Eating Disorders Nutritionists and Dietitians in 83709
I specialize in mental health nutrition, including disordered eating, ADHD, binge-eating disorder, OCD, ARFID, anorexia, and bulimia.
Hello! My name is Samantha Smith-Bowman, and I’m an experienced dietitian focused on the mental health aspects of nutrition. If you know nutrition matters but aren’t sure how to change your habits—or you’ve tried before and nothing seems to stick—you’re not alone. Many plans don’t match how your brain works. Together, we’ll build an individualized approach with small, sustainable steps to support your goals, whether that’s diabetes management, improved labs, disordered eating behaviors, or other medical needs.
I specialize in mental health nutrition, including disordered eating, ADHD, binge-eating disorder, OCD, ARFID, anorexia, and bulimia.
Hello! My name is Samantha Smith-Bowman, and I’m an experienced dietitian focused on the mental health aspects of nutrition. If you know nutrition matters but aren’t sure how to change your habits—or you’ve tried before and nothing seems to stick—you’re not alone. Many plans don’t match how your brain works. Together, we’ll build an individualized approach with small, sustainable steps to support your goals, whether that’s diabetes management, improved labs, disordered eating behaviors, or other medical needs.
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She specializes in working with folks affected by/with disordered eating, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and wanting to learn mindful and intuitive eating.
Specialties include: Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Intuitive Eating, Mindful Eating, Body Image Struggles, Holistic Nutrition Practices, General Healthy Eating, Weight Management, Weight Gain/Restoration, and Gender Affirming Nutrition.
She specializes in working with folks affected by/with disordered eating, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and wanting to learn mindful and intuitive eating.
Specialties include: Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Intuitive Eating, Mindful Eating, Body Image Struggles, Holistic Nutrition Practices, General Healthy Eating, Weight Management, Weight Gain/Restoration, and Gender Affirming Nutrition.
I also have 12 years of eating disorder experience with anorexia, arfid, bulimia, and binging.
Are you looking for a knowledgeable, friendly and supportive dietitian to encourage you in your health goals and help you with your nutrition needs and concerns? Look no further! I have been in the outpatient health care setting for over 10 years and during my time there, I have gained an incredible amount of experience with a wide variety of nutrition related issues. Over the years, I have learned from some excellent dietitians, therapists, nurses and doctors in the field. Now, as a private practice dietitian I can bring the best nutrition care to you virtually, while you are in the comfort of your own home!
I also have 12 years of eating disorder experience with anorexia, arfid, bulimia, and binging.
Are you looking for a knowledgeable, friendly and supportive dietitian to encourage you in your health goals and help you with your nutrition needs and concerns? Look no further! I have been in the outpatient health care setting for over 10 years and during my time there, I have gained an incredible amount of experience with a wide variety of nutrition related issues. Over the years, I have learned from some excellent dietitians, therapists, nurses and doctors in the field. Now, as a private practice dietitian I can bring the best nutrition care to you virtually, while you are in the comfort of your own home!
Stephanie has significant experience working with clients with eating disorders, diabetes, gestational diabetes, bariatric surgery (pre- and post- op), as well as working in an outpatient setting in which she worked with various disease processes.
Stephanie is a Registered Dietitian with over 11 years of experience helping individuals manage their health through nutrition. Stephanie promotes individualized care, focusing on nutrition education, behavior change, and promoting health in a sustainable way. Stephanie enjoys connecting with her clients and developing a plan together that will work for their life and aligns with their goals.
Stephanie has significant experience working with clients with eating disorders, diabetes, gestational diabetes, bariatric surgery (pre- and post- op), as well as working in an outpatient setting in which she worked with various disease processes.
Stephanie is a Registered Dietitian with over 11 years of experience helping individuals manage their health through nutrition. Stephanie promotes individualized care, focusing on nutrition education, behavior change, and promoting health in a sustainable way. Stephanie enjoys connecting with her clients and developing a plan together that will work for their life and aligns with their goals.
” I specialize in helping individuals recover from eating disorders—including binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, and chronic dieting—while rebuilding trust in their bodies through intuitive eating and a sustainable relationship with food.
I’m a trauma-informed, weight-inclusive registered dietitian specializing in eating disorder recovery, body image healing, and intuitive eating. My work focuses on helping clients move away from restrictive dieting and toward a more flexible and compassionate approach to nutrition. Together we address cycles of restriction, bingeing, or guilt around food.
” I specialize in helping individuals recover from eating disorders—including binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, and chronic dieting—while rebuilding trust in their bodies through intuitive eating and a sustainable relationship with food.
I’m a trauma-informed, weight-inclusive registered dietitian specializing in eating disorder recovery, body image healing, and intuitive eating. My work focuses on helping clients move away from restrictive dieting and toward a more flexible and compassionate approach to nutrition. Together we address cycles of restriction, bingeing, or guilt around food.
