Hannah Muehl
MS, RDN, PA-C | PCOS living, but make it chic
About Hannah Muehl
Hannah Muehl holds a rare dual credential in the PCOS space: she's both a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and a Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C), giving her a uniquely comprehensive clinical perspective. With 360,000+ combined followers across Instagram and TikTok and a 14,000+ subscriber Substack ("The Conscious Digest"), she's built a community around her motto: "PCOS living, but make it chic."
Diagnosed with PCOS and cystic acne early in life, Hannah was prescribed birth control as a first-line treatment. She eventually came off the pill and began managing her hormones holistically — an experience that now informs her evidence-based, lifestyle-medicine approach.
Why Hannah Muehl is Relevant to PCOS
Hannah's dual medical training (MS in Nutrition from Case Western Reserve + MS in Physician Assistant Studies from Chatham University) means she bridges the gap between nutrition counseling and clinical medicine. She currently works in Hepatology/Gastroenterology at UPMC, treating patients with PCOS, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and fatty liver disease — giving her firsthand clinical insight into how these conditions intersect.
What She Offers
- The PCOS Conscious Life Program: 3-month 1:1 remote coaching with personalized PCOS management protocols.
- The Functional PCOS Program: 12-week group program co-taught with Amber Fischer, MS, CNS.
- PCOS Essentials Academy: 4-week course with live lessons, meal plans, and community support.
- Substack Newsletter: Deep-dive articles on PCOS nutrition, skincare for PCOS, polyphenols, and personal fertility journey.
- PCOS Meal Plan + Notion Template: 4-week meal plans with pantry staples and self-care hub.
- Brand Partnerships: Pique Tea, Be Well By Kelly, Branch Basics, Needed (prenatal), Therasage.
Expertise & Credibility
With over a decade helping women with PCOS and credentials from Case Western Reserve University and Chatham University, Hannah is one of the most clinically qualified PCOS creators on social media. Her work in hepatology gives her unique insight into the metabolic complications of PCOS that many nutrition-only practitioners miss.
How She Compares
Hannah stands out by addressing the four functional types of PCOS (insulin-resistant, adrenal, chronic inflammation, and post-pill) with customized management strategies. Her "make it chic" branding removes the stigma from PCOS management, while her clinical background ensures recommendations are grounded in evidence. She also openly shares her own fertility journey, including miscarriage, adding authentic vulnerability.
Practical Tips from Hannah
- Seed cycling (specific seeds during follicular vs. luteal phases) can support hormone balance.
- Pair carbs with fat and fiber to manage blood sugar without eliminating carbs.
- Polyphenol-rich foods show promise for PCOS symptom remission.
- Spearmint and matcha tea may help reduce androgens.
- Flaxseed consumption for 12 weeks has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity.
FAQs
Q: What are Hannah's credentials? A: MS in Nutrition (Case Western Reserve), MS in PA Studies (Chatham University), RDN, PA-C.
Q: Does she offer 1:1 coaching? A: Yes — the PCOS Conscious Life Program is a 3-month remote coaching program with personalized protocols.
Q: What makes her approach unique? A: Her dual RDN/PA-C credentials, clinical work in hepatology, and focus on root-cause lifestyle medicine across all four PCOS types.
Q: Does she accept insurance? A: Her coaching is private-pay. Insurance coverage depends on individual plans.
Q: Where can I read her content? A: theconsciousnutritionist.substack.com, Instagram, and TikTok (@theconsciousnutritionist).
