Geri Brewster RD MPH CDN began her clinical career nearly 25 years ago, specializing in pediatric and young-adult developmental disabilities, including metabolic and gastrointestinal disorders; specialized tube feedings; dysphagia; autism; behavioral, attention, sensory and oral-motor integration disorders; and eating disorders.
Geri's interest in nutrition and integrative medicine developed early in life. Her mother, Anne, had been diagnosed in 1956 with Multiple Sclerosis and only found benefits in the recommendations of Carlton Fredericks and Adelle Davis. Anne passed in 2002 having made the most progress with diet and nutritional supplements; Anne was always amazing her doctors with her health and longevity.
In her current practice, Geri develops comprehensive individualized lifestyle, nutritional and supplement programs for each client's specific conditions. A review of the current scientific literature suggests that a controlled carbohydrate lifestyle can positively affect weight management, hypertension, lipid and blood sugar control. Geri successfully used this approach with patients prior to her previous position as Director of Nutrition at the Atkins Center for Complimentary Medicine. Other areas of treatment have come to include allergies, diabetes, obesity, arthritis, fibromyalgia,and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Ms. Brewster's "whole person" approach makes her an effective and motivating clinician. She acts as an educator and health coach by explaining the details of metabolism and biochemistry. Geri's work results in positive outcomes as patients develop a fuller understanding of their specific health concerns. Ms. Brewster consults with and runs workshops for corporations and healthcare facilities on nutritional treatments for weight management and nutrition related diseases. Her knowledge and experience in the field of nutrition and complimentary care makes her a frequently requested speaker on the subject.
Ms. Brewster received a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Foods from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, where she graduated summa cum laude and Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. She earned her Masters in Public Health Nutrition from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York and was awarded the Sirach Award for outstanding achievement in the field of Public Health. Ms. Brewster is also a certified dietitian-nutritionist with the State of New York. She holds certificates of study in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia from Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum. She also holds advanced certificates in Adult Weight Management from the American Dietetic Association and NAET (Nambudridpad's Allergy Elimination Techniques). She is DAN! certified. She hosts a monthly online radio show at AutismOne.com. Geri is a Reiki practitioner, a registered member of the International Kinesiology Association and an active member in national and state dietetic associations.