She lived this. Then she solved it. Now she helps you.
Dr. Kate Ricciardi is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and the founder of Digestion by Design; a boutique nutrition practice helping women break free from chronic digestive distress and reclaim their energy with a personalized, root-cause approach.
After years of battling her own debilitating IBS issues despite doing “everything right,” Kate realized the one-size-fits-all model of health care was failing women like her. Determined to find real answers, she dove into functional and integrative nutrition, developing the strategies that transformed her health that became the blueprint for her business.
Today, through her signature Lighthouse Lifestyle Method, Kate helps women move beyond restrictive diets and guesswork to achieve lasting wellness with customized, science-backed plans. She has grown Digestion by Design into a client-centered practice that goes deeper than food. Empowering women to understand their bodies, reduce symptoms, and finally feel comfortable in their skin.