Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians in 21704
Helena is a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist in the VA, DC, and MD area who is dedicated to helping her clients re-discover a healthy relationship with food and their body.Over the years she has found a deep connection working with co-morbid health challenges that many times accompany disordered eating such as gastrointestinal conditions, Crohn’s Disease, and Hormonal Imbalances. She has strong experience working with the Binge Eating Population, along with other disorder. In all her practices she leads with the Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size(HAES) principles as she guides her clients towards food freedom
Helena is a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist in the VA, DC, and MD area who is dedicated to helping her clients re-discover a healthy relationship with food and their body.Over the years she has found a deep connection working with co-morbid health challenges that many times accompany disordered eating such as gastrointestinal conditions, Crohn’s Disease, and Hormonal Imbalances. She has strong experience working with the Binge Eating Population, along with other disorder. In all her practices she leads with the Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size(HAES) principles as she guides her clients towards food freedom
Through a review of your blood work including food sensitivity testing and complete health history, I develop and recommend medical nutrition therapy plans that help revive your cells, restore your vitality, and inspire sustainable transformations.
Food is used as the basis of every plan, however lifestyle changes and nutraceuticals may also be recommended. In addition to my personalized plans, I have created Weigh to Win, a corporate weight management program that focuses on reversing the root causes of weight gain. This plan is currently presented twice a year and is open for new corporate clients.
Through a review of your blood work including food sensitivity testing and complete health history, I develop and recommend medical nutrition therapy plans that help revive your cells, restore your vitality, and inspire sustainable transformations.
Food is used as the basis of every plan, however lifestyle changes and nutraceuticals may also be recommended. In addition to my personalized plans, I have created Weigh to Win, a corporate weight management program that focuses on reversing the root causes of weight gain. This plan is currently presented twice a year and is open for new corporate clients.
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Personalized, sustainable outcomes for you and your body. Find or regain confidence that you are making the right food, wellness, and fitness choices to feel your personal best! If you are struggling with weight concerns or looking for disease prevention with root cause lab testing, Erin is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a certificate of training in adult weight management and has 10+ years of clinical experience. If you are here because you want to eliminate mysterious pain and digestion struggles caused by food sensitivities, as an RDN and Certified LEAP Therapist, Erin can help you!
Personalized, sustainable outcomes for you and your body. Find or regain confidence that you are making the right food, wellness, and fitness choices to feel your personal best! If you are struggling with weight concerns or looking for disease prevention with root cause lab testing, Erin is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a certificate of training in adult weight management and has 10+ years of clinical experience. If you are here because you want to eliminate mysterious pain and digestion struggles caused by food sensitivities, as an RDN and Certified LEAP Therapist, Erin can help you!
I bring over 30 years of hands-on Medical, Teaching and Research knowledge in Hospital, Medical School, Private Industry, and Non Profit settings.
I have worked with all age populations with experience helping you deal with Simple and Complex Weight Loss, G.I. Disorders, Pre-Natal Nutrition, High Cholesterol, Healthy Meal Planning, Anorexia Diabetes, and Heart Disease. I also am a Community Educator, Writer, Lecturer, and give very well received educational Supermarket Tours.
I bring over 30 years of hands-on Medical, Teaching and Research knowledge in Hospital, Medical School, Private Industry, and Non Profit settings.
I have worked with all age populations with experience helping you deal with Simple and Complex Weight Loss, G.I. Disorders, Pre-Natal Nutrition, High Cholesterol, Healthy Meal Planning, Anorexia Diabetes, and Heart Disease. I also am a Community Educator, Writer, Lecturer, and give very well received educational Supermarket Tours.
Jenna is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating. After completing her Bachelors in psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Jenna worked in clinical research with adolescents with disordered eating at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. She then went on to pursue her Masters of Public Health in Nutritional Sciences and Dietetic Internship at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. While in school, Jenna conducted research on family feeding practices and experiences of weight stigma.
Jenna is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating. After completing her Bachelors in psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Jenna worked in clinical research with adolescents with disordered eating at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. She then went on to pursue her Masters of Public Health in Nutritional Sciences and Dietetic Internship at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. While in school, Jenna conducted research on family feeding practices and experiences of weight stigma.
