Nirvana Abou-Gabal, LDN, CNS, MS
I work with Muslim women who are already carrying the world on their shoulders prioritize their health once again without restriction, deprivation, or shame. By focusing on our relationship with food and our bodies, in addition to overall nutrition, we are quite literally bring joy back to the table.
Through my one-on-one nutrition consultations, I’m constantly blown away by how small yet consistent changes in diet and lifestyle can yield life-changing results in energy, mood, digestive function, and more. I love seeing my clients THRIVE by learning how to trust their body’s innate wisdom.
My work has been featured in numerous media outlets such as Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, HuffPost, and more. I have led numerous workshops, seminars, and classes in collaboration with physicians, other healthcare providers and businesses, and health systems including the University of Virginia.
EDUCATION, LICENSURE + ASSOCIATIONS
Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)** by the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists (BCNS)- CNS certification number: CNS18105
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) by Maryland Board of Dietetic Practice. LDN license number: DX5300
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) by Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. LDN license number: 164008660
Masters degree in nutrition and integrative health from Maryland University of Integrative Health.
Bachelor’s degree from The George Washington University.
Professional Member, EDRDPro
**PSA: CNS practitioners must obtain a graduate degree, 1000 or more hours of supervised clinical experience, and pass a rigorous board exam. Unfortunately, the term “nutritionist” is not regulated in many states (you can have zero nutrition education in some states and nonetheless legally call yourself a nutritionist). All this is to say: make sure you check your practitioner’s credentials!