Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians in Santa Clarita, CA
Kristie Tovar Nutrition & Associates
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CEDS
1 Endorsed
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
We really get it—it's exhausting to constantly worry about food, your health, or your body. Maybe you're in eating disorder recovery, navigating menopause or PCOS, or managing a chronic illness. You might feel confused by conflicting nutrition advice or overwhelmed by restrictive diets that just don’t work. At Kristie Tovar Nutrition, our team of dietitians provide compassionate, weight-neutral care for eating disorders, women's health, diabetes, GI disorders and heart conditions. We help you cut through the confusion with clear guidance tailored to your specific needs.
We really get it—it's exhausting to constantly worry about food, your health, or your body. Maybe you're in eating disorder recovery, navigating menopause or PCOS, or managing a chronic illness. You might feel confused by conflicting nutrition advice or overwhelmed by restrictive diets that just don’t work. At Kristie Tovar Nutrition, our team of dietitians provide compassionate, weight-neutral care for eating disorders, women's health, diabetes, GI disorders and heart conditions. We help you cut through the confusion with clear guidance tailored to your specific needs.
Whether you’re here for targeted Medical Nutrition Therapy through insurance or looking to level up your fitness and nutrition through a subscription-based plan, I tailor my approach to your unique needs and goals.
I use a wellness-centered approach to help manage chronic disease while simultaneously focusing on gut health. I can translate the latest research to ensure that you get the best evidence-based advice for your symptoms and overall health.
Whether you’re here for targeted Medical Nutrition Therapy through insurance or looking to level up your fitness and nutrition through a subscription-based plan, I tailor my approach to your unique needs and goals.
I use a wellness-centered approach to help manage chronic disease while simultaneously focusing on gut health. I can translate the latest research to ensure that you get the best evidence-based advice for your symptoms and overall health.
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They may be struggling with weight, hormonal changes, or medical conditions like diabetes or high cholesterol.
Shapely’s registered dietitians provide personalized, evidence-based nutrition care covered by most insurance plans. Each plan is tailored to individual goals—whether weight management, hormone balance, or improved overall health—and designed to create lasting, realistic change that fits everyday life.
They may be struggling with weight, hormonal changes, or medical conditions like diabetes or high cholesterol.
Shapely’s registered dietitians provide personalized, evidence-based nutrition care covered by most insurance plans. Each plan is tailored to individual goals—whether weight management, hormone balance, or improved overall health—and designed to create lasting, realistic change that fits everyday life.
Because of my own personal health journey, I empathize with people who feel trapped and worried that their health challenges have become the new normal. I support my clients and make their voices heard in order to tackle the health challenge head-on.
Because of my own personal health journey, I empathize with people who feel trapped and worried that their health challenges have become the new normal. I support my clients and make their voices heard in order to tackle the health challenge head-on.
If you are experiencing ANY of the following, I would love to have the opportunity to work together: You often feel guilty about your food choices, and you spend significant time and energy thinking about food. You have scoured the internet for nutrition information and guidance and are frustrated by the amount of conflicting information online. You are navigating an eating disorder or disordered eating and are looking for support from a compassionate and knowledgable RD. You are struggling to keep up with meal planning every week, unsure of how to shop for and prepare meals that support your nutrition goals.
If you are experiencing ANY of the following, I would love to have the opportunity to work together: You often feel guilty about your food choices, and you spend significant time and energy thinking about food. You have scoured the internet for nutrition information and guidance and are frustrated by the amount of conflicting information online. You are navigating an eating disorder or disordered eating and are looking for support from a compassionate and knowledgable RD. You are struggling to keep up with meal planning every week, unsure of how to shop for and prepare meals that support your nutrition goals.
The Seed is a nutrition service for women and couples during preconception, pregnancy and postpartum. High-quality prenatal nutrition is vital for growing a healthy baby and maintaining optimal maternal health. If you are struggling with fertility issues, are already pregnant or are just planning to expand your family, I can address your specific needs with customized care.
