Diabetes Nutritionists and Dietitians in 10012

Another quick fix is not the answer. Have you tried every tip and trick to heal your gut? Are you tired of struggling with your weight and want to find balance? Are you suffering from Digestive Issues, Migraines, Eczema/Psoriasis and/or Urticaria (hives) and want to find relief?

Ariella's mission is to help her clients learn how to use food to help manage their chronic conditions, without feeling like they are sacrificing their relationship with food. She uses a Health-at-Every-Size, weight neutral, non-diet approach with her clients and loves to share her passion for food.

Hi! My name is Kelsey and I’ve been a Registered Dietitian since 2014, licensed in the state of Illinois. I’ve always had an interest in food, which started in childhood. I was a very picky eater (sorry mom and dad!), and decided early on that I would be a vegetarian. As I’ve gotten older, I have expanded my food palate, but I’ve always stuck with the morals of eating foods that help me feel good and I believe that is a guiding principle of overall health.

Ania specializes in Intuitive eating and practices from a weight inclusive, non-diet approach. She is passionate about helping individuals heal their relationship with food, body image and achieve true food freedom. Ania strives to meet each client where they are, while supporting them to reach their health goals by focusing on small sustainable behavior change.

Eric Meredith is a Registered Dietitian, Classically Trained Chef, and Certified Personal Trainer with over 10 years' experience working with a wide variety of clients including Type 1 and 2 diabetics, athletes, cancer survivors, individuals with digestive disorders, and those who are looking to better manage their weight. Eric graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Master of Education. He is also a Certified Health Education Specialist. Eric enjoys working one-on-one with clients to tailor their eating habits to support their individual health.

My education and experience allows me to have a deep understanding of complex nutritional needs and challenges faced by individuals. I take a holistic approach to nutrition care, considering nutritional needs, lifestyle, preferences and relationship with food. One of my favorite things in the world is eating, and I believe that food should be enjoyed and celebrated. I strive to help my clients develop a healthy relationship with food that allows them to enjoy eating while also nourishing their bodies.

Kristina believes in improving a patient's health by applying a focus on nutrition education, a non-diet approach, and making nutrition fun and sustainable. She excels at motivating patients, cheering them on throughout their health journey and celebrating all wins along the way. With her outgoing and positive personality, Kristina is here to help you feel your best and build a healthy relationship with food. Kristina loves to help simplify your life with helping meal plan for the week, make nutrition fun, and bring excitement to adding nutrient-density.

Mattie combines evidence-based nutrition science with a compassionate, whole health approach to counseling patients to deliver health outcomes and improve patients’ day-to-day lives.

Dajana Marin is a board-certified Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a weight-neutral and non-diet approach. She completed her bachelor’s degree and supervised practice at Dominican University and is finishing her master’s degree in applied exercise science with a concentration in sports nutrition. Dajana has experience working in a clinical and private practice settings with diverse populations and conditions. She is passionate about helping her clients make lifelong sustainable changes through an intuitive eating approach. Her counseling style is calming, warm, open, and gently challenging.

My name is Natalia Rios, and I am your personal Registered Dietitian. My mission is to help clients achieve their own definition of a healthful life. Together we will work on creating specific goals and sustainable habits. When you meet with me, your needs always come first. You are in charge! As a team we will collaborate on what it means to feel your best. Let's take the first step and get started, I look forward to meeting you!

Stephanie uses a compassionate and practical approach to empower and equip people to engage in the health behaviors that are most important to them. She believes nutrition can be enjoyable, flexible, balanced, sustainable, and body-honoring.

Crystal values each patient and where they are at in their journey. Crystal has a holistic approach to nutrition and likes to look at the whole picture. Since Crystal has a background in marriage and family therapy, Crystal is trained to look at patterns and relationships and does this through a nutrition-focused lens. Crystal strongly believes in the power of intuitive eating and a Health at Every Size (HAES) approach.

With over a decade as a dietitian and 7 of those years specializing in functional medicine, my experiences have shaped me into the dietitian I am today. My passion lies in helping people with chronic issues find relief with the power of nutrition and lifestyle changes. I enjoy working with individuals with GI issues, food sensitivities/intolerances, autoimmune disorders, hormone imbalance, thyroid issues, adrenal fatigue, and a variety of other health issues. I completed my training as an Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner through the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy in 2017.

Ruth’s approach is personalized, collaborative, and non-judgmental. She enjoys supporting and guiding people as they work toward their goals to improve health and enjoy delicious food in ways that are realistic and sustainable. Ruth takes an additive approach to food and nutrition – while working with you to ditch feelings of deprivation and guilt. Her mission is to help you become your own health expert by discovering the skills and strategies which work best for you, growing those skills into lasting habits, and celebrating your successes with you along the way!

Jane is a licensed registered dietitian. She completed her BS degree in Dietetics and her MS degree in Food and Nutrition at ISU. Jane enjoys personalizing nutrition therapy. She finds fulfillment in working with clients ready to make a change. In her spare time, Jane likes to watch old movies and ride her Peloton. She loves her rescue pets, CeCe and Heathcliff.

My name is Michel Harris and I have been a Registered Dietitian since 2000 and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist since 2010. I completed my undergraduate and graduate studies at Benedictine University before by internship at Hines VA Hospital. Some of my past work experiences have included long term care, foodservice management, private practice serving individuals with eating disorders, and inpatient positions in hospitals. My passion for teaching the future generation of nutrition professionals led me to start teaching in 2018.

Danielle takes an integrative approach with her patients and believes that nutrition is a key component in promoting optimal health. She recognizes every person is unique, therefore there is no one size fits all approach. She supports and guides her patients by providing them the necessary tools needed to heal and thrive.

It is incredibly important to me to treat every one of my patient's as the unique individual they are which means really getting to know YOU and what has brought you here. I aim to emphasize the nuance of health to help folks understand the many variables that influence one's wellbeing, while identifying markers around nutrition that may be contributing to conditions and concerns. I love trouble shooting how to heal the body from the inside out, and dialing in ways to apply appropriate changes and interventions consistently is a huge focus of what we do together.

Eliza is a Board-Certified Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She received a Master’s degree in Public Health and Nutrition from the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health and completed her dietetics training through the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Coordinated RD program. Eliza has experience providing nutrition care in a variety of settings, including eating disorder treatment, group practice, and long term care. Eliza practices from a non-diet, weight-neutral approach, caring for the whole person.