Mindful Eating Nutritionists and Dietitians in San Mateo County, CA
Navigating the path to better nutrition and well-being can be challenging, but you don't have to go it alone. Using doctorate-level education rooted in evidence-based science, I'm here to support you with a personalized nutrition plan that not only tastes great, but also nourishes your body. We'll take a holistic approach to your health, considering all aspects of your life. If you're curious about lab tests, supplements, or assessments, we can explore those options together.
Navigating the path to better nutrition and well-being can be challenging, but you don't have to go it alone. Using doctorate-level education rooted in evidence-based science, I'm here to support you with a personalized nutrition plan that not only tastes great, but also nourishes your body. We'll take a holistic approach to your health, considering all aspects of your life. If you're curious about lab tests, supplements, or assessments, we can explore those options together.
We are a team of anti-diet dietitians supporting adults and teens to eat intuitively and improve their relationship with food. Let us, partner, with you to be your nutrition guide, so you can find the solutions that result in positive experiences around food and nourishing your family. We are Registered Dietitians currently working with families virtually or at one of our offices in Portland, Vancouver and our new Bend office.
We are a team of anti-diet dietitians supporting adults and teens to eat intuitively and improve their relationship with food. Let us, partner, with you to be your nutrition guide, so you can find the solutions that result in positive experiences around food and nourishing your family. We are Registered Dietitians currently working with families virtually or at one of our offices in Portland, Vancouver and our new Bend office.
Over the years, I have developed a structured approach to help clients break unhealthy habits such as excessive sugar consumption, late-night eating, frequent snacking, and negative self-talk. My goal is to support sustainable lifestyle changes that encourage healthier food choices, a balanced relationship with food, and improved overall well-being.
Over the years, I have developed a structured approach to help clients break unhealthy habits such as excessive sugar consumption, late-night eating, frequent snacking, and negative self-talk. My goal is to support sustainable lifestyle changes that encourage healthier food choices, a balanced relationship with food, and improved overall well-being.
I structure highly individualized nutrition plans and deliver guided coaching programs that are driven by concrete metrics, and supported by current evidence. I do not subscribe to any particular dieting ideology. My goal is to facilitate you achieving your goals, and to have you confidently navigating nutrition by the time we are done.
I structure highly individualized nutrition plans and deliver guided coaching programs that are driven by concrete metrics, and supported by current evidence. I do not subscribe to any particular dieting ideology. My goal is to facilitate you achieving your goals, and to have you confidently navigating nutrition by the time we are done.
We eat at least 3-4 times a day or 21-28 times a week. Eating is an activity we have been engaging in since we were born. We used to know when we were hungry and when we were full. When this energy giving and life sustaining act becomes a source of confusion, guilt and fear, when eating becomes disordered and turns into a dangerous coping mechanism, it is time to evaluate what we are doing and explore how we can normalize our behavior so our minds and body can function in a healthy way to support our goals.
We eat at least 3-4 times a day or 21-28 times a week. Eating is an activity we have been engaging in since we were born. We used to know when we were hungry and when we were full. When this energy giving and life sustaining act becomes a source of confusion, guilt and fear, when eating becomes disordered and turns into a dangerous coping mechanism, it is time to evaluate what we are doing and explore how we can normalize our behavior so our minds and body can function in a healthy way to support our goals.
Nutrition Counseling & Corporate Wellness Solutions, MRT LEAP food sensitivity testing/treatment. I always coordinate with your doctor when it is needed for your care. Conditions/diet therapies I work with often are: Food Allergy/Sensitivity IBS/IBD, Migraines, Fybromyalgia, Weight Management, Metabolic Syndrome, Pre Diabetes and Diabetes, High Cholesterol or High Blood Pressure, low FODMAP, pre-dialysis Kidney Disease, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding, Elite Sports Performance, and Eating Disorders. Email me with questions about therapy and to schedule a virtual visit at this time. I look forward to working with you!
