Nutrition Guidance in Waterloo
Food as Foundation
What you eat directly impacts your gut, brain, nervous system, and ability to heal. At Essence Chiropractic, Dr. Lisa Simpson McQuarrie offers practical nutritional guidance to complement your chiropractic care. With a minor in nutrition and over 27 years of personal practice, she shares only what she’s experienced herself, bringing authentic wisdom to every conversation about food and health.
A Simple Philosophy That Works
Our approach follows simple wisdom: “Eat food, not a lot, mostly plants.” Most people consume processed products from boxes rather than actual food. We emphasize what to add—more fiber, protein, and fresh vegetables—rather than what to eliminate. These additions naturally crowd out less helpful choices without restrictive dieting or stress.
Who Benefits Most?
While available to any interested practice member, nutrition guidance resonates most with those navigating hormonal transitions, managing stress, or seeking comprehensive health support. Many women in perimenopause and menopause find the right nutritional strategies make a significant difference. Dr. Simpson McQuarrie understands this journey personally and offers insights from both professional training and lived experience.
Reducing Inflammation, Supporting Healing
Chronic inflammation from dietary sources interferes with natural healing and exacerbates pain, stiffness, and nervous system dysregulation. We’ll discuss simple ways to reduce inflammatory foods while increasing anti-inflammatory whole foods. For digestive issues, chronic pain, or hormonal challenges, these conversations can be transformative. When appropriate, Dr. Simpson McQuarrie may suggest supplements—conveniently available at the health food store directly across the street.
Guidance Without Judgment
At Essence Chiropractic in Waterloo, nutritional guidance is offered only to those who ask and are ready—always shared with compassion, never shame. Food is deeply personal, yet what you eat impacts your brain, nervous system, and health profoundly. We empower you with information and support your choices, whatever they may be.
Do I Have to Change My Diet to Receive Chiropractic Care?
Not at all. Nutritional guidance is completely optional and offered only to interested practice members. Your chiropractic care stands on its own—dietary discussions are simply an additional resource if you’re curious.
Schedule Your Appointment
Curious about nutritional support? Bring your questions to your next visit, or call to discuss adding nutrition guidance to your care plan.
