Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians in 34470
Our specialized counseling services include: nutrition counseling for overall health; weight management; chronic disease management, gastrointestinal and digestive disorders, autoimmune diseases, cancer, food allergies, and other medical conditions; eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, ARFID, binge eating; family and child nutrition, picky eaters.
At Nourish, we don’t lecture, body shame, or give clients generic nutrition plans. Our caring professionals help each individual achieve and maintain optimal health and a positive body image through collaborative goal setting, tailored, science-based nutrition plans, and other industry best practices. Tired of bouncing from diet to diet and Googling nutrition advice? Quick fixes aren’t long-term solutions. You’ll achieve and maintain your goals with our personalized, sustainable nutrition plans. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to nutrition counseling.
Our specialized counseling services include: nutrition counseling for overall health; weight management; chronic disease management, gastrointestinal and digestive disorders, autoimmune diseases, cancer, food allergies, and other medical conditions; eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, ARFID, binge eating; family and child nutrition, picky eaters.
At Nourish, we don’t lecture, body shame, or give clients generic nutrition plans. Our caring professionals help each individual achieve and maintain optimal health and a positive body image through collaborative goal setting, tailored, science-based nutrition plans, and other industry best practices. Tired of bouncing from diet to diet and Googling nutrition advice? Quick fixes aren’t long-term solutions. You’ll achieve and maintain your goals with our personalized, sustainable nutrition plans. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to nutrition counseling.
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
My ideal client is engaged and ready to participate. I’m patient and happy to take the time to build trust and collaboration, but I prefer working with people who want to do the work and communicate. I hope to meet clients with varied nutrition needs who understand that change takes time.
My ideal client is engaged and ready to participate. I’m patient and happy to take the time to build trust and collaboration, but I prefer working with people who want to do the work and communicate. I hope to meet clients with varied nutrition needs who understand that change takes time.
Cecille Biaggi, MS, RDN, is a registered dietitian passionate about helping people build a healthier relationship with food while improving overall health. She supports individuals with weight management, metabolic health, and chronic conditions using practical, evidence-based strategies. Cecille believes nutrition should feel realistic and sustainable—not restrictive—and helps clients build habits that fit their lifestyle. Her goal is to boost confidence, improve health markers, and create long-term habits that last.
Cecille Biaggi, MS, RDN, is a registered dietitian passionate about helping people build a healthier relationship with food while improving overall health. She supports individuals with weight management, metabolic health, and chronic conditions using practical, evidence-based strategies. Cecille believes nutrition should feel realistic and sustainable—not restrictive—and helps clients build habits that fit their lifestyle. Her goal is to boost confidence, improve health markers, and create long-term habits that last.
Paula is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Professional Cook, and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor who practices at Health Loft. She believes people can find a peaceful relationship with food and their bodies with a compassionate guide who listens, offers accountability, and champions their efforts. Paula supports individuals seeking freedom from dieting cycles and rigid food rules by helping them uncover the “why” behind behaviors to build sustainable habits and nourishing life rhythms.
Paula is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Professional Cook, and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor who practices at Health Loft. She believes people can find a peaceful relationship with food and their bodies with a compassionate guide who listens, offers accountability, and champions their efforts. Paula supports individuals seeking freedom from dieting cycles and rigid food rules by helping them uncover the “why” behind behaviors to build sustainable habits and nourishing life rhythms.
Healthy Helpings Nutrition Services
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CSR, LD, NBC-HWC
Jacksonville, FL 32256
I look forward to taking the time with you to help you reach your health and lifestyle goals. I have worked in different areas of nutrition and know how overwhelming it can be to get started with making changes. I hope to help you find reasonable and achievable dietary goals that will help you transform your health.
I look forward to taking the time with you to help you reach your health and lifestyle goals. I have worked in different areas of nutrition and know how overwhelming it can be to get started with making changes. I hope to help you find reasonable and achievable dietary goals that will help you transform your health.