I take a Family Based Therapy-approach to ED treatment of children & adolescents, involving the whole family in the recovery process so that we can collectively fight the ED.
Hello! My name is Allison, and I’m an eating disorder dietitian located in the Maryland area seeing clients in Greenbelt and Columbia, Maryland and virtually across the USA.
I take a Family Based Therapy-approach to ED treatment of children & adolescents, involving the whole family in the recovery process so that we can collectively fight the ED.
Hello! My name is Allison, and I’m an eating disorder dietitian located in the Maryland area seeing clients in Greenbelt and Columbia, Maryland and virtually across the USA.
I take a Family Based Therapy-approach to ED treatment of children & adolescents, involving the whole family in the recovery process so that we can collectively fight the ED.
Hello! My name is Emma, and I’m an eating disorder dietitian located in the Maryland area seeing clients in Greenbelt and Columbia, Maryland and virtually across the USA.
I take a Family Based Therapy-approach to ED treatment of children & adolescents, involving the whole family in the recovery process so that we can collectively fight the ED.
Hello! My name is Emma, and I’m an eating disorder dietitian located in the Maryland area seeing clients in Greenbelt and Columbia, Maryland and virtually across the USA.
If you're feeling confused and frustrated in a world focused on weight loss and diets that never seem to work, you're not alone. Many of my clients struggle with feeling like food dominates their thoughts and their life. By working together, my clients go from feeling tired, anxious, and misunderstood, to finally feeling healthy, happy, and confident in their body and their food choices. If you're ready to reduce stress around mealtimes and get back to enjoying the foods and activities you once loved, let's take the first step together. Together, we'll determine the best way of eating for YOU, not what the latest diet says.
If you're feeling confused and frustrated in a world focused on weight loss and diets that never seem to work, you're not alone. Many of my clients struggle with feeling like food dominates their thoughts and their life. By working together, my clients go from feeling tired, anxious, and misunderstood, to finally feeling healthy, happy, and confident in their body and their food choices. If you're ready to reduce stress around mealtimes and get back to enjoying the foods and activities you once loved, let's take the first step together. Together, we'll determine the best way of eating for YOU, not what the latest diet says.
Alison was driven to the eating disorder field after her experiences as a competitive gymnast and Division 1 collegiate athlete. She is passionate about helping all individuals with varying backgrounds and all eating disorders through individualized care with a particular interest in pediatrics and athletes. She practices within the Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size (HAES) principles by walking alongside clients to help them heal their relationship with food and themselves.
Alison was driven to the eating disorder field after her experiences as a competitive gymnast and Division 1 collegiate athlete. She is passionate about helping all individuals with varying backgrounds and all eating disorders through individualized care with a particular interest in pediatrics and athletes. She practices within the Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size (HAES) principles by walking alongside clients to help them heal their relationship with food and themselves.
Ever since I was a child, I have been passionate about cooking. Much of my passion probably has to do with growing up with a mom who is a professional chef. Now, I enjoy teaching others to plan and prepare healthy, home-cooked meals. Planning meals for fertility, prenatal nutrition, women's health, hormones, diabetes, PCOS, kidney disease and heart health are my specialties. In addition to individual counseling, I lead grocery store tours and cooking classes and diabetes talks. My personal and professional background provides the ideal support you need to make changes, and offers realistic solutions to the challenges of daily life.
Ever since I was a child, I have been passionate about cooking. Much of my passion probably has to do with growing up with a mom who is a professional chef. Now, I enjoy teaching others to plan and prepare healthy, home-cooked meals. Planning meals for fertility, prenatal nutrition, women's health, hormones, diabetes, PCOS, kidney disease and heart health are my specialties. In addition to individual counseling, I lead grocery store tours and cooking classes and diabetes talks. My personal and professional background provides the ideal support you need to make changes, and offers realistic solutions to the challenges of daily life.
My passion is to help you feel better and live your life to the fullest, without feeling restricted by food choices. Whether you are struggling with an eating disorder, undergoing cancer treatment or attempting to manage a chronic illness, I am here to help! I will work with you to find a personalized nutrition approach that works for you based on your unique situation and including your favorite current foods and inspiration with new foods using our own quick, easy recipes.
