Carolyn Gundell, M.S., to Run RMACT Nutrition
Program and Start PCOS Clinic
Reproductive Medicine
Associates of Connecticut (RMACT) fertility clinic and egg donation center is
providing nutritional support and resources for patients as part of their
comprehensive approach to fertility treatment. To kick off this focus on nutrition, RMACT has hired Carolyn
Gundell, M.S., to lead its nutrition program, as well as to open its Polycystic Ovarian
Syndrome (PCOS) Clinic. 
With over 20 years of experience, Gundell will help RMACT patients
understand the link between dietary choices, weight and fertility. For some patients, this means helping them
incorporate the necessary nutrients for a woman’s body to conceive. For others, she will address
ongoing battles with endocrine disorders such as insulin resistance, Diabetes Type1/Type 2 and PCOS,
by offering nutritional insight and strategies that often help to improve
symptoms associated with these conditions.
RMACT’s PCOS Clinic is one of a handful of options for patients in Connecticut
to learn how to manage this condition.
At the clinic, Gundell will help patients take control of this
frustrating metabolic condition, which causes hormonal imbalances, preventing women from
ovulating and leading to infertility.
It is a common condition, affecting 5 - 10% of women of reproductive
age, and is best managed through lifestyle changes such as improved quality of
sleep, activity, and healthy, balanced & structured meals.
“My passion is working with patients to understand how their
bodies work,” says Gundell. “Many consumers
are misinformed about health and nutrition from misleading information which often
promises quick and unsafe results verses
reinforcing life-long healthy behavior change.”
Beyond individual patient care, RMACT is sponsoring interactive
nutrition seminars at their main office in Norwalk, CT. The seminars, which encourage open
discussion and are open to the public, will be lead by Gundell and Monica
Moore, MSN, RNC, a Nurse Practitioner and RMACT’s Nurse Manager. Through real-life scenarios,
participants will learn how to improve their nutrition and health. To date, two seminars are scheduled; to RSVP, call
203-750-7492:
Take Shape for Life
RMACT has partnered with “Take Shape for Life”, a weight loss program
designed by Dr. Wayne S. Andersen, a board-certified critical care physician.
Location: RMACT
Office at 10 Glover Avenue, Norwalk, CT
Date/Time: Tuesday,
January 12; 6:30 PM
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Your Toolbox for Success
Based on RMACT’s comprehensive approach, this half-day seminar includes
sessions on yoga, visualization and nutrition.
Location: RMACT
Office at 10 Glover Avenue, Norwalk, CT
Date/Time: Saturday,
January 16; 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
RMACT’s nutrition program is the latest arm of its comprehensive
fertility care. In addition to
advanced fertility diagnosis and treatments such as intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in-vitro fertilization (IVF), other RMACT services
offered include yoga classes, marriage and individual counseling, acupuncture
and financial payment plans. The purpose
is to provide resources and care that address all patients’ needs, including
stress reduction, to reach the ultimate goal – full-term pregnancy.
“We are thrilled to have Carolyn as part of our team,” says Dr. Mark Leondires, Medical Director at
RMACT. “Carolyn brings to RMACT
important knowledge and a great sensibility of how to work with patients. Since our approach to fertility
treatment involves the whole body and mind, nutrition is an important factor.”
Gundell earned her M.S. in Nutrition from Columbia
University and completed her undergraduate studies in Biology/Nutrition at Albertus
Magnus College in New Haven, CT.
She is trained as a Research Associate in Clinical Skills Training, and
is certified in HIPAA, CPR, First Aid and Food Safety & Sanitation.
Carolyn also works as a Nutritionist at Pediatric Endocrine
& Diabetes Specialists and The Center for Advanced Pediatrics—both in Norwalk
and formerly at Yale University Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, PCOS, and Fertility
Clinics.