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Ricci-Lee Hotz
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LD
2 Endorsed
Online Only
In addition, I have a special passion for working with individuals with eating disorders, athletes/dancers, weight management, and GI conditions/food allergies.
I ensure with each are of focus, I provide individualized care and nutrition recommendations that are tailored toward the client to allow for the best results in improving overall health and quality of life!
In addition, I have a special passion for working with individuals with eating disorders, athletes/dancers, weight management, and GI conditions/food allergies.
I ensure with each are of focus, I provide individualized care and nutrition recommendations that are tailored toward the client to allow for the best results in improving overall health and quality of life!
(612) 482-5327 View (612) 482-5327
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Nourish Family Nutrition & Therapy
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LDN
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Our Registered Dietitian Nutritionists work with you individually to formulate a personalized, sustainable nutrition plan. There's a lot of contradictory information about what and how to eat and it can be overwhelming. We are the largest team of dietitian nutritionists in the area and have over 15 years of experience helping individuals reach their health goals realistically, sustainably and with compassion. We have a RDN for everyone - whether you are managing a condition such as diabetes or heart disease, weight issues, eating disorders, vegetarian, adolescents, sports nutrition and more.
Our Registered Dietitian Nutritionists work with you individually to formulate a personalized, sustainable nutrition plan. There's a lot of contradictory information about what and how to eat and it can be overwhelming. We are the largest team of dietitian nutritionists in the area and have over 15 years of experience helping individuals reach their health goals realistically, sustainably and with compassion. We have a RDN for everyone - whether you are managing a condition such as diabetes or heart disease, weight issues, eating disorders, vegetarian, adolescents, sports nutrition and more.
(520) 341-6391 View (520) 341-6391
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Salma Alsibai
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LD
Online Only
Struggling with stubborn PCOS symptoms like weight gain, fatigue, or irregular cycles? Imagine feeling energized, balanced, and finally in control of your health. Together, we’ll build a personalized plan that actually fits your life, focusing on one small behavior change at a time. No more adopting crazy "diets" but rather make small changes to the way you already eat that help support your personal health goals! Let’s make managing PCOS feel easier—no more guesswork, just real results!
Struggling with stubborn PCOS symptoms like weight gain, fatigue, or irregular cycles? Imagine feeling energized, balanced, and finally in control of your health. Together, we’ll build a personalized plan that actually fits your life, focusing on one small behavior change at a time. No more adopting crazy "diets" but rather make small changes to the way you already eat that help support your personal health goals! Let’s make managing PCOS feel easier—no more guesswork, just real results!
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Jeff Beach
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN
Online Only
My ideal clients are individuals wanting to improve their relationship with food, energy, and overall well-being while honoring cultural food traditions. They often feel stuck between diet rules, confusion, or guilt around eating, and want a more sustainable, intuitive approach. I support clients through a culturally inclusive, anti-diet framework that values their lived experience. Together, we focus on mindful and intuitive eating, bridging the gap between knowledge and action so healthy eating feels natural, flexible, and sustainable.
My ideal clients are individuals wanting to improve their relationship with food, energy, and overall well-being while honoring cultural food traditions. They often feel stuck between diet rules, confusion, or guilt around eating, and want a more sustainable, intuitive approach. I support clients through a culturally inclusive, anti-diet framework that values their lived experience. Together, we focus on mindful and intuitive eating, bridging the gap between knowledge and action so healthy eating feels natural, flexible, and sustainable.
(708) 336-4998 View (708) 336-4998
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Nourishing Results
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD
Tucson, AZ 85712
Serving the Tucson community with in person services. Telehealth available on an as needed basis for those residing in Tucson and the surrounding areas. My name is Hana Feeney, and I work with people who have chronic/complex health conditions, those who have eating disorders, and those who experience both chronic conditions and disordered eating.
Serving the Tucson community with in person services. Telehealth available on an as needed basis for those residing in Tucson and the surrounding areas. My name is Hana Feeney, and I work with people who have chronic/complex health conditions, those who have eating disorders, and those who experience both chronic conditions and disordered eating.
(520) 636-6148 View (520) 636-6148
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Katherine Gregory
Nutritionist/Dietitian, FNTP
3 Endorsed
Oro Valley, AZ 85742
I help people uncover the root causes of their complex, chronic health struggles so their bodies can heal and they feel like themselves again. Many of my clients have seen multiple doctors and still struggle with things like digestive issues, thyroid problems, fatigue, eczema, joint pain, anxiety, asthma, pre/diabetes, and hormone imbalances. I also work with (and personally experienced) autoimmunity, SIBO, mold illness (CIRS), MCAS, oxalate sensitivity, and limbic system impairment.