The Seed is a nutrition service for women and couples during preconception, pregnancy and postpartum. High-quality prenatal nutrition is vital for growing a healthy baby and maintaining optimal maternal health. If you are struggling with fertility issues, are already pregnant or are just planning to expand your family, I can address your specific needs with customized care.
As a trauma-informed, non-diet nutritionist, I specialize in helping people who feel stuck in dieting cycles, body dissatisfaction, or chronic health concerns such as PCOS, thyroid imbalance, and digestive issues. If you’re ready to stop the frustration of restrictive eating and start building a nourishing, sustainable relationship with food and your body, you’re in the right place.
As a trauma-informed, non-diet nutritionist, I specialize in helping people who feel stuck in dieting cycles, body dissatisfaction, or chronic health concerns such as PCOS, thyroid imbalance, and digestive issues. If you’re ready to stop the frustration of restrictive eating and start building a nourishing, sustainable relationship with food and your body, you’re in the right place.
As an experienced nutrition expert, I have worked for the past 15 years helping individuals improve their lives and maintain their health with nutrition therapy, positive mindsets and fitness.
My formal education includes holding a bachelor's degree in the nutritional sciences from Virginia Tech and a master's degree from James Madison University. I also have specialized training in the areas of fitness perscriptions and food sensitivites and allergies.
As an experienced nutrition expert, I have worked for the past 15 years helping individuals improve their lives and maintain their health with nutrition therapy, positive mindsets and fitness.
My formal education includes holding a bachelor's degree in the nutritional sciences from Virginia Tech and a master's degree from James Madison University. I also have specialized training in the areas of fitness perscriptions and food sensitivites and allergies.
Brenda Ruckstuhl is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) helping individuals improve their health by providing sound nutrition information and a listening ear. Individualized nutrition and lifestyle counseling for realistic change. Private practice located in Westlake Village.
Brenda Ruckstuhl is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) helping individuals improve their health by providing sound nutrition information and a listening ear. Individualized nutrition and lifestyle counseling for realistic change. Private practice located in Westlake Village.
As an anti-diet registered dietitian, I am passionate about helping individuals of all ages heal their relationship with food and their bodies. I specialize in nutrition counseling for disordered eating and eating disorders, drawing on the principles of Health at Every Size (HAES) and Intuitive Eating to guide a compassionate, individualized approach to care.
With experience working in eating disorder treatment, I understand the complexities and co-occurring challenges that often accompany disordered habits. My role is to provide kind, nonjudgmental support, creating a safe space where clients feel seen, respected, and understood.
As an anti-diet registered dietitian, I am passionate about helping individuals of all ages heal their relationship with food and their bodies. I specialize in nutrition counseling for disordered eating and eating disorders, drawing on the principles of Health at Every Size (HAES) and Intuitive Eating to guide a compassionate, individualized approach to care.
With experience working in eating disorder treatment, I understand the complexities and co-occurring challenges that often accompany disordered habits. My role is to provide kind, nonjudgmental support, creating a safe space where clients feel seen, respected, and understood.
Kristin specializes in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, PCOS, Digestive Conditions, IBS, Low FODMAP, Chron's, and Pre/Post Natal Nutrition, and Diabetes. Kristin offers a positive approach to nutrition by focusing on building a healthy relationship with food, making lifestyle changes, goal setting and problem solving to overcome barriers. She believes in staying positive, and that it’s never too late to make lifestyle changes that can lead to a healthier life. Kristin became a dietitian after the experience of caregiving in high school for her grandmother.
Kristin specializes in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, PCOS, Digestive Conditions, IBS, Low FODMAP, Chron's, and Pre/Post Natal Nutrition, and Diabetes. Kristin offers a positive approach to nutrition by focusing on building a healthy relationship with food, making lifestyle changes, goal setting and problem solving to overcome barriers. She believes in staying positive, and that it’s never too late to make lifestyle changes that can lead to a healthier life. Kristin became a dietitian after the experience of caregiving in high school for her grandmother.