Nutrition Counseling & Corporate Wellness Solutions, MRT LEAP food sensitivity testing/treatment. I always coordinate with your doctor when it is needed for your care. Conditions/diet therapies I work with often are: Food Allergy/Sensitivity IBS/IBD, Migraines, Fybromyalgia, Weight Management, Metabolic Syndrome, Pre Diabetes and Diabetes, High Cholesterol or High Blood Pressure, low FODMAP, pre-dialysis Kidney Disease, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding, Elite Sports Performance, and Eating Disorders. Email me with questions about therapy and to schedule a virtual visit at this time. I look forward to working with you!
I work with busy women who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, inflamed, uncomfortable in their bodies, or frustrated that nothing they try seems to last. Many are navigating pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, hormones, stress, or years of confusing nutrition advice while constantly putting themselves last. They often come to me feeling stuck, defeated, and disconnected from their bodies — wanting support that finally feels realistic, personalized, sustainable, and free from guilt or extreme rules.
I work with busy women who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, inflamed, uncomfortable in their bodies, or frustrated that nothing they try seems to last. Many are navigating pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, hormones, stress, or years of confusing nutrition advice while constantly putting themselves last. They often come to me feeling stuck, defeated, and disconnected from their bodies — wanting support that finally feels realistic, personalized, sustainable, and free from guilt or extreme rules.
Do you have Bloating, Gas, Heartburn, GERD, constipation or other digestive issues? Have you been diagnosed with Colitis or Inflammation? Auto Immune Disorder? Do you feel something is not right with your Gut? Are you ready to find and address the Root Cause of your digestive issues? Do you know that 80 percent of your body's immunity is located in the digestive system? That most of your neurotransmitters/serotonin/feel good brain chemicals are made in the gut? Do you know that all Disease starts in the digestive system? Please go to my website at www.digestivehealth.center/watch video SVHI June 2018.
Do you have Bloating, Gas, Heartburn, GERD, constipation or other digestive issues? Have you been diagnosed with Colitis or Inflammation? Auto Immune Disorder? Do you feel something is not right with your Gut? Are you ready to find and address the Root Cause of your digestive issues? Do you know that 80 percent of your body's immunity is located in the digestive system? That most of your neurotransmitters/serotonin/feel good brain chemicals are made in the gut? Do you know that all Disease starts in the digestive system? Please go to my website at www.digestivehealth.center/watch video SVHI June 2018.
If you have an eating disorder and a cooccurring autoimmune disease, MCAS, endometriosis, PCOS, or live with neurodivergence such as ADHD or OCD, you might feel that no one understands how complicated this makes navigating food and your body.
I want you to know that I’ve walked that path too. I had an eating disorder throughout most of my teens, and shortly after entering recovery, was diagnosed with a chronic illness. That experience decades ago reshaped how I view healing and recovery, and shapes how I support my clients today.
If you have an eating disorder and a cooccurring autoimmune disease, MCAS, endometriosis, PCOS, or live with neurodivergence such as ADHD or OCD, you might feel that no one understands how complicated this makes navigating food and your body.
I want you to know that I’ve walked that path too. I had an eating disorder throughout most of my teens, and shortly after entering recovery, was diagnosed with a chronic illness. That experience decades ago reshaped how I view healing and recovery, and shapes how I support my clients today.
Accepting New Clients! Tired of feeling like food is the enemy or your body is a problem to fix? If you're exhausted from second-guessing every bite, overwhelmed by food decisions, or disconnected from your body’s cues, you're not alone — and you don’t have to heal alone either. Many of my clients come to me feeling like they’ve tried everything and still feel stuck. I’m here to offer a new way forward: one rooted in safety, compassion, creativity, and who You are as a whole person.
Accepting New Clients! Tired of feeling like food is the enemy or your body is a problem to fix? If you're exhausted from second-guessing every bite, overwhelmed by food decisions, or disconnected from your body’s cues, you're not alone — and you don’t have to heal alone either. Many of my clients come to me feeling like they’ve tried everything and still feel stuck. I’m here to offer a new way forward: one rooted in safety, compassion, creativity, and who You are as a whole person.
