Nora Dennis MD

“Dr. Dennis is an exceptional psychiatrist and humanist. She cares deeply about her patients and serves them as compassionately as if they were her family members. In fact, I would not hesitate to refer my own family to her care and would entrust their lives to her without hesitation. In my 25 years of practicing psychiatry, I have come across few who can match the combination of talents possessed by Dr. Nora Dennis.”

“Nora Dennis was instrumental in my newfound understanding of ways that diet can affect mental health. With her coaching I have used the keto diet to manage increasingly troublesome ADHD symptoms without medicine. Nora's advice was clear, explained the underlying medical theory, provided tools and food choices to maintain ketosis, and worked with me to establish a long-term maintenance plan. I entered the trial thinking the diet would be unsustainable for me, but instead found the plan to be easy to follow and eliminate cravings that would disrupt the balance. Thank you, Nora!!!”

“I have known Nora for over 25 years. She is reliable, compassionate, deeply caring, and fiercely intelligent. She is passionate about justice, healing, and taking care of the earth and our community. She works incredibly hard.”

“My experience with Dr. Dennis was nothing short of transformative. I contacted her to explore the potential effects of a ketogenic diet on my mood and mental focus (among other things). I had very few expectations and no previous experience with "dieting" or working on nutrition in conjunction with therapy and mental health. I committed to four sessions over a six week period. The first two weeks were not easy. I felt irritable, anxious, fatigued and experienced intense cravings for sugar and carbohydrates (typical "keto flu" symptoms). It was also a challenge to fit this new way of thinking and eating into my social life. Dr. Dennis's guidance, however, allowed me to explore these changes with a feeling of security and well being. She consistently provided medical and emotional support that allowed me to move through this difficult phase without becoming overwhelmed or discouraged. She was very responsive (even to texts) and always generous with her time. Her approach to the work combined a foundation of invaluable medical expertise with a flexibility to explore the emotional quality of the process. Her method was not rigid - and most importantly she listened. As the weeks progressed I began to feel a shift in energy. Dr. Dennis crafted the diet to suit my busy life and I was amazed at the changes. I felt more focused, more energetic - but a different quality of energy - a more balanced energy that could sustain me throughout the day without any major dips. I began to exercise more and I developed an acute sense for the distinction between nutritional need and superficial craving. The physical and emotional impact on my life has been immeasurably positive. I initially contacted Dr. Dennis to exlpore the relationship between nutrition and and wellness and what I discovered exeeded all my expectations. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to have worked with her - I could not have taken on this project without her.”