My passion is to help you feel better and live your life to the fullest, without feeling restricted by food choices. Whether you are struggling with an eating disorder, undergoing cancer treatment or attempting to manage a chronic illness, I am here to help! I will work with you to find a personalized nutrition approach that works for you based on your unique situation and including your favorite current foods and inspiration with new foods using our own quick, easy recipes.
If you're living with gastrointestinal issues such as IBS, Crohns disease, reflux, bloating, colitis, IBD, diverticulitis, pancreatitis, food sensitivities and GI cancers I can help you to find relief from your symptoms. I specialize in gastrointestinal nutrition and get results for my clients by working with them on highly individualized plans.
If you're living with gastrointestinal issues such as IBS, Crohns disease, reflux, bloating, colitis, IBD, diverticulitis, pancreatitis, food sensitivities and GI cancers I can help you to find relief from your symptoms. I specialize in gastrointestinal nutrition and get results for my clients by working with them on highly individualized plans.
Do you find that food is ruling your life? Has food has become a burden from years of dieting, disordered eating or unresolved digestive issues? Is what, when and how to eat taking up too much of your time and energy? You deserve to enjoy food and feel well. It is possible to lay down that burden by ending the diet and binge eating cycle. It is also possible to eat without fear and stop letting your digestive symptoms dictate your life.
Do you find that food is ruling your life? Has food has become a burden from years of dieting, disordered eating or unresolved digestive issues? Is what, when and how to eat taking up too much of your time and energy? You deserve to enjoy food and feel well. It is possible to lay down that burden by ending the diet and binge eating cycle. It is also possible to eat without fear and stop letting your digestive symptoms dictate your life.
Hi! My name is Emma Sharp. I am a Registered Dietitian in Maryland. I see patients in Greenbelt and Columbia, Maryland, as well as virtually across the US. Growing up loving science and animals, my passion for nutrition originated from researching plant-based nutrition to learn if I was able to achieve a healthy diet that aligned with my ethical beliefs and preferences. Upon learning how I could align my values with my health goals, I became passionate about studying nutrition in order to help others use the power of nutrition to their benefit!
Hi! My name is Emma Sharp. I am a Registered Dietitian in Maryland. I see patients in Greenbelt and Columbia, Maryland, as well as virtually across the US. Growing up loving science and animals, my passion for nutrition originated from researching plant-based nutrition to learn if I was able to achieve a healthy diet that aligned with my ethical beliefs and preferences. Upon learning how I could align my values with my health goals, I became passionate about studying nutrition in order to help others use the power of nutrition to their benefit!
Or are you struggling with how to eat to manage a medical condition?
A healthy lifestyle is all about finding peace with our food, body, and mind. I incorporate this idea when seeing clients for heart health, weight management, diabetes management, and other health conditions like hypothyroidism, cancer, IBS, Crohn's disease, and kidney disease. We'll work together to make sustainable goals for lifelong healthy habits.
Or are you struggling with how to eat to manage a medical condition?
A healthy lifestyle is all about finding peace with our food, body, and mind. I incorporate this idea when seeing clients for heart health, weight management, diabetes management, and other health conditions like hypothyroidism, cancer, IBS, Crohn's disease, and kidney disease. We'll work together to make sustainable goals for lifelong healthy habits.
Are you having trouble managing your weight or your chronic disease? Have restrictive diets taken away the joy of eating? I can help you meet your goals and heal your relationship with food!
Are you having trouble managing your weight or your chronic disease? Have restrictive diets taken away the joy of eating? I can help you meet your goals and heal your relationship with food!
Our goal at Health Wellness Pact LLC is to serve as your accountability partner. We’ll make a pact to help you achieve your nutrition and health goals - whatever they are. We know there’s no “one size fits all” in life. The ultimate goal of working together is progress, not perfection, and our interventions are rooted in scientific evidence.
Our goal at Health Wellness Pact LLC is to serve as your accountability partner. We’ll make a pact to help you achieve your nutrition and health goals - whatever they are. We know there’s no “one size fits all” in life. The ultimate goal of working together is progress, not perfection, and our interventions are rooted in scientific evidence.
Are you tired of jumping from diet to diet? Are you interested in a lifestyle that does not revolve around "what I CAN'T eat" but "what makes my body feel good?" If you're ready to leave the world of weight obsession, you've come to the right place! Together we can work to break the diet cycle and find healthful, lasting changes so you can live life to the fullest. Ready to get started?
