Starmer Nutrition Available

Starmer Nutrition operates as a clinical group dietetic practice in Homewood, focusing on medical nutrition therapy for complex gastrointestinal disorders, metabolic conditions, and chronic organ disease. Founded in 2019 by registered dietitian nutritionist Danielle Gersmehl, the clinic distinguishes itself by applying clinical dietary frameworks—most notably the Monash University Low-FODMAP protocol—to manage challenging conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, and severe gastroesophageal reflux. The clinical team, which includes dietitian Katie Keller, approaches digestive management through an evidence-based, weight-neutral lens that prioritizes physiological symptom reduction and sustainable eating patterns over restrictive dieting philosophies.

Patient interventions follow structured clinical pathways designed to pinpoint biochemical and mechanical gut triggers without causing nutritional deficiencies. For clients presenting with functional bowel disorders or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, initial sessions assess symptom history, previous clinical workups, and current dietary intake before mapping out targeted elimination, reintroduction, and personalization phases. Beyond irritable bowel disorders, the practice coordinates care for hepatic and renal issues, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, and chronic kidney disease managed under American Kidney Fund coaching guidelines. Consultations track specific markers such as stool frequency, pain scales, acid reflux incidents, and laboratory panels, modifying nutrient balances systematically rather than relying on generalized meal planning templates.

Because Starmer Nutrition provides care both in-person at their Independence Plaza clinic and through secure telehealth platforms, intake workflows require clear preparatory steps. Clients using medical insurance benefits must verify their coverage ahead of time by calling their payer with specific billing parameters. Inquiries should reference the individual clinician National Provider Identifier numbers for Gersmehl and Keller or the clinic group NPI, along with Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System codes 97802 for initial medical nutrition therapy and 97803 for subsequent visits. Providing recent diagnostic notes, blood chemistry panels, and a three-day dietary symptom log prior to the first appointment allows the clinical team to review medical baselines before structuring the initial intervention.