Weight Loss/Weight Management Nutritionists and Dietitians in 28201
I am incredibly passionate, thorough, optimistic, and a huge proponent for the interconnections of whole body health, attending to root causes of your condition, all while using a blended functional and holistic nutrition approach to help people with diabetes, PCOS, digestive issues, weight management, and more.
Hello! I am a Florida-based licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist helping people in multiple states make significant changes in their health. I have been in practice for over 10 years with an expertise in helping food lovers with diet related disorders achieve better energy, decrease inflammation, boost gut health, balance hormones, and manage their weight, all without unrealistic, generic, or depriving dieting.
I am incredibly passionate, thorough, optimistic, and a huge proponent for the interconnections of whole body health, attending to root causes of your condition, all while using a blended functional and holistic nutrition approach to help people with diabetes, PCOS, digestive issues, weight management, and more.
Hello! I am a Florida-based licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist helping people in multiple states make significant changes in their health. I have been in practice for over 10 years with an expertise in helping food lovers with diet related disorders achieve better energy, decrease inflammation, boost gut health, balance hormones, and manage their weight, all without unrealistic, generic, or depriving dieting.
I’m a Registered Dietitian and weight loss coach specializing in intensive, personalized weight loss support for adults who have struggled with traditional diets — especially those dealing with insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, menopause/perimenopause, and hormonal or metabolic challenges.
What Makes My Coaching Different
- Ongoing progress monitoring and strategy adjustments
- Behavior and mindset coaching around emotional eating and cravings
- Portion guidance and real-life meal strategies
- Metabolic and blood sugar–focused nutrition
- GLP-1–specific nutrition and symptom management
- Strength-supportive nutrition to preserve lean mass
I’m a Registered Dietitian and weight loss coach specializing in intensive, personalized weight loss support for adults who have struggled with traditional diets — especially those dealing with insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, menopause/perimenopause, and hormonal or metabolic challenges.
What Makes My Coaching Different
- Ongoing progress monitoring and strategy adjustments
- Behavior and mindset coaching around emotional eating and cravings
- Portion guidance and real-life meal strategies
- Metabolic and blood sugar–focused nutrition
- GLP-1–specific nutrition and symptom management
- Strength-supportive nutrition to preserve lean mass
My areas of specialty are: mindful eating, mindfulness-based stress reduction, functional nutrition, weight management, IBS management and food sensitivities.
Every woman deserves personalized care that is fad-free. There are no quick fixes or gimmicks in holistic nourishment and it won't happen overnight. Through individualized, science-backed nutrition advise, based on real foods and mindfulness, we'll create a customized plan that will help you look and feel your absolute best. Together, we'll invest in changing your life for the better by creating healthier habits that nourish your body and mind.
My areas of specialty are: mindful eating, mindfulness-based stress reduction, functional nutrition, weight management, IBS management and food sensitivities.
Every woman deserves personalized care that is fad-free. There are no quick fixes or gimmicks in holistic nourishment and it won't happen overnight. Through individualized, science-backed nutrition advise, based on real foods and mindfulness, we'll create a customized plan that will help you look and feel your absolute best. Together, we'll invest in changing your life for the better by creating healthier habits that nourish your body and mind.
Hello! I am an Integrative & Functional Registered Dietitian specializing in Gut, Inflammatory and Metabolic Conditions.
I believe in the power of food as medicine and root-cause methodology to support my patients optimal health, to prevent and manage chronic diseases, and to promote wellness.
My approach utilizes an expanded toolkit of evidence-based Integrative and Functional Nutrition practices and can be employed to support a wide range of conditions. I offer advanced functional nutrition testing for food sensitivities, micronutrient deficiencies and stool testing.
Hello! I am an Integrative & Functional Registered Dietitian specializing in Gut, Inflammatory and Metabolic Conditions.
I believe in the power of food as medicine and root-cause methodology to support my patients optimal health, to prevent and manage chronic diseases, and to promote wellness.
My approach utilizes an expanded toolkit of evidence-based Integrative and Functional Nutrition practices and can be employed to support a wide range of conditions. I offer advanced functional nutrition testing for food sensitivities, micronutrient deficiencies and stool testing.
