Behavior Modification Nutritionists and Dietitians near Amherst, MA

Do you ever eat beyond the point of fullness or feel guilty for what you ate? Do you find yourself eating for reasons other than hunger? Have you tried a diet (or a lifetime of diets) and "failed," only to put the weight back on...and then some? Are you frustrated by your relationship to food and your body? Do you know what to do but have a hard time following through? If you answered YES to any of these questions, you are not alone and you are in the right place! Happy Valley Nutrition is the Pioneer Valley's ONLY group practice of weight-inclusive, fat-positive, HAES-aligned RDs.

Are you tired of dieting? Are you looking to feel better, improve your health, and feel more confident about your body? I am a dietitian that focuses on creating long-term change by eliminating the restriction of dieting and instead focusing on your relationship with food and eating. I use principles of Intuitive Eating, Mindfulness, and couple this with core nutritional foundations. The result is not a diet or restriction, but instead small lifestyle changes that feel empowering and sustainable. My goal is create an atmosphere for clients that is both supportive and nonjudgmental of your individual goals. Change IS possible!

Areas of specialty include weight management, avoiding or lowering medications for diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol as well as food sensitivities and sports nutrition. I focus on individual's specific nutritional needs from healthy cooking ideas to supporting extreme fitness endeavors. You will receive recommendations for diet and lifestyle changes to meet your personalized needs and goals. Clients keep a detailed food intake and exercise record using a free online log. By supporting gradual changes over time, the priority is to instill a greater balance in clients thereby creating a more permanent transformation to achieve weight, medical and lifestyle goals.

Through many years, I've worked with thousands of patient of all ages, sizes, cultural backgrounds, and stages in their weight loss journeys. Weight management is like an onion , we will work together to peel back all those layers to help you understand the best changes for YOU. I provide more than just meal plans - I provide personalized strategies tailored to your unique body and lifestyle.

I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who provides nutrition therapy for adults and adolescents with disordered eating and eating disorders. I truly enjoy helping and empowering those that are wanting to create a positive relationship with food and their body. My “no-diet” approach to health and wellness establishes the groundwork necessary to create lasting lifestyle changes and healthier habits. I take an inclusive approach to all foods and body types, providing my clients with a safe space to speak freely about their habits and the flexibility to create their own definitions of healthy.