Non-Diet Approach Nutritionists and Dietitians in 90026
Julia is a dedicated Registered Dietitian with a commitment to helping individuals overcome eating disorders and cultivate a healthy relationship with food. Julia strives to bring a compassionate and non-judgmental demeanor to foster a safe space where individuals feel heard and understood, making her a ready and capable resource in the challenging but transformative process of overcoming nutrition challenges. Julia offers a wealth of knowledge that comes from years of working in the inpatient setting.
Julia is a dedicated Registered Dietitian with a commitment to helping individuals overcome eating disorders and cultivate a healthy relationship with food. Julia strives to bring a compassionate and non-judgmental demeanor to foster a safe space where individuals feel heard and understood, making her a ready and capable resource in the challenging but transformative process of overcoming nutrition challenges. Julia offers a wealth of knowledge that comes from years of working in the inpatient setting.
I am a Registered Dietitian specialized in Eating Disorders as well as dancers/athletes, food allergies and gastrointestinal disorders and diseases. I also have significant experience working with substance abuse and other mental health disorders. Navigating decisions around how to fuel your body can be hard, confusing and scary. I'm here to help make that process a little easier. I work with each person to figure out their individual needs and what works best for them. I am an "all foods fit," and body acceptance based dietitian. My focus is on mindful and intuitive eating rather than restrictive dieting.
I am a Registered Dietitian specialized in Eating Disorders as well as dancers/athletes, food allergies and gastrointestinal disorders and diseases. I also have significant experience working with substance abuse and other mental health disorders. Navigating decisions around how to fuel your body can be hard, confusing and scary. I'm here to help make that process a little easier. I work with each person to figure out their individual needs and what works best for them. I am an "all foods fit," and body acceptance based dietitian. My focus is on mindful and intuitive eating rather than restrictive dieting.
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I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Health at Every Size (HAES) practitioner. I specialize in eating disorder recovery and helping people find food freedom. Whether you are struggling with an eating disorder, tired of yo-yo dieting and weight cycling, or just feeling confused about how to eat, I am here to guide you towards the path to food freedom and Intuitive Eating. Every person has their own personal journey with food. I am here to listen and understand yours and find the most effective interventions individual to you.
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Health at Every Size (HAES) practitioner. I specialize in eating disorder recovery and helping people find food freedom. Whether you are struggling with an eating disorder, tired of yo-yo dieting and weight cycling, or just feeling confused about how to eat, I am here to guide you towards the path to food freedom and Intuitive Eating. Every person has their own personal journey with food. I am here to listen and understand yours and find the most effective interventions individual to you.
Alex is a board-certified lead dietitian at one of New York's largest hospitals. He started his private practice to improve access to nutritional counseling and build deep, long-term relationships with patients who are managing nutrition-related health conditions. His work focuses on patients with both chronic and acute/severe conditions, ranging from rapid weight change to cancer. Regardless of health reason, Alex strives to always create a kind and caring environment for his patients.
Alex is a board-certified lead dietitian at one of New York's largest hospitals. He started his private practice to improve access to nutritional counseling and build deep, long-term relationships with patients who are managing nutrition-related health conditions. His work focuses on patients with both chronic and acute/severe conditions, ranging from rapid weight change to cancer. Regardless of health reason, Alex strives to always create a kind and caring environment for his patients.
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 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.
As a functional nutrition and health coach, I know that you are unique and one solution (or pill!) does not fit all. After childhood allergies/asthma, frequent infections and fatigue, I was diagnosed with reproductive cancer and an autoimmune disease. I've been through it all, so I understand how frustrated you feel when your body stops working. Together, we'll build a strong foundation for you from the ground up with food, lifestyle and mindset enhancements. My programs improve sleep, energy, mental focus, and build better lifelong habits so you can accomplish more every day.
As a functional nutrition and health coach, I know that you are unique and one solution (or pill!) does not fit all. After childhood allergies/asthma, frequent infections and fatigue, I was diagnosed with reproductive cancer and an autoimmune disease. I've been through it all, so I understand how frustrated you feel when your body stops working. Together, we'll build a strong foundation for you from the ground up with food, lifestyle and mindset enhancements. My programs improve sleep, energy, mental focus, and build better lifelong habits so you can accomplish more every day.
Are you confused about what to eat? Are you looking to keep muscle while on a GLP-1? . Are you diabetic or trying to prevent diabetes or other chronic diseases? Do you suffer with food allergies or sensitivities? Do you display disordered eating, or eating disorder behaviors? Let's form a "team" to help improve your labs, lose or gain weight, and make lasting changes without feeling deprived. I currently work in doctors' offices and hospitals, keeping up-to-date on the latest research. I also accept most Insurance, and Medicare. If you need to pay out of pocket, I will work with your budget. It's time to "Move to Wellness!"
Are you confused about what to eat? Are you looking to keep muscle while on a GLP-1? . Are you diabetic or trying to prevent diabetes or other chronic diseases? Do you suffer with food allergies or sensitivities? Do you display disordered eating, or eating disorder behaviors? Let's form a "team" to help improve your labs, lose or gain weight, and make lasting changes without feeling deprived. I currently work in doctors' offices and hospitals, keeping up-to-date on the latest research. I also accept most Insurance, and Medicare. If you need to pay out of pocket, I will work with your budget. It's time to "Move to Wellness!"