Reverse Type 2 Diabetes-Lower your Cholesterol-Reduce Bodyfat-Fix Gut Issues. Less Reliance on Medications. I am a registered dietitian (RD), functional nutritionist and sports nutritionist. I will design a program that is realistic and fits your lifestyle. No pre-made or fad diets but a plan specifically designed for your best health and energy! Whether you want to improve your health and athletic performance or have specific health issues, I look at the root cause and not just managing the symptoms.
Reverse Type 2 Diabetes-Lower your Cholesterol-Reduce Bodyfat-Fix Gut Issues. Less Reliance on Medications. I am a registered dietitian (RD), functional nutritionist and sports nutritionist. I will design a program that is realistic and fits your lifestyle. No pre-made or fad diets but a plan specifically designed for your best health and energy! Whether you want to improve your health and athletic performance or have specific health issues, I look at the root cause and not just managing the symptoms.
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
Hi, I'm Kelly. I specialize in the Mediterranean diet, recipe and meal plan development, intuitive eating, and sustainable behavior change. I practice a holistic approach to nutrition and health, helping my clients implement sustainable behavior change to improve their lives and relationship with food. Whether you want to build better eating patterns and habits, optimize nutrition and health, eat more intuitively, or stop dieting for good – I can help. I work with adults to create practical and enjoyable lifelong nutrition and wellness plans. I also provide personalized meal plans and kitchen management services to families.
Hi, I'm Kelly. I specialize in the Mediterranean diet, recipe and meal plan development, intuitive eating, and sustainable behavior change. I practice a holistic approach to nutrition and health, helping my clients implement sustainable behavior change to improve their lives and relationship with food. Whether you want to build better eating patterns and habits, optimize nutrition and health, eat more intuitively, or stop dieting for good – I can help. I work with adults to create practical and enjoyable lifelong nutrition and wellness plans. I also provide personalized meal plans and kitchen management services to families.
Learn to work WITH your body, not against it! Believe it or not, you and your body are on the same team.
If you're experiencing health anxiety, navigating a challenging diagnosis, or just confused about what to eat, I'm glad you're here! As your Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Specialist, I like to imagine myself as your guide to filter through all the "diet noise," medical jargon, and confusing food narratives so you can feel grounded and clear about what your body needs.
Learn to work WITH your body, not against it! Believe it or not, you and your body are on the same team.
If you're experiencing health anxiety, navigating a challenging diagnosis, or just confused about what to eat, I'm glad you're here! As your Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Specialist, I like to imagine myself as your guide to filter through all the "diet noise," medical jargon, and confusing food narratives so you can feel grounded and clear about what your body needs.
Ideal clients are individuals who spend a significant amount of time worrying about their body, weight, and food choices, often feeling trapped in a cycle of restriction, guilt, and frustration. They may believe they'll never achieve their health goals. These clients are ready to explore the diet cycle, challenge misinformation, and develop mindfulness around their thoughts on food, weight, and health. This process helps quiet the constant “food noise” in their minds and fosters greater self-compassion, freedom, and peace with food.
Ideal clients are individuals who spend a significant amount of time worrying about their body, weight, and food choices, often feeling trapped in a cycle of restriction, guilt, and frustration. They may believe they'll never achieve their health goals. These clients are ready to explore the diet cycle, challenge misinformation, and develop mindfulness around their thoughts on food, weight, and health. This process helps quiet the constant “food noise” in their minds and fosters greater self-compassion, freedom, and peace with food.
I believe most health issues can be resolved with the right diet and lifestyle changes. I specialize in a root-cause approach, focusing on healing the body from the inside out. Whether you’re dealing with Diabetes, Gut Issues, Hormonal imbalances, Autoimmune conditions, Chronic fatigue, PCOS, Endometriosis or Weight Gain , I’m here to support you on your journey to better health.
