Food Allergy Expert

Lisa Cipriano Collins is a marriage and family therapist, as well as the author of the book Caring for Your Child with Severe Food Allergies: Emotional Support & Practical Advice from a Parent Who's Been There. Collins resides in Massachusetts with her husband and is the mother of three children. She first became interested in the affects that managing severe food allergies had on families nine years ago when her eldest son was diagnosed with peanut and tree-nut allergies. Through combining her research findings, personal experience and professional observations, she has developed a profound understanding of the practical and emotional challenges of managing your child's severe food allergies.

Cipriano Collins has been appointed to and serves on The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network's Member Advisory Council and Speaker's Bureau. In response to the growing need for information, education and emotional support, she founded Food Allergy Matters, a counseling and consulting service. She offers various services such as workshops, speaking engagements, personal and toll-free telephone consultation.

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