Non-Diet Approach Nutritionists and Dietitians in 27704
I am a plant-forward dietitian who loves to make healthy eating simple and satisfying. My counseling style is supportive, practical, and judgment-free. I know it can be difficult to make healthy choices while surrounded by convenience foods that are quick, affordable, and tasty - especially when healthy foods are associate higher costs, longer meal prep times, and a lack of flavor. That's why I take the time to truly listen and help you understand nutrition in a way that fits your life, culture, and health goals. My approach focuses on realistic changes, not perfection, so you can build habits that last.
I am a plant-forward dietitian who loves to make healthy eating simple and satisfying. My counseling style is supportive, practical, and judgment-free. I know it can be difficult to make healthy choices while surrounded by convenience foods that are quick, affordable, and tasty - especially when healthy foods are associate higher costs, longer meal prep times, and a lack of flavor. That's why I take the time to truly listen and help you understand nutrition in a way that fits your life, culture, and health goals. My approach focuses on realistic changes, not perfection, so you can build habits that last.
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We're a group of 10 expert dietitians who specialize in eating disorder recovery, intuitive eating, chronic disease management, diabetes, sports nutrition, and perinatal nutrition. We teach people of all ages to nourish their bodies and feel their best through intuitive eating. Working with a Ruby Oak dietitian will make you feel more confident in your food choices and more comfortable in your body.
We're a group of 10 expert dietitians who specialize in eating disorder recovery, intuitive eating, chronic disease management, diabetes, sports nutrition, and perinatal nutrition. We teach people of all ages to nourish their bodies and feel their best through intuitive eating. Working with a Ruby Oak dietitian will make you feel more confident in your food choices and more comfortable in your body.
I describe myself as a HAES, non-diet, Registered Dietitian who specializes in sports nutrition and care for disordered eating, eating disorders, and body image concerns.
In my prior professional experiences I most recently held Directorial roles in Division 1 Athletics, and love to support all diverse athletes/teams. I also have worked in residential, PHP & IOP levels of care for eating disorder treatment. I am trained in Family Based Treatment (FBT), & received training in ACT and ERP, to use within my scope of practice.
I describe myself as a HAES, non-diet, Registered Dietitian who specializes in sports nutrition and care for disordered eating, eating disorders, and body image concerns.
In my prior professional experiences I most recently held Directorial roles in Division 1 Athletics, and love to support all diverse athletes/teams. I also have worked in residential, PHP & IOP levels of care for eating disorder treatment. I am trained in Family Based Treatment (FBT), & received training in ACT and ERP, to use within my scope of practice.
As an integrative and functional dietitian nutritionist, I partner with you to determine specific nutrition solutions and support for ailments such as gastrointestinal disorders like IBS, chronic migraines, cancer, diabetes, obesity, autoimmune disorders, thyroid issues, cardiovascular challenges, ADD, PCOS and of course, food allergies, intolerances, and hypersensitivities.
As an integrative and functional dietitian nutritionist, I partner with you to determine specific nutrition solutions and support for ailments such as gastrointestinal disorders like IBS, chronic migraines, cancer, diabetes, obesity, autoimmune disorders, thyroid issues, cardiovascular challenges, ADD, PCOS and of course, food allergies, intolerances, and hypersensitivities.
We know change is not easy. We know finding food freedom can sound scary (maybe even impossible). It is our mission to guide you through uncharted territory and give you the knowledge and support you need to make real and lasting changes. Our approach to health and nutrition is weight-inclusive, and will always focus on finding peace and balance with food and exercise. We are continuously educating ourselves to provide a safe and welcoming space for all individuals. We work to analyze eating habits together and make changes based on where you are.
We know change is not easy. We know finding food freedom can sound scary (maybe even impossible). It is our mission to guide you through uncharted territory and give you the knowledge and support you need to make real and lasting changes. Our approach to health and nutrition is weight-inclusive, and will always focus on finding peace and balance with food and exercise. We are continuously educating ourselves to provide a safe and welcoming space for all individuals. We work to analyze eating habits together and make changes based on where you are.
We provide support around Eating Disorders, Eating Concerns, Embodiment, Nutrition for Substance Use Recovery, Nutrition for Mental Health, Nutrition for Competitive & Recreational Athletes, Chronic Health Concerns, and Gestational, Hormonal & Reproductive health. Nutritious Thoughts is a team of compassion-centered dietitians located in North Carolina and virtually across the nation! We practice under the philosophy that humans of all body sizes, shapes, & abilities are worthy of care. We strive to create an authentic human experience through connection & creating positive relationships with food.
