Pointing you in the right direction.
There are few things more complex and beautiful than how we are built and function. Unlike traditional therapy that views the body as a set of separate systems, integrated and functional treatment sees you as you..whole. One person, one body, one life. All of it living, breathing, moving and communicating.
At The Pointe we know life can be different, life can be better. By considering 5 key areas we customize a care plan to meet you needs. The goal is not to suppress symptoms or function, but to understand what may be going awry and give your body what it needs to function in a more healthful, vibrant way. We are in the business of profoundly improving lives by promoting healthy function and balance. Our vision for you is to experience life more fully each and every day.
What to expect
Tina Musselman LPC, RD, LDN, MA
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"I have been working with Tina for several years on weight loss studies. Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a nutritional counseling group session. She draws on years of experience as a registered dietician and family counselor while utilizing a variety strategies to aid her clients in reaching their personal nutrition and/or weight loss goals. Her honest approach allied with empathy and true caring for her patients, is what sets Tina apart from others in her field. Tina’s enthusiasm for health and wellness along with a strong work ethic make her the choice when it is time to select a practitioner to assist you in realizing your personal health goals. " |
About Tina Musselman
While in school for pre-medicine I looked around at my family and the healthcare system and decided I didn’t want to die on a box of pills, nor did I want to prescribe them for others. I found my way to functional and integrative care through my own weight loss and wellness journey. Since making the decision to change paths from pre-medicine to nutrition and wellness, I have never looked back. At the end of college, I knew traditional dietetic work would not satisfy my desire to help others profoundly improve their lives. I went on to obtain advanced training in integrative and functional nutrition including the mind/body interaction. To better help clients bridge the gap between knowing and doing, I pursued a masters in counseling with a focus on marriage, family and relationships .
After 13 years in this field, I am as passionate as ever at helping others achieve their goals and dreams in health and life. I am on a mission and look forward to working with you. My desire is to help you give your body what it needs to function, try to uncover the root cause of your concern, and help you truly enjoy life and live vibrantly each and every day.
Career Highlights
After 13 years in this field, I am as passionate as ever at helping others achieve their goals and dreams in health and life. I am on a mission and look forward to working with you. My desire is to help you give your body what it needs to function, try to uncover the root cause of your concern, and help you truly enjoy life and live vibrantly each and every day.
Career Highlights
- BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Illinois at Chicago 2003
- Was board certified in clinical nutrition through International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists, 2007
- Masters In Counseling focusing on Marriage, Family and Relationships, Governors State University, 2011
- Working in weight loss, wellness and bariatric surgery since 2004
- Completed weight management certifications for children, adolescents and adults through the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Immediate past president of Allied Health, Illinois Association of Bariatric Surgery
- Fun and engaging presenter with presentations at local, national and international conferences such as Obesity Week, Illinois Counseling Association and the Chicago Dietetic Association
About Claire Allen
Not feeling satisfied in the field of financial operations, I decided to pursue my true passion: health and science. After graduation I found a home in weight management and digestive disorders. While focusing on a non-diet, holistic approach, I have found clients are able to improve their underlying disease state one small behavior at a time.
Through practice, and careful time spent listening to my clients, I found that I have the innate ability to identify food triggers, plan effective and personalized nutrition interventions, and translate complex nutritional science into easily understood concepts and action plans.
I am grateful I have been able to to help countless individuals suffering with digestive disorders and added weight improve the way they feel, boost their confidence and enjoy every day just a little more.
Career Highlights
Through practice, and careful time spent listening to my clients, I found that I have the innate ability to identify food triggers, plan effective and personalized nutrition interventions, and translate complex nutritional science into easily understood concepts and action plans.
I am grateful I have been able to to help countless individuals suffering with digestive disorders and added weight improve the way they feel, boost their confidence and enjoy every day just a little more.
Career Highlights
- MS in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Illinois at Chicago
- Dual BS in Economics and Psychologist, University of Michigan
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Comission on Dietetic Registration
- Active Member in the following practice groups: Dietitians in Gluten and Gastrointestinal Disorders, Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine, Sports Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition and Nutrition Entrepreneurs
“It was extremely beneficial working with Claire Allen. Her focus was to equip me to make mindful choices for a future lifetime of healthy eating habits. Claire worked with me to set realistic, achievable goals, taught me how to eat properly to achieve and then maintain my nutritional, weight, health, and fitness goals, and monitored my progress and provided practical strategies and motivational guidance to help me transition to a more healthy future.
I never felt I was on a diet. Instead Claire served as an expert guide leading me on a journey toward a more healthy future. Over the course of 12 months I lost 50 pounds which made working with Claire a rewarding experience.”
-T.A. Chicago, IL