As the founder and lead clinician of Actualize Counseling & Nutrition, I specialize in helping clients navigate emotional eating, eating disorders, and the frustrating cycle of restricting and overeating.
Trying to navigate the overwhelming world of nutrition, weight, and metabolism advice can feel exhausting. With endless blogs, posts, and conflicting messages about what we “should” or “shouldn’t” eat, many people find themselves stuck in cycles of rigid food rules, guilt, and anxiety around eating. I help individuals break free from these patterns and rebuild a healthier, more compassionate relationship with food and their bodies through personalized, evidence-based nutrition counseling.
As the founder and lead clinician of Actualize Counseling & Nutrition, I specialize in helping clients navigate emotional eating, eating disorders, and the frustrating cycle of restricting and overeating.
Trying to navigate the overwhelming world of nutrition, weight, and metabolism advice can feel exhausting. With endless blogs, posts, and conflicting messages about what we “should” or “shouldn’t” eat, many people find themselves stuck in cycles of rigid food rules, guilt, and anxiety around eating. I help individuals break free from these patterns and rebuild a healthier, more compassionate relationship with food and their bodies through personalized, evidence-based nutrition counseling.
I specialize in working with clients with eating disorders, disordered eating, GI conditions, and sports performance.
My ideal client is someone who is looking to make sustainable lifestyle changes to improve their relationship with food. They are looking to make lasting changes to improve their quality of life to allow them to focus their precious time and energy on things not related to their body or food choices.
I specialize in working with clients with eating disorders, disordered eating, GI conditions, and sports performance.
My ideal client is someone who is looking to make sustainable lifestyle changes to improve their relationship with food. They are looking to make lasting changes to improve their quality of life to allow them to focus their precious time and energy on things not related to their body or food choices.
As someone who has recovered from anorexia myself, I know that you need a dietitian who will support you beyond just providing you with meal and snack ideas.
I specialize in helping women experience healing and freedom with food, exercise, and body image. Our time is spent discovering why choosing certain foods feels harder than others and why eating feels so overwhelming. Together we can work to increase confidence in your eating and decrease obsession about your health.
As someone who has recovered from anorexia myself, I know that you need a dietitian who will support you beyond just providing you with meal and snack ideas.
I specialize in helping women experience healing and freedom with food, exercise, and body image. Our time is spent discovering why choosing certain foods feels harder than others and why eating feels so overwhelming. Together we can work to increase confidence in your eating and decrease obsession about your health.
My ideal clients are individuals seeking better blood sugar control, sustainable weight loss, and improved overall health. Many come to my practice feeling overwhelmed by nutrition advice or frustrated by approaches that have not worked. As a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, I provide personalized, practical guidance to help clients build realistic habits, feel more confident, and make steady progress toward lasting health goals.
My ideal clients are individuals seeking better blood sugar control, sustainable weight loss, and improved overall health. Many come to my practice feeling overwhelmed by nutrition advice or frustrated by approaches that have not worked. As a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, I provide personalized, practical guidance to help clients build realistic habits, feel more confident, and make steady progress toward lasting health goals.
Nourish Your Life - Sandy Kipp RDN
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LD, CLT
1 Endorsed
Nampa, ID 83651
Is your health making your life less livable? If you are experiencing pain and inflammation, or just not feeling like your best self, lifestyle adjustments, especially nutrition, can make all the difference. With changes to your diet and lifestyle you can improve irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), autoimmune disorders, migraine/headaches, as well as other disorders like chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea, digestive issues, and many others. Using a functional and integrative approach your symptoms may be reduced in as little as 10 days!
Is your health making your life less livable? If you are experiencing pain and inflammation, or just not feeling like your best self, lifestyle adjustments, especially nutrition, can make all the difference. With changes to your diet and lifestyle you can improve irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), autoimmune disorders, migraine/headaches, as well as other disorders like chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea, digestive issues, and many others. Using a functional and integrative approach your symptoms may be reduced in as little as 10 days!
Marissa, a dedicated Registered Dietitian, is passionate about helping others heal their relationship with food. Inspired by her own health journey, she brings empathy, understanding, and practical tools to guide clients in quieting “food noise” and finding sustainable balance. With a whole-person, individualized approach, she simplifies nutrition, making structure and routine attainable. Rejecting diet culture, she empowers clients to nourish their bodies, supporting digestion, metabolism, mental health, skin, and hormones.
Marissa, a dedicated Registered Dietitian, is passionate about helping others heal their relationship with food. Inspired by her own health journey, she brings empathy, understanding, and practical tools to guide clients in quieting “food noise” and finding sustainable balance. With a whole-person, individualized approach, she simplifies nutrition, making structure and routine attainable. Rejecting diet culture, she empowers clients to nourish their bodies, supporting digestion, metabolism, mental health, skin, and hormones.