We are passionate about helping patients with weight loss, blood glucose management, diabetes, insulin resistance, hypertension, high cholesterol, thyroid disease, and perimenopause/menopause.
Are you ready to take control of your health? We’ll show you how to: Set relevant, achievable goals to improve your health. Make sustainable progress and hold yourself accountable. Develop practical strategies to help you feel better. We’re not another diet program. And we’re not another app. We’re doctors. We’re nutritionists. We’re experts. And we’re standing by, ready to help.
We are passionate about helping patients with weight loss, blood glucose management, diabetes, insulin resistance, hypertension, high cholesterol, thyroid disease, and perimenopause/menopause.
Are you ready to take control of your health? We’ll show you how to: Set relevant, achievable goals to improve your health. Make sustainable progress and hold yourself accountable. Develop practical strategies to help you feel better. We’re not another diet program. And we’re not another app. We’re doctors. We’re nutritionists. We’re experts. And we’re standing by, ready to help.
Hi, I’m Jordan! I’m a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and I work with adults (18+) in North Carolina who are ready to find healing and freedom with food and their bodies. While I specialize in eating disorder recovery, I also support people navigating PCOS and other hormonal concerns, diabetes, sports nutrition, and intuitive eating.
Hi, I’m Jordan! I’m a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and I work with adults (18+) in North Carolina who are ready to find healing and freedom with food and their bodies. While I specialize in eating disorder recovery, I also support people navigating PCOS and other hormonal concerns, diabetes, sports nutrition, and intuitive eating.
At Efird Nutrition, we are a virtual nutrition practice committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents and adults navigating eating disorders and disordered eating. Our team of registered dietitians is licensed in South Carolina, Vermont, Ohio, Maryland, North Carolina, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, allowing us to support clients across a wide regional footprint through secure, virtual sessions.
At Efird Nutrition, we are a virtual nutrition practice committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents and adults navigating eating disorders and disordered eating. Our team of registered dietitians is licensed in South Carolina, Vermont, Ohio, Maryland, North Carolina, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, allowing us to support clients across a wide regional footprint through secure, virtual sessions.
I am a Registered Dietitian and current medical student with a deep passion for helping people feel better in their bodies physically and emotionally. I work with clients who feel overwhelmed by fatigue, hormone shifts, insulin resistance, bloating, inconsistent eating, or weight changes. Many are tired of extremes and just want clarity, structure, and support that actually fits their life. If you want to feel more in control of your health but need practical and compassionate guidance without pressure for perfection, I am here to help you create lasting and sustainable change.
I am a Registered Dietitian and current medical student with a deep passion for helping people feel better in their bodies physically and emotionally. I work with clients who feel overwhelmed by fatigue, hormone shifts, insulin resistance, bloating, inconsistent eating, or weight changes. Many are tired of extremes and just want clarity, structure, and support that actually fits their life. If you want to feel more in control of your health but need practical and compassionate guidance without pressure for perfection, I am here to help you create lasting and sustainable change.
I help clients simplify nutrition and build sustainable habits for weight loss and GLP-1 support.
My ideal client is someone who has tried to lose weight many times but feels overwhelmed, discouraged, or confused about what to eat—especially if they are using GLP-1 medications and want to make sure they’re doing it “right.” They may be struggling with low appetite, nausea, inconsistent eating patterns, muscle loss concerns, or frustration with slow or unpredictable progress. Many feel like their bodies have changed faster than their habits, and they’re not sure how to fuel themselves in a healthy, balanced way.
They want guidance —not strict rules, judgment, or complicated plans.
I help clients simplify nutrition and build sustainable habits for weight loss and GLP-1 support.
My ideal client is someone who has tried to lose weight many times but feels overwhelmed, discouraged, or confused about what to eat—especially if they are using GLP-1 medications and want to make sure they’re doing it “right.” They may be struggling with low appetite, nausea, inconsistent eating patterns, muscle loss concerns, or frustration with slow or unpredictable progress. Many feel like their bodies have changed faster than their habits, and they’re not sure how to fuel themselves in a healthy, balanced way.
