Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians in Golden, CO
Our team of experienced dietitians have blended their skills in wellness coaching and nutrition therapy in order to help others find this balance and achieve wellness.
We specialize in the treatment of eating disorders and use a "non-diet" or weight-neutral approach to weight concerns. We do not promote restrictive eating practice with our focus on helping you have a healthy relationship with food, exercise and your body. Stop "die"ting and "live"!
Our team of experienced dietitians have blended their skills in wellness coaching and nutrition therapy in order to help others find this balance and achieve wellness.
We specialize in the treatment of eating disorders and use a "non-diet" or weight-neutral approach to weight concerns. We do not promote restrictive eating practice with our focus on helping you have a healthy relationship with food, exercise and your body. Stop "die"ting and "live"!
I help adults prevent, reduce, and eliminate their need for diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol medication through an anti-inflammatory, Mediterranean diet approach. If you feel like you have tried every diet out there to improve your health, let's talk! By following my program I have helped multiple patients lose weight, control their blood sugar, and improve their heart health. This isn’t some fad diet that provides temporary results...This is a lifestyle that will improve your health so that you can live a better life free from medication. No program-only supplements or shakes, no bs.
I help adults prevent, reduce, and eliminate their need for diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol medication through an anti-inflammatory, Mediterranean diet approach. If you feel like you have tried every diet out there to improve your health, let's talk! By following my program I have helped multiple patients lose weight, control their blood sugar, and improve their heart health. This isn’t some fad diet that provides temporary results...This is a lifestyle that will improve your health so that you can live a better life free from medication. No program-only supplements or shakes, no bs.
Greetings! I am Jess Sorci is a nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner working with clients with complex health issues, including autoimmune disorders, digestive imbalances, hormone and thyroid dysregulation, and much more. Specifically, I specializes in autoimmune thyroid disorders, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, and Graves Disease. I take a different approach to care and profoundly understands that those struggling with chronic health issues often have emotional concerns or have experienced stressful life events.
Greetings! I am Jess Sorci is a nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner working with clients with complex health issues, including autoimmune disorders, digestive imbalances, hormone and thyroid dysregulation, and much more. Specifically, I specializes in autoimmune thyroid disorders, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, and Graves Disease. I take a different approach to care and profoundly understands that those struggling with chronic health issues often have emotional concerns or have experienced stressful life events.
More Dietitians and Nutritionists Nearby
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!
Hello, I'm Francisco A. Padilla, and I'm dedicated to supporting you in reaching your health and wellness objectives through the fundamental roles of nutrition and hydration. With extensive knowledge and experience, I'm equipped to assist you on your path to a healthier lifestyle, regardless of your background or goals. My educational background includes an M.S. in Sports Nutrition and I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD), committed to providing personalized, evidence-based advice to meet your specific needs.
Hello, I'm Francisco A. Padilla, and I'm dedicated to supporting you in reaching your health and wellness objectives through the fundamental roles of nutrition and hydration. With extensive knowledge and experience, I'm equipped to assist you on your path to a healthier lifestyle, regardless of your background or goals. My educational background includes an M.S. in Sports Nutrition and I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD), committed to providing personalized, evidence-based advice to meet your specific needs.
Nicole Lindel, MS, RDN is a registered dietitian with a specialty in gastroenterology. Her mission is to help patients restore and maintain gut health through personalized, evidence-based nutrition strategies that blend conventional and functional medicine principles. She aims to address the root causes of digestive disorders by creating tailored nutrition plans that improve symptoms, optimize gut health and overall well-being.
Nicole Lindel, MS, RDN is a registered dietitian with a specialty in gastroenterology. Her mission is to help patients restore and maintain gut health through personalized, evidence-based nutrition strategies that blend conventional and functional medicine principles. She aims to address the root causes of digestive disorders by creating tailored nutrition plans that improve symptoms, optimize gut health and overall well-being.
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.
Most need a blend of nutrition therapy, life coaching, and consequent lifestyle tweaks.
