About

Hi, I’m Stephanie Dillingham. I’m a private practice Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) located in Lafayette, Colorado. At Thee Square Nutrition, I offer one-on-one nutrition counseling that will help you meet your specific health goals. I provide personalized nutrition care that takes into consideration your medical history, lifestyle, and food and cooking preferences to create an evidence-based plan that will improve your health and well-being.

I have experience counseling patients with diverse needs and specialize in counseling patients with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, and food allergies. Fifteen years ago, I was diagnosed with celiac disease and have maintained a gluten-free diet since that time and am also the mother of a teenager with celiac disease. I also have personal experience with navigating diet for histamine intolerance, hypermobile spectrum disorders, and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). I know the challenges of changing your diet to meet your health goals first hand and am passionate about helping you and your loved ones Changing your diet to meet your health goals is hard! I know first hand what it is like and am passionate about helping you and your loved ones navigate the many issues you might encounter. For more information on what conditions I treat and what it’s like to work with me see my Patient Information page.

My interest in nutrition started when I had my first child and he was diagnosed with multiple food allergies at the same time that I was diagnosed with celiac disease. Suddenly, we were having to eat a very restrictive diet, and I worried that my child might not be getting the nutrition he needed. I struggled with meal planning around our dietary needs and worried about feeding us safely while eating out. Eventually, I enrolled in a nutrition class that I loved, and decided to go back to school to become a dietitian. I’ve lived in Boulder county for 20 years (both Lafayette and Louisville) and spend my free time with my husband, two teens, and two labradoodles. I enjoy hiking our beautiful trails, doing yoga, cooking, reading and traveling when I get the chance.

Professional History and Qualifications

Prior to opening Three Square Nutrition I worked at Boulder County Public Health as a member of the Child Health Promotion team. As part of this team, I helped with the Farm to Early Care and Education nutrition education program, Healthy Eating Active Living program, and Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care program. I taught childcare professionals the basics of healthy eating in childhood, how to create more nutritious child care menus, how to manage food allergies in a child care setting, and how to support breastfeeding mothers. Previously, I completed a 1000-hour internship where I worked in dietetics at Avista Adventist Hospital, Boulder Valley School District and Boulder County Public Health. Before having children and becoming a dietitian, I completed a degree in Industrial Engineer and Management and worked as a software developer.

Education

B.S. Industrial Engineering and Management from Oklahoma State University
Didactic Dietetics Education Certificate from University of Northern Colorado
M.S. Dietetics from University of Northern Colorado
Dietetic Internship at University of Northern Colorado with rotations at:
- Avista Adventist Hospital
- Boulder Valley School District
- Boulder County Public Health

Certificates

- Certificate of Training for Gluten Related Disorders from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Affiliations

Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Member of the following Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics subgroups:
Beyond Celiac – Community Resource Team Volunteer

What People are Saying

Stephanie was both thorough and efficient, and I found her extremely knowledgeable. She busted some myths, and as it turns out, there were many opportunities to improve my and my family's diet to achieve balances in protein, B12, zinc and Omega 3s. I'm grateful for Stephanie's insights, and as I told her, everyone should go through this process. It was an invaluable exercise!

Jessica

Stephanie is one of the most knowledgeable and professional Registered Dietitian Nutritionists I have ever encountered. Not only is she highly educated with a Master’s Degree, she is extremely personable and will put you at ease with whatever concerns you may have. While too many health care providers are quick to prescribe a plan with little patient input, she takes your desires into consideration and will ensure she puts together a plan that works for YOU and YOUR goals, while also providing education, counseling, and guidance along the way. If you are looking to make healthier changes or have other health concerns, rest assured that you will be in great hands with Stephanie and her dietary advice! Do not hesitate to call her!

Enwei Schwind, MS, RDN

Ready to Book?

Book a free 15 minute consultation today! Or go to our Patient Information page to find out more about cost, insurance coverage, and conditions I treat. I look forward to working with you!