They want guidance —not strict rules, judgment, or complicated plans.
More Dietitians and Nutritionists Nearby
Specialties include pediatric and adolescent weight management; meal planning; motivational interviewing; adult nutrition; non-fad approach
Gina Gilchrist is a Registered Dietitian with 24 years of experience in varied settings, including outpatient nutrition counseling, nutrition health coaching/private practice, research, and corporate health. Gina’s passion is counseling pediatric and adolescent patients and their families, however, she also enjoys and has experience working with adults and seniors. She loves to wear many hats and utilizes her creativity in the field as she has presented on various nutrition topics for colleagues, communities, and corporations. She enjoys writing and upheld a nutrition column in Silent Sports Magazine while residing in Chicago.
Specialties include pediatric and adolescent weight management; meal planning; motivational interviewing; adult nutrition; non-fad approach
Gina Gilchrist is a Registered Dietitian with 24 years of experience in varied settings, including outpatient nutrition counseling, nutrition health coaching/private practice, research, and corporate health. Gina’s passion is counseling pediatric and adolescent patients and their families, however, she also enjoys and has experience working with adults and seniors. She loves to wear many hats and utilizes her creativity in the field as she has presented on various nutrition topics for colleagues, communities, and corporations. She enjoys writing and upheld a nutrition column in Silent Sports Magazine while residing in Chicago.
Paige is a Registered Dietitian with over 7 years of experience in several areas of nutrition, including but not limited to clinical nutrition for adults and neonates, pediatrics, public health, and weight management.
Her specialties include PCOS, PMS, hormonal acne, infertility/fertility optimization, reproductive health, perinatal nutrition, pre/postnatal nutrition, pediatrics/neonatal nutrition, insulin resistance/prediabetes, oncology, and malnutrition
Paige is a Registered Dietitian with over 7 years of experience in several areas of nutrition, including but not limited to clinical nutrition for adults and neonates, pediatrics, public health, and weight management.
Her specialties include PCOS, PMS, hormonal acne, infertility/fertility optimization, reproductive health, perinatal nutrition, pre/postnatal nutrition, pediatrics/neonatal nutrition, insulin resistance/prediabetes, oncology, and malnutrition
I invite you to a NEW health journey, whether weight loss or nutritional/clinical needs, WE will meet your GOALS!
My nutrition philosophy is one that looks at the total person with nutrition, lifestyle, clinical needs, and prevention. I can steer you to appropriate health recommendations with my experience as a Registered Dietitian and Fitness Instructor. If you have BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD insurance, you may have FREE sessions with me.
I invite you to a NEW health journey, whether weight loss or nutritional/clinical needs, WE will meet your GOALS!
My nutrition philosophy is one that looks at the total person with nutrition, lifestyle, clinical needs, and prevention. I can steer you to appropriate health recommendations with my experience as a Registered Dietitian and Fitness Instructor. If you have BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD insurance, you may have FREE sessions with me.
Katie specializes in working with adults and adolescents with Disordered Eating, Digestive issues (IBS, IBD, Low FODMAP), Hormone Health (PCOS, etc.), Oncology Nutritional needs, Thyroid Disorders, Weight Management, Diabetes, General Healthy Eating, GERD, and interested in Sports Nutrition.
Katie is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist that collaborates with all clients to create sustainable lifestyle changes that support their overall health and well-being. Food acts as fuel but also has the ability to cultivate memories, emotions and traditions. She believes that food should not only support someone’s physical health, but their social, emotional, and mental health as well. With an “all foods fit”, body positive approach, Katie focuses on identifying individual barriers and personal preferences as she works closely to establish confidence in clients reaching their unique goals.
Katie specializes in working with adults and adolescents with Disordered Eating, Digestive issues (IBS, IBD, Low FODMAP), Hormone Health (PCOS, etc.), Oncology Nutritional needs, Thyroid Disorders, Weight Management, Diabetes, General Healthy Eating, GERD, and interested in Sports Nutrition.
