Mindful Eating Nutritionists and Dietitians in 92109

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Cristal Medina
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, RYT-200
Serves Area
Are you ready to heal your relationship with food, movement, and your body? You don’t have to do it alone! I am a trauma-informed, anti-diet Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Yoga Teacher. My goal is to help you learn how to make peace with food and relearn trust in your body. My specialized approach will help you reconnect with your body’s inner wisdom, free yourself of shame, and heal what no longer serves you. I can help you break free from dieting with intuitive eating counseling. I offer eating disorder treatment for Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating, & disordered eating. I also offer body-positive yoga.
Are you ready to heal your relationship with food, movement, and your body? You don’t have to do it alone! I am a trauma-informed, anti-diet Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Yoga Teacher. My goal is to help you learn how to make peace with food and relearn trust in your body. My specialized approach will help you reconnect with your body’s inner wisdom, free yourself of shame, and heal what no longer serves you. I can help you break free from dieting with intuitive eating counseling. I offer eating disorder treatment for Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating, & disordered eating. I also offer body-positive yoga.
(619) 597-1035 View (619) 597-1035
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Hilary Cole
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CEDS
Online Only
Hilary (she/her) is an anti-diet registered dietitian and practices from a mental health and trauma-informed lens. She utilizes a Health at Every Size philosophy and emphasizes All Foods Fit with principles of Intuitive Eating to help clients remove guilt and shame and to start building and positive and healthy relationship with food and their bodies. Through compassionate and collaborative care, she will help you understand your eating behaviors, patterns, and thoughts on a deeper level.
Hilary (she/her) is an anti-diet registered dietitian and practices from a mental health and trauma-informed lens. She utilizes a Health at Every Size philosophy and emphasizes All Foods Fit with principles of Intuitive Eating to help clients remove guilt and shame and to start building and positive and healthy relationship with food and their bodies. Through compassionate and collaborative care, she will help you understand your eating behaviors, patterns, and thoughts on a deeper level.
(619) 375-5143 View (619) 375-5143
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Heather Reeves
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
Online Only
Do you want to repair your relationship with food and your body? Whether you have a diagnosed eating disorder, are struggling with disordered eating behaviors, feel uncomfortable in your body, or just want some peace in your relationship with food, I'm here to help. I have spent the last 20 years of my career specializing in the treatment of clients with eating disorders or disordered eating at all levels of care, while utilizing a non-diet approach with an emphasis on Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size. I look forward to connecting and supporting you on your recovery journey.
Do you want to repair your relationship with food and your body? Whether you have a diagnosed eating disorder, are struggling with disordered eating behaviors, feel uncomfortable in your body, or just want some peace in your relationship with food, I'm here to help. I have spent the last 20 years of my career specializing in the treatment of clients with eating disorders or disordered eating at all levels of care, while utilizing a non-diet approach with an emphasis on Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size. I look forward to connecting and supporting you on your recovery journey.
(619) 754-9913 View (619) 754-9913
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Alysia Vega
Nutritionist/Dietitian, LDN, RD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello! I am a California-based Registered Dietitian with the group practice, Karuna Wellness Studio, who sees clients both virtually across the U.S. Karuna is a group practice specializing in nutrition and movement services through a anti-diet, HAES-aligned, weight-neutral approach. We integrate the pillars of lifestyle medicine and nutritional psychiatry to serve as health advocates for our clients, promoting both physical and mental health. I truly enjoy helping clients explore their relationship with food, movement and their bodies.
Hello! I am a California-based Registered Dietitian with the group practice, Karuna Wellness Studio, who sees clients both virtually across the U.S. Karuna is a group practice specializing in nutrition and movement services through a anti-diet, HAES-aligned, weight-neutral approach. We integrate the pillars of lifestyle medicine and nutritional psychiatry to serve as health advocates for our clients, promoting both physical and mental health. I truly enjoy helping clients explore their relationship with food, movement and their bodies.
(858) 683-1993 View (858) 683-1993

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Healthy Eating RD Inc
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, CDE, LD
San Diego, CA 92130
Video tele-health available in numerous states and in office appointments available in San Diego and Austin. We accept most insurance plans. Individualized plans to work with your body's natural biology and chemistry to set the stage for success.
