Health Professionals in New Braunfels, TX
It is my mission to help my clients lead life to the fullest by teaching them how to eat intuitively, to instill a no fad diet way of life and create symmetry between work, exercise, family and food. I see clients for a variety of reasons, but specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, sports nutrition and general wellness. I am a board Certified Specialist in Sport Dietetics (CSSD). I am also a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian (CEDRD).
It is my mission to help my clients lead life to the fullest by teaching them how to eat intuitively, to instill a no fad diet way of life and create symmetry between work, exercise, family and food. I see clients for a variety of reasons, but specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, sports nutrition and general wellness. I am a board Certified Specialist in Sport Dietetics (CSSD). I am also a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian (CEDRD).
Providing nutritional counseling and education to the New Braunfels and surrounding areas by a registered, licensed dietitian
Providing nutritional counseling and education to the New Braunfels and surrounding areas by a registered, licensed dietitian
Integrative Clinical nutrition is based on a scientific, evidence-based approach that considers the uniqueness of each person's biochemical individuality, in conjunction with genetic, environmental , lifestyle, mental, emotional, spiritual and relationship factors that impact the state of health. My personal story may be just like your own. Like many of you reading this, I suffered many years with health conditions that didn't fit into the mold of conventional medicine.
Integrative Clinical nutrition is based on a scientific, evidence-based approach that considers the uniqueness of each person's biochemical individuality, in conjunction with genetic, environmental , lifestyle, mental, emotional, spiritual and relationship factors that impact the state of health. My personal story may be just like your own. Like many of you reading this, I suffered many years with health conditions that didn't fit into the mold of conventional medicine.
Integrative medicine brings together the best of natural and conventional approaches to restore optimal health. With a background as a registered nurse, nutritionist, licensed naturopathic doctor, and IFM Certified Practitioner, I draw from multiple disciplines to deliver comprehensive, individualized care.
Many of my clients face challenges such as fatigue, hormone imbalances, digestive issues, autoimmune conditions, thyroid dysfunction, metabolic concerns, and stress-related disorders. Rather than focusing on isolated symptoms, I identify and address the underlying cause—creating a clear, personalized path toward lasting health.
Integrative medicine brings together the best of natural and conventional approaches to restore optimal health. With a background as a registered nurse, nutritionist, licensed naturopathic doctor, and IFM Certified Practitioner, I draw from multiple disciplines to deliver comprehensive, individualized care.
Many of my clients face challenges such as fatigue, hormone imbalances, digestive issues, autoimmune conditions, thyroid dysfunction, metabolic concerns, and stress-related disorders. Rather than focusing on isolated symptoms, I identify and address the underlying cause—creating a clear, personalized path toward lasting health.
The needle is worth a thousand words. Ask me how it works and experience the great power of Chinese Medicine for yourself!
The needle is worth a thousand words. Ask me how it works and experience the great power of Chinese Medicine for yourself!
Welcome to Mavrakis Nutrition!
You deserve a relationship with food that feels calm, nourishing, and flexible. Whether you’re here to heal your relationship with food, manage an eating disorder, or simply reduce the overwhelm around eating—I’m here to help.
I work with people navigating busy lives, mental and physical health concerns, and everything in between. My approach is compassionate, realistic, and focused on building trust in yourself—one step at a time.
Let’s make food feel less like a stressor and more like support.
Welcome to Mavrakis Nutrition!
You deserve a relationship with food that feels calm, nourishing, and flexible. Whether you’re here to heal your relationship with food, manage an eating disorder, or simply reduce the overwhelm around eating—I’m here to help.
I work with people navigating busy lives, mental and physical health concerns, and everything in between. My approach is compassionate, realistic, and focused on building trust in yourself—one step at a time.
Let’s make food feel less like a stressor and more like support.
Hello-- I am a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist practicing in San Antonio.
My approach is to address the acute issues while working to resolve any underlying causes and move toward optimum health. I use a variety of acupuncture styles- traditional Chinese acupuncture, 5-element, Richard Tan's balance method, Koryo(Korean hand therapy), and Auricular therapy in addition to Chinese herbs and techniques to use at home to get the best possible results for the patient.
When acute and chronic issues are
adequately dealt with, enhanced long term health and well being are the reward.
Hello-- I am a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist practicing in San Antonio.
My approach is to address the acute issues while working to resolve any underlying causes and move toward optimum health. I use a variety of acupuncture styles- traditional Chinese acupuncture, 5-element, Richard Tan's balance method, Koryo(Korean hand therapy), and Auricular therapy in addition to Chinese herbs and techniques to use at home to get the best possible results for the patient.
When acute and chronic issues are
adequately dealt with, enhanced long term health and well being are the reward.
Hi, I’m Taylor, a registered dietitian passionate about helping you nourish your body and break free from dieting. With background as a Division I athlete, two nutrition degrees, and years of clinical experience as a dietitian, I focus on mindful, evidence-based nutrition tailored to your lifestyle. Whether you want to ditch restrictive diets or tackle specific health goals, we’ll create a personalized plan for lasting change. Let’s make your goals a reality!
