Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians in 80452
Most need a blend of nutrition therapy, life coaching, and consequent lifestyle tweaks.
Are you struggling to make healthy choices? I too found it difficult to pass up the sugar in lieu of something "green" and/or "healthy." It took me many baby steps of meeting many small health goals over time to succeed. A "healthy lifestyle" can be complex and small steps may seem insignificant, but I am here to help you overcome these challenges. We will breakdown your needs and health issues into measurable, achievable steps. We will meet your health needs head on, but in manageable "to do" lists. Come work with me to explore root causes to your discomfort and dis-ease. I work with clients in person and via Zoom.
Most need a blend of nutrition therapy, life coaching, and consequent lifestyle tweaks.
Are you struggling to make healthy choices? I too found it difficult to pass up the sugar in lieu of something "green" and/or "healthy." It took me many baby steps of meeting many small health goals over time to succeed. A "healthy lifestyle" can be complex and small steps may seem insignificant, but I am here to help you overcome these challenges. We will breakdown your needs and health issues into measurable, achievable steps. We will meet your health needs head on, but in manageable "to do" lists. Come work with me to explore root causes to your discomfort and dis-ease. I work with clients in person and via Zoom.
More Dietitians and Nutritionists Nearby
Hello! As a dietitian part of the Essential Nutrition group practice, my approach to nutrition counseling is grounded in compassionate care and genuine connection, creating a safe and supportive space where you feel heard and understood. I aim to simplify the complexity of nutrition through education and ongoing support, helping you build confidence and a more sustainable relationship with food.
Hello! As a dietitian part of the Essential Nutrition group practice, my approach to nutrition counseling is grounded in compassionate care and genuine connection, creating a safe and supportive space where you feel heard and understood. I aim to simplify the complexity of nutrition through education and ongoing support, helping you build confidence and a more sustainable relationship with food.
As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, I can help you pursue eating disorder recovery, make peace with food, and heal with nutrition. I have been trained and supervised by the Intuitive Eating founders, Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole, and received my Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor certification.
As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, I can help you pursue eating disorder recovery, make peace with food, and heal with nutrition. I have been trained and supervised by the Intuitive Eating founders, Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole, and received my Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor certification.
My specialty is chronic disease prevention. I work with clients to create a PLANT-BASED vegan or vegetarian personalized nutrition plan that may include recommendations, sample menus, nutrient analysis and recipe ideas. I have over 20 years' experience as a Vegan Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) providing counseling and personalized nutrition plans as well as developing sustainable food and nutrition education programs for schools and community partners.
My specialty is chronic disease prevention. I work with clients to create a PLANT-BASED vegan or vegetarian personalized nutrition plan that may include recommendations, sample menus, nutrient analysis and recipe ideas. I have over 20 years' experience as a Vegan Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) providing counseling and personalized nutrition plans as well as developing sustainable food and nutrition education programs for schools and community partners.
I help people who are struggling with difficult chronic, complicated health issues who would like to add nutrition and homeopathy as a complement to their conventional medical care.
I provide nutrition support for celiac's disease, SIBO/SIFO, abdominal pain, reflux, constipation, diarrhea; chronic sinus issues; binge eating; weight loss; insulin resistance; PCOS; high blood pressure; high cholesterol; joint pain; muscle pain; fibromyalgia/ fatigue; autoimmune disease; depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD and skin conditions.
I help people who are struggling with difficult chronic, complicated health issues who would like to add nutrition and homeopathy as a complement to their conventional medical care.
I provide nutrition support for celiac's disease, SIBO/SIFO, abdominal pain, reflux, constipation, diarrhea; chronic sinus issues; binge eating; weight loss; insulin resistance; PCOS; high blood pressure; high cholesterol; joint pain; muscle pain; fibromyalgia/ fatigue; autoimmune disease; depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD and skin conditions.
As an experienced Registered Dietitian I focus on disease prevention and progression with food and lifestyle changes. I am a specialist in renal nutrition and have a strong background in caring for patients with kidney disorders, heart health, diabetes, pregnancy and lactation, thyroid disorders and gastrointestinal disorders.