Are you struggling to make healthy choices? I too found it difficult to pass up the sugar in lieu of something "green" and/or "healthy." It took me many baby steps of meeting many small health goals over time to succeed. A "healthy lifestyle" can be complex and small steps may seem insignificant, but I am here to help you overcome these challenges. We will breakdown your needs and health issues into measurable, achievable steps. We will meet your health needs head on, but in manageable "to do" lists. Come work with me to explore root causes to your discomfort and dis-ease. I work with clients in person and via Zoom.
Most need a blend of nutrition therapy, life coaching, and consequent lifestyle tweaks.
Are you struggling to make healthy choices? I too found it difficult to pass up the sugar in lieu of something "green" and/or "healthy." It took me many baby steps of meeting many small health goals over time to succeed. A "healthy lifestyle" can be complex and small steps may seem insignificant, but I am here to help you overcome these challenges. We will breakdown your needs and health issues into measurable, achievable steps. We will meet your health needs head on, but in manageable "to do" lists. Come work with me to explore root causes to your discomfort and dis-ease. I work with clients in person and via Zoom.
Hi! I’m Jade Lee - a registered dietitian based in Austin, Texas. I work with athletes at every level, from recreational and club competitors to collegiate and pros, across sports like swimming, cycling, basketball, soccer, volleyball, weightlifting, Hyrox, CrossFit, track and field, triathlon, and distance running. Through my private practice and roles with USA Track & Field, I help individuals fuel with purpose and perform with intention.
Hi! I’m Jade Lee - a registered dietitian based in Austin, Texas. I work with athletes at every level, from recreational and club competitors to collegiate and pros, across sports like swimming, cycling, basketball, soccer, volleyball, weightlifting, Hyrox, CrossFit, track and field, triathlon, and distance running. Through my private practice and roles with USA Track & Field, I help individuals fuel with purpose and perform with intention.
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.
I am a Registered Nutritional Consulting Practitioner, and Orthomolecular Health Practitioner, as well as Certified in Culinary Genomics, Medical Nutrition Therapy, and a Certified Gluten Practitioner.
Kristy specializes in nutrition, epigenetics, and neural entrainment empowering people to maximize their health. Using scientific tools and evidence-based research, I develop a unique program customized to fit your health and wellness needs. Health is like a 7 layer dip: diet, lifestyle, environment, family history, diagnoses, signs & symptoms, and epigenetics. Your genes make up about 30% of your health. While you can't control the genes you get you can support where you have inherent weaknesses.
I am a Registered Nutritional Consulting Practitioner, and Orthomolecular Health Practitioner, as well as Certified in Culinary Genomics, Medical Nutrition Therapy, and a Certified Gluten Practitioner.
Kristy specializes in nutrition, epigenetics, and neural entrainment empowering people to maximize their health. Using scientific tools and evidence-based research, I develop a unique program customized to fit your health and wellness needs. Health is like a 7 layer dip: diet, lifestyle, environment, family history, diagnoses, signs & symptoms, and epigenetics. Your genes make up about 30% of your health. While you can't control the genes you get you can support where you have inherent weaknesses.
From the solace of your home, I will work with you to use food as medicine and put short and long term diet-based solutions into action. As an Integrative and Functional Dietitian and Diabetes Educator, I can use nutrition science with labs, genetics, and your observations to help you not only get well but feel better for life! Common issues I help people with include digestive problems, PCOS, testosterone support, DIABETES, high blood pressure, anxiety/depression, hypothyroidism, sensitivity-related illness, and weight management. However, if you have no named illness and just feel awful, I am here for you.
From the solace of your home, I will work with you to use food as medicine and put short and long term diet-based solutions into action. As an Integrative and Functional Dietitian and Diabetes Educator, I can use nutrition science with labs, genetics, and your observations to help you not only get well but feel better for life! Common issues I help people with include digestive problems, PCOS, testosterone support, DIABETES, high blood pressure, anxiety/depression, hypothyroidism, sensitivity-related illness, and weight management. However, if you have no named illness and just feel awful, I am here for you.
