Dominica Nichols, PhD, RD, LDN
Dominica Nichols, PhD, RD, LDN
About Dominica Nichols, PhD, RD, LDN
Dominica Nichols, PhD, RD, LDN is the Clinical Nutritionist in the Mass General Down Syndrome Program. She is also a Clinical Nutritionist in Medical Genetics and a member of the team of Nutritionists at the MGH Pediatric Gastroenterology group at Waltham.
As a Clinical Nutritionist, she is honored to partner with individuals and families to help them identify, progress towards and realize their unique health or wellness goals. She is passionate about community inclusion and feels strongly that adequate nutrition (foods, beverages, nutrients) and movement activities are on the path to that end.
Clinical Interests:
- Inclusive Wellness and Exercise Promotion
- Selective Eating
- Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders including IBS
- Celiac Disease and IBD
- Down Syndrome
- Autism
- Metabolic Disorders
Treats:
- Adult & Pediatrics
Languages:
- English
Medical Education
- Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Boston, 2014-15
- Graduate Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics, Simmons University, 2013
- PhD Biology, Northeastern University, 2008
- BA Biology, Boston University, 2001
American Board Certifications
- Registered Dietitian
Down Syndrome Clinical Program
Learn more about the Down Syndrome Program at Mass General, including prenatal services and clinics for infants and toddlers, school-aged children, adolescents and adults.
Down Syndrome Research Program
Learn more about research opportunities available through the Down Syndrome Program at Mass General Hospital.