Today we’d like to introduce you to Emily Luxford
Hi Emily, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I’ve been where you are now.
This is my story.
I still remember the day the pain started. My family and I went to dinner at a local restaurant. I ordered my usual cheeseburger but I couldn’t eat it. The pain hit me as my plate was delivered. I sat there, staring at my cheeseburger, hunched over and silent. This was just the beginning. I was only 5 years old.
I suffered for 12 years before I was diagnosed with my first autoimmune disease. The first diagnosis had no cure. Four years later, I was diagnosed with my second autoimmune disease. Lucky for me, this disease had a treatment. But, the treatment didn’t alleviate all my symptoms.
By this time, I was an expert at living daily with a multitude of symptoms. My personal experiences shaped who I am today: my compassion, my determination and my career. After becoming a dietitian nutritionist, I realized I had another treatment option. I could use whole food-as-medicine to reverse my symptoms.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Living with health challenges can be a rollercoaster. There are times when the symptoms are severe and there can be periods where you find relief. Unlike other conditions, autoimmune diseases and gastrointestinal disorders are often ignored or misunderstood. This is largely because they do not always present with external manifestations. On the outside, you may look healthy while you feel like you are struggling internally.
This is similar to running a business. There are highs and lows. Perseverance is my main driver for my success as an individual and as a business owner. My biggest challenges were transitioning from part time to full time, changing locations and managing a business while raising children. With each curve ball, you adjust your business model to meet the demands of that particular hurdle. To me, this is the greatest gift and challenge of running your own business.
We’ve been impressed with Luxford Nutrition, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Luxford Nutrition was established in 2014 by Emily Luxford. She had one mission: to improve the quality of life for individuals with autoimmune diseases and gastrointestinal disorders. The secret sauce of this nutrition practice is the founder herself. Emily Luxford is a registered dietitian nutritionist, integrative and functional nutrition certified practitioner and certified leap therapist with a master’s degree in nutritional science. She has experience as a credentialed elementary school teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District and also taught nutrition at California State University, Long Beach.
Beyond the classroom, Emily developed and published research regarding dietary modification for patients with Meniere’s disease. She completed her dietetic clinical internship at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. Over the years, Emily provided individualized nutrition therapy at various hospitals and clinics.
In an effort to have a positive impact on the celiac community, Emily served on the Board of Directors for Celiac Disease Foundation from 2014-2020.
This nutrition practice is dedicated to improving health through dietary awareness. Emily Luxford helps people learn how to eat for gut health, IBS, Crohn’s Disease, ulcerative colitis, leaky gut and other inflammatory autoimmune diseases. The goal is to stop the flare ups and find joy in life again. Luxford Nutrition offers a variety of programs that are tailored to each person’s health and lifestyle needs. Go to LuxfordNutrition.com to schedule a complimentary strategy session with Emily.
What quality or characteristic do you feel is most important to your success?
Having been diagnosed with celiac disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, I have experience as the patient. I understand the client’s perspective and provide personalized care. As a trained educator and a registered dietitian nutritionist, I provide precise and attainable lifestyle interventions that meet the needs and goals of each patient.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://LuxfordNutrition.com
- Instagram: @luxfordnutrition