Video tele-health available in numerous states and in office appointments available in San Diego and Austin. We accept most insurance plans. Individualized plans to work with your body's natural biology and chemistry to set the stage for success.
(619) 728-2477 View (619) 728-2477
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Rebecca Colvin
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MPH, RDN, CSO
Through mindful habits, you'll gain confidence, reduce food stress, and reclaim a more balanced, fulfilling life.
I support adults (18+) in healing their relationship with food and their bodies through intuitive eating and body positivity. I guide my clients away from the rigid constraints of diet culture toward a trusting, intuitive approach. Many feel stuck in the never-ending pursuit of weight loss, uncertain about what truly works and overwhelmed by conflicting advice. If you’re ready to explore a compassionate, sustainable way to reconnect with your body’s innate wisdom and achieve a balanced, joyful life, I’m here to help.
Through mindful habits, you'll gain confidence, reduce food stress, and reclaim a more balanced, fulfilling life.
I support adults (18+) in healing their relationship with food and their bodies through intuitive eating and body positivity. I guide my clients away from the rigid constraints of diet culture toward a trusting, intuitive approach. Many feel stuck in the never-ending pursuit of weight loss, uncertain about what truly works and overwhelmed by conflicting advice. If you’re ready to explore a compassionate, sustainable way to reconnect with your body’s innate wisdom and achieve a balanced, joyful life, I’m here to help.
(442) 217-3043 View (442) 217-3043
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Ellen Syversen, Functional Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MPH, FNTP, MRWP
Serves Area
Are you exasperated with your exhaustion? Struggling with digestive issues like pain, bloating, constipation or diarrhea that make you feel miserable? Does it seem like no matter what diet you try, your list of "safe foods" keeps dwindling? Ever wonder if you will be able to move beyond your "mystery issues"? I get it 100%. I struggled with intense fatigue, hormone imbalances, and digestive issues for years, and after I healed myself with a functional nutrition approach, I made it my mission to help others do the same. I have helped 100's of clients over the last 15 years transform their health & reclaim their vibrance.
Are you exasperated with your exhaustion? Struggling with digestive issues like pain, bloating, constipation or diarrhea that make you feel miserable? Does it seem like no matter what diet you try, your list of "safe foods" keeps dwindling? Ever wonder if you will be able to move beyond your "mystery issues"? I get it 100%. I struggled with intense fatigue, hormone imbalances, and digestive issues for years, and after I healed myself with a functional nutrition approach, I made it my mission to help others do the same. I have helped 100's of clients over the last 15 years transform their health & reclaim their vibrance.
(541) 366-4062 View (541) 366-4062
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Hannah Auldridge
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD, CEDS
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
(617) 337-3855 View (617) 337-3855
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Amy Ornelas
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN
La Mesa, CA 91942
Whether you are looking to end your battle with disordered eating, feeling tired and confused by diet culture, wanting to be done with food stress for good, or looking to find a way to finally feel great in your own body... I totally get the struggle. I've been there myself, and I can tell you that it is absolutely possible to find total food and body freedom. Utilizing the same holistic techniques that I've used to help hundreds of clients recover from unhealthy relationships with food & weight, I will help you reclaim your mind-body-food connection in order to feel your very best.
Whether you are looking to end your battle with disordered eating, feeling tired and confused by diet culture, wanting to be done with food stress for good, or looking to find a way to finally feel great in your own body... I totally get the struggle. I've been there myself, and I can tell you that it is absolutely possible to find total food and body freedom. Utilizing the same holistic techniques that I've used to help hundreds of clients recover from unhealthy relationships with food & weight, I will help you reclaim your mind-body-food connection in order to feel your very best.
(619) 344-8603 View (619) 344-8603
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Nadia Pugh
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
4 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92116
Nadia is passionate about women’s health, PCOS, fertility, thyroid and autoimmune disorders, renal health, and diabetes management. Her holistic approach focuses on individualized nutrition plans that cater to your unique needs and goals. She emphasizes that there’s no one-size-fits-all diet and aims to empower you with healthy eating habits that resonate with your preferences. Whether you’re addressing imbalances, seeking better habits, or enhancing your relationship with food, Nadia is committed to providing personalized support and practical advice for lasting well-being.