I believe most health issues can be resolved with the right diet and lifestyle changes. I specialize in a root-cause approach, focusing on healing the body from the inside out. Whether you’re dealing with Diabetes, Gut Issues, Hormonal imbalances, Autoimmune conditions, Chronic fatigue, PCOS, Endometriosis or Weight Gain , I’m here to support you on your journey to better health.
Diagnosed with PCOS? Struggling with digestive issues, period problems, thyroid problems, fertility challenges, or menopause symp? Experiencing symptoms of fatigue, low energy, bloating, acne, and/ or hair loss? If you’re finding it difficult to get answers from your doctor, or if you were simply told "your labs look normal", and are tired of the trial-and-error approach, wasting time and money on random supplements and treatments, know that there's a better solution. You deserve to have the tools to learn how to manage your health issues, heal your body, and feel like yourself while living a life you love to its fullest potential.
Diagnosed with PCOS? Struggling with digestive issues, period problems, thyroid problems, fertility challenges, or menopause symp? Experiencing symptoms of fatigue, low energy, bloating, acne, and/ or hair loss? If you’re finding it difficult to get answers from your doctor, or if you were simply told "your labs look normal", and are tired of the trial-and-error approach, wasting time and money on random supplements and treatments, know that there's a better solution. You deserve to have the tools to learn how to manage your health issues, heal your body, and feel like yourself while living a life you love to its fullest potential.
I use a non-diet approach to nutrition recommendations and like to integrate mindful eating and intuitive eating into sessions if appropriate.
Hi! I'm so glad you're here. My name is Ally, and I'm a dietitian who practices from an anti-diet, Health at Every Size, and intuitive eating framework. I specialize in helping people improve their relationship with food, heal from disordered eating, and address digestive health concerns.
In our work together, you can expect a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where we can explore your food experiences and concerns with openness and curiosity. I provide accountability and support while honoring your unique journey.
I use a non-diet approach to nutrition recommendations and like to integrate mindful eating and intuitive eating into sessions if appropriate.
Hi! I'm so glad you're here. My name is Ally, and I'm a dietitian who practices from an anti-diet, Health at Every Size, and intuitive eating framework. I specialize in helping people improve their relationship with food, heal from disordered eating, and address digestive health concerns.
In our work together, you can expect a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where we can explore your food experiences and concerns with openness and curiosity. I provide accountability and support while honoring your unique journey.
From working as a clinical dietitian at various eating disorder recovery programs to teaching fitness classes I’ve spent several years helping people transform their health, break free from restriction, reconnect with their bodies, improve their fitness, and develop mindful eating habits rooted in self-compassion and personal choice.
True Renew Nutrition is a holistic, non-diet nutrition practice specializing in behavioral nutrition therapy for eating disorders and disordered eating, hormonal health, and sports nutrition. I use cutting-edge approaches to eating disorder recovery and medical nutrition therapy for adults, teens, and children.
From working as a clinical dietitian at various eating disorder recovery programs to teaching fitness classes I’ve spent several years helping people transform their health, break free from restriction, reconnect with their bodies, improve their fitness, and develop mindful eating habits rooted in self-compassion and personal choice.
True Renew Nutrition is a holistic, non-diet nutrition practice specializing in behavioral nutrition therapy for eating disorders and disordered eating, hormonal health, and sports nutrition. I use cutting-edge approaches to eating disorder recovery and medical nutrition therapy for adults, teens, and children.
My Five Pillar Approach combines 20 plus years of experience with nutrition & meal planning, mindful eating, movement you enjoy (aka exercise), restorative sleep & stress diffusion strategies to make your lifestyle changes stick!
My clients tell me that I am the 'how to" voice of experience they have been looking for to encourage, support and hold them accountable as they make lifestyle changes reconnecting with their food and themselves. They call me their "personal food coach in my pocket, right there when I need her." Clients report benefits of reduced inflammation, better sleep, skin rashes disappearing, better mood, discontinued use of medication , fat loss while holding onto muscle, and confidence to chose foods that nourish their bodies and help them feel great!
