Danielle Gersmehl

About Danielle

Danielle Starmer, RD, LDN, became a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to help individuals achieve their health and wellness goals. Specializing in digestive and kidney nutrition, Danielle has supported hundreds of patients in managing conditions such as IBS, IBD, Celiac Disease, and Chronic Kidney Disease. As a dedicated Dietitian Nutritionist, Danielle takes a weight-neutral, anti-diet approach, empowering individuals to make sustainable, fulfilling, and freeing choices for their long-term health.

Approach to care

After earning her degree from Samford University and completing her Dietetic Internship at National Healthcare Corporation, she embarked on a personal journey of healing her own IBS and discovering a balanced relationship with food and body image. This transformative experience fueled her passion for guiding others towards improved gut health, leading her to become the first RD in Alabama to complete low-FODMAP training. Motivated by her own grandfather's battle with kidney disease, Danielle has dedicated herself to assisting dialysis patients in achieving optimal nutritional health. As a certified Kidney Health Coach through the American Kidney Fund, she has worked with hundreds of patients, employing a weight-neutral approach to promote gut healing and kidney maintenance. Through her work, Danielle empowers individuals to make lasting changes while fostering a supportive environment for their healing journey.

Your first session with Danielle

In our first session, we’ll take a thorough look at your health history, current lifestyle habits, and overall goals. Together, we'll set a clear, personalized action plan for your journey ahead. You'll also receive valuable resources to help you achieve your goals with confidence.

Location

📍 BIRMINGHAM, Alabama

Education

Samford University, Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics. National Healthcare Corporation, Dietetic Internship.

Hobbies

Baking, Cooking, Traveling, Hiking

Licenses and Certifications