Jamie is a Registered Dietitian with Health Loft who takes a compassionate approach to nutrition therapy by meeting people where they are in their personal journeys. She helps clients make incremental changes to restore a peaceful relationship with food and their bodies. Jamie understands the harmful nature of diet culture and provides care that is affirming, sustainable, and tailored to each individual’s needs and goals. Her experience allows her to identify distorted beliefs and unhealthy eating patterns and offer thoughtful, evidence-based guidance.
Jamie is a Registered Dietitian with Health Loft who takes a compassionate approach to nutrition therapy by meeting people where they are in their personal journeys. She helps clients make incremental changes to restore a peaceful relationship with food and their bodies. Jamie understands the harmful nature of diet culture and provides care that is affirming, sustainable, and tailored to each individual’s needs and goals. Her experience allows her to identify distorted beliefs and unhealthy eating patterns and offer thoughtful, evidence-based guidance.
Are you a parent looking for a thoughtful solution to help your child or teen lose weight? I help parents of overweight children and teens learn how to support their child emotionally and physically so that losing weight is family focused, mindful and achievable.
Are you a parent looking for a thoughtful solution to help your child or teen lose weight? I help parents of overweight children and teens learn how to support their child emotionally and physically so that losing weight is family focused, mindful and achievable.
The best part of working with my clients is seeing the mental shift that occurs with nutritional therapy. I work with a lot of people who have been imprisoned by restrictive diets and have beaten themselves up for years because they feel like a failure. At Nutrition Unveiled, the most important thing that occurs is developing a positive relationship with the mind, body, and food, and learning to nourish and treat the body rather than deprive and hurt the body. Happiness creates a much deeper level of health than any number on the scale ever will!
The best part of working with my clients is seeing the mental shift that occurs with nutritional therapy. I work with a lot of people who have been imprisoned by restrictive diets and have beaten themselves up for years because they feel like a failure. At Nutrition Unveiled, the most important thing that occurs is developing a positive relationship with the mind, body, and food, and learning to nourish and treat the body rather than deprive and hurt the body. Happiness creates a much deeper level of health than any number on the scale ever will!
Cassie is an intuitive eating Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and former dieter. Growing up she succumbed to the allure of fad diets only to discover that they are not sustainable, practical or healthy! Her goal is to help clients rebuild a healthy relationship with food by eliminating the ideology of "good" and "bad" foods, and helping them identify the distinction between health and weight loss. Cassie takes an integrative and functional approach to nutrition, treating it as just one piece of the much larger puzzle that is optimum health.
Cassie is an intuitive eating Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and former dieter. Growing up she succumbed to the allure of fad diets only to discover that they are not sustainable, practical or healthy! Her goal is to help clients rebuild a healthy relationship with food by eliminating the ideology of "good" and "bad" foods, and helping them identify the distinction between health and weight loss. Cassie takes an integrative and functional approach to nutrition, treating it as just one piece of the much larger puzzle that is optimum health.
Have you recently been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol? Or, are you chronically plagued with the pain or discomfort of IBS, Migraines or Fibromyalgia? Has eating, the one thing you always felt you could control, now begun to feel it is controlling you? Missy has helped hundreds of people overcome and reverse health conditions, establish healthy food relationships, get off the dieting roller coaster, and learn how to have an ENJOYABLE lifestyle full of energy.
Have you recently been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol? Or, are you chronically plagued with the pain or discomfort of IBS, Migraines or Fibromyalgia? Has eating, the one thing you always felt you could control, now begun to feel it is controlling you? Missy has helped hundreds of people overcome and reverse health conditions, establish healthy food relationships, get off the dieting roller coaster, and learn how to have an ENJOYABLE lifestyle full of energy.
Caitlyn is a Registered Dietitian who works with clients ready to take charge of their health and make lasting changes. She understands that each person's relationship with food is deeply personal and strives to work alongside you in partnership. Caitlyn strongly believes that education is the key to meaningful behavior change, empowering her clients with the information they need to make informed decisions. She is ready to be your partner on your health journey, making the process achievable, sustainable, and—most importantly—enjoyable!
Caitlyn is a Registered Dietitian who works with clients ready to take charge of their health and make lasting changes. She understands that each person's relationship with food is deeply personal and strives to work alongside you in partnership. Caitlyn strongly believes that education is the key to meaningful behavior change, empowering her clients with the information they need to make informed decisions. She is ready to be your partner on your health journey, making the process achievable, sustainable, and—most importantly—enjoyable!
Brenda Ruckstuhl is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) helping individuals improve their health by providing sound nutrition information and a listening ear. Individualized nutrition and lifestyle counseling for realistic change. Private practice located in Westlake Village.
Brenda Ruckstuhl is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) helping individuals improve their health by providing sound nutrition information and a listening ear. Individualized nutrition and lifestyle counseling for realistic change. Private practice located in Westlake Village.
