Nutritionists and Dietitians in 19122
Jen Kuscin
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LDN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19122 (Online Only)
Hi there! I'm Jen, a Registered Dietitian passionate about helping others reclaim the joy in food through Intuitive Eating. Too many of us, particularly women, have been ambushed with messaging about "ideal" body types, hacks to speed metabolism, and tips for weight loss. This messaging can be even more prevalent for people with conditions like PCOS, as doctors dispense the ever-present advice to "just lose weight" in order to manage symptoms. My goal is to strip away the stigma about weight and to teach you how to have fun with food again!
Hi there! I'm Jen, a Registered Dietitian passionate about helping others reclaim the joy in food through Intuitive Eating. Too many of us, particularly women, have been ambushed with messaging about "ideal" body types, hacks to speed metabolism, and tips for weight loss. This messaging can be even more prevalent for people with conditions like PCOS, as doctors dispense the ever-present advice to "just lose weight" in order to manage symptoms. My goal is to strip away the stigma about weight and to teach you how to have fun with food again!
Hey, I'm Kate. I'm an anti-diet Registered Dietitian with a passion for the mind-body connection, gentle movement, simplifying nutrition, and helping YOU feel at home in your body and confident in your food choices. I'm here to strengthen your foundation of intuitive eating so you can experience food freedom and live your most abundant life. I love supporting individuals in healing their relationship with their body through gentle movement. Kate takes her body liberation practice out of the office and into her community through her offerings of yoga and pilates in the Philadelphia area.
Hey, I'm Kate. I'm an anti-diet Registered Dietitian with a passion for the mind-body connection, gentle movement, simplifying nutrition, and helping YOU feel at home in your body and confident in your food choices. I'm here to strengthen your foundation of intuitive eating so you can experience food freedom and live your most abundant life. I love supporting individuals in healing their relationship with their body through gentle movement. Kate takes her body liberation practice out of the office and into her community through her offerings of yoga and pilates in the Philadelphia area.
Greta is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Master’s of Science in nutrition. Greta graduated from Saint Elizabeth’s University where she specialized in alternative nutrition approaches, medical nutrition therapy and motivational interviewing. Greta’s passion is helping adolescents and adults with eating disorders and related struggles such as body image, weight management, and self-esteem issues. She has additional experience working in a hospital setting providing nutrition education for clients with diabetes, renal issues, cardiovascular disease and gastrointestinal problems.
Greta is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Master’s of Science in nutrition. Greta graduated from Saint Elizabeth’s University where she specialized in alternative nutrition approaches, medical nutrition therapy and motivational interviewing. Greta’s passion is helping adolescents and adults with eating disorders and related struggles such as body image, weight management, and self-esteem issues. She has additional experience working in a hospital setting providing nutrition education for clients with diabetes, renal issues, cardiovascular disease and gastrointestinal problems.
More Dietitians and Nutritionists Nearby
Megan empowers her patients through education to help them make the best decisions for them. Believing everything can be had in moderation and food is neither "good" or "bad," she hopes to help patients enjoy life while also giving their bodies the nutrition it needs. She believes that nutrition and the goals you have should be able to seamlessly fit into your busy life and she is dedicated to helping you problem-solve to find those solutions. Reaching your goals sometimes takes some trial and error but there is no failure, these are all learning moments that can be built from.
Megan empowers her patients through education to help them make the best decisions for them. Believing everything can be had in moderation and food is neither "good" or "bad," she hopes to help patients enjoy life while also giving their bodies the nutrition it needs. She believes that nutrition and the goals you have should be able to seamlessly fit into your busy life and she is dedicated to helping you problem-solve to find those solutions. Reaching your goals sometimes takes some trial and error but there is no failure, these are all learning moments that can be built from.
Julie Cunningham
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, MPH, LDN, IBCLC, CDCES
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19123 (Online Only)
Julie combines evidence-based nutrition science with a compassionate approach to help clients patients achieve their goals. She's counseled thousands of clients ranging from parents of newborn babies to octogenarians working to manage chronic health conditions.
Julie combines evidence-based nutrition science with a compassionate approach to help clients patients achieve their goals. She's counseled thousands of clients ranging from parents of newborn babies to octogenarians working to manage chronic health conditions.