As an experienced Registered Dietitian I focus on disease prevention and progression with food and lifestyle changes. I am a specialist in renal nutrition and have a strong background in caring for patients with kidney disorders, heart health, diabetes, pregnancy and lactation, thyroid disorders and gastrointestinal disorders.
Are you confused about what to eat, the right kind, or how much exercise is best for you? Have your health goals eluded you? Consider a more personalized approach that takes your personal preferences, lifestyle, beliefs, and food intolerance combined with blood work and genotype markers to create a very personalized experience and plan. This approach optimizes overall function, reduces inflammation and oxidative stress, increases metabolism, repair and immune balance. I can help you find your VITALITY...I call it Wellitude. For more details go to www.ewwellness.com.
Are you confused about what to eat, the right kind, or how much exercise is best for you? Have your health goals eluded you? Consider a more personalized approach that takes your personal preferences, lifestyle, beliefs, and food intolerance combined with blood work and genotype markers to create a very personalized experience and plan. This approach optimizes overall function, reduces inflammation and oxidative stress, increases metabolism, repair and immune balance. I can help you find your VITALITY...I call it Wellitude. For more details go to www.ewwellness.com.
With over 15 years of experience helping leaders detox holistically and elevate their vitality, I combine science, ancient wisdom, and spiritual insight to guide deep transformation. In just one session, you'll gain clarity on the root causes of your health blocks, receive a personalized, actionable roadmap, and walk away feeling empowered, energized, and aligned with your highest potential.
With over 15 years of experience helping leaders detox holistically and elevate their vitality, I combine science, ancient wisdom, and spiritual insight to guide deep transformation. In just one session, you'll gain clarity on the root causes of your health blocks, receive a personalized, actionable roadmap, and walk away feeling empowered, energized, and aligned with your highest potential.
My ideal client is someone feeling stuck in cycles of dieting, food rules, or body distress, often alongside anxiety, trauma, or other mental health concerns. They may feel disconnected from their body, overwhelmed by food decisions, or exhausted by trying to “get it right.” They want relief from constant food noise and a more peaceful, sustainable relationship with eating and their body. They’re seeking compassionate, weight-neutral support that honors their lived experiences, supports healing at their own pace, and helps them nourish themselves in a way that truly fits their real life—not rigid rules or quick fixes.
My ideal client is someone feeling stuck in cycles of dieting, food rules, or body distress, often alongside anxiety, trauma, or other mental health concerns. They may feel disconnected from their body, overwhelmed by food decisions, or exhausted by trying to “get it right.” They want relief from constant food noise and a more peaceful, sustainable relationship with eating and their body. They’re seeking compassionate, weight-neutral support that honors their lived experiences, supports healing at their own pace, and helps them nourish themselves in a way that truly fits their real life—not rigid rules or quick fixes.
My approach to nutrition therapy is that no two clients are alike - I provide individualized counseling and honor your wants and needs to successfully achieve your goals.
Understanding nutrition can feel impossible in a world where information can become skewed by diet culture and trendy food fads. My goal as a dietitian is to provide the space where we can break it all down and learn about nutrition from a neutral lens. I practice from a non-diet, weight-inclusive approach to help you work toward finding peace with food and your body. Food can be so much more than just nourishment, and my hope is to help you find food freedom.
My approach to nutrition therapy is that no two clients are alike - I provide individualized counseling and honor your wants and needs to successfully achieve your goals.
Understanding nutrition can feel impossible in a world where information can become skewed by diet culture and trendy food fads. My goal as a dietitian is to provide the space where we can break it all down and learn about nutrition from a neutral lens. I practice from a non-diet, weight-inclusive approach to help you work toward finding peace with food and your body. Food can be so much more than just nourishment, and my hope is to help you find food freedom.
Our RDNs have decades of experience working with a variety of medical conditions.
Looking for a nutrition professional who listens & takes your concerns to heart? Who tailors advice to YOUR unique needs? Who communicates with your healthcare providers on your behalf? At Essential Nutrition we care about your health & well-being. We take great pride in making sure we provide the best nutritional care possible. We are a group practice of Registered Dietitians who specialize in a variety of health conditions. We are "anti-dieting," "pro-peace" with food and bodies; and we blend evidence-based care with best practices of integrative medicine. We LOVE what we do. And we would love to help you! Please contact us today!
