Janelle E. Smith, MS, RD
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Janelle E. Smith, MS, RD

  • Gastroenterology Nutrition|
  • Gastroenterology
Average rating: 4.9
| 58 ratings
 
Torrance Digestive Diseases | 2780 Skypark Drive, Suite 125, Torrance, CA 90505

About

Janelle is a registered dietitian nutritionist with expertise in both gastrointestinal disorders and eating disorders. She was motivated to become a dietitian when she was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2009. She believes that understanding the individualized effects of food in the body is an empowering part of treatment. Janelle utilizes mindfulness and self-compassion in addition to diet changes to help patients minimize diet restrictions and live a fulfilling life.

Janelle received her masters of science in nutrition and dietetics from California State University Northridge, then trained at the Veterans Health Association in Los Angeles. She is a certified eating disorder dietitian through the organization, International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP). She is a leader within the community of celiac patients and professionals, advocating for faster diagnosis, better care and improved quality of life.

Adult Only: Digestive disorders with a special interest in celiac disease, food intolerances and eating disorders co-occurring with digestive disorders.

GI Nutrition Stories

Languages

English

Education

Degrees

MS, California State University Northridge, 2014
RD, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 2014

Videos

Ongoing care for celiac disease & gluten-related disorders
Gluten-free health eating
Traveling gluten-free
How to manage bloating
Nutrition tips for colorectal cancer prevention
The FODMAP diet: What you need to know
What is lactose intolerance?
Is your food actually gluten free?
GI nutrition: Case presentations
IBS and disordered eating: GI and dietitian perspectives
Dietary interventions to manage bloating

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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