Renee Mazzotta
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LDN, CDN
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19123 (Online Only)
Renee loves helping clients find their balance with healthy habits, without confusion or giving up the foods they love. She believes that all foods can fit into a healthy life, and her approach to nutrition is "addition, not restriction". Renee supports clients in building sustainable habits that are in alignment with their goals, lifestyle, and values.
Renee loves helping clients find their balance with healthy habits, without confusion or giving up the foods they love. She believes that all foods can fit into a healthy life, and her approach to nutrition is "addition, not restriction". Renee supports clients in building sustainable habits that are in alignment with their goals, lifestyle, and values.
Stephanie Bostic
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, PhD, MS
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19123 (Online Only)
Stephanie takes an evidence-based approach while also recognizing the limitations of the evidence available. She works to build a collaborative partnership with clients to support making changes that improve quality of life. She seeks to provide gender-affirming and neurodivergent-affirming care. Stephanie has particular interests in celiac disease, congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, and GI symptoms related to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. She sees pediatric patients with eating disorders ages 14+. She accepts pediatric patients with gastrointestinal concerns ages 10+.
Stephanie takes an evidence-based approach while also recognizing the limitations of the evidence available. She works to build a collaborative partnership with clients to support making changes that improve quality of life. She seeks to provide gender-affirming and neurodivergent-affirming care. Stephanie has particular interests in celiac disease, congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, and GI symptoms related to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. She sees pediatric patients with eating disorders ages 14+. She accepts pediatric patients with gastrointestinal concerns ages 10+.
Sarah Hormachea
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, MS, CDCES, BC-ADM
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19123 (Online Only)
Sarah is incredibly passionate about nutrition as a tool for disease management and prevention. She takes pride in her practical approach to communicating health topics. She loves to delve into “why” just as much as the “what”—she won't be offended if you call her a nerd. As a child of immigrants, she has a special interest in traditional food and foodways as a tool for health and well-being.
Sarah is incredibly passionate about nutrition as a tool for disease management and prevention. She takes pride in her practical approach to communicating health topics. She loves to delve into “why” just as much as the “what”—she won't be offended if you call her a nerd. As a child of immigrants, she has a special interest in traditional food and foodways as a tool for health and well-being.
Ava strongly believes in a personalized approach to counseling in which she partners with her clients to discover the nutrition and lifestyle approaches that work best for them. She also rejects diet culture and believes the risk of medical conditions can be reduced while also enjoying food. Ava enjoys working with adolescents and adults on a range of issues, with special focus on gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, heart disease, anti-inflammatory protocols, weight gain/loss, and intuitive eating.
Ava strongly believes in a personalized approach to counseling in which she partners with her clients to discover the nutrition and lifestyle approaches that work best for them. She also rejects diet culture and believes the risk of medical conditions can be reduced while also enjoying food. Ava enjoys working with adolescents and adults on a range of issues, with special focus on gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, heart disease, anti-inflammatory protocols, weight gain/loss, and intuitive eating.
Lauren Davis
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, MS, LD
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19123 (Online Only)
Lauren believes in a weight-inclusive, anti-diet approach that empowers individuals to break free from restrictive food beliefs and rules that no longer serve them. She works with clients to encourage personal behavior modification to achieve their goals and improve their overall health. Her goal is to decrease stress around food, help you neutralize food and body image, and explore various kinds of joyful movement.
Lauren believes in a weight-inclusive, anti-diet approach that empowers individuals to break free from restrictive food beliefs and rules that no longer serve them. She works with clients to encourage personal behavior modification to achieve their goals and improve their overall health. Her goal is to decrease stress around food, help you neutralize food and body image, and explore various kinds of joyful movement.
Savannah Smith
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, MS, LD
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19123 (Online Only)
Savannah approaches counseling through a holistic lens including nutrition, movement, and therapeutic practices. She is passionate about a non-diet and weight inclusive relationship with food and body and wants to help clients respect their body regardless of their feelings and relationship with it at the time. She enjoys education in early sessions and then moving forward into practicing Intuitive Eating and working on improving body image.
Savannah approaches counseling through a holistic lens including nutrition, movement, and therapeutic practices. She is passionate about a non-diet and weight inclusive relationship with food and body and wants to help clients respect their body regardless of their feelings and relationship with it at the time. She enjoys education in early sessions and then moving forward into practicing Intuitive Eating and working on improving body image.