Nadia is passionate about women’s health, PCOS, fertility, thyroid and autoimmune disorders, renal health, and diabetes management. Her holistic approach focuses on individualized nutrition plans that cater to your unique needs and goals. She emphasizes that there’s no one-size-fits-all diet and aims to empower you with healthy eating habits that resonate with your preferences. Whether you’re addressing imbalances, seeking better habits, or enhancing your relationship with food, Nadia is committed to providing personalized support and practical advice for lasting well-being.
(904) 567-0490 View (904) 567-0490
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Kelly Jean Dammeyer-Mills
Nutritionist/Dietitian
Encinitas, CA 92024
I specialize in correcting the root cause behind health conditions, as well as, weight loss, digestive disorders, hormone imbalances, blood sugar stabilization and inflammatory issues. I will teach you how to lose weight the healthy way, balance your body and make healthy eating and living a way of life so it is delicious, as well as, simple and easy to implement within a busy schedule. I am also a fitness professional and certified life coach both of which I incorporate when working with you. Knowing how to approach your fitness is crucial and being in a positive mind set is another important key to your success.
I specialize in correcting the root cause behind health conditions, as well as, weight loss, digestive disorders, hormone imbalances, blood sugar stabilization and inflammatory issues. I will teach you how to lose weight the healthy way, balance your body and make healthy eating and living a way of life so it is delicious, as well as, simple and easy to implement within a busy schedule. I am also a fitness professional and certified life coach both of which I incorporate when working with you. Knowing how to approach your fitness is crucial and being in a positive mind set is another important key to your success.
(760) 389-4325 View (760) 389-4325
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Balance Chaos Nutrition & Fitness
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LD
San Diego, CA 92101
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & Personal Trainer specializing in nutrition counseling for sports performance, gut health, mental health, substance use, and eating disorders. I offer coaching services to help you find the optimal balance of chaos in your life through nutrition and movement. Please note: I can see clients in-person in my San Diego office and Nevada clients virtually via Zoom video call. I do not accept insurance.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & Personal Trainer specializing in nutrition counseling for sports performance, gut health, mental health, substance use, and eating disorders. I offer coaching services to help you find the optimal balance of chaos in your life through nutrition and movement. Please note: I can see clients in-person in my San Diego office and Nevada clients virtually via Zoom video call. I do not accept insurance.
(619) 268-6427 View (619) 268-6427
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Donna M Wolf
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CLT, IFMNT
2 Endorsed
Oceanside, CA 92054
Are you sick & tired of not feeling well, or energized? Have you tried everything, yet still suffer or are worse. Have you not tried a dietitian because you thought: 1) I already eat a healthy diet 2) my problems don't have anything to do with what I eat 3) embarrassed to disclose what I eat, 4) don't know how a dietitian could help me. Surprise! I assess your individual case and formulate a realistic, affordable action plan. I specialize in digestive issues, food sensitivities & allergies, and weight management. I can help you achieve health, vigor, energy, reduce medications and pain-freedom.
Are you sick & tired of not feeling well, or energized? Have you tried everything, yet still suffer or are worse. Have you not tried a dietitian because you thought: 1) I already eat a healthy diet 2) my problems don't have anything to do with what I eat 3) embarrassed to disclose what I eat, 4) don't know how a dietitian could help me. Surprise! I assess your individual case and formulate a realistic, affordable action plan. I specialize in digestive issues, food sensitivities & allergies, and weight management. I can help you achieve health, vigor, energy, reduce medications and pain-freedom.
(858) 224-0731 View (858) 224-0731
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SD Nutrition Group
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CSSD , CEDRD-S
San Diego, CA 92117
SD Nutrition Group is a team of experienced Registered Dietitians specializing in nutrition therapy in San Diego & California. We’re experts in sports nutrition, eating disorders, pediatric nutrition, and body image concerns. We have a passion for helping people see through the fog of confusing nutrition messages, to find a way of eating that works for them. Nutrition science is complicated. We know how hard it is to figure out what to believe - and even harder to decide what to eat or to feed your family. With our nutrition expertise, application of the latest research, and compassionate approach, we can help you wherever you are.
