Women's Health Nutritionists and Dietitians in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
At your wits-end trying to solve your diet/nutrition issues? Hitting dieting "bottom" - the realization that yet-another diet is not the answer? Stomach issues your doctor and/or medications are not solving? Repeatedly hearing your child is "just a picky eater" when you intuitively know it is something deeper? I know you have experienced frustration, hopelessness and often shame in trying to solve your diet/nutrition issues. I became a dietitian after my own personal struggles with disordered eating. Rest assured you are not alone and there is hope.
At your wits-end trying to solve your diet/nutrition issues? Hitting dieting "bottom" - the realization that yet-another diet is not the answer? Stomach issues your doctor and/or medications are not solving? Repeatedly hearing your child is "just a picky eater" when you intuitively know it is something deeper? I know you have experienced frustration, hopelessness and often shame in trying to solve your diet/nutrition issues. I became a dietitian after my own personal struggles with disordered eating. Rest assured you are not alone and there is hope.
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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.
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.
Hi, my name is Seema! I'm a Dietitian, Writer, and Tai Chi Instructor.
I utilize integrative and functional nutrition, lifestyle interventions, and health coaching to help my clients achieve their health goals.
I can partner with you on your healing journey, so you can live your most vibrant life!
Check out my client testimonials to read about how working with me on your health goals can greatly improve your health and well-being. I work with clients residing in CA, AZ, CO, WA, MI, VA, & NJ through my telehealth private nutrition practice.
Hi, my name is Seema! I'm a Dietitian, Writer, and Tai Chi Instructor.
I utilize integrative and functional nutrition, lifestyle interventions, and health coaching to help my clients achieve their health goals.
I can partner with you on your healing journey, so you can live your most vibrant life!
Check out my client testimonials to read about how working with me on your health goals can greatly improve your health and well-being. I work with clients residing in CA, AZ, CO, WA, MI, VA, & NJ through my telehealth private nutrition practice.
Many people want to feel healthier, more energized, and confident in their bodies—but feel stuck after trying countless diets or conflicting advice. They may be struggling with weight, hormonal changes, or medical conditions like diabetes or high cholesterol. They’re looking for sustainable guidance, accountability, and a caring expert who helps them make real progress without restriction or judgment.
Many people want to feel healthier, more energized, and confident in their bodies—but feel stuck after trying countless diets or conflicting advice. They may be struggling with weight, hormonal changes, or medical conditions like diabetes or high cholesterol. They’re looking for sustainable guidance, accountability, and a caring expert who helps them make real progress without restriction or judgment.
Whether you've been caught in the endless scroll of "eat this, not that" articles or constantly feel like you're falling short with your eating habits, my job is to help you cut through the noise and break things down into manageable, realistic steps. Together, we will work toward a way of eating that truly supports you without sacrificing your relationships, hobbies, or overall joy in life.
My approach to nutrition counseling is rooted in curiosity and compassion. Your habits around food are unique to your experiences and upbringing. The healing goes far beyond just counting calories and hitting goal weights.
Whether you've been caught in the endless scroll of "eat this, not that" articles or constantly feel like you're falling short with your eating habits, my job is to help you cut through the noise and break things down into manageable, realistic steps. Together, we will work toward a way of eating that truly supports you without sacrificing your relationships, hobbies, or overall joy in life.
My approach to nutrition counseling is rooted in curiosity and compassion. Your habits around food are unique to your experiences and upbringing. The healing goes far beyond just counting calories and hitting goal weights.
Are you exhausted from thinking about food all day, caught between restricting, binging, or “starting over on Monday,” and worried about what this might mean for your future health ? Do you feel scared about things like blood sugar, cholesterol, or heart health, but also afraid that seeking help will lead to more rules, shame, or obsession around food ?
Are you exhausted from thinking about food all day, caught between restricting, binging, or “starting over on Monday,” and worried about what this might mean for your future health ? Do you feel scared about things like blood sugar, cholesterol, or heart health, but also afraid that seeking help will lead to more rules, shame, or obsession around food ?
I am a board-certified Clinical & Integrative Nutritionist specializing in the functional medicine approach to nutrition. I help individuals find and address the root cause of imbalances rather than simply treating symptoms. In my practice, I provide individuals with personalized, whole-person care. I meet my clients where they are on their health journey. I believe every single person deserves to have the education and support they need in order to heal themselves and live a healthy life. I'd love to help you get started.
I am a board-certified Clinical & Integrative Nutritionist specializing in the functional medicine approach to nutrition. I help individuals find and address the root cause of imbalances rather than simply treating symptoms. In my practice, I provide individuals with personalized, whole-person care. I meet my clients where they are on their health journey. I believe every single person deserves to have the education and support they need in order to heal themselves and live a healthy life. I'd love to help you get started.
