Non-Diet Approach Nutritionists and Dietitians in Fresno County, CA

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Emily Valdez
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CDE
Clovis, CA 93611
At Eivie Nutrition I help clients break free from diet culture and develop a healthy relationship with food. I am a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and practice from an anti-diet, weight-inclusive approach. I utilize the principles of intuitive eating as a foundation to help clients stop chronic dieting and rediscover the joys of food in order to live healthy and happy lives. I work with clients who are struggling with eating disorders or disordered eating, clients with diabetes who want to improve their blood sugars, and clients who want to stop yo-yo dieting and build a positive relationship with food.
At Eivie Nutrition I help clients break free from diet culture and develop a healthy relationship with food. I am a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and practice from an anti-diet, weight-inclusive approach. I utilize the principles of intuitive eating as a foundation to help clients stop chronic dieting and rediscover the joys of food in order to live healthy and happy lives. I work with clients who are struggling with eating disorders or disordered eating, clients with diabetes who want to improve their blood sugars, and clients who want to stop yo-yo dieting and build a positive relationship with food.
(559) 413-1001 View (559) 413-1001
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Heather Reeves
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
Online Only
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 have worked in treatment settings at various levels of care, providing me with a well-rounded understanding of eating issues. I apply this knowledge in our sessions, which are individually tailored to your goals. I believe everyone deserves to have a good relationship with the food they eat and the body they live in.
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 have worked in treatment settings at various levels of care, providing me with a well-rounded understanding of eating issues. I apply this knowledge in our sessions, which are individually tailored to your goals. I believe everyone deserves to have a good relationship with the food they eat and the body they live in.
(619) 754-9913 View (619) 754-9913
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Krista Feagans Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN
Online Only
I help women struggling with poor energy, digestive issues and frustrating symptoms make targeted nutrition and lifestyle changes to support hormones, improve gut health and increase energy. Unlike other providers who use restrictive diets to treat your symptoms, I use a whole body approach (reinforced by functional nutrition labs) to address the root of the problem, and make specific nutrition and lifestyle suggestions based on your results.
I help women struggling with poor energy, digestive issues and frustrating symptoms make targeted nutrition and lifestyle changes to support hormones, improve gut health and increase energy. Unlike other providers who use restrictive diets to treat your symptoms, I use a whole body approach (reinforced by functional nutrition labs) to address the root of the problem, and make specific nutrition and lifestyle suggestions based on your results.
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Mary Ellen Banevedes
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CDCES
Serves Area
Have you tried diets but can’t stick to them? Do you lose weight then regain it? Do you feel guilty about eating foods you love? Does exercise seem like punishment? Make peace with food and your body. NO MORE wasting your precious time and energy obsessing about what to eat. NO MORE restricting, bingeing and feeling out of control around food. NO MORE beating yourself up for every. single. thing. you. eat. You can experience a peaceful, pleasurable relationship with food and your body. You deserve to know who you are outside of dieting and hating your body, and to live a liberated life that feels good to you!
Have you tried diets but can’t stick to them? Do you lose weight then regain it? Do you feel guilty about eating foods you love? Does exercise seem like punishment? Make peace with food and your body. NO MORE wasting your precious time and energy obsessing about what to eat. NO MORE restricting, bingeing and feeling out of control around food. NO MORE beating yourself up for every. single. thing. you. eat. You can experience a peaceful, pleasurable relationship with food and your body. You deserve to know who you are outside of dieting and hating your body, and to live a liberated life that feels good to you!
(559) 235-1920 View (559) 235-1920

Online Dietitians and Nutritionists

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Danielle Hendrix
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, CEDS
3 Endorsed
Modesto, CA 95355
Danielle provides HAES-aligned care and emphasizes an All Foods Fit and non-diet approach for her nutrition counseling and evidenced-based interventions.
Danielle is a Registered Dietitian who practices out of Health Loft. Danielle understands that making fulfilling, long-lasting, and healthful decisions requires patience and a solid client-provider relationship. Change can be challenging, and you need a supportive provider to help navigate the way as you create your own path. Danielle strongly believes that being healthy means not only taking care of our physical health, but also our mental health. Danielle understands that nutrition is not “one-size-fits-all”, and she will work to help you create a personalized plan of care to help you meet your goals.
Danielle provides HAES-aligned care and emphasizes an All Foods Fit and non-diet approach for her nutrition counseling and evidenced-based interventions.
Danielle is a Registered Dietitian who practices out of Health Loft. Danielle understands that making fulfilling, long-lasting, and healthful decisions requires patience and a solid client-provider relationship. Change can be challenging, and you need a supportive provider to help navigate the way as you create your own path. Danielle strongly believes that being healthy means not only taking care of our physical health, but also our mental health. Danielle understands that nutrition is not “one-size-fits-all”, and she will work to help you create a personalized plan of care to help you meet your goals.
(470) 397-5913 View (470) 397-5913
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Cindy Wu
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LDN
3 Endorsed
Modesto, CA 95355
Cindy uses a trauma-informed, weight-inclusive, HAES-informed, and non-diet approach to nutritional counseling.
Cindy is a Registered Dietitian with a background in individualized client care and one-on-one nutrition counseling. She has built rapport with clients across various backgrounds and diagnoses, specializing in eating disorders. Cindy’s primary goal is to help clients build a strong and sustainable relationship with food that supports their long-term health goals. She provides an empathetic, trauma-informed, HAES-informed, and weight-inclusive approach, prioritizing trust and client readiness for change.
Cindy uses a trauma-informed, weight-inclusive, HAES-informed, and non-diet approach to nutritional counseling.
Cindy is a Registered Dietitian with a background in individualized client care and one-on-one nutrition counseling. She has built rapport with clients across various backgrounds and diagnoses, specializing in eating disorders. Cindy’s primary goal is to help clients build a strong and sustainable relationship with food that supports their long-term health goals. She provides an empathetic, trauma-informed, HAES-informed, and weight-inclusive approach, prioritizing trust and client readiness for change.
(503) 476-9782 View (503) 476-9782
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.