SD Nutrition Group is a team of experienced Registered Dietitians specializing in nutrition therapy in San Diego & California. We’re experts in sports nutrition, eating disorders, pediatric nutrition, and body image concerns. We have a passion for helping people see through the fog of confusing nutrition messages, to find a way of eating that works for them. Nutrition science is complicated. We know how hard it is to figure out what to believe - and even harder to decide what to eat or to feed your family. With our nutrition expertise, application of the latest research, and compassionate approach, we can help you wherever you are.
(619) 289-8131 View (619) 289-8131
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Haleigh Mann
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Specialties include: disordered eating, mindful eating, intuitive eating, diabetes, and general lifestyle and nutrition for health and wellness
Haleigh is a registered dietitian who is passionate about helping her clients discover their love for food and their bodies. Haleigh provides evidence-based nutrition education and works to empower clients to make realistic changes that work with their unique lifestyles and preferences. Haleigh approaches each client personally and individually. She has an anti-diet, all-foods-fit, trauma-informed approach to care. She enjoys the challenge of working closely with each client to meet their goals and live their best life while building a healthier relationship with food and their body.
Specialties include: disordered eating, mindful eating, intuitive eating, diabetes, and general lifestyle and nutrition for health and wellness
Haleigh is a registered dietitian who is passionate about helping her clients discover their love for food and their bodies. Haleigh provides evidence-based nutrition education and works to empower clients to make realistic changes that work with their unique lifestyles and preferences. Haleigh approaches each client personally and individually. She has an anti-diet, all-foods-fit, trauma-informed approach to care. She enjoys the challenge of working closely with each client to meet their goals and live their best life while building a healthier relationship with food and their body.
(640) 209-4955 View (640) 209-4955
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Mea Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, MPH
Serves Area
Functional nutrition for gut health, mood, energy, and longevity. Author, Navy Vet, and media featured Functional Dietitian specializing in food-as-medicine for mental health, energy, gut issues (IBS), and focus. I help you rebalance your body from the inside out with my proprietary 3-pillar framework (Mind-Body Connection, Medicinal Nutrition, and Detoxification). Customized solutions and root-cause investigation through lab testing offers a high-end solution for those who want results. Fundamentals include anti-inflammatory nutrition, blood sugar balance, deficiencies, and genetics. Let's give your body an oil change and reset.
Functional nutrition for gut health, mood, energy, and longevity. Author, Navy Vet, and media featured Functional Dietitian specializing in food-as-medicine for mental health, energy, gut issues (IBS), and focus. I help you rebalance your body from the inside out with my proprietary 3-pillar framework (Mind-Body Connection, Medicinal Nutrition, and Detoxification). Customized solutions and root-cause investigation through lab testing offers a high-end solution for those who want results. Fundamentals include anti-inflammatory nutrition, blood sugar balance, deficiencies, and genetics. Let's give your body an oil change and reset.
(571) 901-1110 View (571) 901-1110
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Dianna Reilly Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, RDN
Serves Area
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.
(424) 789-8780 View (424) 789-8780
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Paula Sturm
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, FMN, CGN, CFSP, MNLP
San Diego, CA 92130
Have you been told you're "fine", that all of your lab work looks great but you don't feel great? Are you struggling to have the energy you need to play with your kids? Do you feel bloated, achy, heavy, and a little spacey sometimes? Or, maybe you've been struggling with your weight? Have you tried to figure out your myriad of unrelated symptoms to no avail and started chalking it up to aging? Look no further, I can help you address these issues and more with my experience as a Functional Medicine Dietitian. We'll dive deep and discover the root cause/s of what is happening so you can feel back to your energetic self again.
Have you been told you're "fine", that all of your lab work looks great but you don't feel great? Are you struggling to have the energy you need to play with your kids? Do you feel bloated, achy, heavy, and a little spacey sometimes? Or, maybe you've been struggling with your weight? Have you tried to figure out your myriad of unrelated symptoms to no avail and started chalking it up to aging? Look no further, I can help you address these issues and more with my experience as a Functional Medicine Dietitian. We'll dive deep and discover the root cause/s of what is happening so you can feel back to your energetic self again.
