Weight Loss/Weight Management Nutritionists and Dietitians in 95375

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Susan Machtinger
Nutritionist/Dietitian, NC
Serves Area
I am a certified Nutritional Consultant who specializes in working with individuals, families and small groups. I take a wellness coaching approach to nutritional counseling which takes eating history, lifestyle, budget, cultural background and personal tastes into consideration. Together we will develop an eating plan which will identify and remove impediments to your success and quickly get you what you want.
I am a certified Nutritional Consultant who specializes in working with individuals, families and small groups. I take a wellness coaching approach to nutritional counseling which takes eating history, lifestyle, budget, cultural background and personal tastes into consideration. Together we will develop an eating plan which will identify and remove impediments to your success and quickly get you what you want.
(415) 508-7825 View (415) 508-7825

Online Dietitians and Nutritionists

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Accessible Lactation Nutrition and Dietetic Servic
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, IBCLC
Fresno, CA 93710
Ideal client looking for gradual improvement, accountability and flexibility. Bilingual Registered Dietitian & Lactation Consultant with an empathetic, patient-centered approach. Dedicated to helping patients set realistic goals and achieve sustainable nutrition and breastfeeding outcomes. I enjoy leading group sessions because they create powerful collective support, shared learning and community connection. I am flexible, compassionate, and committed to empowering others to reach their health and nutrition goals with dignity and confidence.
Ideal client looking for gradual improvement, accountability and flexibility. Bilingual Registered Dietitian & Lactation Consultant with an empathetic, patient-centered approach. Dedicated to helping patients set realistic goals and achieve sustainable nutrition and breastfeeding outcomes. I enjoy leading group sessions because they create powerful collective support, shared learning and community connection. I am flexible, compassionate, and committed to empowering others to reach their health and nutrition goals with dignity and confidence.
(559) 354-7466 View (559) 354-7466
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Dr. Patrick Traynor
Nutritionist/Dietitian, PhD, MPH, RD, CPT
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
I am weight loss certified and a certified personal trainer, ski race coach and instructor.
Has losing that next five or ten pounds, and keeping it off become insurmountable? Or, has your weight gotten away from you? Do you want to manage, reverse, or prevent chronic illnesses and/or improve blood lab values and other indicators? Would you like a free nutritional body sculpting coach to prepare you for that next event? Do you want to do some or all of this while eating delicious, guilt free, food without abandon?
I am weight loss certified and a certified personal trainer, ski race coach and instructor.
Has losing that next five or ten pounds, and keeping it off become insurmountable? Or, has your weight gotten away from you? Do you want to manage, reverse, or prevent chronic illnesses and/or improve blood lab values and other indicators? Would you like a free nutritional body sculpting coach to prepare you for that next event? Do you want to do some or all of this while eating delicious, guilt free, food without abandon?
(530) 429-7363 View (530) 429-7363
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Erika Lannaman
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
4 Endorsed
Modesto, CA 95355
Erika specializes in women’s health, weight management, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 medications, PCOS, general healthy nutrition, meal planning, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, hypertension, heart conditions, fatty liver disease, and GERD.
Erika is a Registered Dietitian who helps clients build sustainable nutrition habits that support a life they feel good about. She takes a whole-body approach to understand each client’s health, lifestyle, and goals—considering food, sleep, stress, mindset, and daily routines. Erika believes meaningful change happens through collaboration, so she partners with clients to create realistic, empowering plans tailored to their preferences and needs, using a day-by-day approach for long-term success.
Erika specializes in women’s health, weight management, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 medications, PCOS, general healthy nutrition, meal planning, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, hypertension, heart conditions, fatty liver disease, and GERD.
Erika is a Registered Dietitian who helps clients build sustainable nutrition habits that support a life they feel good about. She takes a whole-body approach to understand each client’s health, lifestyle, and goals—considering food, sleep, stress, mindset, and daily routines. Erika believes meaningful change happens through collaboration, so she partners with clients to create realistic, empowering plans tailored to their preferences and needs, using a day-by-day approach for long-term success.
(470) 397-5913 View (470) 397-5913
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Joanne Agus
Nutritionist/Dietitian, PhD
Sacramento, CA 95818
My ideal client is someone who’s serious about making lasting change. They’re not interested in trendy diets or generic advice. What they need is clarity, guidance they can trust, and a plan that fits their lifestyle. They come to me because they want to understand their body better and take practical steps toward feeling well—for the long term.
My ideal client is someone who’s serious about making lasting change. They’re not interested in trendy diets or generic advice. What they need is clarity, guidance they can trust, and a plan that fits their lifestyle. They come to me because they want to understand their body better and take practical steps toward feeling well—for the long term.
(916) 248-7376 View (916) 248-7376
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Barbara Heerkens
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MPH, RDN, LD
5 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95833
Ideal clients are individuals who spend a significant amount of time worrying about their body, weight, and food choices, often feeling trapped in a cycle of restriction, guilt, and frustration. They may believe they'll never achieve their health goals. These clients are ready to explore the diet cycle, challenge misinformation, and develop mindfulness around their thoughts on food, weight, and health. This process helps quiet the constant “food noise” in their minds and fosters greater self-compassion, freedom, and peace with food.