We start with a full dietary, medical, and lifestyle assessment to better understand your unique situation, genetics, and health goals.
I specialize in digestive conditions like IBS and SIBO and am a Monash University FODMAP trained dietitian. My areas of expertise also include chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and autoimmune conditions, along with addressing mystery symptoms like weight gain, brain fog and low energy.
We start with a full dietary, medical, and lifestyle assessment to better understand your unique situation, genetics, and health goals.
I specialize in digestive conditions like IBS and SIBO and am a Monash University FODMAP trained dietitian. My areas of expertise also include chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and autoimmune conditions, along with addressing mystery symptoms like weight gain, brain fog and low energy.
I am a Registered Dietitian specialized in Eating Disorders as well as dancers/athletes, food allergies and gastrointestinal disorders and diseases. I also have significant experience working with substance abuse and other mental health disorders. Navigating decisions around how to fuel your body can be hard, confusing and scary. I'm here to help make that process a little easier. I work with each person to figure out their individual needs and what works best for them. I am an "all foods fit," and body acceptance based dietitian. My focus is on mindful and intuitive eating rather than restrictive dieting.
I am a Registered Dietitian specialized in Eating Disorders as well as dancers/athletes, food allergies and gastrointestinal disorders and diseases. I also have significant experience working with substance abuse and other mental health disorders. Navigating decisions around how to fuel your body can be hard, confusing and scary. I'm here to help make that process a little easier. I work with each person to figure out their individual needs and what works best for them. I am an "all foods fit," and body acceptance based dietitian. My focus is on mindful and intuitive eating rather than restrictive dieting.
As a Registered Dietitian (specializing in sports nutrition) I am qualified to work with athletes and active people with a range of needs including medical diagnoses, performance optimization, injury recovery and more.
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.
As a Registered Dietitian (specializing in sports nutrition) I am qualified to work with athletes and active people with a range of needs including medical diagnoses, performance optimization, injury recovery and more.
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.
Do you struggle with digestive issues like IBS, bloating, or GERD—or feel stuck when it comes to your weight or relationship with food?
Even when you think you’re doing everything right, nothing seems to work?
You don’t need another diet. You need a clear, personalized approach that actually works for your body and your life.
If you're ready to feel better, gain clarity around food, and finally have a plan that works, I’d love to help you get started.
Do you struggle with digestive issues like IBS, bloating, or GERD—or feel stuck when it comes to your weight or relationship with food?
Even when you think you’re doing everything right, nothing seems to work?
You don’t need another diet. You need a clear, personalized approach that actually works for your body and your life.
If you're ready to feel better, gain clarity around food, and finally have a plan that works, I’d love to help you get started.
In addition to my private practice, I am currently working as an acute care clinical dietitian at Olive-View UCLA Medical Center, & as an Organ Transplant Dietitian at Keck Medical Center of USC & an outpatient Dialysis Cedars Sinai Medical Center; additionally, have led outpatient diabetes education and weight loss and bariatric education classes at Olive View UCLA Medical Center.
I use the latest scientifically evidence based research on medical nutrition therapy consultations to assess, monitor, & optimize nutrition status based on patients’ current chronic medical conditions &/or nutrition adequacy. I review functional blood chemistry analysis, before set any goals & make recommendations for my patients.
In addition to my private practice, I am currently working as an acute care clinical dietitian at Olive-View UCLA Medical Center, & as an Organ Transplant Dietitian at Keck Medical Center of USC & an outpatient Dialysis Cedars Sinai Medical Center; additionally, have led outpatient diabetes education and weight loss and bariatric education classes at Olive View UCLA Medical Center.
I use the latest scientifically evidence based research on medical nutrition therapy consultations to assess, monitor, & optimize nutrition status based on patients’ current chronic medical conditions &/or nutrition adequacy. I review functional blood chemistry analysis, before set any goals & make recommendations for my patients.
