Non-Diet Approach Nutritionists and Dietitians in Northridge, CA
Cassie is an intuitive eating Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and former dieter. Growing up she succumbed to the allure of fad diets only to discover that they are not sustainable, practical or healthy! Her goal is to help clients rebuild a healthy relationship with food by eliminating the ideology of "good" and "bad" foods, and helping them identify the distinction between health and weight loss. Cassie takes an integrative and functional approach to nutrition, treating it as just one piece of the much larger puzzle that is optimum health.
Cassie is an intuitive eating Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and former dieter. Growing up she succumbed to the allure of fad diets only to discover that they are not sustainable, practical or healthy! Her goal is to help clients rebuild a healthy relationship with food by eliminating the ideology of "good" and "bad" foods, and helping them identify the distinction between health and weight loss. Cassie takes an integrative and functional approach to nutrition, treating it as just one piece of the much larger puzzle that is optimum health.
If you are looking to reshape your relationship with food, mind, and body, look no further. We live in a world obsessed with food, fitness, and figure, which has only led to even more stress in our lives! Allow us to guide you on a journey in rediscovering your joy for eating and movement. Our dietitians specialize in working with clients with eating disorders, addiction, and mental health disorders, but our approach is also uniquely suited for those who are fed up with frequent dieting, disappointed by their bodies, and looking for a new way to find life fulfilling again.
If you are looking to reshape your relationship with food, mind, and body, look no further. We live in a world obsessed with food, fitness, and figure, which has only led to even more stress in our lives! Allow us to guide you on a journey in rediscovering your joy for eating and movement. Our dietitians specialize in working with clients with eating disorders, addiction, and mental health disorders, but our approach is also uniquely suited for those who are fed up with frequent dieting, disappointed by their bodies, and looking for a new way to find life fulfilling again.
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You are tired of dieting and want to feel at peace with food and your body. You may be struggling with digestion issues, fatigue, or anxiety and want lasting change that feels supportive, not restrictive. You want to understand your body, feel nourished, and finally have food feel simple again.
You are tired of dieting and want to feel at peace with food and your body. You may be struggling with digestion issues, fatigue, or anxiety and want lasting change that feels supportive, not restrictive. You want to understand your body, feel nourished, and finally have food feel simple again.
Hi! I'm Alaina, a registered dietitian dedicated to helping others improve their relationship with food, find relief from exhausting symptoms, and reconnect with their bodies.
I specialize in eating disorders, disordered eating, GI conditions, and women's health. Whether you're stuck in the binge-restrict cycle, navigating hormonal changes, or feeling overwhelmed about food choices, you're not alone- and you don't have to figure it out on your own. In our work together, you'll find a safe space to explore what truly nourishes you.
Hi! I'm Alaina, a registered dietitian dedicated to helping others improve their relationship with food, find relief from exhausting symptoms, and reconnect with their bodies.
I specialize in eating disorders, disordered eating, GI conditions, and women's health. Whether you're stuck in the binge-restrict cycle, navigating hormonal changes, or feeling overwhelmed about food choices, you're not alone- and you don't have to figure it out on your own. In our work together, you'll find a safe space to explore what truly nourishes you.
Medical diagnoses are freightenting. Often, I have found my clients receive little education on ways to manage clinical conditions, such as chronic kidney disease and diabetes. With limited guidance, their condition progresses and can result in profound impacts on physical and mental health, and quality of life.
Medical diagnoses are freightenting. Often, I have found my clients receive little education on ways to manage clinical conditions, such as chronic kidney disease and diabetes. With limited guidance, their condition progresses and can result in profound impacts on physical and mental health, and quality of life.
I work with clients online all over the United Stated. My clients have autoimmune disorders, MCAS, food sensitivities, GI issues or are dealing with immune issues. I help with meal plans and coming up with lifestyle changes that work for you. Implementing these changes leads to less pain, more energy, and feeling better overall.
I work with clients online all over the United Stated. My clients have autoimmune disorders, MCAS, food sensitivities, GI issues or are dealing with immune issues. I help with meal plans and coming up with lifestyle changes that work for you. Implementing these changes leads to less pain, more energy, and feeling better overall.
Our bodies are our first homes. And yet, the struggle to belong in our skin and bones is widespread. From an early age, we are taught to mistrust our bodies; tune out its sensations and longings. We exile the parts of us that society deems unsavory to the point where the pain, grief, and loneliness of not belonging feel like our only option. You are here because you know you deserve to belong in your body. I am here to witness your journey toward building a loving and embodied relationship with yourself and the world around you.
Our bodies are our first homes. And yet, the struggle to belong in our skin and bones is widespread. From an early age, we are taught to mistrust our bodies; tune out its sensations and longings. We exile the parts of us that society deems unsavory to the point where the pain, grief, and loneliness of not belonging feel like our only option. You are here because you know you deserve to belong in your body. I am here to witness your journey toward building a loving and embodied relationship with yourself and the world around you.