Hi, I’m Taylor, a registered dietitian passionate about helping you nourish your body and break free from dieting. With background as a Division I athlete, two nutrition degrees, and years of clinical experience as a dietitian, I focus on mindful, evidence-based nutrition tailored to your lifestyle. Whether you want to ditch restrictive diets or tackle specific health goals, we’ll create a personalized plan for lasting change. Let’s make your goals a reality!
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Julia’s ideal client is someone stuck in cycles of restriction, guilt, or frustration around food. She helps clients break free from rigid rules and all-or-nothing patterns through Intuitive Eating and sustainable behavior change. Her sessions are supportive, non-diet, and evidence-based, with a focus on consistency, self-trust, and personalized strategies. Julia creates real conversations that help clients build balance, confidence, and habits that fit their lives
Julia’s ideal client is someone stuck in cycles of restriction, guilt, or frustration around food. She helps clients break free from rigid rules and all-or-nothing patterns through Intuitive Eating and sustainable behavior change. Her sessions are supportive, non-diet, and evidence-based, with a focus on consistency, self-trust, and personalized strategies. Julia creates real conversations that help clients build balance, confidence, and habits that fit their lives
Being vegetarian is awesome. It can help your kidneys too, especially if you have been diagnosed with CKD. Patients often struggle to find the right diet for kidneys or are trying to make sense of 'food lists' given to them by their physician, not realizing that a renal diet is much more than a list of do's and don'ts. Timely nutrition therapy can delay or completely avoid the need for dialysis. That's huge! This is the opportunity window that many patients miss, ending up on dialysis, which in many cases, is life-long.
Being vegetarian is awesome. It can help your kidneys too, especially if you have been diagnosed with CKD. Patients often struggle to find the right diet for kidneys or are trying to make sense of 'food lists' given to them by their physician, not realizing that a renal diet is much more than a list of do's and don'ts. Timely nutrition therapy can delay or completely avoid the need for dialysis. That's huge! This is the opportunity window that many patients miss, ending up on dialysis, which in many cases, is life-long.
Do you struggle with unwanted weight gain, low energy, and poor sleep? Have you reduced your food intake but still gain weight? Doctors often say to eat less and exercise more, but if it were that simple, you’d have lost weight already. It’s time to stop fighting your body and start working with it. I can help you feel comfortable in your body and nourish it to transform your life. My personalized approach addresses your unique needs to boost energy, improve sleep, and achieve sustainable weight loss for a vibrant, fulfilling life.
Do you struggle with unwanted weight gain, low energy, and poor sleep? Have you reduced your food intake but still gain weight? Doctors often say to eat less and exercise more, but if it were that simple, you’d have lost weight already. It’s time to stop fighting your body and start working with it. I can help you feel comfortable in your body and nourish it to transform your life. My personalized approach addresses your unique needs to boost energy, improve sleep, and achieve sustainable weight loss for a vibrant, fulfilling life.
Are you working hard in the gym but not seeing the results show up in your health? Or perhaps you know what to eat, but struggle to make it stick in a busy lifestyle?
It is incredibly frustrating to feel like you are doing everything "right"—exercising and trying to eat well—yet still dealing with low energy, stubborn weight issues, or confusing lab results. You don't need another generic meal plan or a drill sergeant; you need a strategy that connects the dots between your movement and your metabolism to finally see results.
Are you working hard in the gym but not seeing the results show up in your health? Or perhaps you know what to eat, but struggle to make it stick in a busy lifestyle?
It is incredibly frustrating to feel like you are doing everything "right"—exercising and trying to eat well—yet still dealing with low energy, stubborn weight issues, or confusing lab results. You don't need another generic meal plan or a drill sergeant; you need a strategy that connects the dots between your movement and your metabolism to finally see results.
Diabetes? High Cholesterol? Overweight? Need Healthy Meal Plans? Call today for your Initial Consultation. Tiene diabetes, colesterol, alta presion o esta sobre peso? Necesita ayuda con la planificacion de comidas? Llamenos hoy para su consulta inicial!
Diabetes? High Cholesterol? Overweight? Need Healthy Meal Plans? Call today for your Initial Consultation. Tiene diabetes, colesterol, alta presion o esta sobre peso? Necesita ayuda con la planificacion de comidas? Llamenos hoy para su consulta inicial!
Are you interested in learning more about wellness and nutrition? Weight loss? Suffering from inflammatory conditions such as Headaches/Migraines, Fibromyalgia, IBS, or Rheumatoid Arthritis? Food Allergies/Celiac Disease? Chronic disease with restricted diets? Individuals may react to foods via the gut/immune system through Food Allergies or Food Sensitivities resulting in gastrointestinal problems, Migraines, or Immune Disorders. I provide nutrition analysis, food sensitivity testing (different from food allergies) and individualized nutrition counseling focusing on client beliefs, emotions, and behaviors to quickly improve client quality of life for a variety of health/wellness issues.