Do you struggle with digestive issues like IBS, bloating, or GERD—or feel stuck when it comes to your weight or relationship with food?
Even when you think you’re doing everything right, nothing seems to work?
You don’t need another diet. You need a clear, personalized approach that actually works for your body and your life.
If you're ready to feel better, gain clarity around food, and finally have a plan that works, I’d love to help you get started.
Do you struggle with digestive issues like IBS, bloating, or GERD—or feel stuck when it comes to your weight or relationship with food?
Even when you think you’re doing everything right, nothing seems to work?
You don’t need another diet. You need a clear, personalized approach that actually works for your body and your life.
If you're ready to feel better, gain clarity around food, and finally have a plan that works, I’d love to help you get started.
I am passionate about working with individuals struggling with eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, OSFED, ARFID) and disordered eating (such as chronic dieting, compulsive overeating, emotional eating, etc). I know my clients are so much MORE than their eating disorder/disordered eating and I love helping them visualize and achieve their potential. My ideal client is ready to make changes to improve their life, have more freedom with food, and learn to embrace and love their body.
I am passionate about working with individuals struggling with eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, OSFED, ARFID) and disordered eating (such as chronic dieting, compulsive overeating, emotional eating, etc). I know my clients are so much MORE than their eating disorder/disordered eating and I love helping them visualize and achieve their potential. My ideal client is ready to make changes to improve their life, have more freedom with food, and learn to embrace and love their body.
Holly is a weight inclusive and non-diet dietitian.
Addison is a registered dietitian who works to understand your needs by taking a comprehensive and personalized approach to nutrition therapy. She believes in weight-inclusive care, Health at Every Size, and strives to help her clients find balance with nutrition, movement, and their bodies. You can expect Addison to listen to you, support you, and provide you with the tools to find healing and balance. She will work with you to find ways to achieve your goals and understand the challenges you face. She is devoted to providing you with the most effective and up-to-date nutrition care and information possible.
Holly is a weight inclusive and non-diet dietitian.
Addison is a registered dietitian who works to understand your needs by taking a comprehensive and personalized approach to nutrition therapy. She believes in weight-inclusive care, Health at Every Size, and strives to help her clients find balance with nutrition, movement, and their bodies. You can expect Addison to listen to you, support you, and provide you with the tools to find healing and balance. She will work with you to find ways to achieve your goals and understand the challenges you face. She is devoted to providing you with the most effective and up-to-date nutrition care and information possible.
I use a whole foods approach to guide you to a healthier and happier lifestyle with the end goal of reducing or eliminating symptoms where food sensitivities can play a primary or secondary role. Some of these symptoms/medical conditions include: Irritable Bowel Syndrome and other digestive disorders, Diarrhea, Arthritis, Migraines, Hashimoto's, Eczema, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. I also specialize in plant-based diets. I offer specialized testing that helps me personalize diet, and lifestyle recommendations such as: micronutrient, food sensitivity, and gut microbiome testing.
I use a whole foods approach to guide you to a healthier and happier lifestyle with the end goal of reducing or eliminating symptoms where food sensitivities can play a primary or secondary role. Some of these symptoms/medical conditions include: Irritable Bowel Syndrome and other digestive disorders, Diarrhea, Arthritis, Migraines, Hashimoto's, Eczema, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. I also specialize in plant-based diets. I offer specialized testing that helps me personalize diet, and lifestyle recommendations such as: micronutrient, food sensitivity, and gut microbiome testing.
If you are experiencing ANY of the following, I would love to have the opportunity to work together: You often feel guilty about your food choices, and you spend significant time and energy thinking about food. You have scoured the internet for nutrition information and guidance and are frustrated by the amount of conflicting information online. You are navigating an eating disorder or disordered eating and are looking for support from a compassionate and knowledgable RD. You are struggling to keep up with meal planning every week, unsure of how to shop for and prepare meals that support your nutrition goals.
If you are experiencing ANY of the following, I would love to have the opportunity to work together: You often feel guilty about your food choices, and you spend significant time and energy thinking about food. You have scoured the internet for nutrition information and guidance and are frustrated by the amount of conflicting information online. You are navigating an eating disorder or disordered eating and are looking for support from a compassionate and knowledgable RD. You are struggling to keep up with meal planning every week, unsure of how to shop for and prepare meals that support your nutrition goals.
Anne is passionate about working collaboratively with clients to help them make healthy and sustainable diet changes that support their lifestyle and hormonal health. She understands food’s crucial role in balancing hormones and believes in the power of evidence-based research to guide her practice. Anne is particularly interested in the gut-brain connection and how it influences overall well-being. She emphasizes the importance of consuming whole foods that nourish the body and believes that access to nutritious food should be available to all.
Anne is passionate about working collaboratively with clients to help them make healthy and sustainable diet changes that support their lifestyle and hormonal health. She understands food’s crucial role in balancing hormones and believes in the power of evidence-based research to guide her practice. Anne is particularly interested in the gut-brain connection and how it influences overall well-being. She emphasizes the importance of consuming whole foods that nourish the body and believes that access to nutritious food should be available to all.
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.