Coral's personal history with food sensitivities inspired her to become an RDN to help others struggling with adverse reactions to food, as well as other conditions which can be improved with the right nutritional support.
Coral's personal history with food sensitivities inspired her to become an RDN to help others struggling with adverse reactions to food, as well as other conditions which can be improved with the right nutritional support.
Your relationship with food is more than what’s on your plate—it’s how you think, how you feel, how you exist in your body. Nicole helps you strip away the power from diet culture and build something better: a way of eating that feels natural, intentional, and personal.
Your relationship with food is more than what’s on your plate—it’s how you think, how you feel, how you exist in your body. Nicole helps you strip away the power from diet culture and build something better: a way of eating that feels natural, intentional, and personal.
No, you don't need drugs to improve your blood sugar, lose weight, or deal with PCOS. Yes, medications might seem convenient; however, this road goes nowhere. With time, your drug quantity will increase because these drugs can’t treat the causes of your problems. Based on the latest research, effective treatment of diabetes and PCOS can be achieved by working with gut microbiome. I use gut microbiome in my practice not only to lower insulin resistance and lower blood glucose but also for weight loss, getting regular periods, and improving the ability to conceive for girls with PCOS.
No, you don't need drugs to improve your blood sugar, lose weight, or deal with PCOS. Yes, medications might seem convenient; however, this road goes nowhere. With time, your drug quantity will increase because these drugs can’t treat the causes of your problems. Based on the latest research, effective treatment of diabetes and PCOS can be achieved by working with gut microbiome. I use gut microbiome in my practice not only to lower insulin resistance and lower blood glucose but also for weight loss, getting regular periods, and improving the ability to conceive for girls with PCOS.
The best part of working with my clients is seeing the mental shift that occurs with nutritional therapy. I work with a lot of people who have been imprisoned by restrictive diets and have beaten themselves up for years because they feel like a failure. At Nutrition Unveiled, the most important thing that occurs is developing a positive relationship with the mind, body, and food, and learning to nourish and treat the body rather than deprive and hurt the body. Happiness creates a much deeper level of health than any number on the scale ever will!
The best part of working with my clients is seeing the mental shift that occurs with nutritional therapy. I work with a lot of people who have been imprisoned by restrictive diets and have beaten themselves up for years because they feel like a failure. At Nutrition Unveiled, the most important thing that occurs is developing a positive relationship with the mind, body, and food, and learning to nourish and treat the body rather than deprive and hurt the body. Happiness creates a much deeper level of health than any number on the scale ever will!
Through evidence-based and goal-oriented advice, I will help you identify the most realistic actions that help you reach your goals. Every appointment is tailored to meet each person’s unique nutritional needs and lifestyle, whether it be for those with a disease or for those who want to simply stay well. I specialize in: kidney diseases, weight mana
Through evidence-based and goal-oriented advice, I will help you identify the most realistic actions that help you reach your goals. Every appointment is tailored to meet each person’s unique nutritional needs and lifestyle, whether it be for those with a disease or for those who want to simply stay well. I specialize in: kidney diseases, weight mana
Natalie is a Board-Certified Registered Dietitian licensed in the state of Illinois. She attended Dominican University, where she completed her BS in Nutrition and Dietetics as well as her MS in Nutrition. Spanning her career, Natalie has worked with a wide variety of individuals, from adolescents to adults with varying health conditions. It was after working with a private practice group in Chicago that Natalie discovered her passion for helping those suffering with eating disorders or years of disordered eating patterns repair their relationship with food.
Natalie is a Board-Certified Registered Dietitian licensed in the state of Illinois. She attended Dominican University, where she completed her BS in Nutrition and Dietetics as well as her MS in Nutrition. Spanning her career, Natalie has worked with a wide variety of individuals, from adolescents to adults with varying health conditions. It was after working with a private practice group in Chicago that Natalie discovered her passion for helping those suffering with eating disorders or years of disordered eating patterns repair their relationship with food.
I help people develop a new and improved relationship with food and their body. They learn how to break away from diet culture, food rules and the beliefs that have influenced the choices they make. My clients learn how to reconnect to the wisdom we were all born and blessed with of being intuitive eaters. Confidence and self doubt slowly diminish as we work together and clients are able to become mindful and conscious eaters with any food choice they make. They learn to enjoy eating again with honoring their cravings.
I help people develop a new and improved relationship with food and their body. They learn how to break away from diet culture, food rules and the beliefs that have influenced the choices they make. My clients learn how to reconnect to the wisdom we were all born and blessed with of being intuitive eaters. Confidence and self doubt slowly diminish as we work together and clients are able to become mindful and conscious eaters with any food choice they make. They learn to enjoy eating again with honoring their cravings.