I help people uncover the root causes of their complex, chronic health struggles so their bodies can heal and they feel like themselves again. Many of my clients have seen multiple doctors and still struggle with things like digestive issues, thyroid problems, fatigue, eczema, joint pain, anxiety, asthma, pre/diabetes, and hormone imbalances. I also work with (and personally experienced) autoimmunity, SIBO, mold illness (CIRS), MCAS, oxalate sensitivity, and limbic system impairment.
(520) 366-3490 View (520) 366-3490
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Bernadette Roumbos
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MA, RDN, LPC, RYT, CPT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Providing my clients with a person centered approach and working with them to heal and provide hope is my passion especially with the challenges that involves stress management, weight management, body image, diabetes, and emotional eating and I work with individuals, adults, families, and groups to provide important long-lasting lifestyle changes.
I provide an integrative, nonjudgmental, and personal approach to make lifestyle changes for you and your family. Whether you are struggling to manage your weight, keep your diabetes under control, or with GI or eating disorders, I can help you meet your goals for optimal wellness. As an experienced Registered Dietitian, and Licensed Professional Counselor in the healthcare industry for over 26 years, I take the guesswork out of making diet and lifestyle changes by including Health Coaching, Motivational Interviewing techniques, Clinical Hypnotherapy, and more to design a personal plan targeted for your specific needs.
Providing my clients with a person centered approach and working with them to heal and provide hope is my passion especially with the challenges that involves stress management, weight management, body image, diabetes, and emotional eating and I work with individuals, adults, families, and groups to provide important long-lasting lifestyle changes.
I provide an integrative, nonjudgmental, and personal approach to make lifestyle changes for you and your family. Whether you are struggling to manage your weight, keep your diabetes under control, or with GI or eating disorders, I can help you meet your goals for optimal wellness. As an experienced Registered Dietitian, and Licensed Professional Counselor in the healthcare industry for over 26 years, I take the guesswork out of making diet and lifestyle changes by including Health Coaching, Motivational Interviewing techniques, Clinical Hypnotherapy, and more to design a personal plan targeted for your specific needs.
(520) 337-8713 View (520) 337-8713
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Nancy Potter
Nutritionist/Dietitian, BCHN®, FNTP, AIP
4 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85712
Nancy Potter is a Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist & Certified AIP Coach who specializes in working with complex chronic health conditions and helping clients move toward remission. She works with individuals who have struggled to find answers elsewhere and takes a root-cause, science-based approach to help clients finally see results. Nancy works extensively with thyroid conditions, Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease, autoimmune disease, chronic inflammation, complex digestive issues, SIBO/SIFO, MCAS and histamine-related issues, dysautonomia/POTS, diabetes, metabolic dysfunction, joint pain and fatigue.
Nancy Potter is a Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist & Certified AIP Coach who specializes in working with complex chronic health conditions and helping clients move toward remission. She works with individuals who have struggled to find answers elsewhere and takes a root-cause, science-based approach to help clients finally see results. Nancy works extensively with thyroid conditions, Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease, autoimmune disease, chronic inflammation, complex digestive issues, SIBO/SIFO, MCAS and histamine-related issues, dysautonomia/POTS, diabetes, metabolic dysfunction, joint pain and fatigue.
(520) 502-5965 View (520) 502-5965
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Duke Nutrition Experts
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CLT
Tucson, AZ 85755
We specialize in helping clients with chronic inflammatory diseases such as, Fibromyalgia, Migraines, Crohn's Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, PCOS, Ulcerative Colitis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Inflammation is the common link among these conditions.
We specialize in helping clients with chronic inflammatory diseases such as, Fibromyalgia, Migraines, Crohn's Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, PCOS, Ulcerative Colitis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Inflammation is the common link among these conditions.
(520) 263-9145 View (520) 263-9145
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Ruth Thompson Murillo
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LD
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Specialties include bariatrics, weight management, binge eating, prediabetes, diabetes, mindful eating, intuitive eating, prenatal and postnatal nutrition, health and wellness, GI issues, IBS/IBD, heart health, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, fatty liver disease, picky eating, vegan/vegetarian diets, and PCOS.
I am a registered dietitian with over 13 years of experience helping individuals make lifestyle changes to improve their health and achieve their goals. I practice with empathy and understanding in a nonjudgmental environment where you can truly be yourself and trust that you will be fully supported.
Specialties include bariatrics, weight management, binge eating, prediabetes, diabetes, mindful eating, intuitive eating, prenatal and postnatal nutrition, health and wellness, GI issues, IBS/IBD, heart health, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, fatty liver disease, picky eating, vegan/vegetarian diets, and PCOS.