Sherry Pinneo
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, MS, LD, CSSD
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19123 (Online Only)
Throughout Sherry’s experiences she is constantly inspired by the openness and perseverance of her clients. She customizes her treatment based on each client’s needs and provides individualized consultations that focus on more than just nutrition information, but the support to help clients improve their relationship with food and body image.
Throughout Sherry’s experiences she is constantly inspired by the openness and perseverance of her clients. She customizes her treatment based on each client’s needs and provides individualized consultations that focus on more than just nutrition information, but the support to help clients improve their relationship with food and body image.
Alexa Eisenberg
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, MS, LND
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19123 (Online Only)
Alexa provides compassion, guidance and support to all of her clients while using a sustainable approach to nutrition. She has personally counseled hundreds of clients ranging from severe eating disorders to professional athletes.
Alexa provides compassion, guidance and support to all of her clients while using a sustainable approach to nutrition. She has personally counseled hundreds of clients ranging from severe eating disorders to professional athletes.
Prior to becoming a dietitian, Jose was a classically trained chef. He pivoted his career after making a lifestyle transformation that resulted in dramatic weight loss and reversal of chronic disease. Jose now blends his love of cooking with his passion for helping others take small, actionable steps to start on their own health journey. Jose does not believe in cookie-cutter meal plans or strict eating schedules, but an approach that includes all foods in a variety of cultural foodways. If you choose Jose, be ready to get in the kitchen!
Prior to becoming a dietitian, Jose was a classically trained chef. He pivoted his career after making a lifestyle transformation that resulted in dramatic weight loss and reversal of chronic disease. Jose now blends his love of cooking with his passion for helping others take small, actionable steps to start on their own health journey. Jose does not believe in cookie-cutter meal plans or strict eating schedules, but an approach that includes all foods in a variety of cultural foodways. If you choose Jose, be ready to get in the kitchen!
Courtney Johnson
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, MS, LD
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19123 (Online Only)
Courtney practices a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach while striving to create individualized, compassionate care for her clients. Courtney is passionate about finding a balance of nourishment and pleasure from all foods to experience enjoyment while discussing how food functions as fuel to your body and mind. Courtney recognizes that every person has a unique story and experience with food and their body and carries hope to restore relationships to both with client-driven goals at the forefront of sessions. Courtney hopes to cultivate a welcoming space for clients to hold curiosity and build confidence within themselves to creat
Courtney practices a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach while striving to create individualized, compassionate care for her clients. Courtney is passionate about finding a balance of nourishment and pleasure from all foods to experience enjoyment while discussing how food functions as fuel to your body and mind. Courtney recognizes that every person has a unique story and experience with food and their body and carries hope to restore relationships to both with client-driven goals at the forefront of sessions. Courtney hopes to cultivate a welcoming space for clients to hold curiosity and build confidence within themselves to creat
Samantha Larkin
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, MD, LD
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19123 (Online Only)
Samantha combines her knowledge of functional nutrition with her passion for helping people make life-long habit changes to provide the best care possible. Samantha has helped a wide variety of people to improve their health, ranging from PCOS cases to those with heart disease.
Samantha combines her knowledge of functional nutrition with her passion for helping people make life-long habit changes to provide the best care possible. Samantha has helped a wide variety of people to improve their health, ranging from PCOS cases to those with heart disease.
Morgan Perry
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, MDA, LDN
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19123 (Online Only)
Morgan practices from health-at-every-size roots, and believes nutrition-related goals are just part of the overall picture. Sleep, stress management, lifestyle, and work (to name a few) all factor into your health and nutrition! It is so important to Morgan that you feel heard and supported throughout your journey together. Morgan will provide compassionate care and empathy while emphasizing nutrition expertise and evidence-based approach to interventions and nutrition care.
Morgan practices from health-at-every-size roots, and believes nutrition-related goals are just part of the overall picture. Sleep, stress management, lifestyle, and work (to name a few) all factor into your health and nutrition! It is so important to Morgan that you feel heard and supported throughout your journey together. Morgan will provide compassionate care and empathy while emphasizing nutrition expertise and evidence-based approach to interventions and nutrition care.
Yasemin Baykal
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19123 (Online Only)
To help patients reach their unique health goals, Yasemin provides individualized evidence-based nutrition recommendations. During sessions, she strives to create a warm, supportive, and engaging environment for her clients. Yasemin advocates for Health at Every Size (HAES) and promotes intuitive eating when applicable. Her goal is to have patients feel comfortable and confident around nutrition. Yasemin has worked with many diagnoses over the years ranging from cardiovascular disease, ARFID, eating disorders, newly diagnosed diabetes, and people wanting general nutrition information.
