Non-Diet Approach Nutritionists and Dietitians in 75201
Working with me means we take a non-diet approach, all foods fit, and treatment is individualized.
I have over seven years of experience in the eating disorder field and have worked at every level of eating disorder care, IP, RES, PHP, IOP, and outpatient nutrition counseling. I enjoy supporting those in eating disorder recovery along with clients looking to move away from dieting and disordered eating.
Working with me means we take a non-diet approach, all foods fit, and treatment is individualized.
I have over seven years of experience in the eating disorder field and have worked at every level of eating disorder care, IP, RES, PHP, IOP, and outpatient nutrition counseling. I enjoy supporting those in eating disorder recovery along with clients looking to move away from dieting and disordered eating.
My mission as an intuitive eating dietitian and body image coach is to help you end the vicious cycle of restriction and dieting that only leads to failure and frustration. I help individuals heal their relationship with food & body that has been challenged or harmed by chronic dieting, disordered eating, and/or eating disorders. There is an overwhelming amount of nutrition information out there and it can be difficult to escape the urge to diet and/or pursue weight loss. I'm here to tell you that you don't need to diet or feel like weight loss is your only option to achieve health!
My mission as an intuitive eating dietitian and body image coach is to help you end the vicious cycle of restriction and dieting that only leads to failure and frustration. I help individuals heal their relationship with food & body that has been challenged or harmed by chronic dieting, disordered eating, and/or eating disorders. There is an overwhelming amount of nutrition information out there and it can be difficult to escape the urge to diet and/or pursue weight loss. I'm here to tell you that you don't need to diet or feel like weight loss is your only option to achieve health!
My ideal client is anyone who is needing help with nutrition to better their health and life. I look forward to assisting my clients to become the absolute best versions of themselves.
My ideal client is anyone who is needing help with nutrition to better their health and life. I look forward to assisting my clients to become the absolute best versions of themselves.
Adolescent Eating Disorder & Disordered Eating Treatment: Hi, I’m Julia Fickenscher, a Registered Dietitian specializing in eating disorders and disordered eating in teens. I support adolescents navigating anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, OSFED, and ARFID. If your child is avoiding meals or becoming fixated on their body, you’re not alone—and they can get better. My approach is compassionate, developmentally informed, and rooted in medical nutrition therapy, intuitive eating, and Health at Every Size. I work closely with families and care teams to create a safe, supportive path to healing.
Adolescent Eating Disorder & Disordered Eating Treatment: Hi, I’m Julia Fickenscher, a Registered Dietitian specializing in eating disorders and disordered eating in teens. I support adolescents navigating anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, OSFED, and ARFID. If your child is avoiding meals or becoming fixated on their body, you’re not alone—and they can get better. My approach is compassionate, developmentally informed, and rooted in medical nutrition therapy, intuitive eating, and Health at Every Size. I work closely with families and care teams to create a safe, supportive path to healing.
Hi, I'm Adrien Paczosa, a registered dietitian and certified eating disorder specialist and former founder at iLiveWell Nutrition. I am now at Nabi Health, a virtual group of HAES-aligned, trauma-informed Registered Dietitians.
Hi, I'm Adrien Paczosa, a registered dietitian and certified eating disorder specialist and former founder at iLiveWell Nutrition. I am now at Nabi Health, a virtual group of HAES-aligned, trauma-informed Registered Dietitians.
More Dietitians and Nutritionists Nearby
Maria-Paula's interest in nutrition started during her high-school years when she visited a Registered Dietitian in her native country of Ecuador. At that time, she realized her passion - helping others achieve their goals through healthy eating. Maria-Paula decided to embark on a journey and enrolled at Texas Woman's University to pursue her goals. As a Dietitian, Maria-Paula has been working with families from the start. She has provided services at Head Start, WiC, the NICU at Parkland Hospital and Children's Health.
Maria-Paula's interest in nutrition started during her high-school years when she visited a Registered Dietitian in her native country of Ecuador. At that time, she realized her passion - helping others achieve their goals through healthy eating. Maria-Paula decided to embark on a journey and enrolled at Texas Woman's University to pursue her goals. As a Dietitian, Maria-Paula has been working with families from the start. She has provided services at Head Start, WiC, the NICU at Parkland Hospital and Children's Health.
Anna Love specializes in weight loss, weight gain, diabetes, metabolic syndrome (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high triglycerides). Other areas of expertise include menopausal women, sports nutrition, generally eating healthier, heart health, irritable bowel disorders, eating vegetarian the healthy way, eating disorders, and blood glucose control. If seeking an experienced RDN in Denton, Flower Mound, or virtual office, please contact Anna Love at Love to Live Well “to simplify the changes it takes to "eat better, move more, and stress less”. Visit our website and click “Request Appointment” to start getting help today.
