Madelaine Betancourt, MScN, is a compassionate and evidence-based holistic nutritionist specializing in gut health, hormonal health, and the intersection of nutrition with mental health and the nervous system. She holds a Masters of Science in Nutrition from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR, and is deeply committed to helping clients identify and overcome barriers to achieving their best health while supporting their relationship with food and their bodies.

With a Health at Every Size (HAES) perspective and a focus on gentle, individualized care, Madelaine collaborates with clients to create sustainable health goals rooted in their unique needs and values. She works to empower clients with the knowledge and confidence to make health changes that feel aligned, practical, and lasting.

Having personal experience with the challenges of neurodivergence and chronic health struggles, Madelaine brings understanding and tenderness to her practice. She offers support through nutrition, herbs, and lifestyle adjustments, always fostering a safe and trusting environment where clients feel seen, heard, and respected.

Let’s work together to uncover what health means for you and create lasting changes that feel aligned with your life. 

Philosophy and Influences:

• HAES Health at Every Size
• Intuitive Eating
• Root cause approach
• Trauma informed care
• Lifestyle support
• Motivational interviewing
• Culturally inclusive care  
• Non-diet approach

 

Specialties:

• Gut Health: IBD, SIBO, Colitis, Food Sensitivities, Dysbiosis  
• Hormonal Health: Fertility, PCOS, Menopause, Thyroid Support, Diabetes, PMDD
• Nutrition for Mental Health: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Neurodivergence & Sensory Challenges 
• Nervous System Regulation: Stress, Grief, Pain, Fatigue 

 

Sessions with Madelaine are client directed and may include, but do not have to include:

• Space and support with your relationship with food and your body
• Space and support with making food more enjoyable
• Space and support with breaking shame and stigma
• Gentle and supportive guidance with navigating dietary changes or food sensitivities
• Support with meal planning and helpful resources
• Collaborative strategizing to identify and overcome hurdles to healthy habits
• Personalized nutrition education to empower you in your health journey 

 

Madelaine is accepting Oregon Health Plan and select private insurance plans. She offers financial hardship and sliding scale rates as well. Madelaine is committed to inclusive and accessible nutrition support. With Oregon Health Plan insurance you have unlimited nutrition visits and can meet regularly with Madelaine for support to repair food related trauma.