ABOUT Rachael Costello is a registered dietitian nutritionist and owner of Fox Valley Nutrition Consulting in the Northwest Chicago suburbs. Her nutrition philosophy is that food is nourishing and can help promote optimal health. Rachael works with individuals for a variety of health concerns including, heart disease, diabetes, weight control, gastrointestinal disorders, food allergies, thyroid dysfunction and PCOS. Rachael also works with corporations and small businesses to provide nutrition education and wellness plans to their employees. Rachael is also a clinical supervisor and adjunct faculty in the Nutrition Program at Harper College. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Rachael holds an M.S. in Applied Nutrition from the University of New England and a B.A. in Dietetics from the University of Northern Colorado. She completed her dietetic internship at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College of Virginia. She has a certificate of training in food allergy from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Medical Nutrition Practice Group - Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine - Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics DISCLAIMER Rachael Costello, MS, RDN, LDN, is a registered dietitian. The materials and content contained on this site (www.RachaelCostelloNutrition.com) are for general educational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Persons with serious medical conditions should consult a physician before beginning or modifying any diet, exercise or lifestyle program. The use of any information provided on this site is solely at your own risk.