Christie Korth

Christie has been very passionate about health and wellness since healing herself from a crippling case of Crohn's disease through diet and lifestyle changes.  As a result of this condition, she also suffered bouts of extreme anxiety and depression. Just when she thought she had her tummy under control, in early 2007, she went on to discover that she had severe gluten intolerance. She has since committed herself to promoting education and awareness about eating healthy and gluten-free, in addition to helping dozens of people resolve troubling health concerns.

Christie is the founder and director of Happy & Healthy Wellness.  Her private practice is located at Long Island Integrative Medical, which is home to a host of allopathic and alternative health practitioners.

 Through her work, she helps people make better food and lifestyle choices. She specializes in digestive disorders and conducts gluten-free cooking classes, health food store tours and lectures. She also works closely with her local Celiac Support Group.      

Additionally, Ms. Korth is the Corporate Nutritionist for Brain Balance Achievement Centers.  She works with children with are afflicted with ADHD, Autism, Asperger's and Dyslexia. She designs and conducts trainings for Brain Balance owners across the country on various topics to better serve the children the company serves.  Further, Christie is also author of Healing IBD with Whole Foods:  A Survival Guide for Those with Crohn’s and Colitis.

Christie received her training to practice Health Counseling at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.  She is a Certified Health Counselor through Columbia University's Teacher's College. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Holistic Nutrition from the Clayton College of Natural Health. Christie is also certified as a Group Facilitator from Adelphi University.