You are an unique individual. Your nutritional needs and lifestyle are unique. After a comprehensive evaluation, we will develop meal plans together that meet your lifestyle. We don't do diets. We show you how to eat. Our clients range in age from 8-80. Our successes include 60 pound weight losses, decreased or eliminated medications, decreased fear of eating. We won't leave you hanging. We are there to support and cheer you on. Services are provided in the office or online. We look forward to helping you be the best that you can be!
You are an unique individual. Your nutritional needs and lifestyle are unique. After a comprehensive evaluation, we will develop meal plans together that meet your lifestyle. We don't do diets. We show you how to eat. Our clients range in age from 8-80. Our successes include 60 pound weight losses, decreased or eliminated medications, decreased fear of eating. We won't leave you hanging. We are there to support and cheer you on. Services are provided in the office or online. We look forward to helping you be the best that you can be!
Brianne is a Registered Dietitian at Health Loft who is passionate about providing personalized support to help clients reach their health goals and create sustainable lifestyle changes. She takes a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, meeting each person where they are in their journey. Brianne believes nutrition and health are not one-size-fits-all and is committed to walking alongside her clients, offering guidance tailored to their unique needs—one step at a time.
Brianne is a Registered Dietitian at Health Loft who is passionate about providing personalized support to help clients reach their health goals and create sustainable lifestyle changes. She takes a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, meeting each person where they are in their journey. Brianne believes nutrition and health are not one-size-fits-all and is committed to walking alongside her clients, offering guidance tailored to their unique needs—one step at a time.
My practice leans heavily on intuitive and mindful eating practices and clinical nutrition guidelines and therapy.
Nourish yourself and thrive! I have seen the healing power of nutrition and it’s yours for the taking.
My practice leans heavily on intuitive and mindful eating practices and clinical nutrition guidelines and therapy.
Nourish yourself and thrive! I have seen the healing power of nutrition and it’s yours for the taking.
As a clinical dietitian, I enjoy working with my clients to provide evidenced-based medical nutrition therapy, and to help establish a nutrition plan specific to each client's needs and goals.
I look forward to helping you achieve your personal health goals through nutrition counseling and setting small specific goals. Please contact me with any questions you may have.
As a clinical dietitian, I enjoy working with my clients to provide evidenced-based medical nutrition therapy, and to help establish a nutrition plan specific to each client's needs and goals.
I look forward to helping you achieve your personal health goals through nutrition counseling and setting small specific goals. Please contact me with any questions you may have.
I create individualized plans that address both medical needs and real-life challenges.
I help women 30+ and individuals with complex health needs transform their health through science-based, personalized nutrition. Specialties include binge eating disorder, GLP-1 medication support, gut health, food sensitivities, perimenopause, diabetes, kidney disease, and healthy aging. With 15+ years’ experience, I blend advanced clinical training with a practical, whole-body approach to help you eat with confidence, protect muscle, improve energy, and feel better for life.
I create individualized plans that address both medical needs and real-life challenges.
I help women 30+ and individuals with complex health needs transform their health through science-based, personalized nutrition. Specialties include binge eating disorder, GLP-1 medication support, gut health, food sensitivities, perimenopause, diabetes, kidney disease, and healthy aging. With 15+ years’ experience, I blend advanced clinical training with a practical, whole-body approach to help you eat with confidence, protect muscle, improve energy, and feel better for life.
Elizabeth is a Registered Dietitian with over six years of experience helping individuals make healthier choices and achieve their goals. Using intuitive eating principles and a compassionate, client-centered approach, she tailors evidence-based plans to meet each person’s needs. Specializing in wellness, diabetes, and heart health, Elizabeth empowers clients with the tools and support they need to make lasting changes. Her compassionate counseling ensures that clients feel heard, confident, and motivated on their journey to improved health and well-being.
Elizabeth is a Registered Dietitian with over six years of experience helping individuals make healthier choices and achieve their goals. Using intuitive eating principles and a compassionate, client-centered approach, she tailors evidence-based plans to meet each person’s needs. Specializing in wellness, diabetes, and heart health, Elizabeth empowers clients with the tools and support they need to make lasting changes. Her compassionate counseling ensures that clients feel heard, confident, and motivated on their journey to improved health and well-being.