Julie’s ideal clients are individuals seeking personalized support for weight management, chronic disease prevention, digestive health, and overall wellness. Many come to her wanting practical guidance that fits their lifestyle and health goals. As a client-centered Registered Dietitian, Julie provides evidence-based nutrition care, individualized meal planning, and ongoing support to help clients build healthier habits and achieve lasting results.
Julie’s ideal clients are individuals seeking personalized support for weight management, chronic disease prevention, digestive health, and overall wellness. Many come to her wanting practical guidance that fits their lifestyle and health goals. As a client-centered Registered Dietitian, Julie provides evidence-based nutrition care, individualized meal planning, and ongoing support to help clients build healthier habits and achieve lasting results.
Alexis is a Registered Dietitian passionate about functional nutrition and helping individuals build a healthy, trusting relationship with food. She believes that while food is emotional, social, and environmental, it is also a powerful tool for disease prevention and management. Her holistic, non-diet approach blends functional nutrition with evidence-based practices to address underlying factors impacting health. Alexis focuses on sustainable behavior change, honoring each client’s unique biology, lifestyle, and goals—while creating a supportive, judgment-free space for healing and growth.
Alexis is a Registered Dietitian passionate about functional nutrition and helping individuals build a healthy, trusting relationship with food. She believes that while food is emotional, social, and environmental, it is also a powerful tool for disease prevention and management. Her holistic, non-diet approach blends functional nutrition with evidence-based practices to address underlying factors impacting health. Alexis focuses on sustainable behavior change, honoring each client’s unique biology, lifestyle, and goals—while creating a supportive, judgment-free space for healing and growth.
I specialize in eating disorders, disordered eating, and sports nutrition.
My goal is to empower my clients with practical and actionable information, helping them make informed choices for their long-term goals. Whether you're an athlete looking to optimize your performance for an upcoming race or a family working through an eating disorder. I'm here to provide tailored guidance that meets your individual needs.
I specialize in eating disorders, disordered eating, and sports nutrition.
My goal is to empower my clients with practical and actionable information, helping them make informed choices for their long-term goals. Whether you're an athlete looking to optimize your performance for an upcoming race or a family working through an eating disorder. I'm here to provide tailored guidance that meets your individual needs.
Eating Disorders Nutritionists and Dietitians
What are the most common types of eating disorders?
The most common types of eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). Individuals may also be diagnosed with "other specified feeding or eating disorder" (OSFED), which is a type of eating disorder diagnosed when a client does not meet the full criteria for anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder but still experiences significant distress related to eating.
What diet is best for eating disorder recovery?
Because eating disorders vary widely in symptoms and severity, there is no single best diet for recovery. While not all individuals with eating disorders are underweight and require weight gain during recovery, those who do may particularly benefit from consuming balanced meals on a more structured schedule. This approach helps establish a regular eating pattern and regulate hunger cues. In general, eating disorder dietitians recommend that clients focus on improving their overall relationship with food and eliminating certain "food rules," while also ensuring they consume an appropriate amount. For example, clients with anorexia nervosa often have significant fears surrounding the consumption of high-calorie foods; dietitians may encourage these clients to include such foods in their diet in a balanced manner to help facilitate recovery and achieve a more normalized state of eating. Conversely, clients with bulimia or binge eating disorder may benefit from a diet that avoids foods that are particularly triggering for them to binge on. Many clients with eating disorders benefit from seeing a dietitian who specializes in eating disorders in order to ensure that their diet meets their specific recovery-related needs.
How are eating disorders treated?
Eating disorder treatment often involves a multidisciplinary team of clinicians working together to address the various aspects of the condition. A physician typically monitors physical changes and health problems, a therapist addresses underlying thoughts and emotions, and a dietitian develops a plan to help the patient achieve and maintain a healthy weight. While most individuals can be treated in an outpatient setting, some may require more intensive care provided by residential or inpatient facilities. In addition, early intervention for disordered eating can significantly increase the likelihood of a successful recovery, and ongoing support and monitoring are also crucial to prevent relapse and sustain progress.
How do dietitians help people with eating disorders?
Nutrition counseling is a crucial component of eating disorder recovery, and dietitians play a vital role in this process. They help clients develop personalized meal plans to meet their nutritional goals, which is particularly beneficial for those who need to gain weight after periods of food restriction. Dietitians also encourage healthier eating patterns by helping clients incorporate foods they may have previously avoided due to eating disorder behaviors. Additionally, eating disorder dietitians often collaborate with other members of the client's care team, such as medical doctors, psychiatrists, and therapists, to provide comprehensive support. This multidisciplinary approach is especially important for clients with medical conditions related to their eating disorder, such as heart issues or electrolyte imbalances, which require close supervision by a medical doctor in coordination with a dietitian.