Renee Clerkin RD, LDN, CLT - Chicago, Illinois

Lisa

Renee is a wonderful and caring nutritionist. She's not only highly knowledgeable, she's intuitive and sensitive to her patients' needs. I was suspicious I had intestinal impermeability and we not only did testing to address concrete issues, but Renee also supplied me with a wealth of information about good eating habits. She was compassionate every step of the way and was thoughtful of my history of disordered eating as we worked together. Something I loved the most was that we talked about health holistically -- there's so much about stress and mindset in addition to the types of foods you're eating. I'd refer friends or family to Renee in a heartbeat.

Kristina B.

After all of my GI symptoms and concerns were met with countless tests but no answers from other providers, I am so glad to have found Renee! She is so knowledgeable and helped not only find the root cause of my symptoms but also helped to generate a plan of action to help me heal my gut and relieve symptoms. Renee's program helped eliminate my bloating after each meal, inconsistent bowel movements, and general fatigue throughout the day. I'm so thankful to have worked with Renee and can't recommend her enough!

Samantha P.

I have struggled with GI issues for what feels like forever, and I came to Renee this year desperately seeking some relief. I needed someone who could figure out what was wrong and help me make right nutritional choices to feel my best. Renee has been amazing to work with! She's kind and very knowledgeable and has helped me understand what is causing my GI upset and how to address it. She created a personalized plan for me to address my issues and help me achieve my goals. Renee is the best! I highly recommend her!

Una T.

I was completely hopeless that any treatment would help me before I saw Renee, and only saw her because my family told me I should try. For almost two years I did not eat anything with sugar, natural sugar included. I thought my life would be this way forever: constantly watching other people enjoy what they eat while I sit and miserably tolerate food for survival. During my first meeting with Renee, my hopelessness about my IBS changed to hopefulness. Not only is she an excellent nutritionist, but she is a really great therapist as well, even though that wasn't the treatment goal. She talked to me about how mood and nutrition go hand in hand, helped me make some self-care goals for myself, and advocated for my physical health constantly. She is still involved in this process even though I am not seeing her in sessions. She continues to ask for updates and is excellent at responding quickly to emails. My quality of life since meeting Renee has changed drastically for the better. I have normal bowel movements daily, my stomach is not constantly churning after meals, I am not in pain or bloated after eating, and I can eat foods with sugar again. I feel like a normal person again. After so many years of being in pain and doctors not knowing how to help and not knowing what is wrong, it is so uplifting to feel good again. If you are feeling horrible and thinking about getting a nutritionist, you can't go wrong with Renee!!

Ashlee

Renee is amazing! I had been struggling with UC flares on and off for the past 9 years, never being able to get into remission. I would still get random symptoms and not feel well even if I wasn't visibly in an active flare. After reaching out and working with Renee I can honestly say I haven't felt this good since being diagnosed. I had a recent colonoscopy and everything looked great! I had zero inflammation and my GI was shocked! I am so excited to finally be in remission and I owe it to Renee!

Julia D.

I was nervous to meet with a dietician, but Renee has made the entire process easy and wonderful. I came in with no understanding of how to actually eat - no schedule, no structure, no 'being in tune with my body.' Renee gave me guiderails (not restrictions) to give me back control of my body and my diet. She celebrated my wins and assisted me in my challenges every step of the way.

Renee is kind, adaptable, and was a great person to work with on my journey. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to get control back or learn better eating habits.

Liz N.

I came to Renee seeking help because my digestive issues seemed to be never-ending. I wanted help after being diagnosed with IBS - I started to learn more about what I can do to get better by myself and with doctors. But nothing was working and my sharp stomach pain, cramping, constipation, acid reflux, and bloating only increased.

Then I started to see Renee, she was so comforting and easy to talk to. She came up with a few gut health protocols and within 2 weeks my stomach did a complete 180. She was always able to answer my questions and made sure I was comfortable with each suggestion. We had monthly check-ins which helped to ensure that I was making progress, and we would change things if needed. She was also very accessible and whenever I had a question I could message her knowing she would respond efficiently.

Today, 5 months after I started the protocol I can say that I feel like a totally different person. My bloating, stomach pain, and constipation have decreased significantly, if not totally, and she taught me how to manage the issues if they do arise again. She left me feeling amazing and confident in handling my IBS and Gut Health journey. I can enjoy food again and eat without pain!

I cannot thank Renee enough for helping me with my IBS, Dysbiosis, and leaky gut. I feel great!

Meg H.

Renee was fabulous to work with! She helped me make positive and sustainable changes to help with weight loss. Highly recommend working with her!