We provide support around Eating Disorders, Eating Concerns, Embodiment, Nutrition for Substance Use Recovery, Nutrition for Mental Health, Nutrition for Competitive & Recreational Athletes, Chronic Health Concerns, and Gestational, Hormonal & Reproductive health. Nutritious Thoughts is a team of compassion-centered dietitians located in North Carolina and virtually across the nation! We practice under the philosophy that humans of all body sizes, shapes, & abilities are worthy of care. We strive to create an authentic human experience through connection & creating positive relationships with food.
My ideal client is often overwhelmed by conflicting health advice and the "all or nothing" mindset. Whether you are navigating the complexities of a GI disorder, managing diabetes, or fueling for athletic performance, you want clarity and a sustainable way to feel your best without constant restriction.
I bridge the gap between science and your daily life, providing evidence-based strategies for pediatric nutrition and chronic disease management. My goal is to help you build a joyful relationship with food and gain the confidence to achieve your health goals.
My ideal client is often overwhelmed by conflicting health advice and the "all or nothing" mindset. Whether you are navigating the complexities of a GI disorder, managing diabetes, or fueling for athletic performance, you want clarity and a sustainable way to feel your best without constant restriction.
I bridge the gap between science and your daily life, providing evidence-based strategies for pediatric nutrition and chronic disease management. My goal is to help you build a joyful relationship with food and gain the confidence to achieve your health goals.
I help people build a healthier relationship with food while also meeting their real-life nutrition needs and goals. My approach is grounded in science, but always uniquely tailored to fit the needs of my clients - no one-size-fits-all solution. Sessions are collaborative and judgment-free, and I tailor strategies to your schedule, preferences, culture, and budget so they are realistic and sustainable. While I specialize in athletes and active individuals of all ages, my skills extend to serve a wide variety of nutrition needs. My goal is for you to leave our sessions feeling more confident, informed, and empowered.
I help people build a healthier relationship with food while also meeting their real-life nutrition needs and goals. My approach is grounded in science, but always uniquely tailored to fit the needs of my clients - no one-size-fits-all solution. Sessions are collaborative and judgment-free, and I tailor strategies to your schedule, preferences, culture, and budget so they are realistic and sustainable. While I specialize in athletes and active individuals of all ages, my skills extend to serve a wide variety of nutrition needs. My goal is for you to leave our sessions feeling more confident, informed, and empowered.
Hi, I’m Ashka, a Registered Dietitian and founder of Spice and Balance Nutrition. I obtained my Master's of Public Health in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of North Carolina. As a dietitian experienced with culturally diverse cuisines, I specialize in incorporating your favorite comfort foods into a personalized, balanced nutrition plan that honors your traditions and tastes.
As a lover of both science and flavor, I combine evidence-based practices with creative meal ideas to help you spice up your plate and balance your life. My approach is compassionate, judgment-free, and designed to meet you where you are.
Hi, I’m Ashka, a Registered Dietitian and founder of Spice and Balance Nutrition. I obtained my Master's of Public Health in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of North Carolina. As a dietitian experienced with culturally diverse cuisines, I specialize in incorporating your favorite comfort foods into a personalized, balanced nutrition plan that honors your traditions and tastes.
As a lover of both science and flavor, I combine evidence-based practices with creative meal ideas to help you spice up your plate and balance your life. My approach is compassionate, judgment-free, and designed to meet you where you are.
Reverse Type 2 Diabetes-Lower your Cholesterol-Reduce Bodyfat-Fix Gut Issues. Less Reliance on Medications. I am a registered dietitian (RD), functional nutritionist and sports nutritionist. I will design a program that is realistic and fits your lifestyle. No pre-made or fad diets but a plan specifically designed for your best health and energy! Whether you want to improve your health and athletic performance or have specific health issues, I look at the root cause and not just managing the symptoms.
Reverse Type 2 Diabetes-Lower your Cholesterol-Reduce Bodyfat-Fix Gut Issues. Less Reliance on Medications. I am a registered dietitian (RD), functional nutritionist and sports nutritionist. I will design a program that is realistic and fits your lifestyle. No pre-made or fad diets but a plan specifically designed for your best health and energy! Whether you want to improve your health and athletic performance or have specific health issues, I look at the root cause and not just managing the symptoms.
I utilize a holistic approach to nutrition rooted in evidence based practice that accounts for the realities of daily life and provide meal plans to all clients to help kick off habit changes. Also, I use motivational interviewing to help clients identify what changes they want to make and address barriers to change.
I utilize a holistic approach to nutrition rooted in evidence based practice that accounts for the realities of daily life and provide meal plans to all clients to help kick off habit changes. Also, I use motivational interviewing to help clients identify what changes they want to make and address barriers to change.
I am a registered dietitian who specializes in nutrition therapy for the treatment of disordered eating and eating disorders. My clients often feel overwhelmed with confusing food messages and food rules, leaving them unsure what to eat.