I am passionate about working with individuals struggling with eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, OSFED, ARFID) and disordered eating (such as chronic dieting, compulsive overeating, emotional eating, etc). I know my clients are so much MORE than their eating disorder/disordered eating and I love helping them visualize and achieve their potential. My ideal client is ready to make changes to improve their life, have more freedom with food, and learn to embrace and love their body.
I am passionate about working with individuals struggling with eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, OSFED, ARFID) and disordered eating (such as chronic dieting, compulsive overeating, emotional eating, etc). I know my clients are so much MORE than their eating disorder/disordered eating and I love helping them visualize and achieve their potential. My ideal client is ready to make changes to improve their life, have more freedom with food, and learn to embrace and love their body.
I was born and raised in Chicago, attended the University of Dayton for undergrad (Go Flyers!) and received my master's degree at Central Michigan University. I currently work at the University of Chicago as the liver transplant dietitian, specializing in all types of liver disease. I also own my own consulting business which has allowed me to broaden my expertise to serve an even wider variety of patient populations. When I am not working, I am spending time with my family- my husband, Kevin, and my two young (crazy) boys, Marty and Charlie, and have one more on the way!
I was born and raised in Chicago, attended the University of Dayton for undergrad (Go Flyers!) and received my master's degree at Central Michigan University. I currently work at the University of Chicago as the liver transplant dietitian, specializing in all types of liver disease. I also own my own consulting business which has allowed me to broaden my expertise to serve an even wider variety of patient populations. When I am not working, I am spending time with my family- my husband, Kevin, and my two young (crazy) boys, Marty and Charlie, and have one more on the way!
I help individuals struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating heal their relationship with food and reconnect with their bodies so that they can address both the mental and physical symptoms of long term disordered eating.
I help individuals struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating heal their relationship with food and reconnect with their bodies so that they can address both the mental and physical symptoms of long term disordered eating.
Haley is a Registered Dietitian practicing lifestyle medicine. This whole-person approach to wellness recognizes that our physical health is very much connected to our mental/emotional health. Haley received her education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and completed her dietetic internship in Chicago through Aramark Healthcare+. Haley is also a Registered 500-hour Yoga Teacher, and Reiki Master. She integrates various complementary and alternative medicine techniques into her nutrition sessions. When Haley is not working you can find her at the climbing gym, practicing yoga, or exploring the outdoors!
Haley is a Registered Dietitian practicing lifestyle medicine. This whole-person approach to wellness recognizes that our physical health is very much connected to our mental/emotional health. Haley received her education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and completed her dietetic internship in Chicago through Aramark Healthcare+. Haley is also a Registered 500-hour Yoga Teacher, and Reiki Master. She integrates various complementary and alternative medicine techniques into her nutrition sessions. When Haley is not working you can find her at the climbing gym, practicing yoga, or exploring the outdoors!
Hi there! I help athletes, physically active individuals, and teams optimize their performance and health through sports nutrition coaching services. Understanding all of the research and beneficial nutrition strategies, putting them into practice, and maintaining consistency can be tough. We will work on building positive eating habits that work for YOU and YOUR lifestyle and needs. Here are a few outcomes of clients I work with: extra edge to perform in your sport, better energy levels throughout the day and during training&competition, faster recovery, sick less often, preventing/treating injuries, better relationships with food.
Hi there! I help athletes, physically active individuals, and teams optimize their performance and health through sports nutrition coaching services. Understanding all of the research and beneficial nutrition strategies, putting them into practice, and maintaining consistency can be tough. We will work on building positive eating habits that work for YOU and YOUR lifestyle and needs. Here are a few outcomes of clients I work with: extra edge to perform in your sport, better energy levels throughout the day and during training&competition, faster recovery, sick less often, preventing/treating injuries, better relationships with food.
Our techniques are centered around a non-diet, Health at Every Size (HAES) philosophy, which focuses on promoting health through nourishing behaviors rather than restrictive eating.
You might be dealing with constant bloating, food anxiety, or feeling out of sync with your hormones. Maybe you’ve been told to just “fix your diet,” but deep down, you know there’s more going on. You want to understand what your body is trying to tell you and feel more at ease with food, your cycle, and your digestion. You care about your health and want a supportive, calming space to explore the root causes of your symptoms. You’re seeking a gentler, more mindful approach to feeling grounded, nourished, and connected to yourself.
Our techniques are centered around a non-diet, Health at Every Size (HAES) philosophy, which focuses on promoting health through nourishing behaviors rather than restrictive eating.
You might be dealing with constant bloating, food anxiety, or feeling out of sync with your hormones. Maybe you’ve been told to just “fix your diet,” but deep down, you know there’s more going on. You want to understand what your body is trying to tell you and feel more at ease with food, your cycle, and your digestion. You care about your health and want a supportive, calming space to explore the root causes of your symptoms. You’re seeking a gentler, more mindful approach to feeling grounded, nourished, and connected to yourself.
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.