Katie is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist that collaborates with all clients to create sustainable lifestyle changes that support their overall health and well-being. Food acts as fuel but also has the ability to cultivate memories, emotions and traditions. She believes that food should not only support someone’s physical health, but their social, emotional, and mental health as well. With an “all foods fit”, body positive approach, Katie focuses on identifying individual barriers and personal preferences as she works closely to establish confidence in clients reaching their unique goals.
Living Sharp, LLC - Fitness, Nutrition & Wellbeing
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LD, ACSM-EP, CLT
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We work on weight management, sports nutrition, food sensitivities, and general healthy eating and lifestyle.
Jackie learned the science behind food, nutrition, and exercise and developed a passion for cooking (and eating). Jackie decided to combine her science background with her other passion, helping others find happiness in their own lives. She works with athletes, children, teens and adults individually, as well as in small and large group settings.
We work on weight management, sports nutrition, food sensitivities, and general healthy eating and lifestyle.
Jackie learned the science behind food, nutrition, and exercise and developed a passion for cooking (and eating). Jackie decided to combine her science background with her other passion, helping others find happiness in their own lives. She works with athletes, children, teens and adults individually, as well as in small and large group settings.
From sports performance, weight management, diabetes and disease management and other client needs I have been trained in a variety of areas to understand and apply science and research to develop the plan of action to help.
I invite any interested person to speak with me about their nutrition goals and needs. I love helping people see how their nutrition goals can be achieved and how they can build the healthy lifestyle they are searching for.
From sports performance, weight management, diabetes and disease management and other client needs I have been trained in a variety of areas to understand and apply science and research to develop the plan of action to help.
I invite any interested person to speak with me about their nutrition goals and needs. I love helping people see how their nutrition goals can be achieved and how they can build the healthy lifestyle they are searching for.
Individual specialties include chronic disease management (diabetes, heart disease, gastrointestinal disease, etc.), weight management, emotional eating and eating disorders, and family nutrition (pediatrics).
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.
Individual specialties include chronic disease management (diabetes, heart disease, gastrointestinal disease, etc.), weight management, emotional eating and eating disorders, and family nutrition (pediatrics).
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.
I have extensive training and background in nutrition for diabetes and other medical conditions, weight management, eating disorders/disordered eating and picky eaters, and family/pediatric wellness planning.
Are you feeling stuck? Confused by diet myths and ever changing nutrition information? Let me join you on your journey! I am a Registered Dietitian and experienced nutrition therapist that specializes in guiding clients to live in freedom of a healthy relationship with food while improving wellness through balanced nutrition. We will work together to develop an attainable plan tailored specifically to you and your goals. Don't be a slave to the scale! Leave dieting and disordered eating patterns behind and embrace a healthy relationship with food. With the right tools and guidance, you can improve your health!
I have extensive training and background in nutrition for diabetes and other medical conditions, weight management, eating disorders/disordered eating and picky eaters, and family/pediatric wellness planning.
Are you feeling stuck? Confused by diet myths and ever changing nutrition information? Let me join you on your journey! I am a Registered Dietitian and experienced nutrition therapist that specializes in guiding clients to live in freedom of a healthy relationship with food while improving wellness through balanced nutrition. We will work together to develop an attainable plan tailored specifically to you and your goals. Don't be a slave to the scale! Leave dieting and disordered eating patterns behind and embrace a healthy relationship with food. With the right tools and guidance, you can improve your health!
Melissa's specialties include eating disorders, disordered eating, HAES, intuitive eating, mindful eating, habituation, weight management, behavioral health nutrition, healthy aging, and general nutrition.
Melissa is a dedicated Registered Dietitian who strives to build rapport with her clients and fully understand their nutritional challenges and needs while fostering a positive relationship with food and self-kindness. She enjoys helping others achieve positive changes in their mental and physical health through nutrition counseling and education. Melissa is particularly passionate about working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and the connection between nutrition and mental health.
Melissa's specialties include eating disorders, disordered eating, HAES, intuitive eating, mindful eating, habituation, weight management, behavioral health nutrition, healthy aging, and general nutrition.
