Michelle Ross

Information for Patients

From the practitioner: About My Practice

Michelle Ross is a Board Certified Nutrition Specialist, Licensed Dietician Nutritionist & Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. Graduating Summa Cum Laude from the University of Bridgeport, Michelle holds a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and a Masters in Education. Michelle’s graduate school thesis focused on the complexity of gluten related disorders and the potentially devastating effects of gluten on the body. Michelle’s virtual office allows her to work remotely with clients all over the world. Michelle seeks the root cause of her clients’ symptoms and assists each client in determining a personalized wellness plan.

Medical Specialties

• Functional Medicine
• Lifestyle Medicine
• Nutrition

Medical Conditions

• Allergies
• Autoimmune Disease
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Digestive disorders
• Fatigue
• Fibromyalgia
• Gluten Sensitivity
• Infections (acute and chronic low-grade such as Lyme, Candidiasis etc.)
• Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
• Metabolic Syndrome (pre-diabetes, insulin resistance)
• Migraines and Headaches
• Neurodegenerative disorders
• Skin Disorders
• Stress-related Conditions
• Thyroid, adrenal and other hormonal disorders
• Weight or Metabolism concerns

Languages Spoken

• English

Graduate School Education

Masters in Human Nutrition from University of Bridgport

Professional Associations

Institute of Functional Medicine, American College of Nutrition, American Nutrition Association

IFM Coursework

• Advanced Clinical Training: Reversing Cognitive Decline
• Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice
• Bioenergetics (formerly Energy) Advanced Practice Module
• Cardiometabolic Advanced Practice Module
• Environmental Health (formerly Detox) Advanced Practice Module
• GI Advanced Practice Module
• Hormone Advanced Practice Module
• Immune Advanced Practice Module