I am a registered dietitian with over 13 years of experience helping individuals make lifestyle changes to improve their health and achieve their goals. I practice with empathy and understanding in a nonjudgmental environment where you can truly be yourself and trust that you will be fully supported.
(310) 340-7226 View (310) 340-7226
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Amarissa Handy
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, CDCES
Online Only
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.
(520) 527-7988 View (520) 527-7988
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April Vetrano
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
Tucson, AZ 85742
Hello and welcome to my page! My name is April Vetrano - I am a registered dietitian with a strong passion for helping people reach their health goals. I empower my clients to reach their health goals in a sustainable manner by helping them regain control, create sustainable change and develop a positive relationship with food. You won't find any crazy fad diets here and you definitely won't find me asking you to eat a crazy low number of calories. Nutrition is about being sustainable and developing health longevity. I not only want you to reach your health goals, but I want you to keep them.
Hello and welcome to my page! My name is April Vetrano - I am a registered dietitian with a strong passion for helping people reach their health goals. I empower my clients to reach their health goals in a sustainable manner by helping them regain control, create sustainable change and develop a positive relationship with food. You won't find any crazy fad diets here and you definitely won't find me asking you to eat a crazy low number of calories. Nutrition is about being sustainable and developing health longevity. I not only want you to reach your health goals, but I want you to keep them.
(520) 655-6181 View (520) 655-6181
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Alex Lonnquist
Nutritionist/Dietitian, FNTP
3 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85719
The primary conditions I work with include autoimmune, weight loss, poor digestion, chronic fatigue, dysautonomia/POTS, anxiety/depression, multiple chemical sensitivity, OCD, ADHD, histamine intolerance/MCAS/MCAD, and more.
I healed from chronic fatigue, anxiety/depression, OCD, chemical sensitivity, neuropathy, and other difficult health conditions using a comprehensive healing plan. Diet, supplementation, lifestyle, detoxification and limbic system retraining. The power of these tools together maximized my progress and helped me crush my goals. They can do the same for you!
The primary conditions I work with include autoimmune, weight loss, poor digestion, chronic fatigue, dysautonomia/POTS, anxiety/depression, multiple chemical sensitivity, OCD, ADHD, histamine intolerance/MCAS/MCAD, and more.
I healed from chronic fatigue, anxiety/depression, OCD, chemical sensitivity, neuropathy, and other difficult health conditions using a comprehensive healing plan. Diet, supplementation, lifestyle, detoxification and limbic system retraining. The power of these tools together maximized my progress and helped me crush my goals. They can do the same for you!
(520) 683-3437 View (520) 683-3437
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Anna Marie Blessing Phd Biofeedback Specialist
Nutritionist/Dietitian, CNC, BMsc, MMsc, PhD
Tucson, AZ 85711
Nutrition Clinic utilizing Biofeedback Testing and Treatments to address the most current health issues plaguing us today such as: Thyroid Issues, IBS, Autoimmune Conditions, Fibromyalgia, Allergies and Food Sensitivities, Chronic Pain and more. If you are looking for a way to address your health that is "outside the box" please reach out.
Nutrition Clinic utilizing Biofeedback Testing and Treatments to address the most current health issues plaguing us today such as: Thyroid Issues, IBS, Autoimmune Conditions, Fibromyalgia, Allergies and Food Sensitivities, Chronic Pain and more. If you are looking for a way to address your health that is "outside the box" please reach out.
(520) 217-8815 View (520) 217-8815

Online Dietitians and Nutritionists

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Courtney Kincannon
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD
4 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Specialties include general nutrition/wellness, weight management (including bariatrics and GLP-1 medications), heart health, women’s health, pregnancy and postpartum, fatty liver disease, pediatric nutrition (birth to 5 years), healthy aging, and prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (non–insulin dependent).
Courtney is a Registered Dietitian at Health Loft. She understands that building fulfilling, long-lasting, healthful habits takes time and patience. She takes a whole-person approach, recognizing that nutrition and health are not one-size-fits-all. Courtney meets patients where they are and helps create a plan that makes the most sense for their lives.
Specialties include general nutrition/wellness, weight management (including bariatrics and GLP-1 medications), heart health, women’s health, pregnancy and postpartum, fatty liver disease, pediatric nutrition (birth to 5 years), healthy aging, and prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (non–insulin dependent).
Courtney is a Registered Dietitian at Health Loft. She understands that building fulfilling, long-lasting, healthful habits takes time and patience. She takes a whole-person approach, recognizing that nutrition and health are not one-size-fits-all. Courtney meets patients where they are and helps create a plan that makes the most sense for their lives.