Nicole is a registered dietitian who works with clients ready to take charge of their health and make lasting changes. These clients may be managing, or hoping to prevent, chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or obesity. Nicole helps them develop long-term strategies that prioritize prevention, manage existing conditions, and support a healthier, more vibrant life.
Nicole is a registered dietitian who works with clients ready to take charge of their health and make lasting changes. These clients may be managing, or hoping to prevent, chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or obesity. Nicole helps them develop long-term strategies that prioritize prevention, manage existing conditions, and support a healthier, more vibrant life.
As my client, I want to find out what is really going on with your metabolism and provide you with answers aimed at improving weight and health in a convenient way using the latest evidence in nutritional science. I'm a board Certified Clinical Nutritionist and Pharmacist with affordable pricing and friendly service. I serve the Los Angeles county area.
As my client, I want to find out what is really going on with your metabolism and provide you with answers aimed at improving weight and health in a convenient way using the latest evidence in nutritional science. I'm a board Certified Clinical Nutritionist and Pharmacist with affordable pricing and friendly service. I serve the Los Angeles county area.
Amy practices nutrition therapy through a psychodynamic/modern psychoanalytic lens, emphasizing the clinical relationship as central to the healing process.
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.
Amy practices nutrition therapy through a psychodynamic/modern psychoanalytic lens, emphasizing the clinical relationship as central to the healing process.
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.
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is medical nutrition therapy?
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) involves the use of personalized dietary changes to prevent or manage chronic conditions. Typically conducted in an outpatient setting by a Registered Dietitian (RD), MNT aims to address specific health issues through tailored nutrition plans. Clients are often referred for MNT by healthcare professionals who identify conditions that could benefit from dietary and lifestyle modifications, such as diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular disease. The goal of MNT is to improve overall health outcomes by making adjustments to the client's diet based on their individual needs and medical conditions.
What conditions is medical nutrition therapy for?
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is often used for individuals with diseases caused or worsened by poor diet, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, and cardiovascular diseases. However, other conditions can also benefit from nutrition therapy. MNT is typically not intended to replace other treatments, such as medication, but rather to complement them. By improving a person's overall diet and health, MNT aims to prevent the exacerbation of symptoms and complement other treatments.
Is medical nutrition therapy covered by insurance?
Medical nutrition therapy is frequently covered by insurance. However, insurance coverage can vary based on factors like your specific plan details, whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network provider, and whether you have a referral for nutrition services based on a medical diagnosis. While a referral is not required to see a dietitian or nutritionist, and many individuals independently seek nutritional support without prior medical advice, a referral from a primary care physician or another medical professional may be necessary to obtain coverage for medical nutrition services. In such cases, a referral is typically made for those who have been formally diagnosed with a medical condition requiring nutrition counseling, such as diabetes or hypertension. Coverage also depends on the type of nutrition service. Typically, insurance plans only cover services provided by a licensed Registered Dietitian (RD) and do not cover those offered by nutritionists or nutrition coaches without the RD credential. If nutrition services are not covered by your insurance, some dietitians and nutritionists may offer sliding scale rates or lower-cost services for clients who cannot afford their full fee.
What does medical nutrition therapy involve?
The approach a dietitian will take in a medical nutrition therapy session will depend on a number of factors, including what conditions the client has and what the goals of the client are. An initial session often involves an assessment of the client's overall health and current dietary intake; a dietitian may also speak with a client's medical doctor prior to or following a first session to obtain information on the medical condition(s) the client is seeking nutrition therapy counseling for. The dietitian will then work with the client to create goals of medical nutrition therapy sessions, such as weight loss, eating a more plant-based diet, or reducing sodium intake. Then, in ongoing sessions, the dietitian will work with the client to meet their stated goals. These ongoing sessions often include menu planning and coaching, which involve the dietitian working with the client to develop strategies for a healthier and more balanced diet. Dietitians may suggest recipes, put together grocery shopping lists, and/or recommend tracking one's intake in order to help clients make desired changes.