Anna Love specializes in weight loss, weight gain, diabetes, metabolic syndrome (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high triglycerides). Other areas of expertise include menopausal women, sports nutrition, generally eating healthier, heart health, irritable bowel disorders, eating vegetarian the healthy way, eating disorders, and blood glucose control. If seeking an experienced RDN in Denton, Flower Mound, or virtual office, please contact Anna Love at Love to Live Well “to simplify the changes it takes to "eat better, move more, and stress less”. Visit our website and click “Request Appointment” to start getting help today.
In my practice I specialize in helping people with blood sugar issues (pre-diabetes, diabetes) and those with high cholesterol, high triglycerides, high blood pressure, fatty liver disease, chronic kidney disease, and celiac disease, learn to eat differently to improve these medical conditions. I also work with people who desire to lose weight. I do not believe in rushing through appointments, trying to see several people in one day. Instead, I focus on completing a thorough assessment to help guide me in developing your meal plan. I also allow adequate time at follow up sessions to help ensure your success.
In my practice I specialize in helping people with blood sugar issues (pre-diabetes, diabetes) and those with high cholesterol, high triglycerides, high blood pressure, fatty liver disease, chronic kidney disease, and celiac disease, learn to eat differently to improve these medical conditions. I also work with people who desire to lose weight. I do not believe in rushing through appointments, trying to see several people in one day. Instead, I focus on completing a thorough assessment to help guide me in developing your meal plan. I also allow adequate time at follow up sessions to help ensure your success.
Are you struggling with the stress of an eating disorder, disordered eating, emotional eating, and/or chronic dieting? Through nutrition counseling, we can work to normalize your relationship with food and free yourself from the restrictive and dieting mentality through Intuitive Eating. My goal is to help you navigate not just WHAT you are eating, but the HOW, WHEN, and WHY you are eating to figure out what food freedom and health look like for you through 1:1 or group nutrition sessions. I am passionate about learning my client's story and helping each person heal their relationship with food.
Are you struggling with the stress of an eating disorder, disordered eating, emotional eating, and/or chronic dieting? Through nutrition counseling, we can work to normalize your relationship with food and free yourself from the restrictive and dieting mentality through Intuitive Eating. My goal is to help you navigate not just WHAT you are eating, but the HOW, WHEN, and WHY you are eating to figure out what food freedom and health look like for you through 1:1 or group nutrition sessions. I am passionate about learning my client's story and helping each person heal their relationship with food.
You are a woman on a mission. You have places to be and people to tend. ...but you're overwhelmed with nagging symptoms such as bloating, brain fog, anxiety, fatigue, painful periods, and just not feeling like you're living up to your full potential. I get it. I've been there. It's hard to be superwoman when you feel this way. I help women who know that food is medicine but feel lost as to where to even begin.
You are a woman on a mission. You have places to be and people to tend. ...but you're overwhelmed with nagging symptoms such as bloating, brain fog, anxiety, fatigue, painful periods, and just not feeling like you're living up to your full potential. I get it. I've been there. It's hard to be superwoman when you feel this way. I help women who know that food is medicine but feel lost as to where to even begin.
Ashley Walls specializes in working with clients interested in general healthy eating, and conditions including Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Celiac, Crohn's, IBS, Intuitive Eating, Weight Management and more. With 3 years of experience at a residential treatment level, Ashley is well versed on the difficulties associated with cooccurring diagnosis and eating disorder recovery. She believes that all foods fit through practice of balance, variety and moderation. Her past experiences as an athlete and personal trainer has prompted a particular interest in sports nutrition.
Ashley Walls specializes in working with clients interested in general healthy eating, and conditions including Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Celiac, Crohn's, IBS, Intuitive Eating, Weight Management and more. With 3 years of experience at a residential treatment level, Ashley is well versed on the difficulties associated with cooccurring diagnosis and eating disorder recovery. She believes that all foods fit through practice of balance, variety and moderation. Her past experiences as an athlete and personal trainer has prompted a particular interest in sports nutrition.
I'm a registered and licensed dietitian that focuses on the non-diet approach.
Do you feel out of control around or controlled by food? Are you confused by all of the nutrition misinformation floating around? Are you struggling with disordered eating or an eating disorder?
I'm a registered and licensed dietitian that focuses on the non-diet approach.
Do you feel out of control around or controlled by food? Are you confused by all of the nutrition misinformation floating around? Are you struggling with disordered eating or an eating disorder?
Hannah works with individuals aged 15 and up and has a special interest in supporting athletes and former athletes—people who often experience unique challenges related to performance, food, and body image. She brings experience from higher levels of care and has supported clients with a wide range of eating disorder diagnoses, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder (BED), ARFID, and OSFED.