(312) 940-3195 View (312) 940-3195
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Madison Morris
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN
Online Only
Between her professional backgrounds in both the arts and sciences and her own health journey as a thyroid cancer survivor, Madison brings a unique blend of skills and experiences to the proverbial table. As a professional ballerina and dance educator, she knows firsthand the importance of nutrition for optimizing performance, recovery, and healing.
Between her professional backgrounds in both the arts and sciences and her own health journey as a thyroid cancer survivor, Madison brings a unique blend of skills and experiences to the proverbial table. As a professional ballerina and dance educator, she knows firsthand the importance of nutrition for optimizing performance, recovery, and healing.
(480) 542-7718 View (480) 542-7718
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Marilyn Sheets Cryan
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CLT
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Are you motivated to change your eating and lifestyle habits, but not sure where to start? Are you managing symptoms but never fully getting to the root cause? I work with my clients on examining the dietary and behavioral factors that play into how they look and feel. Eating is unique in the that touches on many different aspects of life, from the mental and physical to the emotional. We have to address the core issues in order to make sustainable change.
Are you motivated to change your eating and lifestyle habits, but not sure where to start? Are you managing symptoms but never fully getting to the root cause? I work with my clients on examining the dietary and behavioral factors that play into how they look and feel. Eating is unique in the that touches on many different aspects of life, from the mental and physical to the emotional. We have to address the core issues in order to make sustainable change.
(480) 712-2757 View (480) 712-2757
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HMD Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, CSSD
Online Only
My name is Heather M. Duquette-Wolf and I am the owner of HMD Nutrition. I have been in practice since 1999. I started out in medical nutrition therapy (diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol...) and have expanded my areas of expertise to intestinal disorders, inflammatory disease and exercise nutrition. I have the utmost confidence that with my style of education and your motivation that we can eliminate most of your health issues, not just manage your weight! You will not be on a diet or feel deprived, I will teach you how to understand food and how it reacts in YOUR body.
My name is Heather M. Duquette-Wolf and I am the owner of HMD Nutrition. I have been in practice since 1999. I started out in medical nutrition therapy (diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol...) and have expanded my areas of expertise to intestinal disorders, inflammatory disease and exercise nutrition. I have the utmost confidence that with my style of education and your motivation that we can eliminate most of your health issues, not just manage your weight! You will not be on a diet or feel deprived, I will teach you how to understand food and how it reacts in YOUR body.
(480) 788-0939 View (480) 788-0939
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FIM Health
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
We treat conditions like PCOS, menopause, eating disorder/disordered eating, pregnancy and postpartum, obesity, prediabetes/diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol/triglyceride, fatty liver, Celiac, Crohn's, IBS, IBD, SIBO, irregular bowel movement, and more.
Meet FIM Health, a holistic and integrative nutrition center where we believe Food Is Medicine (FIM). Founded by Guanlan Tracy Liu, a registered dietitian raised by her herbalist grandmother and chef grandfather in China, FIM Health was born from Tracy’s own journey overcoming an eating disorder and PCOS. Frustrated with traditional healthcare, she set out to create a more holistic and integrative approach.
We treat conditions like PCOS, menopause, eating disorder/disordered eating, pregnancy and postpartum, obesity, prediabetes/diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol/triglyceride, fatty liver, Celiac, Crohn's, IBS, IBD, SIBO, irregular bowel movement, and more.
Meet FIM Health, a holistic and integrative nutrition center where we believe Food Is Medicine (FIM). Founded by Guanlan Tracy Liu, a registered dietitian raised by her herbalist grandmother and chef grandfather in China, FIM Health was born from Tracy’s own journey overcoming an eating disorder and PCOS. Frustrated with traditional healthcare, she set out to create a more holistic and integrative approach.
(480) 648-3417 View (480) 648-3417
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Tailored Bites Nutrition Concierge
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CPT
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Clients managing weight loss, diabetes, PCOS, or chronic conditions receive macro-balanced support from a dietitian-chef.
Rachel L Masser MS, RDN CPT has a professional and personal background in weight loss, weight maintenance, functional nutrition, food sensitivities, hormones, sports nutrition, menu planning, and personal chef meal preparation. In addition, she provides nutrition therapy and menus for group homes.
Clients managing weight loss, diabetes, PCOS, or chronic conditions receive macro-balanced support from a dietitian-chef.
Rachel L Masser MS, RDN CPT has a professional and personal background in weight loss, weight maintenance, functional nutrition, food sensitivities, hormones, sports nutrition, menu planning, and personal chef meal preparation. In addition, she provides nutrition therapy and menus for group homes.
(480) 470-0330 View (480) 470-0330
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.