Digestive & Clinical Nutrition
Guidance for GI concerns, diabetes, cardiovascular health, and other nutrition-related conditions.
Nancy Lum + GIBNC
Nutrition guidance for the life you’re actually living.
Personalized bariatric, gastrointestinal, weight-management, and clinical nutrition support — grounded in education, behavioral strategies, and practical habits you can maintain.
Telehealth access Online learning Personalized support
“Progress, not perfection.”
Nancy’s philosophy
Since 2001
Practicing nutrition
Since 2002
GI & bariatric focus
Since 2012
STRIVE co-founder
Meet Nancy
Deep clinical experience. A refreshingly human approach.
Nancy Lum, RD, LDN, has practiced nutrition since 2001 and has focused on gastrointestinal and bariatric nutrition since 2002. She developed and oversees the bariatric nutrition program at St. Agnes Hospital.
Her work spans bariatric nutrition, gastrointestinal conditions, diabetes, cardiovascular concerns, general weight management, and other nutrition-related conditions. Rather than prescribing a one-size-fits-all diet, Nancy helps people understand the habits, emotions, and everyday realities influencing their choices.
“The goal is not to be perfect. The goal is to understand what works, practice it, and keep moving forward.”Read Nancy’s Story
In Nancy’s Own Words
Hear the thinking behind her approach.
Nancy speaks about nutrition therapy, the patient journey, and the role education and support play before and after bariatric surgery.
Watch the featured conversation
Focused, Practical Care
Support built around your needs — not a trend.
Science-informed nutrition guidance, practical education, and behavioral support come together in a plan designed for your situation.
Bariatric Nutrition
Structured education and individualized support before surgery, after surgery, and for long-term needs.
Sustainable Weight Management
Healthy-eating education, coaching, and realistic habit development without extreme restriction.
How We Can Work Together
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Personalized Consultations
One-hour assessments and focused follow-ups for nutrition priorities, challenges, and goals.
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Classes & Structured Programs
Recorded education, worksheets, quizzes, and live support for bariatric and behavioral needs.
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Coaching & Ongoing Support
Phone, email, food-log, and telehealth support that helps translate knowledge into daily habits.
Learn moreThe Nancy Approach
Less perfection. More understanding, practice, and support.
Nutrition becomes more sustainable when the plan makes room for real food, real emotions, real schedules, and real life.
Food without fear
Build skills for nourishing choices without treating pleasure, restaurants, or celebrations as failures.
Education that makes sense
Understand the why behind recommendations so you can make informed decisions beyond an appointment.
Behavior in context
Explore the thoughts, habits, stressors, and patterns influencing eating — without judgment.
Progress you can maintain
Practice realistic changes, receive accountability, and refine your plan as your needs evolve.
Featured Programs
Education and support in formats that fit different needs.
ANRP
A five-hour Healthy Eating & Weight-Management Video Series, individual assessment options, follow-ups, and phone coaching for people not pursuing bariatric surgery.
STRIVE BLE
Recorded weekly learning, worksheets, quizzes, a completion certificate, and live biweekly Zoom discussion with Nancy and a therapist.
Bariatric Life Empowerment
A longer recorded course with weekly exercises and live biweekly Zoom support for bariatric patients seeking deeper behavioral change.
Your plan is personalized to your needs, goals, and level of support.
Schedule an initial consultation to determine the right approach and discuss pricing.
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Beyond the Nutrition Plan
A foodie who believes health should leave room for joy.
Nancy loves fine dining, new flavor combinations, and sharing a memorable meal with friends, family, and colleagues. She also enjoys wine tastings and belongs to the Naked Wines club, which helps fund emerging wineries around the world.
Away from work, Nancy restores her energy through planting flowers, decorating her deck, outdoor festivals, concerts, nature walks, hikes, walks for causes, travel, and time at the beach — her happy place.
How It Works
A clear path from questions to practical next steps.
Tell us what you need
Contact the office and share whether you are seeking bariatric, GI, weight-management, or general nutrition support.
Build the right combination
Nancy and the team identify the consultation, education, coaching, or program components suited to your needs.
Learn, practice, and adjust
Use personalized guidance, recorded education, and available follow-up support to build habits that work in daily life.
Resources & Updates
Keep learning between appointments.
New educational resources and articles are being organized for this site. In the meantime, explore the GIBNC learning center and join the newsletter for practice news and nutrition education.
Common Questions
Find the answer you need.
Your Next Step
Let’s identify the support that fits your goals and your life.
Your plan may combine education, an initial consultation, coaching, follow-ups, or another service. Begin with a conversation about what you need.