Are you interested in learning more about wellness and nutrition? Weight loss? Suffering from inflammatory conditions such as Headaches/Migraines, Fibromyalgia, IBS, or Rheumatoid Arthritis? Food Allergies/Celiac Disease? Chronic disease with restricted diets? Individuals may react to foods via the gut/immune system through Food Allergies or Food Sensitivities resulting in gastrointestinal problems, Migraines, or Immune Disorders. I provide nutrition analysis, food sensitivity testing (different from food allergies) and individualized nutrition counseling focusing on client beliefs, emotions, and behaviors to quickly improve client quality of life for a variety of health/wellness issues.
Struggling with weight, prediabetes, PCOS, inflammation, or high blood pressure? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. I’m Rhaizza Velasquez-Garcia, RD, LD, a virtual dietitian specializing in weight loss, insulin resistance, and lowering inflammation. I help clients use personalized nutrition strategies, including intermittent fasting and low-carb/keto approaches, to take control of their health. Ready for real support and lasting results? Let’s work together.
Struggling with weight, prediabetes, PCOS, inflammation, or high blood pressure? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. I’m Rhaizza Velasquez-Garcia, RD, LD, a virtual dietitian specializing in weight loss, insulin resistance, and lowering inflammation. I help clients use personalized nutrition strategies, including intermittent fasting and low-carb/keto approaches, to take control of their health. Ready for real support and lasting results? Let’s work together.
Naturopathic medicine has been described as a method of treating human ailments that recognizes that all healing is dependent upon the curative force within the body. It attempts to find the underlying cause of disease, remove the cause, and assist nature's constant effort toward health. The amazing thing about the human body is its continually striving for health.
Naturopathic medicine has been described as a method of treating human ailments that recognizes that all healing is dependent upon the curative force within the body. It attempts to find the underlying cause of disease, remove the cause, and assist nature's constant effort toward health. The amazing thing about the human body is its continually striving for health.
My clinical expertise lies in addressing various eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, orthorexia, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), and other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED), as well as disordered eating patterns, compulsive exercise habits, and body image issues. Additionally, I provide support for individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, Autism and ADHD. I am a Health At Every Size (HAES) aligned, weight inclusive practitioner.
My clinical expertise lies in addressing various eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, orthorexia, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), and other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED), as well as disordered eating patterns, compulsive exercise habits, and body image issues. Additionally, I provide support for individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, Autism and ADHD. I am a Health At Every Size (HAES) aligned, weight inclusive practitioner.
My ideal clients are individuals and families who feel frustrated, stuck, or overwhelmed by endless diet cycles. They are often managing chronic health conditions—such as type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, heart disease, or digestive issues like IBS—and want a sustainable path forward. Whether your goal is better blood sugar control, improved heart health, or weight management, I partner with both adults and pediatric clients. Together, we move forward using practical, personalized strategies that honor your unique lifestyle, traditions, and preferences
My ideal clients are individuals and families who feel frustrated, stuck, or overwhelmed by endless diet cycles. They are often managing chronic health conditions—such as type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, heart disease, or digestive issues like IBS—and want a sustainable path forward. Whether your goal is better blood sugar control, improved heart health, or weight management, I partner with both adults and pediatric clients. Together, we move forward using practical, personalized strategies that honor your unique lifestyle, traditions, and preferences
I specialize in weight loss nutritional counseling, vegetarian/vegan, sports nutrition, and strength, balance, and flexibility training. It is important to like what you're eating, and it doesn't have to all be health food. We discuss what you can eat more than what you can't. People become overweight for reasons other than knowledge and eat for reasons other than nourishment. Nutrition counseling is an client-driven exploratory process that teaches a lot about you and why you do what you do. Most clients have tried other programs and want a tailored solution that is efficient.
I specialize in weight loss nutritional counseling, vegetarian/vegan, sports nutrition, and strength, balance, and flexibility training. It is important to like what you're eating, and it doesn't have to all be health food. We discuss what you can eat more than what you can't. People become overweight for reasons other than knowledge and eat for reasons other than nourishment. Nutrition counseling is an client-driven exploratory process that teaches a lot about you and why you do what you do. Most clients have tried other programs and want a tailored solution that is efficient.
My ideal clients are individuals seeking support for disordered eating, eating disorders, gastrointestinal health, diabetes, and overall wellness. They often feel overwhelmed by nutrition information or stuck in restrictive patterns and want a more balanced, sustainable approach. I provide evidence-based, bilingual (English and Spanish) care that is practical and personalized. Together, we focus on building realistic habits, improving health, and creating long-term change in a supportive, non-judgmental space.
My ideal clients are individuals seeking support for disordered eating, eating disorders, gastrointestinal health, diabetes, and overall wellness. They often feel overwhelmed by nutrition information or stuck in restrictive patterns and want a more balanced, sustainable approach. I provide evidence-based, bilingual (English and Spanish) care that is practical and personalized. Together, we focus on building realistic habits, improving health, and creating long-term change in a supportive, non-judgmental space.
How to tell if Natural Health is right for me?
New Braunfels Health Professionals have broad skills and are able to work with a wide range of symptoms.
Complementary and alternative health, natural health or holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.
Complementary and alternative health, natural health or holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.
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