Ideal clients are individuals who spend a significant amount of time worrying about their body, weight, and food choices, often feeling trapped in a cycle of restriction, guilt, and frustration. They may believe they'll never achieve their health goals. These clients are ready to explore the diet cycle, challenge misinformation, and develop mindfulness around their thoughts on food, weight, and health. This process helps quiet the constant “food noise” in their minds and fosters greater self-compassion, freedom, and peace with food.
(312) 374-5399 View (312) 374-5399
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Marise Ermelinda d'abreu
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CDE
1 Endorsed
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
I am a Certified Diabetes Educator and have a Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management.
For the past 30 years, I have helped thousands of clients with their diet-related challenges in this country and abroad. Working in hospitals and my own private practice, I use evidence-based practices in Diabetes Care, Gestational Diabetes, Post Acute Rehab, Skilled Nursing and Renal Care. My years of relevant experience allows me to create a custom nutrition program for your unique health goals. In addition to the science of nutrition, I am an expert on foods of different palates and ethnicities. I am a specialist in vegan, vegetarian and diets related to food intolerances.
I am a Certified Diabetes Educator and have a Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management.
For the past 30 years, I have helped thousands of clients with their diet-related challenges in this country and abroad. Working in hospitals and my own private practice, I use evidence-based practices in Diabetes Care, Gestational Diabetes, Post Acute Rehab, Skilled Nursing and Renal Care. My years of relevant experience allows me to create a custom nutrition program for your unique health goals. In addition to the science of nutrition, I am an expert on foods of different palates and ethnicities. I am a specialist in vegan, vegetarian and diets related to food intolerances.
(844) 594-0604 View (844) 594-0604
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Shanley Schoenhofer
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, CLE
Online Only
Nutrition is the fuel our body and mind needs to stay healthy and be well. You are one of a kind, and so are your nutrition needs. I am a California-based Registered Dietitian who is incredibly passionate about client-focused, individualized nutrition care. Whether you’re here for help on recovering from your eating disorder, learning how to fuel your body for sports performance, meal planning to help lower your cholesterol, ensure you’re eating the right foods for pregnancy or just want to understand what nutrition feels best for you, I'm here to help you with those goals.
Nutrition is the fuel our body and mind needs to stay healthy and be well. You are one of a kind, and so are your nutrition needs. I am a California-based Registered Dietitian who is incredibly passionate about client-focused, individualized nutrition care. Whether you’re here for help on recovering from your eating disorder, learning how to fuel your body for sports performance, meal planning to help lower your cholesterol, ensure you’re eating the right foods for pregnancy or just want to understand what nutrition feels best for you, I'm here to help you with those goals.
(916) 347-3929 View (916) 347-3929
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Grace Aguirre
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, IFNCP, CLT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Tired of bloating, fatigue, or unexplained weight changes that don’t make sense no matter what you eat? I help people frustrated by food sensitivities, IBS, and stubborn metabolism issues uncover the root causes driving their symptoms. My functional-nutrition approach helps you calm inflammation, balance digestion and hormones, and rebuild trust in your body so energy, clarity, and a healthy weight become natural outcomes — not obsessions.
Tired of bloating, fatigue, or unexplained weight changes that don’t make sense no matter what you eat? I help people frustrated by food sensitivities, IBS, and stubborn metabolism issues uncover the root causes driving their symptoms. My functional-nutrition approach helps you calm inflammation, balance digestion and hormones, and rebuild trust in your body so energy, clarity, and a healthy weight become natural outcomes — not obsessions.
(916) 659-7505 View (916) 659-7505
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Moriah D Martin
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN
Online Only
If you are someone who feels stuck in the cycle of dieting, food guilt, or body image struggles, and you’re looking for a healthier relationship with food, you’re not alone. Nourishing your body without fear or restriction, finding balance in eating, and breaking free from the pressures of diet culture while embracing confidence and joy should be something that we all have the opportunity to experience during our life. I know it can feel exhausting with a all of the input and opinions from the world around us, but I'd love to teach you how to pause and approach your own body with compassion and curiosity.
If you are someone who feels stuck in the cycle of dieting, food guilt, or body image struggles, and you’re looking for a healthier relationship with food, you’re not alone. Nourishing your body without fear or restriction, finding balance in eating, and breaking free from the pressures of diet culture while embracing confidence and joy should be something that we all have the opportunity to experience during our life. I know it can feel exhausting with a all of the input and opinions from the world around us, but I'd love to teach you how to pause and approach your own body with compassion and curiosity.
(916) 579-6259 View (916) 579-6259
Weight Loss/Weight Management Nutritionists and Dietitians
Why is nutrition important for weight loss?
Dietitians often identify diet and exercise as the two key factors in achieving weight loss goals. To lose weight, individuals must consume fewer calories than they expend, making a supportive diet essential. Foods that are satiating, such as the healthy fats found in nuts or fish like salmon, can help keep individuals full longer and reduce overall intake. In contrast, foods high in sugar and refined carbohydrates are quickly burned by the body and can lead to excessive caloric intake. These examples highlight the importance of overall nutrition choices, beyond just calorie counting, in weight loss. Additionally, a well-balanced diet can help reduce symptoms of conditions associated with obesity or being overweight, such as high blood sugar and hypertension.

