The Antidote® - A Better You

Nutrition & Dietetics

Houston, TX

At The Antidote® – A Better You, Nutrition and dietetics play a powerful role in mental and emotional well-being. Our nutrition services focus on using food and targeted support to help regulate mood, improve energy, and support overall health.

By addressing the connection between nutrition, brain function, and the nervous system, we help clients build a strong foundation for healing from the inside out.

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Services

  • Nutrition Discovery

    Nutrition Discovery is a collaborative, curiosity‑driven process that helps clients gain a deeper understanding of their body, food patterns, and individual needs. Sessions create space to explore nourishment without judgment, emphasizing awareness, body cues, and sustainable habits rather than quick fixes. By integrating evidence‑based nutrition with mind‑body awareness, this approach supports clients in building a connection to their health rooted in empowerment, regulation, and lasting well‑being.

  • Pediatric General Nutrition Assessment

    Pediatric nutrition assessments take a whole‑child approach, considering medical history, developmental stage, sensory needs, emotional well‑being, and family dynamics. Care is designed to support both children and caregivers by translating complex nutrition needs into practical, realistic recommendations that fit everyday life. With a calm and supportive presence, the goal is to promote growth, nourishment, and nervous‑system regulation—helping families feel confident and empowered without fear, pressure, or overwhelm.

  • Disordered Eating

    Eating disorder care is approached through a compassionate, trauma‑informed, and nervous‑system‑aware lens. This work supports clients in feeling safe in their bodies while rebuilding trust with food, addressing both the physical and emotional components of recovery. Rather than relying on rigid rules or perfection‑based expectations, the focus is on regulation, consistency, and individualized support. Care is collaborative and thoughtfully integrated to promote sustainable nourishment, long‑term healing, and a more peaceful relationship with food.

  • PANS/PANDAS Consultation

    For families navigating PANS/PANDAS, guidance is grounded in both clinical knowledge and lived experience. Care focuses on exploring holistic strategies and realistic, actionable steps to support a child’s recovery—offering families a clear roadmap and a renewed sense of direction and hope.

  • Wellness Coaching

    Personalized 1:1 coaching that may include any of the following: nutrition & lifestyle recommendations, nervous system optimization, or energy healing. Each session is personalized to your unique history and needs, offering practical tools and compassionate guidance for sustainable physical and mental well-being.

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Bailie Gardner

mS, RD

  • Registered Dietitian

  • Mind-Body Practitioner

Works with

Adults (21+)

Children (3+)