Business Details
Your Trusted Dietitian in Carmel, IN for Digestive Health
Founded with a mission to transform digestive health through personalized nutrition, Blue Tree Nutrition provides expert guidance for individuals struggling with gastrointestinal disorders. Our approach combines cutting-edge research with compassionate care, addressing conditions like IBS, SIBO, and autoimmune diseases through tailored dietary strategies. With a focus on FODMAP elimination and other evidence-based protocols, we empower clients to reclaim their quality of life. Backed by over a decade of specialized experience, our team delivers one-on-one consultations and ongoing support to ensure sustainable results. Our commitment to continuous education ensures clients receive the most current and effective nutritional advice available. By prioritizing individual needs and fostering collaborative relationships, we've helped hundreds overcome chronic digestive distress and regain control of their health.Our flexible service delivery, including in-person and virtual options, ensures accessible care for clients throughout Indiana and beyond. Transparency in communication, personalized meal planning, and practical implementation strategies form the foundation of our client-centric approach. Recognized by leading healthcare providers for our expertise, we maintain network provider status with major insurance plans to improve accessibility. Through community education and professional collaboration, we strive to advance understanding of the critical gut-health connection in overall wellness.
Services
FODMAP Diet
Celiac Management
SIBO Support
Food Chemical Sensitivity
Gut-Skin Connection
Highlights and features
- Specialized expertise in digestive health nutrition protocols
- Personalized FODMAP elimination diet implementation guidance
- Flexible in-person and virtual consultation options available
- In-network provider for major insurance plans
- Client-centered approach emphasizing practical implementation
What people say
Regain control
Methodical approach
Knowledgeable support
Practical meal plans
Improved quality of life
Services
FODMAP Diet
Specialized implementation of the FODMAP elimination diet to identify and manage food intolerances causing digestive distress. Our registered dietitians provide comprehensive guidance through the elimination and reintroduction phases, creating personalized eating plans that maintain nutritional balance while addressing symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain, and irregular bowel movements. This evidence-based approach helps clients develop long-term dietary strategies for managing IBS and related conditions.
SIBO Support
Comprehensive nutritional management for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, including customized low-FODMAP eating plans and post-treatment dietary reintroduction. Our specialists work with clients to implement therapeutic diets that reduce bacterial fermentation while maintaining proper nutrition. We provide detailed meal planning guidance and ongoing support through the various treatment phases to achieve lasting symptom relief while addressing underlying nutritional deficiencies.
Celiac Management
Expert gluten-free dietary counseling for Celiac disease patients, focusing on cross-contamination prevention and nutrient-dense alternative food choices. Our services include comprehensive meal planning, grocery store tours, and education about hidden gluten sources. We address common nutritional deficiencies associated with Celiac disease and provide ongoing support for maintaining a healthy, balanced gluten-free diet while managing concurrent digestive conditions.
Food Chemical Sensitivity
Personalized guidance for managing food chemical sensitivities affecting digestive and overall health. Our approach systematically identifies problematic compounds through elimination and challenge phases, creating customized eating plans that maintain nutritional adequacy. We educate clients about natural chemical content in foods and help develop practical strategies for dining out and grocery shopping while managing symptoms like bloating and gastrointestinal discomfort.
People
Valerie Polley
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Valerie Polley is a licensed dietitian specializing in digestive health with over 10 years of experience in gastrointestinal nutrition. Owner of Blue Tree Nutrition, she develops evidence-based treatment plans for complex digestive conditions while emphasizing practical implementation strategies. Her expertise includes FODMAP elimination diets, SIBO management, and autoimmune disease nutrition therapy. Valerie maintains active professional development through GI medicine conferences and research collaborations.
Questions
What conditions do you specialize in treating?
We specialize in treating digestive health issues including IBS, SIBO, Celiac disease, food chemical sensitivities, and autoimmune conditions affecting the gastrointestinal system through personalized nutrition plans.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network providers for Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and Medicare. For other providers, we offer superbills for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
What happens during the initial consultation?
The initial 75-minute session includes comprehensive health assessment, nutrition education tailored to your diagnosis, and creation of a personalized eating plan with supporting educational materials.
Can you help without a formal diagnosis?
While we recommend medical evaluation first, we can provide general digestive wellness guidance and discuss potential next steps if you're experiencing unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms.
What service delivery options are available?
We offer in-person consultations at our Zionsville location, plus virtual appointments via telehealth and phone options for clients throughout Indiana and selected out-of-state regions.