(858) 496-7928 View (858) 496-7928
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Caroline A Holbrook MS, RDN
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
San Diego, CA 92127
I currently practice nutrition therapy with a focus on Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size. I specialize in eating disorder treatment, Intuitive Eating, ARFID/Extreme Picky Eating, and Weight Neutral Diabetes Care. I believe that everyone can reestablish a trusting relationship with their body, food, and movement. I feel strongly that everyone deserves access to compassionate and inclusive health care – regardless of weight, shape, color, size, orientation, disability, or disease. I strive to provide a space that helps individuals feel empowered to take care of their bodies without the influence of diet culture.
I currently practice nutrition therapy with a focus on Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size. I specialize in eating disorder treatment, Intuitive Eating, ARFID/Extreme Picky Eating, and Weight Neutral Diabetes Care. I believe that everyone can reestablish a trusting relationship with their body, food, and movement. I feel strongly that everyone deserves access to compassionate and inclusive health care – regardless of weight, shape, color, size, orientation, disability, or disease. I strive to provide a space that helps individuals feel empowered to take care of their bodies without the influence of diet culture.
(858) 463-6957 View (858) 463-6957
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Theresa Carmichael
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN
San Diego, CA 92121
My name is Theresa and I am a registered dietitian specializing in the treatment of disordered eating. My passion lies with helping people rebuild peace with food and their bodies. This private practice is a boutique model focusing on Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size. I wish to guide those struggling with disordered eating to recovery, as recovery is possible!
My name is Theresa and I am a registered dietitian specializing in the treatment of disordered eating. My passion lies with helping people rebuild peace with food and their bodies. This private practice is a boutique model focusing on Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size. I wish to guide those struggling with disordered eating to recovery, as recovery is possible!
(619) 568-2003 View (619) 568-2003
Mindful Eating Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is mindful eating?
Mindful eating is a practice that encourages individuals to be fully present and attentive while eating, focusing on the experience of each meal. It involves paying close attention to hunger, fullness, and satiety cues from the body, as well as being aware of the emotional factors influencing food choices and cravings. Unlike strict dietary rules, mindful eating promotes a nonjudgmental approach, emphasizing the sensory experience of eating and personal food preferences. By fostering greater awareness of how food affects both physical and emotional states, mindful eating helps individuals develop a healthier and more balanced relationship with food.

Who should practice mindful eating?
Mindful eating can benefit anyone looking to improve their relationship with food and enhance their awareness of how food impacts their body and mind. It is especially valuable for individuals experiencing food-related anxiety, such as those with eating disorders or other forms of food-related stress. Additionally, mindful eating can be helpful for those who frequently overeat or struggle to recognize their body's fullness cues. By fostering a greater connection with the sensory experience of eating and promoting awareness of hunger and satiety, mindful eating can aid in reducing overeating and cultivating a more balanced approach to food.

What are the benefits of mindful eating?
Mindful eating offers a range of benefits. For individuals with eating disorders or anxiety-related conditions, it can reduce stress and judgment surrounding food by fostering a non-judgmental and accepting approach to eating. Mindful eating is often taught alongside other self-acceptance practices and holistic nutritional approaches that emphasize overall wellbeing rather than weight or dieting. This combination can be particularly supportive in the recovery from food-related mental health issues. Additionally, mindful eating helps individuals better understand and respond to their body's hunger and fullness cues. While weight loss is not the primary goal of mindful eating, some individuals may experience weight reduction as a secondary benefit, particularly those who tend to overeat or ignore their body's signals. This can lead to improved health outcomes, such as better cardiovascular health.

How can a dietitian help with mindful eating?
A dietitian can help with mindful eating by working with the client to align their nutrition-related goals with mindful approaches. They often begin with a nutritional assessment to establish what the client's current approach to food is, including how food may be causing stress or disturbances in their life. Then, a dietitian will work with the client on how to implement mindful eating approaches, such as pausing before meals to assess hunger or keeping a journal to record how food consumption impacts their thoughts and emotions. Dietitians can also help clients reduce the self-judgment they may have around food and help clients practice self-acceptance and forgiveness as they work toward more mindful eating practices.