I've pursued rigorous training and ongoing education in women's health, hormones, and disordered eating
Are you struggling with chronic symptoms such as low energy, brain fog, hormone imbalances, inflammation, or bloating? Do you have a history of dieting and a challenging relationship with food? Imagine a life where you can break free from these symptoms and dieting once and for all, while becoming the most vibrant version of yourself. I'm Sophia, a registered dietitian with a functional medicine certification. I help my clients reclaim their health and improve their relationship with food through a root-cause approach, coaching, and plan built for their body and goals. My motto is Eat Well. Find Balance. Live Fully.
I've pursued rigorous training and ongoing education in women's health, hormones, and disordered eating
Are you struggling with chronic symptoms such as low energy, brain fog, hormone imbalances, inflammation, or bloating? Do you have a history of dieting and a challenging relationship with food? Imagine a life where you can break free from these symptoms and dieting once and for all, while becoming the most vibrant version of yourself. I'm Sophia, a registered dietitian with a functional medicine certification. I help my clients reclaim their health and improve their relationship with food through a root-cause approach, coaching, and plan built for their body and goals. My motto is Eat Well. Find Balance. Live Fully.
I specialize in women's health and fertility nutrition, helping women optimize mood, energy, sleep, hormonal balance, and overall vitality—whether you're preparing for conception, nurturing yourself through pregnancy and postpartum, supporting breastfeeding, or managing blood sugar for a healthier pregnancy (including gestational diabetes).
I focus on the foundations that make the biggest difference: consistent, satisfying meals, healthy fats, and key nutrients to support hormone production, stable energy, restful sleep, and emotional steadiness. We work together to address common challenges—like fatigue, mood dips, irregular cycles, low energy, or blood-sugar swings to optimize pregnancy.
I specialize in women's health and fertility nutrition, helping women optimize mood, energy, sleep, hormonal balance, and overall vitality—whether you're preparing for conception, nurturing yourself through pregnancy and postpartum, supporting breastfeeding, or managing blood sugar for a healthier pregnancy (including gestational diabetes).
I focus on the foundations that make the biggest difference: consistent, satisfying meals, healthy fats, and key nutrients to support hormone production, stable energy, restful sleep, and emotional steadiness. We work together to address common challenges—like fatigue, mood dips, irregular cycles, low energy, or blood-sugar swings to optimize pregnancy.
Are you ready to stop feeling tired, frustrated, and overwhelmed with brain fog, low energy, and difficulty following through with ADHD, or blood sugar ups and downs, weight struggles, and concerning labs tied to cardiometabolic health? You don’t have to figure this out alone. As a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) I use a functional medicine approach to help you develop sustainable diet and lifestyle changes so you can feel your best. Through personalized 1:1 counseling, you’ll receive science-based strategies, practical tools, and accountability to help you improve energy, regulate blood sugar, and feel more in control.
Are you ready to stop feeling tired, frustrated, and overwhelmed with brain fog, low energy, and difficulty following through with ADHD, or blood sugar ups and downs, weight struggles, and concerning labs tied to cardiometabolic health? You don’t have to figure this out alone. As a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) I use a functional medicine approach to help you develop sustainable diet and lifestyle changes so you can feel your best. Through personalized 1:1 counseling, you’ll receive science-based strategies, practical tools, and accountability to help you improve energy, regulate blood sugar, and feel more in control.
Clients who seek to work with Amy have often pursued other avenues of nutrition management, including diets and traditional meal plans, as a means to meet their goals. Frequently, Amy provides a more in-depth examination of external tools, and encourages clients to inquire within and challenge themselves to view their food and their relationship with the body and self differently. In our current health climate, Amy also sees a number of clients who seek to address gastrointestinal conditions and autoimmune issues like MCAS, POTS, and EDS, that interfere with feeding themselves and promote or encourage disordered eating.
Clients who seek to work with Amy have often pursued other avenues of nutrition management, including diets and traditional meal plans, as a means to meet their goals. Frequently, Amy provides a more in-depth examination of external tools, and encourages clients to inquire within and challenge themselves to view their food and their relationship with the body and self differently. In our current health climate, Amy also sees a number of clients who seek to address gastrointestinal conditions and autoimmune issues like MCAS, POTS, and EDS, that interfere with feeding themselves and promote or encourage disordered eating.
Lauren Weiss Ph.D.- La Jolla Nutritional Health
Nutritionist/Dietitian, PhD, MEd, CNS-S, CKNS, MHP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I offer online Ketogenic Diet consultations and coaching for weight loss, metabolic health, menopause, GLP-1 transition, mental health, cancer, and more. My personalized programs are comprised of education, behavior modification, and daily on-going support and encouragement. The Ketogenic Lifestyle is the best and most effective approach for optimizing metabolic health which is critical for disease prevention, overall health, and weight loss.