I am a registered dietitian who specializes in nutrition therapy for the treatment of disordered eating and eating disorders. My clients often feel overwhelmed with confusing food messages and food rules, leaving them unsure what to eat.
At Avance Care Nutrition, our highest priority is your health and well-being. Partner with one of our dietitians and your healthcare team to meet your health and wellness goals. We can partner with you to: reach a healthier weight without deprivation with a personalized, flexible lifestyle and eating plan, improve your relationship with food and your body, learn to listen to your body’s cues for hunger and fullness, reduce your risk for developing chronic conditions like heart disease or manage chronic conditions, like diabetes and high blood pressure, with fewer medications.
At Avance Care Nutrition, our highest priority is your health and well-being. Partner with one of our dietitians and your healthcare team to meet your health and wellness goals. We can partner with you to: reach a healthier weight without deprivation with a personalized, flexible lifestyle and eating plan, improve your relationship with food and your body, learn to listen to your body’s cues for hunger and fullness, reduce your risk for developing chronic conditions like heart disease or manage chronic conditions, like diabetes and high blood pressure, with fewer medications.
Nutrition 4 You - Lori Ragsdale RD,LDN,CLT
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN, CLT
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Are you confused by all of the nutrition information out there? I can help you to decipher fact from fiction. I am a Registered and Licensed Dietitian who specializes in working with clients to see that eating healthy food has a great impact on their health. I provide personalized nutritional therapy for clients that have a wide range health and medical conditions. I have over 15 years of experience in a variety of areas from pediatric to geriatric. I prefer a holistic approach to eating that supports whole foods and strives to encourage clients to make practical lifestyle changes.
Are you confused by all of the nutrition information out there? I can help you to decipher fact from fiction. I am a Registered and Licensed Dietitian who specializes in working with clients to see that eating healthy food has a great impact on their health. I provide personalized nutritional therapy for clients that have a wide range health and medical conditions. I have over 15 years of experience in a variety of areas from pediatric to geriatric. I prefer a holistic approach to eating that supports whole foods and strives to encourage clients to make practical lifestyle changes.
Ashley has been a practicing Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) for over ten years and a pilates teacher for nearly fifteen years. Her greatest passion and profound privilege is to witness the power of functional nutrition and movement in her client’s health.
Ashley has been a practicing Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) for over ten years and a pilates teacher for nearly fifteen years. Her greatest passion and profound privilege is to witness the power of functional nutrition and movement in her client’s health.
Say no to diets and say yes to loving your mind, body, and self! I believe no one person is the same and nutrition is not a one-size fits all approach. In my practice, clients are empowered to be their own nutrition experts. I strive to give clients individualized and effective guidance as they navigate their journey to a healthy relationship with food and self. My goal is to help clients nourish their bodies from the inside out while redefining what healthy means to them.
Say no to diets and say yes to loving your mind, body, and self! I believe no one person is the same and nutrition is not a one-size fits all approach. In my practice, clients are empowered to be their own nutrition experts. I strive to give clients individualized and effective guidance as they navigate their journey to a healthy relationship with food and self. My goal is to help clients nourish their bodies from the inside out while redefining what healthy means to them.
We are a group of weight inclusive dietitians, Certified Eating Disorder Specialists, Intuitive Eating Counselors and trauma informed. Our passion is to help people who struggle with chronic dieting and eating disorders. We help develop a healthy REAL Intuitive relationship with food, by stopping the "food worrying" and labeling food as "good or bad" and becoming their own experts when it comes to listening to their bodies. Our approach is very unique and individualized. We work with children, adolescents, college students, adults and all genders, we also love working in areas of nutrition such as GI disorders and women health.
We are a group of weight inclusive dietitians, Certified Eating Disorder Specialists, Intuitive Eating Counselors and trauma informed. Our passion is to help people who struggle with chronic dieting and eating disorders. We help develop a healthy REAL Intuitive relationship with food, by stopping the "food worrying" and labeling food as "good or bad" and becoming their own experts when it comes to listening to their bodies. Our approach is very unique and individualized. We work with children, adolescents, college students, adults and all genders, we also love working in areas of nutrition such as GI disorders and women health.
I believe in using a non-diet approach to health and wellness, and in the philosophy that "all foods fit" when practicing moderation, variety, and balance.
I am NOT here to be the food police, or tell you everything you are doing wrong with your eating. I started KT Nutrition with the goal of helping my clients challenge their negative beliefs about food in order to reestablish a healthy relationship with their own body. Our body is our most powerful ally in determining what and how much we need to eat, and unfortunately modern diet culture attempts to sever this relationship with shakes, pills, and other unhelpful "lifestyle changes". I believe that we reach our own optimal health and happiness when we are in tune with what our body needs, not what society tells us it needs.
