. He saw the strength I gained from my struggles. 

I knew he was a keeper when I developed my first UTI of our relationship (I was SUPER prone to them). While I rested and tried to recover naturally, he sat in a spot where he could see me and kept glancing over to check on me between cracking open each cashew. And after that, he wanted to learn everything he could to make sure he never contributed to me getting one again. Good news: I haven’t needed a course of antibiotics since then!

I just want you to know that good people are out there. Don’t feel hopeless. Be patient and true to yourself. Chronic illness can be one of life’s greatest teachers if you let it be.
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Welcome! I'm Riley- master's degree trained nutritionist. Dedicated to helping you overcome digestive (IBS/SIBO/SIFO) & related issues. Just like I have. I share flavorful, healthful, mostly low FODMAP recipes that go above & beyond- gluten-free, dairy-free (except butter/ghee), soy-free, & easy on the oats & eggs! Newer recipes are less likely to be low FODMAP as I continue to heal and expand my diet. I want to help you live a healthier & happier life. Read More…

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