Elise is a dietitian who focuses on using realistic approaches to help you improve your health through nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle practices. Her approach to nutrition is holistic and client centered. She takes the time to fully understand your unique lifestyle, preferences, and challenges to create a realistic nutrition plan together as a team. Elise believes in the power of using high quality nutrient dense foods to support all aspects of your health and wellbeing.
Elise is a dietitian who focuses on using realistic approaches to help you improve your health through nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle practices. Her approach to nutrition is holistic and client centered. She takes the time to fully understand your unique lifestyle, preferences, and challenges to create a realistic nutrition plan together as a team. Elise believes in the power of using high quality nutrient dense foods to support all aspects of your health and wellbeing.
This information is general and does not take your specific medical condition(s), food preferences, body type and current lifestyle into consideration.
Here's the good news, I’ve dedicated my life’s work helping adults build healthy and sustainable habits they need to promote healthy weight loss, boost energy levels, and feel better. Ultimately, taking control and having confidence in making food choices for both them and their family to keep the weight off, achieve optimal health and live longer.
This information is general and does not take your specific medical condition(s), food preferences, body type and current lifestyle into consideration.
Here's the good news, I’ve dedicated my life’s work helping adults build healthy and sustainable habits they need to promote healthy weight loss, boost energy levels, and feel better. Ultimately, taking control and having confidence in making food choices for both them and their family to keep the weight off, achieve optimal health and live longer.
Her fascination with medical conditions drives her to continuously seek innovative ways to make a difference in the lives of those she serves and strives to empower others to make informed, healthier choices
Specialities include: Weight management, Diabetes, Heart Health, General Nutrition, Gut Health, Kidney Disease, Sports Nutrition, Women's Health (Pre/Post Natal Nutrition), Infertility Nutrition, Vegan/Vegetarian diets, PCOS, Hormonal Issues.
Her fascination with medical conditions drives her to continuously seek innovative ways to make a difference in the lives of those she serves and strives to empower others to make informed, healthier choices
Specialities include: Weight management, Diabetes, Heart Health, General Nutrition, Gut Health, Kidney Disease, Sports Nutrition, Women's Health (Pre/Post Natal Nutrition), Infertility Nutrition, Vegan/Vegetarian diets, PCOS, Hormonal Issues.
Christine Donovan
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN, IFNCP, CLT, CYT
1 Endorsed
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Not feeling your best? Or not as good as you used to feel? Maybe something specific has changed, or maybe you're feeling that something is just not right. Let's investigate! We'll use your symptoms as our guide to explore the body's systems, focusing in on addressing root causes. With a combined approach of nutrition, movement, and mindfulness, we'll make lifestyle changes to restore your health, vitality, and a vibrant state of well being.
Not feeling your best? Or not as good as you used to feel? Maybe something specific has changed, or maybe you're feeling that something is just not right. Let's investigate! We'll use your symptoms as our guide to explore the body's systems, focusing in on addressing root causes. With a combined approach of nutrition, movement, and mindfulness, we'll make lifestyle changes to restore your health, vitality, and a vibrant state of well being.
Brayden’s specialties include weight management, weight loss/gain, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, heart-healthy nutrition therapy, oncology, enteral nutrition, as well as intuitive eating, disordered eating, Health at Every Size (HAES), mindful eating, and general wellness.
Brayden is a registered dietitian with a passion for health and wellness. She supports clients through realistic, sustainable lifestyle changes using a compassionate, inclusive, and client-centered approach. Brayden blends evidence-based nutrition with practical habits to help clients feel their best in the long term. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space for exploring goals and challenges, offering personalized counseling and education to build lasting, meaningful change.
Brayden’s specialties include weight management, weight loss/gain, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, heart-healthy nutrition therapy, oncology, enteral nutrition, as well as intuitive eating, disordered eating, Health at Every Size (HAES), mindful eating, and general wellness.