I believe in using a non-diet approach to health and wellness, and in the philosophy that "all foods fit" when practicing moderation, variety, and balance.
I am NOT here to be the food police, or tell you everything you are doing wrong with your eating. I started KT Nutrition with the goal of helping my clients challenge their negative beliefs about food in order to reestablish a healthy relationship with their own body. Our body is our most powerful ally in determining what and how much we need to eat, and unfortunately modern diet culture attempts to sever this relationship with shakes, pills, and other unhelpful "lifestyle changes". I believe that we reach our own optimal health and happiness when we are in tune with what our body needs, not what society tells us it needs.
At MSC Nutrition we practice mindful, sustainable, client based nutrition. We encourage a healthy attitude about food and eating mindfully and have years of experience in a multitude of areas. We provide face to face ( Durham, NC) and virtual services (all of North Carolina and West Virginia) to fit your schedule and we accept insurance to help eliminate/ decrease costs. Please contact us if this is an approach that matches you.
At MSC Nutrition we practice mindful, sustainable, client based nutrition. We encourage a healthy attitude about food and eating mindfully and have years of experience in a multitude of areas. We provide face to face ( Durham, NC) and virtual services (all of North Carolina and West Virginia) to fit your schedule and we accept insurance to help eliminate/ decrease costs. Please contact us if this is an approach that matches you.
I’m a registered dietitian with a private practice that supports individuals struggling with eating disorders, chronic dieting, and body image issues - for the folks I work with, food feels hard. I strive to create a safe, judgment-free space for all individuals to share and process their experiences - my style is warm, accessible, and not without humor. I regularly integrate nutrition science with body-based (somatic) practices and therapeutic coaching to help my clients learn to nourish themselves from the bottom up, with confidence.
I’m a registered dietitian with a private practice that supports individuals struggling with eating disorders, chronic dieting, and body image issues - for the folks I work with, food feels hard. I strive to create a safe, judgment-free space for all individuals to share and process their experiences - my style is warm, accessible, and not without humor. I regularly integrate nutrition science with body-based (somatic) practices and therapeutic coaching to help my clients learn to nourish themselves from the bottom up, with confidence.
Non-Diet Approach Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is the non-diet approach to nutrition?
A non-diet approach to nutrition is a holistic strategy that prioritizes overall health and well-being over strict diets or weight loss plans. Dietitians who practice this approach emphasize intuitive eating, encouraging clients to listen to their internal hunger and fullness cues rather than following rigid dietary rules. This method promotes a healthier relationship with food and fosters self-acceptance, especially for individuals with a history of dieting or disordered eating patterns.
Why should I see a dietitian who takes a non-diet approach?
As more evidence highlights the ineffectiveness and potential harm of many diets, the non-diet approach is gaining popularity and recognition as a sustainable and compassionate nutritional strategy. Non-diet dietitians help clients shift their focus from weight to overall health, supporting behaviors that enhance physical and emotional well-being. Therefore, a non-diet approach to nutrition may be a welcome change for many individuals who are looking to branch out from the heavy emphasis on diets and weights that many professionals in the medical and wellness communities may have. Additionally, because non-diet dietitians take a more holistic approach, they will also often work with clients on their relationship to other lifestyle habits that impact wellbeing, such as encouraging a healthy relationship with exercise.
What can a non-diet approach help with?
A non-diet approach can be highly beneficial for individuals with a history of eating disorders or disordered eating patterns, as well as those who have experienced repeated dieting with little success. This approach helps clients move away from rigid food rules and promotes a healthier relationship with food. By focusing on intuitive eating, clients learn to trust their internal hunger and fullness cues, rather than adhering to external dietary guidelines. This approach can help clients develop an intuitive sense of their nutritional needs, improve body acceptance, and reduce the psychological stress or shame commonly associated with dieting.
What should I look for in a non-diet dietitian?
When searching for a non-diet dietitian, it's important to consider several factors to ensure they are the right fit for you. Start by reviewing the dietitian's profile on Psychology Today or their personal website. Look for mentions of intuitive eating, body acceptance, or Health At Every Size (HAES) principles, which are indicative of a non-diet approach. Non-diet dietitians often outline their nutrition philosophy in these profiles. In addition to their approach, consider practical factors such as session costs, accepted insurance plans, and the availability of in-person or telehealth options. When you find a professional who seems like a good fit, reach out to speak with them. During the conversation, pay attention to whether you feel comfortable with them and how they explain their non-diet approach. If you are seeking a dietitian for a specific concern, such as disordered eating or chronic dieting, this can also be a good time to ask about their experience in these areas.