To help patients reach their unique health goals, Yasemin provides individualized evidence-based nutrition recommendations. During sessions, she strives to create a warm, supportive, and engaging environment for her clients. Yasemin advocates for Health at Every Size (HAES) and promotes intuitive eating when applicable. Her goal is to have patients feel comfortable and confident around nutrition. Yasemin has worked with many diagnoses over the years ranging from cardiovascular disease, ARFID, eating disorders, newly diagnosed diabetes, and people wanting general nutrition information.
Flannery Nielsen
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, MS
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19123 (Online Only)
Her approach combines integrative nutrition and intuitive eating to help her patients resolve symptoms and feel their best without restriction or obsession. She is always learning and loves getting nerdy about gut health and hormones!
Her approach combines integrative nutrition and intuitive eating to help her patients resolve symptoms and feel their best without restriction or obsession. She is always learning and loves getting nerdy about gut health and hormones!
FAQs - About Nutritionists and Dietitians
How can I find a dietitian or nutritionist in 19122?
To find dietitians and nutritionists near you, input your city, town, suburb, zip code, or a provider's name in the search bar at the top of the page. From there, you can filter by specialty, treatment technique, and gender to find a dietitian or nutritionist who matches your needs.
When you visit a dietitian or nutritionist's profile, you can get a better idea if they're the right fit for you. Consider things like session cost, accepted insurance plans, and their location or telehealth options. If someone seems like a good match, you can email them or call the number on their profile. When speaking with a professional, pay attention to whether or not you feel comfortable in the conversation and how knowledgeable they are about your specific nutrition concerns. It may also be helpful to ask more about their general approach to nutrition and the training behind their credentials.
When you visit a dietitian or nutritionist's profile, you can get a better idea if they're the right fit for you. Consider things like session cost, accepted insurance plans, and their location or telehealth options. If someone seems like a good match, you can email them or call the number on their profile. When speaking with a professional, pay attention to whether or not you feel comfortable in the conversation and how knowledgeable they are about your specific nutrition concerns. It may also be helpful to ask more about their general approach to nutrition and the training behind their credentials.
What is the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?
The terms dietitian and nutritionist are often used interchangeably. However, there are actually key credential differences between dietitians and nutritionists that are important to keep in mind when seeking a nutrition professional.
A registered dietitian (RD) or registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) has earned at least a graduate degree from an accredited program, completed a supervised practice program, passed the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam, and continues their education regularly. The RD and RDN credentials are regulated by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the largest nutrition-related organization in the country. Only professionals who meet their standards can call themselves an RD or RDN and enjoy privileges like billing insurance. Additionally, RDs and RDNs can get board certifications in specialized areas such as gerontological nutrition (CSG), sports dietetics (CSSD), pediatric nutrition (CSP), renal nutrition (CSR), or oncology nutrition (CSO). They also need state licensure, which usually aligns with national requirements.
In contrast, the title "nutritionist" doesn't require any formal education or credentials; anyone can use the title of nutritionist, including those with very limited or no formal training in nutrition. Although there are certification programs that are marketed toward those interested in nutrition counseling, the rigor and academic requirements for such programs varies greatly. These important differences between dietitians and nutritionists are thus very important to consider when choosing the right nutrition professional for your needs. To be listed in the HealthProfs directory, Nutritionists must have a minimum of a Masters Degree in a relevant field.
A registered dietitian (RD) or registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) has earned at least a graduate degree from an accredited program, completed a supervised practice program, passed the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam, and continues their education regularly. The RD and RDN credentials are regulated by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the largest nutrition-related organization in the country. Only professionals who meet their standards can call themselves an RD or RDN and enjoy privileges like billing insurance. Additionally, RDs and RDNs can get board certifications in specialized areas such as gerontological nutrition (CSG), sports dietetics (CSSD), pediatric nutrition (CSP), renal nutrition (CSR), or oncology nutrition (CSO). They also need state licensure, which usually aligns with national requirements.