What diet is best for weight loss?
There is no single best diet for weight loss; instead, dietitians often advocate for adopting overall lifestyle changes that support sustainable weight loss rather than extreme, short-term diets. Generally, dietary changes that include more plant-based foods and those low in added sugars and saturated fats are recommended. One example of such a diet is the Mediterranean-style diet, which emphasizes whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and lean sources of animal protein. Specific dietary patterns may also be tailored to the client's underlying health conditions. For instance, individuals with hypertension or high cholesterol might benefit from the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), which focuses on heart-healthy foods.

What foods should I avoid for weight loss?
When aiming for weight loss, dietitians generally advise against consuming high-calorie and highly-processed foods, such as fried foods, fatty meats, sugar-rich desserts or baked goods, refined carbohydrates like white bread, and candy. Additionally, beverages such as sodas and high-calorie coffee drinks can negatively impact weight loss goals. Instead, nutrition professionals recommend incorporating foods that contribute to satiety and overall health, including fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats, and whole grains. Focusing on adding these nutrient-dense foods, instead of taking away certain foods, can support a healthier lifestyle and help individuals both meet their nutritional needs while also achieving their weight loss goals.

How can a dietitian help with weight loss?
Dietitians assist with weight loss by helping clients develop and implement lifestyle changes, including dietary modifications and exercise routines, that support sustained weight management. They will work with clients to create personalized weight loss plans and hold them accountable for meeting their goals. Dietitians may also address the psychological aspects of weight loss, promoting positive self-esteem and self-worth. Many encourage clients to keep a food diary or journal to track their diet and provide ongoing guidance as the client makes the recommended lifestyle changes. Additionally, dietitians may coordinate with other healthcare professionals, such as medical doctors, to address any underlying health conditions, such as diabetes.