Syrah McGivern

About Syrah

Working together we’ll ditch the diet mentality. I'm here to listen and support you in creating a happier, calmer, healthier you. I prioritize respect and individualized care, recognizing you as the expert of your own experience. I focus on identifying the root causes of imbalances. My priority is to help you restore balance to your body. Based on your symptoms, I may recommend testing your gut health or mineral status to uncover underlying issues affecting your immune and nervous systems. Recognizing the interconnectedness of the body, we'll identify and address any sluggish or stressed systems. I can support your gut health, diet, stress management, sleep and more. I'm fascinated by the microbiome. I bring personal experience as someone who manages both my own chronic health issues and my son's Type 1 Diabetes- I understand the fatigue, confusion that can come with navigating health challenges and diabetes in particular.

Approach to care

I use a customized, holistic approach. I like to empower my clients with information about how their body works. I like to collect as much information and data as possible to get the whole picture about what is going on with you and your body so I can help you get back in balance. I often order testing (HTMA and GI-map can be great starting points). I see the body as a whole, all the systems working together. I oftentimes start with an anatomy "lesson" with the basics in digestion. I like to explain how different body systems affect eachother like our gut-brain axis or how stress and our nervous system affect digestion. Most importantly, judgement free zone! I meet you where you are at and we work at your pace to meet your goals, and we will have fun doing it along the way!

Your first session with Syrah

In the first session we will get to know each other. You can share as much or as little as you want about your life, what your days and nights are like, your favorite foods, your health issues, about the environments you spend your time in. We will talk about your goals or what you envision, or what you want my help with and how you will keep track of your progress. I will tell you about what to expect and I will ask you about your expectations. Please gather health information prior to our first meeting to share with me, labs, diagnoses, symptoms you have been experiencing and for how long, what you have tried and what has worked and not worked. Our first appointment goes quickly so the more you can come prepared with the better. A note about availability - I work at an organic farm in the summer so I have less availability listed in my calendar - please reach out if you don't see a time on my calendar that works for you.

Location

📍 Medford, Massachusetts

Education

Tufts University School of Nutrition Science and Policy - Masters Degree in Agriculture, Food and the Environment Program. Tulane University - Dietetic Internship. Simmons College - Didactic Certificate. Bates College.

Hobbies

Growing flowers, skiing, walking in the woods, arts & crafts, yoga. Also, I have 2 kids

Licenses and Certifications