Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians in Ventura County, CA
Whether you're seeking help for sports nutrition, making healthier lifestyle choices, or need guidance in creating a more positive relationship with food - we can do it together! Together, we'll create lifestyle modifications that work for you, to not only optimize performance but improve your overall health.
Whether you're seeking help for sports nutrition, making healthier lifestyle choices, or need guidance in creating a more positive relationship with food - we can do it together! Together, we'll create lifestyle modifications that work for you, to not only optimize performance but improve your overall health.
Are you feeling stuck in your relationship with food? Struggling with emotional eating, feeling guilty, or disconnected from your body’s cues? If diets have left you frustrated, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. I offer a non-diet, trauma-informed approach to help you build a balanced, lasting relationship with food. Together, we’ll work to break free from guilt, create confidence in your food choices, and establish sustainable habits that fit your life and goals.
Are you feeling stuck in your relationship with food? Struggling with emotional eating, feeling guilty, or disconnected from your body’s cues? If diets have left you frustrated, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. I offer a non-diet, trauma-informed approach to help you build a balanced, lasting relationship with food. Together, we’ll work to break free from guilt, create confidence in your food choices, and establish sustainable habits that fit your life and goals.
Amanda takes an integrative whole person approach to nutrition therapy, exploring diet, sleep and exercise habits.
Amanda's experience includes MNT for diabetes, heart and kidney disease, and anti-inflammatory diets for gut health. She supports patients taking weight loss drugs and pursuing bariatric surgery. Amanda is a seasoned instructor and teaches classes on a variety of topics. She provides a safe and welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ patients.
Amanda takes an integrative whole person approach to nutrition therapy, exploring diet, sleep and exercise habits.
Amanda's experience includes MNT for diabetes, heart and kidney disease, and anti-inflammatory diets for gut health. She supports patients taking weight loss drugs and pursuing bariatric surgery. Amanda is a seasoned instructor and teaches classes on a variety of topics. She provides a safe and welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ patients.
Offices in Thousand Oaks and Woodland Hills,20 years of experience specializing in eating disorders and weight issues. I help people make peace with food by trusting their body and honoring their health. I provide a nonjudgmental and supportive environment where clients can share openly. Each client is unique and a customized approach is developed to meet their needs including supermarket and restaurant outings. I use a treatment approach teaming with physicians and therapists to coordinate a unified plan of care on either an impatient or outpatient basis.
Offices in Thousand Oaks and Woodland Hills,20 years of experience specializing in eating disorders and weight issues. I help people make peace with food by trusting their body and honoring their health. I provide a nonjudgmental and supportive environment where clients can share openly. Each client is unique and a customized approach is developed to meet their needs including supermarket and restaurant outings. I use a treatment approach teaming with physicians and therapists to coordinate a unified plan of care on either an impatient or outpatient basis.
Medical diagnoses are freightenting.
As a registered dietitian my practice is designed to improve health through lifestyle management and healthy eating. Registered dietitians are experts in the field of nutrition and able to assist with many conditions through sound, evidence based nutrition practices.
Medical diagnoses are freightenting.
As a registered dietitian my practice is designed to improve health through lifestyle management and healthy eating. Registered dietitians are experts in the field of nutrition and able to assist with many conditions through sound, evidence based nutrition practices.
I provide personal and individual nutrition education and counseling on a variety of health and nutrition issues.
My approach is simple, yet effective. I work with the individual to assist in empowering them to make healthier
eating habits and lifestyle changes.
It definitely is not easy to take charge of your health on your own, but can be done when you have the right skills, information, and motivation. My goal in working with people is for them to eat healthier, feel better and to embrace eating as an enjoyable experience.
I provide personal and individual nutrition education and counseling on a variety of health and nutrition issues.
My approach is simple, yet effective. I work with the individual to assist in empowering them to make healthier
eating habits and lifestyle changes.
It definitely is not easy to take charge of your health on your own, but can be done when you have the right skills, information, and motivation. My goal in working with people is for them to eat healthier, feel better and to embrace eating as an enjoyable experience.
Nutrition/Dietetic Internship, West LA VA Medical Center.
Silvina Cox, MPH, RD supports and guides clients towards a healthy and balanced relationship with food and their bodies. We address and resolve weight and health concerns together. My approach is highly personalized, based on sound—no hype— nutrition/health sciences to meet your individual or family's needs and goals. My work is grounded in non-diet, Intuitive and mindful eating principles, and is weight inclusive. Areas of expertise include family feeding; adolescent and adult weight concerns; disordered eating, ED's; Type2 & pre diabetes; PCOS; gastrointestinal health; integrative nutrition and wellness.
Nutrition/Dietetic Internship, West LA VA Medical Center.
Silvina Cox, MPH, RD supports and guides clients towards a healthy and balanced relationship with food and their bodies. We address and resolve weight and health concerns together. My approach is highly personalized, based on sound—no hype— nutrition/health sciences to meet your individual or family's needs and goals. My work is grounded in non-diet, Intuitive and mindful eating principles, and is weight inclusive. Areas of expertise include family feeding; adolescent and adult weight concerns; disordered eating, ED's; Type2 & pre diabetes; PCOS; gastrointestinal health; integrative nutrition and wellness.
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.
I know how exhausting it feels to do “all the right things”—saving posts, reading books, listening to podcasts—yet still feel stuck, overwhelmed, and frustrated with your body. That’s where I come in.
I specialize in creating realistic, integrative nutrition plans that cut through the confusion and actually fit YOUR life. No more obsessing, second-guessing, or starting over again. With hormone-savvy guidance, personalized coaching, and simple, sustainable strategies, I help women finally break free from the cycle of burnout and dieting.
