Meet the Team
Food should feel safe, nourishing, and enjoyable—even with allergies or intolerances. Our focus is on balanced nutrition, meal planning that works in everyday life, and building confidence to navigate social situations, travel, and dining out. We take a holistic view of wellness, weaving in mindful, intuitive eating within an all-foods-fit philosophy—so food supports both health and joy.
Meet the Founder
Ilana is a Registered Dietitian and founder of Allergy Nutritionist, specializing in food allergy and intolerance nutrition for children, adults, and families.
She provides evidence-based counseling that addresses not only nutritional adequacy, but the emotional and practical challenges of living with food allergies.
Ilana is FARE Certified in Pediatric Food Allergies and has advanced training in Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, and Intuitive Eating.
Ilana's inspiration
My food allergy journey began with an almond diagnosis in college. Later, I became a mom to two pretty awesome children, both with multiple food allergies.
While my son’s allergies to sesame, sunflower seeds, and cashews are more mild, my daughter’s allergies to egg, dairy, sesame, and several tree nuts have challenged our entire family. Diagnosed at just 5 months old, Mia also struggled with eczema, asthma ("reactive airway disease"), and frequent allergic reactions at daycare.
We’ve experienced everything from anaphylaxis to tearful social events, but today, I’m proud to say we no longer let food allergies control our lives. Using epinephrine to stop the progression of her reactions was terrifying, but empowering, and we no longer live in fear of food.
My brave girl is now on a different allergy journey—after starting Xolair in November 2023, she has been able to achieve free eating all of her allergens. (Learn about her allergy and Xolair journey here.)
No two stories are alike, but you are not alone. I deeply understand the stress and anxiety that accompanies a food allergy diagnosis—both as a mother and as someone with allergies myself. I am dedicated to supporting children and adults through nutrition and educational counseling, and helping families find safety, confidence, and peace of mind while living with food allergies.
Let's take control of food allergies, together.
Meet Julie
Julie Campbell is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) with a background in pediatric and family nutrition. She began her career in a children’s hospital, supporting families with complex medical needs, and has also led cooking and nutrition classes to help kids build a positive relationship with food.
Julie specializes in prediabetes, gestational diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, perinatal and pediatric nutrition, and hormone balance. She emphasizes the role of food in reducing inflammation and supporting chronic conditions, and with advanced training in prenatal nutrition, she empowers clients to feel confident in their food choices and supported through every stage of life.
Meet Amy
Amy Witterschein is a Registered Dietitian specializing in food allergy management, pediatrics, and family-centered, evidence-based nutrition care.
With over 15 years of clinical experience across acute care, outpatient pediatrics, community health, and private practice, she brings a comprehensive and compassionate approach to supporting families with complex dietary needs.
Amy holds a Master's in Applied Nutrition and is FARE Certified in Pediatric Food Allergies. Drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience as a parent of a child with food allergies and Food Protein-Induced Allergic Procotocolitis (FPIAP), and having a family member with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), she partners with families to navigate food introductions, allergen avoidance, label reading, and meal planning in a supportive, judgment-free environment.
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