Our RDNs have decades of experience working with a variety of medical conditions.
Looking for a nutrition professional who listens & takes your concerns to heart? Who tailors advice to YOUR unique needs? Who communicates with your healthcare providers on your behalf? At Essential Nutrition we care about your health & well-being. We take great pride in making sure we provide the best nutritional care possible. We are a group practice of Registered Dietitians who specialize in a variety of health conditions. We are "anti-dieting," "pro-peace" with food and bodies; and we blend evidence-based care with best practices of integrative medicine. We LOVE what we do. And we would love to help you! Please contact us today!
Whether we work together in person or remotely, you will get 3 months of unlimited one on one support with weekly follow ups, body composition analyses, a personalized nutrition plan, DNA testing and custom menus with recipes and grocery lists! Traditional diets with a one-size-fits-all approach are a thing of the past! With a registered dietitian as your guide, you will learn how to nourish your body based on your unique needs for better long-term health and weight loss results. My clients get amazing results and you can too! Schedule a free phone consultation to learn more! https://ScheduleCallWithKassandra.as.me/
Whether we work together in person or remotely, you will get 3 months of unlimited one on one support with weekly follow ups, body composition analyses, a personalized nutrition plan, DNA testing and custom menus with recipes and grocery lists! Traditional diets with a one-size-fits-all approach are a thing of the past! With a registered dietitian as your guide, you will learn how to nourish your body based on your unique needs for better long-term health and weight loss results. My clients get amazing results and you can too! Schedule a free phone consultation to learn more! https://ScheduleCallWithKassandra.as.me/
Ready to get rid of bloating, digestive issues, and and chronic fatigue? I use a functional approach to nutrition to help you get the root cause of your symptoms and find relief from your symptoms so you can reclaim your health, vibrant life.
Even if you've been told your labs are "normal," I'll help you get to the bottom of the symptoms that are keeping you from feeling your best.
I take a whole-person, personalized approach to your wellness. I'll give you a clear strategy to transform your health and help you make realistic and sustainable nutrition and lifestyle changes that will allow you to reach your goals.
Ready to get rid of bloating, digestive issues, and and chronic fatigue? I use a functional approach to nutrition to help you get the root cause of your symptoms and find relief from your symptoms so you can reclaim your health, vibrant life.
Even if you've been told your labs are "normal," I'll help you get to the bottom of the symptoms that are keeping you from feeling your best.
I take a whole-person, personalized approach to your wellness. I'll give you a clear strategy to transform your health and help you make realistic and sustainable nutrition and lifestyle changes that will allow you to reach your goals.
Greetings! I am Jess Sorci is a nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner working with clients with complex health issues, including autoimmune disorders, digestive imbalances, hormone and thyroid dysregulation, and much more. Specifically, I specializes in autoimmune thyroid disorders, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, and Graves Disease. I take a different approach to care and profoundly understands that those struggling with chronic health issues often have emotional concerns or have experienced stressful life events.
Greetings! I am Jess Sorci is a nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner working with clients with complex health issues, including autoimmune disorders, digestive imbalances, hormone and thyroid dysregulation, and much more. Specifically, I specializes in autoimmune thyroid disorders, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, and Graves Disease. I take a different approach to care and profoundly understands that those struggling with chronic health issues often have emotional concerns or have experienced stressful life events.
I graduated from Montana State University (MSU) with a Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition, and completed my post graduate internship at MSU with a focus on Medical Nutrition Therapy.
Previous to private practice, I spent several years working in eating disorder treatment centers at various levels of care in both Colorado and Montana. Through these experiences, I learned a great deal about how to treat the complications that can arise from an eating disorder, as well as the deeply rooted beliefs often held about food and bodies.
I graduated from Montana State University (MSU) with a Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition, and completed my post graduate internship at MSU with a focus on Medical Nutrition Therapy.
Previous to private practice, I spent several years working in eating disorder treatment centers at various levels of care in both Colorado and Montana. Through these experiences, I learned a great deal about how to treat the complications that can arise from an eating disorder, as well as the deeply rooted beliefs often held about food and bodies.