In contrast, the title "nutritionist" doesn't require any formal education or credentials; anyone can use the title of nutritionist, including those with very limited or no formal training in nutrition. Although there are certification programs that are marketed toward those interested in nutrition counseling, the rigor and academic requirements for such programs varies greatly. These important differences between dietitians and nutritionists are thus very important to consider when choosing the right nutrition professional for your needs. To be listed in the HealthProfs directory, Nutritionists must have a minimum of a Masters Degree in a relevant field.
When should I see a dietitian or a nutritionist?
Clients seek nutritional support from dietitians and nutritionists for various reasons, ranging from medical conditions to lifestyle concerns like weight loss or dietary requirements; however, it's always important to find a professional who is a good fit for you. Consider factors such as insurance coverage, your specific medical or dietary concerns, and the availability of professionals near you to determine whether a dietitian or nutritionist may be a better fit.
Generally, nutritionists are not covered by insurance, whereas Registered Dietitians (RDs) often are, especially for those with medical conditions. If you have a chronic medical condition like cancer or kidney disease, you might want to seek out an RD with specialized expertise, such as a Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) or a Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR). These credentials indicate advanced education and a commitment to ongoing learning within a specific area. Additionally, consider the availability of professionals in your area and their openness to telehealth sessions. While the field of dietetics is growing, there may not always be a wide selection of professionals, especially in rural areas. In such cases, focusing on the experience and expertise of the nutrition professional can be more important than their specific credentials.
Generally, nutritionists are not covered by insurance, whereas Registered Dietitians (RDs) often are, especially for those with medical conditions. If you have a chronic medical condition like cancer or kidney disease, you might want to seek out an RD with specialized expertise, such as a Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) or a Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR). These credentials indicate advanced education and a commitment to ongoing learning within a specific area. Additionally, consider the availability of professionals in your area and their openness to telehealth sessions. While the field of dietetics is growing, there may not always be a wide selection of professionals, especially in rural areas. In such cases, focusing on the experience and expertise of the nutrition professional can be more important than their specific credentials.
Do I need a referral to see a dietitian or a nutritionist?
A referral is not required to see a dietitian or nutritionist, and many individuals independently seek nutritional support without prior medical advice. However, for a nutrition service to be covered by insurance, a referral from a primary care physician or another medical professional may be necessary. In such cases, a referral is typically made for those who have been formally diagnosed with a medical condition requiring nutrition counseling, such as diabetes or hypertension. If insurance coverage is critical to a client's ability to see a dietitian, they should contact their insurance provider to determine if a referral is needed for nutritional counseling and to understand any potential co-pays or coverage limits that may apply in their individual circumstance.
How much does it cost to see a dietitian or a nutritionist?
The cost of seeing a dietitian or nutritionist depends on a number of variables, including their location, their specialty, whether they take insurance, and the professional's experience and training. On average, the cost of out-of-pocket sessions with a dietitian or nutritionist within the United States ranges from $50-$150. In some cases, nutrition professionals will require a longer initial evaluation session that will cost more than ongoing follow-up sessions. Dietitians and nutritionists may also offer packages for clients interested in longer-term nutritional support; in such cases, they may charge monthly or other periodic fees for more comprehensive services, such as a combination of nutrition sessions and out-of-session coaching support. If nutrition services are covered by a client's insurance plan and they are eligible for coverage based on any referral requirements, the out-of-pocket cost of seeing a dietitian may be completely covered or significantly reduced.
Are consultations with a dietitian or nutritionist covered by insurance?
If your insurance covers nutrition services, the cost is usually lower than paying out-of-pocket. However, insurance coverage can vary based on factors like your specific plan details, whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network provider, and whether you have a referral for nutrition services based on a medical diagnosis.
Coverage also depends on the type of nutrition service. Typically, insurance plans only cover services provided by a licensed Registered Dietitian (RD) and do not cover those offered by nutritionists or nutrition coaches without the RD credential. If nutrition services are not covered by your insurance, some dietitians and nutritionists may offer sliding scale rates or lower-cost services for clients who cannot afford their full fee. However, these spots are often limited and may not always be available.
Coverage also depends on the type of nutrition service. Typically, insurance plans only cover services provided by a licensed Registered Dietitian (RD) and do not cover those offered by nutritionists or nutrition coaches without the RD credential. If nutrition services are not covered by your insurance, some dietitians and nutritionists may offer sliding scale rates or lower-cost services for clients who cannot afford their full fee. However, these spots are often limited and may not always be available.