Meet Feriha Bilgen, MPH, RD LD

Your Guide to Gluten-Free Living with Confidence

At Celiac Wellness Simplified, we believe that digestive struggles should never stand in the way of living your fullest life.

Feriha’s journey with gluten-related disorders began at age 14 when her mother was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in 2008. The doctor’s advice? "Just follow a gluten-free diet for life." But without resources, guidance, or even a gluten-free labeling law in the U.S. (which didn’t pass until 2013), navigating a gluten-filled world was overwhelming.

Even after going gluten-free, her mother continued to experience persistent symptoms, and medical follow-ups lacked the support needed for long-term healing. This challenge fueled Feriha’s passion to bridge the gap between diagnosis and thriving—ensuring others don’t feel lost in their gluten-free journey.

Now, after 15 years of personal experience and 5 years as a registered dietitian specializing in Celiac Disease and digestive disorders, Feriha brings a unique blend of science-backed nutrition strategies and real-life experience to help others simplify their gluten-free transition, heal their gut, and thrive.

Feriha Bilgen, MPH, RD, LD - Founder of Celiac Wellness Simplified

At Celiac Wellness Simplified, Our Mission is Clear:

🔹 Empower individuals with gluten-related disorders
🔹 Educate with practical, evidence-based guidance
🔹 Elevate your gluten-free lifestyle—without the stress

Our Mission: Helping You Find a Safe & Practical Gluten-Free Life That Works for You

At Celiac Wellness Simplified, our goal is to help you find the least restrictive path necessary for safe, gluten-free eating—one that optimizes your quality of life while ensuring full healing.

🔹 We believe knowledge is empowerment – Understanding when to be vigilant and when it’s safe to relax helps you avoid unnecessary stress and restriction.
🔹 Healing goes beyond just avoiding gluten – We focus on gut health, symptom resolution, and preventing other GI conditions commonly seen with gluten-related disorders.
🔹 Thriving means optimizing your health beyond gluten – Whether it’s energy levels, weight, metabolic health, or overall well-being, we help you feel your best in every area of life.

We understand that your journey is different—your experiences, challenges, and the way you approach gluten-free living are unique.

Some people struggle with not having enough information and unknowingly putting themselves at risk, while others feel they must be overly cautious due to uncertainty or fear.

That’s where we come in.

We help you find the right balance—giving you clear, science-backed strategies and real-life, practical tips so your choices are made from knowledge, not fear.

Our goal is to help you fully heal, minimize other digestive conditions that can develop with gluten-related disorders, and ultimately improve your overall quality of life—beyond just avoiding gluten.

Feriha Bilgen, MPH, RD, LD - Founder of Celiac Wellness Simplified

A Few Fun Facts About Feriha

📍 Located In: Orlando, FL ☀️
🍽️ Food You Could Eat Forever: Stuffed Grape Leaves
🥕 Go-To Snack: Celery & Carrots with Hummus
Beverage of Choice: Double Espresso with a dash of condensed milk
🚶‍♀️ Favorite Movement: Walking & Martial Arts (Tae Kwon Do)
🌍 Dream Destinations: Italy, Spain, Panama, Turkey—Anywhere with a Beach!

Let’s make your gluten-free journey simple, nourishing, and stress-free!

EDUCATION

University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI

  • Master of Public Health in Human Nutrition

  • School of Public Health Dietetic Internship

University of Florida | Gainesville, FL

  • Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition

  • Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Cell Science

CERTIFICATIONS:

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

  • Certificate of Training in Treating Gluten-Related Disoders

  • Certificate of Training in Integrative and Functional Nutrition

  • Certificate of Training in Diabetes Mellitus

REGISTERATION & LICENSURES: