For Healthcare Providers

A collaborative, nutrition-focused adjunct
to support patients with hair concerns.

For Referring Providers

From Cell to Strand™ is a structured nutrition and lifestyle program for patients presenting with hair changes. Care is delivered through an educational framework that pairs individualized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) with practical implementation. Coordination with primary and specialty providers is available as needed.

MNT is delivered by registered dietitian nutritionist Celia Margolin, MS, RDN, with a dedicated nervous system education session led by clinical psychologist Cathleen Margolin, PhD. The program is designed to complement dermatologic and medical care.

This approach supports patients with hair changes in the context of metabolic, cardiovascular, endocrine, or immune-related patterns.

Nutrition guidance emphasizes whole dietary patterns grounded in plant-based nutrition inspired by a true Mediterranean or DASH approach, prioritizing the key nutrients that sustain hair growth.

When to Consider a Referral

Patients presenting with hair changes in the context of:

  • Confirmed deficiencies or suspected nutrient inadequacies

  • Androgenetic alopecia with metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance

  • Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome

  • Thyroid disease

  • Perimenopause

  • Chronic or stress-related telogen effluvium

  • Alopecia areata with co-occurring autoimmune conditions

  • Patients adopting or maintaining dietary patterns that require nutritional planning (e.g., vegan diets, celiac disease, or condition-related restrictions)

  • Rapid weight loss, energy restriction, and weight-loss medication use

  • Patients seeking structured nutrition and lifestyle support alongside medical care

Refer a Patient

I welcome professional collaboration.

For referrals, provider inquiries, or to discuss a specific case, please email hello@fromcelltostrandmethod.com (HIPAA-compliant).

— Celia Margolin, MS, RDN