MY APPROACH
Just like a garden, your gut health needs the right nourishment and care to thrive. My programs provide the tools and guidance to cultivate wellness from within.
A thriving garden is full of helpful microorganisms, and your gut should be, too. Nutrition and lifestyle can enrich the diversity and health of your microbiome, improving IBD and overall well-being.
Whether you’re cultivating a garden or a “gut garden,” science is a key ally. My approach is grounded in current scientific research and evidence-based practices, ensuring it’s safe and effective.
Gardens thrive when you give them everything they need, not just one element. Similarly, I focus on nutrition, lifestyle, sleep, stress management, and more, to ensure you have everything you need to heal.
No two people or gardens are alike. That’s why I give you completely individualized care, with a plan tailored to your unique gut health journey.
A fallow garden comes alive in the right conditions. I offer compassionate care and guidance to help you sow healthy change and reap the benefits of improved health.
Hello, I am Dr. Maysa Hikmat Al Zaim, LDN, a dedicated dietitian with a PhD in nutrition science, specializing in gastrointestinal (GI) health, particularly in managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). I’m also board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine, which enables me to take a holistic approach to empowering and supporting my clients. I founded my practice to inspire hope and lasting well-being for those with IBD in the Middle East and beyond.
My goal is to guide you through your journey with personalized, evidence-based care that improves your quality of life. I’m passionate about helping individuals navigate their digestive health challenges through tailored nutrition strategies that meet their unique needs.
Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, USA
PhD Nutrition Science, Minor in Community Health, University of Massachusetts, Amherst – MA, USA
MS Nutrition Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst – MA, USA
Dietetic Internship, King of Fahad National Guard Hospital, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, and Dietetic Center in the King Abdulaziz Hospital – Riyadh, KSA
Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University – Riyadh, KSA
Volunteering in Nutritional Therapy for IBD, a non-profit organization that provides education and innovative resources to aid the integration of evidence-based nutrition into the management of Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
The Advanced Dietary IBD Education and Training (DIET) Program, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
ModuLife™ Expert online training
IBD Nutrition Program: One-on-one mentoring with Kimberly Braly, RDN, LDN, IBD dietitian expert for Crohn’s and Colitis, USA
Low FODMAP Diet for IBS’ online training for health professionals, Monash University, Australia
Gut Health Course, Institute of Integrative Nutrition, NY, USA
Al Zaim M, Al-Daghri NM, Sabico S, et al. The Association Between FokI Vitamin DReceptor Polymorphisms With Metabolic Syndrome Among Pregnant ArabWomen. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2022 Feb 24;13:844472.2.
Al Zaim M., Wood R. Vitamin D and gestational diabetes mellitus. Nutrition Review Journal. 2013 Mar;71(3):158-67.
ENDORSEMENTS
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COMING SOON
At Wellness Tale Clinic, we believe that true health begins in the gut. Our soon-to-be-open clinic in Riyadh will be dedicated to empowering individuals with the knowledge and tools to navigate their gastrointestinal (GI) health through a holistic, evidence-based approach.