As someone who has lived with type-1 diabetes for over 15yrs, I get how it is to live with a chronic condition while also balancing the rest of life, including the rigors of high intensity physical activity. As a CDCES, I love my fellow T1Ds, but I specialize in diabetes management of all types and can help monitor and alter meal balance and timing, food-medication dosing strategies, carb counting habits, physical activity, and more. With my continuing history as a power athlete, I also have a passion for sports nutrition as well as general heart and gut health.
As someone who has lived with type-1 diabetes for over 15yrs, I get how it is to live with a chronic condition while also balancing the rest of life, including the rigors of high intensity physical activity. As a CDCES, I love my fellow T1Ds, but I specialize in diabetes management of all types and can help monitor and alter meal balance and timing, food-medication dosing strategies, carb counting habits, physical activity, and more. With my continuing history as a power athlete, I also have a passion for sports nutrition as well as general heart and gut health.
Hello! I'm Melinda Benz, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Are you interested in starting or modifying a plant-based or vegan lifestyle for your health, animal welfare, the environment, or all of the above?
From common plant-based and vegan-related questions, such as "Where do you get your protein?", “How do you meet calcium needs for bone health?" or "Aren’t vegan diets too restrictive?" can make the abundance of nutrition information out there feel overwhelming when trying to make sustainable eating habits and lifestyle changes.
Hello! I'm Melinda Benz, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Are you interested in starting or modifying a plant-based or vegan lifestyle for your health, animal welfare, the environment, or all of the above?
From common plant-based and vegan-related questions, such as "Where do you get your protein?", “How do you meet calcium needs for bone health?" or "Aren’t vegan diets too restrictive?" can make the abundance of nutrition information out there feel overwhelming when trying to make sustainable eating habits and lifestyle changes.
Our team of experienced dietitians have blended their skills in wellness coaching and nutrition therapy in order to help others find this balance and achieve wellness.
We specialize in the treatment of eating disorders and use a "non-diet" or weight-neutral approach to weight concerns. We do not promote restrictive eating practice with our focus on helping you have a healthy relationship with food, exercise and your body. Stop "die"ting and "live"!
Our team of experienced dietitians have blended their skills in wellness coaching and nutrition therapy in order to help others find this balance and achieve wellness.
We specialize in the treatment of eating disorders and use a "non-diet" or weight-neutral approach to weight concerns. We do not promote restrictive eating practice with our focus on helping you have a healthy relationship with food, exercise and your body. Stop "die"ting and "live"!
I work with clients of all ages to live their healthiest and happiest life. I work with people for sports nutrition, weight management, gut and food sensitivity health, chronic disease management, pregnancy, and every aspect of wellness in a functional medicine model. I can help you achieve attainable results while getting of of the constant cycle of yo-yo dieting and feeling unwell.
I work with clients of all ages to live their healthiest and happiest life. I work with people for sports nutrition, weight management, gut and food sensitivity health, chronic disease management, pregnancy, and every aspect of wellness in a functional medicine model. I can help you achieve attainable results while getting of of the constant cycle of yo-yo dieting and feeling unwell.
With extensive experience across all levels of eating disorder treatment, I provide collaborative, individualized nutrition therapy that honors your lived experience while addressing medical, emotional, and behavioral needs.
Do you struggle with food guilt, body image distress, or feeling stuck in diet culture? Have you spent a lot of time navigating an eating disorder, chronic dieting, or trying to figure out what and how to eat in a way that supports both your physical and mental health? I love working with patients seeking a peaceful, sustainable relationship with food, including those with eating disorders, disordered eating, PCOS, diabetes, hypertension, or mental health concerns!
With extensive experience across all levels of eating disorder treatment, I provide collaborative, individualized nutrition therapy that honors your lived experience while addressing medical, emotional, and behavioral needs.
Do you struggle with food guilt, body image distress, or feeling stuck in diet culture? Have you spent a lot of time navigating an eating disorder, chronic dieting, or trying to figure out what and how to eat in a way that supports both your physical and mental health? I love working with patients seeking a peaceful, sustainable relationship with food, including those with eating disorders, disordered eating, PCOS, diabetes, hypertension, or mental health concerns!
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.