My Five Pillar Approach combines 20 plus years of experience with nutrition & meal planning, mindful eating, movement you enjoy (aka exercise), restorative sleep & stress diffusion strategies to make your lifestyle changes stick!
My clients tell me that I am the 'how to" voice of experience they have been looking for to encourage, support and hold them accountable as they make lifestyle changes reconnecting with their food and themselves. They call me their "personal food coach in my pocket, right there when I need her." Clients report benefits of reduced inflammation, better sleep, skin rashes disappearing, better mood, discontinued use of medication , fat loss while holding onto muscle, and confidence to chose foods that nourish their bodies and help them feel great!
I empower individuals to overcome health challenges and achieve their goals through personalized, sustainable plans. My approach is rooted in real food and the mind-body connection to support deep healing and lasting wellness. Whether you're navigating diabetes, digestive issues, or other conditions, I offer expert guidance, practical tools, and compassionate coaching to help you take charge of your health. With small, achievable steps, I make the journey simple, sustainable, and transformative—so you can thrive and live a vibrant, fulfilling life.
I empower individuals to overcome health challenges and achieve their goals through personalized, sustainable plans. My approach is rooted in real food and the mind-body connection to support deep healing and lasting wellness. Whether you're navigating diabetes, digestive issues, or other conditions, I offer expert guidance, practical tools, and compassionate coaching to help you take charge of your health. With small, achievable steps, I make the journey simple, sustainable, and transformative—so you can thrive and live a vibrant, fulfilling life.
Mindful Eating Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is mindful eating?
Mindful eating is a practice that encourages individuals to be fully present and attentive while eating, focusing on the experience of each meal. It involves paying close attention to hunger, fullness, and satiety cues from the body, as well as being aware of the emotional factors influencing food choices and cravings. Unlike strict dietary rules, mindful eating promotes a nonjudgmental approach, emphasizing the sensory experience of eating and personal food preferences. By fostering greater awareness of how food affects both physical and emotional states, mindful eating helps individuals develop a healthier and more balanced relationship with food.
Who should practice mindful eating?
Mindful eating can benefit anyone looking to improve their relationship with food and enhance their awareness of how food impacts their body and mind. It is especially valuable for individuals experiencing food-related anxiety, such as those with eating disorders or other forms of food-related stress. Additionally, mindful eating can be helpful for those who frequently overeat or struggle to recognize their body's fullness cues. By fostering a greater connection with the sensory experience of eating and promoting awareness of hunger and satiety, mindful eating can aid in reducing overeating and cultivating a more balanced approach to food.
What are the benefits of mindful eating?
Mindful eating offers a range of benefits. For individuals with eating disorders or anxiety-related conditions, it can reduce stress and judgment surrounding food by fostering a non-judgmental and accepting approach to eating. Mindful eating is often taught alongside other self-acceptance practices and holistic nutritional approaches that emphasize overall wellbeing rather than weight or dieting. This combination can be particularly supportive in the recovery from food-related mental health issues. Additionally, mindful eating helps individuals better understand and respond to their body's hunger and fullness cues. While weight loss is not the primary goal of mindful eating, some individuals may experience weight reduction as a secondary benefit, particularly those who tend to overeat or ignore their body's signals. This can lead to improved health outcomes, such as better cardiovascular health.
How can a dietitian help with mindful eating?
A dietitian can help with mindful eating by working with the client to align their nutrition-related goals with mindful approaches. They often begin with a nutritional assessment to establish what the client's current approach to food is, including how food may be causing stress or disturbances in their life. Then, a dietitian will work with the client on how to implement mindful eating approaches, such as pausing before meals to assess hunger or keeping a journal to record how food consumption impacts their thoughts and emotions. Dietitians can also help clients reduce the self-judgment they may have around food and help clients practice self-acceptance and forgiveness as they work toward more mindful eating practices.