Are you tired of jumping from diet to diet? Are you interested in a lifestyle that does not revolve around "what I CAN'T eat" but "what makes my body feel good?" If you're ready to leave the world of weight obsession, you've come to the right place! Together we can work to break the diet cycle and find healthful, lasting changes so you can live life to the fullest. Ready to get started?
My passion is to help you get nutritionally fit. Whether you are an athlete looking to enhance your performance or simply an individual looking for the motivation to get your health back – I am here to help you achieve your goals. Nutrition is ever-changing, which I know can become quite overwhelming and lead to a lot of questions. Together, we can quit the dieting and get you back to the life that you have been dreaming of. No goal is too hefty, so do not hesitate to reach out!
My passion is to help you get nutritionally fit. Whether you are an athlete looking to enhance your performance or simply an individual looking for the motivation to get your health back – I am here to help you achieve your goals. Nutrition is ever-changing, which I know can become quite overwhelming and lead to a lot of questions. Together, we can quit the dieting and get you back to the life that you have been dreaming of. No goal is too hefty, so do not hesitate to reach out!
Are you ready to make a quantum leap in your health and well-being? Are you looking to lose weight and feel more fit and focused? Are you looking to develop a more mindful and self-compassionate approach to your nutritional needs? Are you looking for an experienced and patient nutritionist whose work is grounded in the principles of functional and integrative medicine? Are you ready to take a holistic whole-person approach to your health challenges? Whether you are struggling with excess weight, disordered eating, an eating disorder, diabetes, chronic fatigue or a mood disorder, I am here to help you improve your health.
Are you ready to make a quantum leap in your health and well-being? Are you looking to lose weight and feel more fit and focused? Are you looking to develop a more mindful and self-compassionate approach to your nutritional needs? Are you looking for an experienced and patient nutritionist whose work is grounded in the principles of functional and integrative medicine? Are you ready to take a holistic whole-person approach to your health challenges? Whether you are struggling with excess weight, disordered eating, an eating disorder, diabetes, chronic fatigue or a mood disorder, I am here to help you improve your health.
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is medical nutrition therapy?
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) involves the use of personalized dietary changes to prevent or manage chronic conditions. Typically conducted in an outpatient setting by a Registered Dietitian (RD), MNT aims to address specific health issues through tailored nutrition plans. Clients are often referred for MNT by healthcare professionals who identify conditions that could benefit from dietary and lifestyle modifications, such as diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular disease. The goal of MNT is to improve overall health outcomes by making adjustments to the client's diet based on their individual needs and medical conditions.
What conditions is medical nutrition therapy for?
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is often used for individuals with diseases caused or worsened by poor diet, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, and cardiovascular diseases. However, other conditions can also benefit from nutrition therapy. MNT is typically not intended to replace other treatments, such as medication, but rather to complement them. By improving a person's overall diet and health, MNT aims to prevent the exacerbation of symptoms and complement other treatments.
Is medical nutrition therapy covered by insurance?
Medical nutrition therapy is frequently covered by insurance. 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. While a referral is not required to see a dietitian or nutritionist, and many individuals independently seek nutritional support without prior medical advice, a referral from a primary care physician or another medical professional may be necessary to obtain coverage for medical nutrition services. 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. 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.
What does medical nutrition therapy involve?
The approach a dietitian will take in a medical nutrition therapy session will depend on a number of factors, including what conditions the client has and what the goals of the client are. An initial session often involves an assessment of the client's overall health and current dietary intake; a dietitian may also speak with a client's medical doctor prior to or following a first session to obtain information on the medical condition(s) the client is seeking nutrition therapy counseling for. The dietitian will then work with the client to create goals of medical nutrition therapy sessions, such as weight loss, eating a more plant-based diet, or reducing sodium intake. Then, in ongoing sessions, the dietitian will work with the client to meet their stated goals. These ongoing sessions often include menu planning and coaching, which involve the dietitian working with the client to develop strategies for a healthier and more balanced diet. Dietitians may suggest recipes, put together grocery shopping lists, and/or recommend tracking one's intake in order to help clients make desired changes.