Meet Danielle

Danielle MacDowell, MS, CNS, LDN (MA), M.Ed, BCBA, LABA-MA, is a functional nutrition practitioner specializing in digestive health, mental wellness, and neurodivergent nutrition. With an interdisciplinary background in clinical nutrition, behavior analysis, and special education, she brings a unique perspective to understanding the many factors that influence health, behavior, and daily functioning.

Through her education and clinical and personal experiences, Danielle has developed a deep appreciation for personalized nutrition and bioindividuality. She recognizes that each person has a unique biological profile and that understanding individual needs can help identify meaningful opportunities to support health and well-being.

Her clinical approach integrates functional nutrition, the gut–brain connection, and a whole-body, root-cause perspective. She works with individuals experiencing chronic digestive concerns, anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood instability, food selectivity, and stress-related health challenges, considering how factors such as the gut microbiome, nutrient status, hormonal health, inflammation, environmental influences, and nervous system regulation may contribute to an individual’s symptoms.

Danielle has pursued advanced training in functional nutrition approaches to ADHD and gastrointestinal health, including training with gut microbiome expert Dr. Jason Hawrelak and functional psychiatrist Dr. James Greenblatt. Before transitioning into clinical nutrition, she spent over a decade working in severe special education and holds a Master of Education in Severe Special Education. Her background in education and behavior analysis helps to inform her approach to supporting neurodivergent individuals and those navigating complex health challenges.