I know how exhausting it feels to do “all the right things”—saving posts, reading books, listening to podcasts—yet still feel stuck, overwhelmed, and frustrated with your body. That’s where I come in.
I specialize in creating realistic, integrative nutrition plans that cut through the confusion and actually fit YOUR life. No more obsessing, second-guessing, or starting over again. With hormone-savvy guidance, personalized coaching, and simple, sustainable strategies, I help women finally break free from the cycle of burnout and dieting.
Hey! I'm Kelli, let's build the ideal strategy for your health and your goals. I help people use diet, exercise, and mindset to improve energy, lose weight, build muscle, and improve health. I know it can be overwhelming, let me help you make it simple AND effective :)
Hey! I'm Kelli, let's build the ideal strategy for your health and your goals. I help people use diet, exercise, and mindset to improve energy, lose weight, build muscle, and improve health. I know it can be overwhelming, let me help you make it simple AND effective :)
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.
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
I help clients achieve their nutrition related health goals by coupling evidenced based practices with function nutrition therapies. I find the root cause of my clients health concerns then develop a personalized nutrition plan that is easy to follow so goals can be achieved.
I help clients achieve their nutrition related health goals by coupling evidenced based practices with function nutrition therapies. I find the root cause of my clients health concerns then develop a personalized nutrition plan that is easy to follow so goals can be achieved.
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.
I help people add years to their life through sustainable weight loss and improved blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, kidney, and liver health.
I help people add years to their life through sustainable weight loss and improved blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, kidney, and liver health.
I'm passionate about simplifying and destigmatizing the nutrition- and weight-based discourse around health and medical conditions
I specialize in helping individuals and families optimize their health, well-being, and eating behaviors. I offer personalized nutrition counseling using a non-diet, weight-inclusive framework, which means I don’t focus on body size or prescribe eating rules to follow. Instead, I use a client-centered model of care and serve as a guide on the journey to better health and wellness. My approach incorporates evidence-based nutrition principles along with an understanding of human behavior and psychology. This process looks different for everyone; there is no “one size fits all.”
I'm passionate about simplifying and destigmatizing the nutrition- and weight-based discourse around health and medical conditions
I specialize in helping individuals and families optimize their health, well-being, and eating behaviors. I offer personalized nutrition counseling using a non-diet, weight-inclusive framework, which means I don’t focus on body size or prescribe eating rules to follow. Instead, I use a client-centered model of care and serve as a guide on the journey to better health and wellness. My approach incorporates evidence-based nutrition principles along with an understanding of human behavior and psychology. This process looks different for everyone; there is no “one size fits all.”
Are you confused about what to eat? Are you looking to keep muscle while on a GLP-1? . Are you diabetic or trying to prevent diabetes or other chronic diseases? Do you suffer with food allergies or sensitivities? Do you display disordered eating, or eating disorder behaviors? Let's form a "team" to help improve your labs, lose or gain weight, and make lasting changes without feeling deprived. I currently work in doctors' offices and hospitals, keeping up-to-date on the latest research. I also accept most Insurance, and Medicare. If you need to pay out of pocket, I will work with your budget. It's time to "Move to Wellness!"
Are you confused about what to eat? Are you looking to keep muscle while on a GLP-1? . Are you diabetic or trying to prevent diabetes or other chronic diseases? Do you suffer with food allergies or sensitivities? Do you display disordered eating, or eating disorder behaviors? Let's form a "team" to help improve your labs, lose or gain weight, and make lasting changes without feeling deprived. I currently work in doctors' offices and hospitals, keeping up-to-date on the latest research. I also accept most Insurance, and Medicare. If you need to pay out of pocket, I will work with your budget. It's time to "Move to Wellness!"
I became a dietitian because I believe food should nourish both the body and the spirit. Too often, people living with chronic conditions are told what they can’t eat, leaving them feeling restricted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from their culture and traditions. I approach nutrition differently.
I became a dietitian because I believe food should nourish both the body and the spirit. Too often, people living with chronic conditions are told what they can’t eat, leaving them feeling restricted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from their culture and traditions. I approach nutrition differently.
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.
Many come to June Nutrition Therapy seeking guidance through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, blood sugar concerns, eating disorder recovery, body image struggles, or chronic stress around food and wellness.
At June Nutrition Therapy, we provide compassionate, evidence-based care that helps clients feel more grounded, nourished, and confident. Through individualized nutrition counseling, emotional support, practical strategies, and realistic goal-setting, we help clients build sustainable habits that support both physical and mental well-being long term.
Many come to June Nutrition Therapy seeking guidance through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, blood sugar concerns, eating disorder recovery, body image struggles, or chronic stress around food and wellness.
At June Nutrition Therapy, we provide compassionate, evidence-based care that helps clients feel more grounded, nourished, and confident. Through individualized nutrition counseling, emotional support, practical strategies, and realistic goal-setting, we help clients build sustainable habits that support both physical and mental well-being long term.
My ideal clients are individuals managing GI disorders, chronic diseases, or age-related health concerns who want practical, personalized nutrition support. They often feel unsure how to apply nutrition advice in real life and are looking for realistic strategies that fit their needs. I provide individualized, evidence-based care rooted in a “food as medicine” approach. By understanding each client’s goals, we build practical habits and use nutrition to support symptom management, overall health, and long-term well-being.
My ideal clients are individuals managing GI disorders, chronic diseases, or age-related health concerns who want practical, personalized nutrition support. They often feel unsure how to apply nutrition advice in real life and are looking for realistic strategies that fit their needs. I provide individualized, evidence-based care rooted in a “food as medicine” approach. By understanding each client’s goals, we build practical habits and use nutrition to support symptom management, overall health, and long-term well-being.
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.