Brayden is a registered dietitian with a passion for health and wellness. She supports clients through realistic, sustainable lifestyle changes using a compassionate, inclusive, and client-centered approach. Brayden blends evidence-based nutrition with practical habits to help clients feel their best in the long term. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space for exploring goals and challenges, offering personalized counseling and education to build lasting, meaningful change.
Hi! I'm Mia (she/her). I’m a Registered Dietitian dedicated to providing culturally centered, accessible, and compassionate nutrition care. I am committed to providing HAES-aligned evidence based care that also honors and celebrates your lived experience. I utilize intuitive eating principles and motivational interviewing with an “all foods fit” and gentle nutrition approach.I will work with you from a place of curiosity and together we will develop tools, skills, and knowledge to better understand and nourish your body while working towards your health goals.
Hi! I'm Mia (she/her). I’m a Registered Dietitian dedicated to providing culturally centered, accessible, and compassionate nutrition care. I am committed to providing HAES-aligned evidence based care that also honors and celebrates your lived experience. I utilize intuitive eating principles and motivational interviewing with an “all foods fit” and gentle nutrition approach.I will work with you from a place of curiosity and together we will develop tools, skills, and knowledge to better understand and nourish your body while working towards your health goals.
Manal Qadeer, MS, RD, LDN is a trauma-informed registered dietitian who helps clients heal their relationship with food and their bodies through a compassionate, collaborative approach. With over six years of experience in both nutrition and mental health settings, she specializes in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, disordered eating, and the emotional side of nourishment.
Manal’s philosophy is grounded in Health at Every Size, All Foods Fit, and the belief that every body is a good body. She creates a safe, judgment-free space where you can feel truly heard, understood, and empowered to move at your own pace tow
Manal Qadeer, MS, RD, LDN is a trauma-informed registered dietitian who helps clients heal their relationship with food and their bodies through a compassionate, collaborative approach. With over six years of experience in both nutrition and mental health settings, she specializes in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, disordered eating, and the emotional side of nourishment.
Manal’s philosophy is grounded in Health at Every Size, All Foods Fit, and the belief that every body is a good body. She creates a safe, judgment-free space where you can feel truly heard, understood, and empowered to move at your own pace tow
A few of the services provided will be addressing medical nutrition needs, assisting parents/clients with meal planning, providing meal support including out of office exposures to the grocery store and restaurants.
With more than 25 years of clinical practice experience in both residential and outpatient environments, I have transformed my personal recovery journey into a passion for assisting clients in developing healthier relationships with food and their bodies. Whether working with adolescents or adults, my goal is to guide them in understanding, valuing, and embracing their body’s needs, enabling them to thrive and lead fulfilling lives in recovery from an eating disorder. I was also awarded my Board Certification in Sports Dietetics expanding my guidance to athletes struggling with disordered eating, REDS or eating disorders.
A few of the services provided will be addressing medical nutrition needs, assisting parents/clients with meal planning, providing meal support including out of office exposures to the grocery store and restaurants.
With more than 25 years of clinical practice experience in both residential and outpatient environments, I have transformed my personal recovery journey into a passion for assisting clients in developing healthier relationships with food and their bodies. Whether working with adolescents or adults, my goal is to guide them in understanding, valuing, and embracing their body’s needs, enabling them to thrive and lead fulfilling lives in recovery from an eating disorder. I was also awarded my Board Certification in Sports Dietetics expanding my guidance to athletes struggling with disordered eating, REDS or eating disorders.
As a member of the '1in10community, I’m all too familiar with the medical gaslighting, chronic pain, and fear of the unknown that accompany this disease.
I offer comprehensive lab testing (blood, stool, urine, saliva) as part of my “test don’t guess” strategy to dig deep as we work together to uncover the root cause(s) to your problems and put you on the road to optimal health.
As a member of the '1in10community, I’m all too familiar with the medical gaslighting, chronic pain, and fear of the unknown that accompany this disease.
I offer comprehensive lab testing (blood, stool, urine, saliva) as part of my “test don’t guess” strategy to dig deep as we work together to uncover the root cause(s) to your problems and put you on the road to optimal 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.