Anna Gorges
Registered Dietitian & Food Medic
(SEE My Interview VIDEO Below)
After attaining a Bachelor’s of Science in Food & Nutrition and Zoology 2006, I accepted my first position as a Registered Dietitian working in burn units, ICU’s, and long-term care facilities. A year later, I was offered a job with the Endocrinology Institute of Texas where the trajectory of my career and life changed drastically. My eyes were opened to Functional Medicine and the reality that we can heal ourselves with real foods and other natural modalities. All my life I grew up struggling with being overweight, which then led to severe endocrine issues. I finally realized that it isn’t calories in, calories out. What you put “in” poses a far greater role of significance on how your body functions and responds. I began to expand my expertise and discover connections in the body, getting to the root cause of the health ailments, and taking a more “whole system” approach. It’s not solely about food, though it is a major factor, there are also aspects of sleep, stress, water, activity, etc. When you have a clean running system, reduce the underlying inflammation, and gain balance, the system will find harmony. My ambition for my patients is to help lead them to a life with greater ease & function, joy, energy, and longevity.
Every “body” is different. Understanding the genetic factors and where there are flaws can often bring light to “why” certain areas are not functioning and provide the path for identifying what may work best for you. I struggled for years trying different supplements and protocols, detoxes, diet modifications, and nothing seemed to work as it did for my patients. Once I assessed my genetic makeup it made perfect sense. This has led to my firm grasp that we can’t all be put into the same box. Coincidentally, my favorite course in college was Experimental Cooking, which has continued to be a passion and made me a wizard in the kitchen creating recipes that cater to all food intolerances/allergies, are nutritious, and absolutely divine. I look at each client as an individual in a space that is nonjudgemental and customized for his/her needs, goals, and lifestyle. Knowledge is power and application is prosperity. And…”food is medicine.”
Over the years, I have developed expertise in the following:
- Genetics
- Insulin Resistance
- Hormonal Abnormalities
- Diabetes
- Weight Loss
- Autoimmune Disorders
- Food Allergies/Intolerance
- Leaky Gut
- ADHD/ADD
- Child Nutrition
- Sports Nutrition & much more
My Experience
My experience expands across multicultural diets counseling & consulting individuals across the country with a Naturopathic Approach. I relish in speaking engagements, writing for magazines & newsletters such as Sprouts & Central Market, and providing educational broadcasts as seen on The Dove Television Station in Oregon (Video Below).
Physical fitness is an essential part of my life, beginning 1995 in Illinois with competitive swimming, which sparked further participation in soccer, weight lifting, cycling, and triathlons. This has led to an undeniable passion for experimental cooking & baking, and working diligently on developing healthy recipes for custom crafted nutrition bars for athletes, pre-diabetics, and gluten sensitivities.
“Anna did wonders for me and I highly recommend her services, she knows her stuff and it works!”
The Dove TV Interview
The Dove is a TV/Radio Station in Medford Oregon USA
The Focus Today Show hosted by Perry Atkinson featuring Ann Gorges Register Dietitian, aired April 22, 2015.