The Pointe, Inc.

07/29/2026

Thrilled to announce that I am now a MSCP, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner.

Get ready for a shift in care for midlife women (and men). The conversations, treatment and care you never knew you needed.

I am not a prescriber, however, I am an educator, guider, strategized and advocate for all of my clients and have several referral sources should you ever consider prescriptions during Midlife.

Let's tackle this stage head on, come out stronger, better and healthier! Covered by most insurance plans.

779.379.2755
ProfoundlyImprovingLives.com to schedule (link in the comments) In person in New Lenox, Naperville fall 2026. Or telehealth.

07/24/2026

Chief marketing officers hope you are a dumb consumer. Don't fall for the 'protein' brags on the front of labels.

PROTEIN ≠ AUTOMATICALLY HEALTHY.

I saw two examples this week that made me laugh—and cringe a little. 😂

🌯 A tortilla with "3g protein" prominently displayed on the front.

🥨 A "protein" pretzel with 10g of protein and the word PROTEIN in big, bold letters.

Here's the problem: adding protein to a highly processed food doesn't automatically make it a healthy food.

That tortilla probably had 3 grams of protein before protein became the hottest nutrition trend. And those pretzels? They're still highly processed pretzels with some pea protein added.

You can't shine up a turd. 💩

Protein is important. But it is NOT a health halo.

Instead of chasing protein in every food you buy, start with real, whole-food protein sources:

🥚 Eggs
🍗 Chicken
🐟 Fish
🫘 Beans and lentils
🥣 Low-sugar Greek yogurt

These foods can help you feel satisfied while providing protein along with other nutrients your body needs to support health and energy.

And remember: Protein is still a calorie. More isn't always better.

The next time you see PROTEIN plastered across the front of a package, turn it around. Look at the ingredients. Look at the fiber. Look at the added sugar. Look at the whole picture.
Don't let marketing make your food choices for you.
You're smarter than that. 💚

🎥 I talk more about the protein marketing trap and what to choose instead in my latest YouTube video.

Are "high-protein" foods actually healthy? Not always.Protein is ...

07/22/2026

The Summer I Almost Lost Everything—Including My Business

You've probably seen the headlines.
🦠 Cyclospora is making the news again.

Every time I hear it mentioned, I stop for a moment because, in the summer of 2024, before Cyclospora was widely being discussed, I experienced firsthand how devastating this infection can be.

💔 It almost changed the course of my life.
💔 It almost cost me my health.
💔 It almost cost me my business.

For eight long weeks, I searched for answers while my health—and my ability to function—slowly slipped away.

During those eight weeks, I saw:
• 2 primary care physicians
• 1 urgent care provider
• 1 surgeon
• 1 gastroenterologist
• 2 rounds of blood work
• 3 stool tests
• A CT scan of my abdomen
• A gallbladder ultrasound

Everything came back "normal."
But I wasn't.

I knew something was terribly wrong.
I was eventually told it was probably post-infectious IBS and that I should go home and wait another six months.

⏳ Six months.
Everything inside me said that wasn't the answer.

So I kept advocating for myself.
I kept asking questions.
I refused to believe this was simply my "new normal."

As both a registered dietitian and licensed professional counselor, I knew there were additional ways to look for answers when my symptoms weren't matching my test results.

I decided to run a GI-MAP stool analysis as part of my search for answers. (Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory)

That testing, combined with continued medical evaluation and advocacy, helped identify the culprit:
🦠 Cyclospora.

At the time, there wasn't a recognized outbreak, so it wasn't even on most providers' radar.
Even after identifying the parasite, I still had to advocate for myself to receive the appropriate treatment.

💊 By the end of that summer, I had been through six rounds of antibiotics between treating pneumonia earlier that year and finally treating the Cyclospora infection.

07/13/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺!

We are here to serve you. If you thought great health and wellness were out of reach, think again! 𝘔𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 $𝟬 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙥𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩.

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07/10/2026

Another reason to choose small local healthcare.

We don’t track you with massive AI”cookies or pixels” we don’t sell your data to our advertising partners and you can pick up the phone and call us, speaking to a human (and me, the owner) to get answers and any quick corrections or claim look ups.

We are in this because we love to serve, we love our communities and the people we work with. You will never be just a number.

The Pointe, Inc. dietitians.
Covered by insurance. Call today 779-379-2755

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Fay Nutrition is facing legal claims over billing practices and data privacy. Here’s what the lawsuits allege and what users should know.

07/08/2026

Happy Birthday to Shalyn Lommen ! The newest member of our team. We are so happy and lucky to have her.

Prior to joining The Pointe, Shalyn worked at WIC helping moms, infants and children maintain health, reverse anemia, and obtain the resources they need. She is also a Certified Lactation Consultant.

It's not often I meet younger dietitians drive and willingness to grow, showing up to do her best for every client.

I consistently get positive feedback from Shalyn's clients (unprompted) who are as equally enthusiastic to work with her as she is to work with them.

Happy Birthday Shalyn! We hope it is a great year.

If you want to schedule with Shalyn call us at 779-379-2755 or you can schedule online at ProfoundlyImprovingLives.com

telehealth or in person in New Lenox. Covered by most insurance companies.

07/07/2026

I don't have this now, but I DID have it 2 summers ago. 8 Weeks I was so sick. I can't tell you how awful it was, how many doctors couldn't figure it out. Until....

I ran my own test; begged for the right medication. Then after 8 long weeks, 2 doses of the right med, I felt like myself again.

GI conditions are no joke. I see many many people sick for years. GI concerns = fatigue, depression, foggy thinking, lethargy, not to mention the GI symptoms themselves. I almost lost my business that summer. But to the grace of God, I figured it out.

You don't have to suffer. Reach out and we can see if we can get you feeling better.

ProfoundlyImprovingLives.com 779.379.2755

https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/03/health/diarrhea-causing-parasite-causing-misery-across-several-states

A parasite called Cyclospora, which can contaminate raw produce and causes ferocious and long-lasting bouts of diarrheal illness, is making people sick across several states.

07/04/2026

I grew up with big parties at our house, trips to Indiana to smuggle fireworks back, swimming in the pool until the last person left, and lighting jumping jacks for days.

I hope you have something you enjoy planned this weekend. And if this is the summer you finally want to feel better instead of more worn down, that is what we do at The Pointe.
We help busy adults take small, realistic steps back toward their energy and health. We take insurance including Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and United Healthcare, and most people pay as little as $0 out of pocket.

Happy 4th. Enjoy the people, the food, and the fireworks.

07/04/2026

Here is the thing about holiday parties. The food is out all afternoon, and it is easy to nibble from the time you arrive until the fireworks start. That steady grazing is one of the quietest ways to take in far more than you realize.

You do not need willpower for this. You need a plan. Make yourself one plate, lead with your protein, and then step away from the food table. Sit somewhere else and join the conversation.

Action first. The motivation tends to follow once you have made the decision easy to keep.

07/03/2026

The side dish is where a cookout is won. Two I bring everywhere:

Cowboy Caviar is full of color, fiber, flavor, and protein. It fills you up and leaves you satisfied instead of grazing all afternoon.

Feta Avocado Salsa is a guest favorite no matter where I take it. Spoon it over a burger or a piece of grilled chicken and you will not miss the bun.

Healthy does not have to mean sad at a party. What is your go-to side?