Melissa is a dedicated Registered Dietitian who strives to build rapport with her clients and fully understand their nutritional challenges and needs while fostering a positive relationship with food and self-kindness. She enjoys helping others achieve positive changes in their mental and physical health through nutrition counseling and education. Melissa is particularly passionate about working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and the connection between nutrition and mental health.
If you feel stuck with food—overeating, stress eating, or constantly starting over—you’re not alone. And it’s not about willpower.
Many of my clients know what they “should” do, but something keeps getting in the way. Diets haven’t worked long-term, and more discipline isn’t the answer.
They’re ready to understand why food has taken on a bigger role in their life—and finally create lasting change without guilt or shame.
If you feel stuck with food—overeating, stress eating, or constantly starting over—you’re not alone. And it’s not about willpower.
Many of my clients know what they “should” do, but something keeps getting in the way. Diets haven’t worked long-term, and more discipline isn’t the answer.
They’re ready to understand why food has taken on a bigger role in their life—and finally create lasting change without guilt or shame.
Joy is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with more than 15 years of experience, primarily serving as a dietitian for the U.S. Army. Her clinical background centers on eating disorders, and she’s passionate about helping clients define their own values around food, weight, and movement. She also facilitates eating-disorder recovery support groups through the National Alliance for Eating Disorders, supporting individuals and families throughout recovery.
Joy is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with more than 15 years of experience, primarily serving as a dietitian for the U.S. Army. Her clinical background centers on eating disorders, and she’s passionate about helping clients define their own values around food, weight, and movement. She also facilitates eating-disorder recovery support groups through the National Alliance for Eating Disorders, supporting individuals and families throughout recovery.
Weight Loss/Weight Management Nutritionists and Dietitians
Why is nutrition important for weight loss?
Dietitians often identify diet and exercise as the two key factors in achieving weight loss goals. To lose weight, individuals must consume fewer calories than they expend, making a supportive diet essential. Foods that are satiating, such as the healthy fats found in nuts or fish like salmon, can help keep individuals full longer and reduce overall intake. In contrast, foods high in sugar and refined carbohydrates are quickly burned by the body and can lead to excessive caloric intake. These examples highlight the importance of overall nutrition choices, beyond just calorie counting, in weight loss. Additionally, a well-balanced diet can help reduce symptoms of conditions associated with obesity or being overweight, such as high blood sugar and hypertension.
What diet is best for weight loss?
There is no single best diet for weight loss; instead, dietitians often advocate for adopting overall lifestyle changes that support sustainable weight loss rather than extreme, short-term diets. Generally, dietary changes that include more plant-based foods and those low in added sugars and saturated fats are recommended. One example of such a diet is the Mediterranean-style diet, which emphasizes whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and lean sources of animal protein. Specific dietary patterns may also be tailored to the client's underlying health conditions. For instance, individuals with hypertension or high cholesterol might benefit from the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), which focuses on heart-healthy foods.
What foods should I avoid for weight loss?
When aiming for weight loss, dietitians generally advise against consuming high-calorie and highly-processed foods, such as fried foods, fatty meats, sugar-rich desserts or baked goods, refined carbohydrates like white bread, and candy. Additionally, beverages such as sodas and high-calorie coffee drinks can negatively impact weight loss goals. Instead, nutrition professionals recommend incorporating foods that contribute to satiety and overall health, including fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats, and whole grains. Focusing on adding these nutrient-dense foods, instead of taking away certain foods, can support a healthier lifestyle and help individuals both meet their nutritional needs while also achieving their weight loss goals.
How can a dietitian help with weight loss?
Dietitians assist with weight loss by helping clients develop and implement lifestyle changes, including dietary modifications and exercise routines, that support sustained weight management. They will work with clients to create personalized weight loss plans and hold them accountable for meeting their goals. Dietitians may also address the psychological aspects of weight loss, promoting positive self-esteem and self-worth. Many encourage clients to keep a food diary or journal to track their diet and provide ongoing guidance as the client makes the recommended lifestyle changes. Additionally, dietitians may coordinate with other healthcare professionals, such as medical doctors, to address any underlying health conditions, such as diabetes.