Hannah works with individuals aged 15 and up and has a special interest in supporting athletes and former athletes—people who often experience unique challenges related to performance, food, and body image. She brings experience from higher levels of care and has supported clients with a wide range of eating disorder diagnoses, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder (BED), ARFID, and OSFED.
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Southlake, Texas who has a passion for helping you learn how to eat a healthy diet without eliminating all the foods you love. I am here to help make your life better!
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Southlake, Texas who has a passion for helping you learn how to eat a healthy diet without eliminating all the foods you love. I am here to help make your life better!
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.
Brittany Payton, RD, LD, is a licensed dietitian with over 19 years of experience helping clients heal chronic conditions using food as medicine. After facing her own health challenges, she adopted a root-cause, whole-body approach. Brittany blends functional nutrition, clinical insight, and compassion to create personalized, practical plans. She truly listens to each client, empowering them to make lasting change—no quick fixes or restrictive diets here.
Brittany Payton, RD, LD, is a licensed dietitian with over 19 years of experience helping clients heal chronic conditions using food as medicine. After facing her own health challenges, she adopted a root-cause, whole-body approach. Brittany blends functional nutrition, clinical insight, and compassion to create personalized, practical plans. She truly listens to each client, empowering them to make lasting change—no quick fixes or restrictive diets here.
Niesje Buaas - iBalance Wellness LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD, CDCES, NBC-HWC
Lavon, TX 75166
Longing to lose weight, heal your gut, restore energy, improve self-esteem & prevent or improve a chronic disease? We take insurance, see what is covered by contacting us for the link & learn about a free consult. At iBalance Wellness, we work closely with you to Identifying your particular health & wellness goals, empowering you to start with small steps which over time add up to big changes equaling sustainable, healthy outcomes. We offer lab testing to get to the root cause of what is wrong, meal plans so you know what to eat, & 1 on 1 support to work through challenges. Find out more at iBalance Wellness website or contact us.
Longing to lose weight, heal your gut, restore energy, improve self-esteem & prevent or improve a chronic disease? We take insurance, see what is covered by contacting us for the link & learn about a free consult. At iBalance Wellness, we work closely with you to Identifying your particular health & wellness goals, empowering you to start with small steps which over time add up to big changes equaling sustainable, healthy outcomes. We offer lab testing to get to the root cause of what is wrong, meal plans so you know what to eat, & 1 on 1 support to work through challenges. Find out more at iBalance Wellness website or contact us.
Malou /mah-loo/ sees individuals as experts in their lived experience and believes in their inherent wholeness. They view cultural food and foodways as an integral part of our relationship with self, health, and nature. She identifies as a Filipino/a/x dietitian because it holds cultural, social significance to them and influences their care work. They bring humility to their work, aspiring to cultivate embodied relationships with food and well-being. She is passionate about supporting folks with complex medical concerns and prioritizes a weight-inclusive or fat-positive approach.
Malou /mah-loo/ sees individuals as experts in their lived experience and believes in their inherent wholeness. They view cultural food and foodways as an integral part of our relationship with self, health, and nature. She identifies as a Filipino/a/x dietitian because it holds cultural, social significance to them and influences their care work. They bring humility to their work, aspiring to cultivate embodied relationships with food and well-being. She is passionate about supporting folks with complex medical concerns and prioritizes a weight-inclusive or fat-positive approach.
I truly enjoy working with teens, adults and their families in helping them to achieve their nutrition and exercise goals using a non-diet approach while also working to improve body image.
I strive to provide individualized nutrition counseling to better equip clients with the tools needed to normalize eating patterns and gain intuitive eating skills to promote a sustainable healthy lifestyle.
I truly enjoy working with teens, adults and their families in helping them to achieve their nutrition and exercise goals using a non-diet approach while also working to improve body image.
I strive to provide individualized nutrition counseling to better equip clients with the tools needed to normalize eating patterns and gain intuitive eating skills to promote a sustainable healthy lifestyle.
I take a non-diet approach in helping teens & adults heal their relationship with food and body.
Whether you're struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating, or simply feel overwhelmed by food, I’m here to guide you. Through nutrition counseling, we’ll work together to help you nourish your body in ways that feel good—without food rules, guilt, or shame. My approach is rooted in helping you find freedom and peace with food, so you can worry less and live more.
I take a non-diet approach in helping teens & adults heal their relationship with food and body.
Whether you're struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating, or simply feel overwhelmed by food, I’m here to guide you. Through nutrition counseling, we’ll work together to help you nourish your body in ways that feel good—without food rules, guilt, or shame. My approach is rooted in helping you find freedom and peace with food, so you can worry less and live more.
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.