I offer online Ketogenic Diet consultations and coaching for weight loss, metabolic health, menopause, GLP-1 transition, mental health, cancer, and more. My personalized programs are comprised of education, behavior modification, and daily on-going support and encouragement. The Ketogenic Lifestyle is the best and most effective approach for optimizing metabolic health which is critical for disease prevention, overall health, and weight loss.
Are you tired of counting calories and monitoring macro intake? Have you tried multiple diets, cleanses and detox programs? Are you tired of trying to lose weight and just keep want to be healthy?At some point, most of us who have tried everything eventually feel drained lost and defeated. We all just want to eat and heal without worry of worsening a health condition or losing control of our weight. I help my clients develop a better relationship with food and their body. They learn how to listen to their body’s needs and eat real food instead of a diet full of manufactured products.
Are you tired of counting calories and monitoring macro intake? Have you tried multiple diets, cleanses and detox programs? Are you tired of trying to lose weight and just keep want to be healthy?At some point, most of us who have tried everything eventually feel drained lost and defeated. We all just want to eat and heal without worry of worsening a health condition or losing control of our weight. I help my clients develop a better relationship with food and their body. They learn how to listen to their body’s needs and eat real food instead of a diet full of manufactured products.
At Nabi, we provide weight-inclusive, trauma-informed care that values lived experience over rigid rules and we believe true healing begins when the whole person is seen—not just a diagnosis.
At Nabi, we provide weight-inclusive, trauma-informed care that values lived experience over rigid rules and we believe true healing begins when the whole person is seen—not just a diagnosis.
Do you struggle with chronic dieting, issues with food and body image, or wanting a more peaceful relationship with food? Have you spent a lot of time feeling confused, discouraged, or told what to do instead of supported? You may be interested in plant-based, vegetarian, or vegan eating and want guidance that feels collaborative, realistic, and empowering. You’re looking for education, accountability, and support so you can make informed health choices and feel more at ease in your body.
Do you struggle with chronic dieting, issues with food and body image, or wanting a more peaceful relationship with food? Have you spent a lot of time feeling confused, discouraged, or told what to do instead of supported? You may be interested in plant-based, vegetarian, or vegan eating and want guidance that feels collaborative, realistic, and empowering. You’re looking for education, accountability, and support so you can make informed health choices and feel more at ease in your body.
If you are having trouble adapting to life with an autoimmune condition, you are not alone. Many look for natural options to support autoimmune conditions but expert guidance for this is not readily available in the conventional medical system. Whether you were just diagnosed or have been struggling for years, you can benefit from the support of an autoimmune wellness expert. From autoimmune friendly recipes, supportive supplements and herbs, or guidance on underlying health imbalances, I strive to help you feel your best, and in control of your health, despite autoimmunity.
If you are having trouble adapting to life with an autoimmune condition, you are not alone. Many look for natural options to support autoimmune conditions but expert guidance for this is not readily available in the conventional medical system. Whether you were just diagnosed or have been struggling for years, you can benefit from the support of an autoimmune wellness expert. From autoimmune friendly recipes, supportive supplements and herbs, or guidance on underlying health imbalances, I strive to help you feel your best, and in control of your health, despite autoimmunity.
Hello! I am a California-based Registered Dietitian with the group practice, Karuna Wellness Studio, who sees clients both virtually across the U.S. Karuna is a group practice specializing in nutrition and movement services through a anti-diet, HAES-aligned, weight-neutral approach. We integrate the pillars of lifestyle medicine and nutritional psychiatry to serve as health advocates for our clients, promoting both physical and mental health. I truly enjoy helping clients explore their relationship with food, movement and their bodies.
Hello! I am a California-based Registered Dietitian with the group practice, Karuna Wellness Studio, who sees clients both virtually across the U.S. Karuna is a group practice specializing in nutrition and movement services through a anti-diet, HAES-aligned, weight-neutral approach. We integrate the pillars of lifestyle medicine and nutritional psychiatry to serve as health advocates for our clients, promoting both physical and mental health. I truly enjoy helping clients explore their relationship with food, movement and their bodies.
Every day, I empower people to achieve great health and to feel better by eating well and taking care of themselves. Being a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator allows me to help people improve their overall health, whether it's lowering their blood pressure, improving their cholesterol or better managing their blood sugar. Sometimes people visit me for just one session. Other people see me for eight, ten or twelve visits. Learn the small daily steps to improve your health. Working together, we'll get the results that you want. And you'll feel better, too!
Every day, I empower people to achieve great health and to feel better by eating well and taking care of themselves. Being a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator allows me to help people improve their overall health, whether it's lowering their blood pressure, improving their cholesterol or better managing their blood sugar. Sometimes people visit me for just one session. Other people see me for eight, ten or twelve visits. Learn the small daily steps to improve your health. Working together, we'll get the results that you want. And you'll feel better, too!
Start where you are. I believe that good nutrition is attainable through personally tailored, evidence-based, doable, accessible, dietary changes. Building a sense of partnership with clients is the key to our success. I specialize in weight management, diabetes, prediabetes, cardiovascular concerns such as cholesterol and high blood pressure, autoimmune disorders, and GI issues including IBS, Crohn’s, lactose and gluten sensitivities.
Start where you are. I believe that good nutrition is attainable through personally tailored, evidence-based, doable, accessible, dietary changes. Building a sense of partnership with clients is the key to our success. I specialize in weight management, diabetes, prediabetes, cardiovascular concerns such as cholesterol and high blood pressure, autoimmune disorders, and GI issues including IBS, Crohn’s, lactose and gluten sensitivities.
I’m a registered dietitian with a passion for helping people build a healthier, more peaceful relationship with food—whether that means supporting recovery from eating disorders, fine-tuning performance nutrition for athletes, or diving into the latest nutrition research. With years of experience in the eating disorder field, alongside deep dives into sports nutrition and clinical research, I blend science with a human-centered approach (and a good dose of real-life practicality). My goal is always the same: to make food feel less stressful and more supportive of the life you want to live!
I’m a registered dietitian with a passion for helping people build a healthier, more peaceful relationship with food—whether that means supporting recovery from eating disorders, fine-tuning performance nutrition for athletes, or diving into the latest nutrition research. With years of experience in the eating disorder field, alongside deep dives into sports nutrition and clinical research, I blend science with a human-centered approach (and a good dose of real-life practicality). My goal is always the same: to make food feel less stressful and more supportive of the life you want to live!
Women's Health Nutritionists and Dietitians
How does diet affect women's health?
Diet significantly impacts women's health, and their nutritional needs can differ from those of men in both quantity and content. Generally, women require fewer calories than men, but these needs can vary greatly depending on age and activity level, with younger and more active women needing more calories than older, less active women. Additionally, certain nutrients are especially important for women; such nutrients include calcium for bone health, iron for blood health, and folic acid for reproductive health and metabolism. A diet rich in these nutrients is essential for overall well-being for women and a diet rich in such foods ensures that daily requirements are being met.
What foods are most important for women?
The most important foods for women can vary depending on their age and life stage. For instance, older women at risk of or diagnosed with osteoporosis may need higher levels of calcium and vitamin D, which are found in dairy products, fish, and leafy vegetables. Younger women in their teenage and child-bearing years require more iron than older women and many men, which can be found in many nuts, seeds, dark leafy vegetables, fortified cereals, tofu, and red meat. Adult women also have specific dietary needs before pregnancy and during the postpartum period. During this time, nutrients like folic acid, found in foods such as beans, eggs, spinach, and brussel sprouts, become very important, along with ensuring adequate protein intake. Additionally, many nutrition experts emphasize the importance of fiber in women's health. Fiber, found in whole grain products, beans, berries, leafy vegetables, nuts, and fortified cereals, is essential for maintaining digestive health and overall well-being for women.
What is the link between diet and hormonal health?
Diet and hormonal health are closely linked because essential nutrients often play a key role in the production and regulation of hormones. For women's health, where hormones significantly impact development, menstruation, and pregnancy, a diet that supports hormonal balance is particularly important. In addition, women with specific reproductive concerns, such as infertility or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), may benefit from dietary modification to improve their chances of pregnancy or reduce symptoms. For instance, many women with PCOS will increase their consumption of healthy fats and reduce their consumption of high-sugar or high-glycemic foods. Beyond reproductive health, a balanced diet supports overall hormonal health by regulating metabolism-related hormones like insulin and hunger-related hormones like leptin.
Why should women see a dietitian?
Many women can benefit significantly from consulting a dietitian to ensure they're meeting their dietary needs in both quality and quantity. This is especially true for women diagnosed with specific nutrition-related conditions like osteoporosis or type 2 diabetes, as well as those who haven't been able to manage a medical condition with traditional medical treatments. Dietitians specializing in women's health can offer valuable insights into foods that support specific conditions related to women's health, such as reducing osteoporosis in older women. They can also provide essential guidance for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those planning to become pregnant, ensuring they consume the right nutrients for hormonal health during these periods.