Do you struggle with restrictive nutrition advice, food guilt, or feeling like you’re “doing nutrition wrong”? Have you spent a lot of time trying to follow rules that don’t fit your life, culture, or body? I’m best suited for people seeking flexible, realistic support for cancer prevention or survivorship, chronic conditions (like CKD, diabetes, GI disorders), eating disorders, or women’s health and hormone transitions—who want sustainable change and a more supportive relationship with food.
Do you struggle with restrictive nutrition advice, food guilt, or feeling like you’re “doing nutrition wrong”? Have you spent a lot of time trying to follow rules that don’t fit your life, culture, or body? I’m best suited for people seeking flexible, realistic support for cancer prevention or survivorship, chronic conditions (like CKD, diabetes, GI disorders), eating disorders, or women’s health and hormone transitions—who want sustainable change and a more supportive relationship with food.
Our providers are trained in medical nutrition therapy for health conditions with nutrition considerations.
Liesel Maddox and associates are passionate about helping people find lasting freedom with food and their bodies. Our dietitians specialize in the nutritional treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating, and chronic dieting. We use a non-diet, weight-inclusive approach to nutrition and incorporates Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating principles into nutrition counseling. We help clients break free from diet culture and ditch food rules to heal their relationships with food, exercise, and their bodies. Our dietitians are happy to incorporate a Christian faith-based approach to treatment when desired.
Our providers are trained in medical nutrition therapy for health conditions with nutrition considerations.
Liesel Maddox and associates are passionate about helping people find lasting freedom with food and their bodies. Our dietitians specialize in the nutritional treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating, and chronic dieting. We use a non-diet, weight-inclusive approach to nutrition and incorporates Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating principles into nutrition counseling. We help clients break free from diet culture and ditch food rules to heal their relationships with food, exercise, and their bodies. Our dietitians are happy to incorporate a Christian faith-based approach to treatment when desired.
Hi! I'm Mia (she/her). I’m a Registered Dietitian dedicated to providing culturally centered, accessible, and compassionate nutrition care. I am committed to providing HAES-aligned evidence based care that also honors and celebrates your lived experience. I utilize intuitive eating principles and motivational interviewing with an “all foods fit” and gentle nutrition approach.I will work with you from a place of curiosity and together we will develop tools, skills, and knowledge to better understand and nourish your body while working towards your health goals.
Hi! I'm Mia (she/her). I’m a Registered Dietitian dedicated to providing culturally centered, accessible, and compassionate nutrition care. I am committed to providing HAES-aligned evidence based care that also honors and celebrates your lived experience. I utilize intuitive eating principles and motivational interviewing with an “all foods fit” and gentle nutrition approach.I will work with you from a place of curiosity and together we will develop tools, skills, and knowledge to better understand and nourish your body while working towards your health goals.
Hi there, I’m Emma, and I’m so happy you’re here. As a registered dietitian with half a decade of experience across all levels of eating disorder treatment and care, I am committed to helping you build a better relationship with your body and with food via virtual nutritional counseling and support. No matter how far away it may seem, you can find food freedom and release yourself from shame and anxiety around food. Food is only one aspect of life, and it doesn’t deserve to take up all your precious energy.
Hi there, I’m Emma, and I’m so happy you’re here. As a registered dietitian with half a decade of experience across all levels of eating disorder treatment and care, I am committed to helping you build a better relationship with your body and with food via virtual nutritional counseling and support. No matter how far away it may seem, you can find food freedom and release yourself from shame and anxiety around food. Food is only one aspect of life, and it doesn’t deserve to take up all your precious energy.
Feel like your food and body struggles are taking over? Are you eating in secret, hiding food, or covering up how much or how little you've eaten? Obsessing over your weight and/or body shape? If so, and you're here reading this, it sounds like you realize that something needs to change. I've helped hundreds of people out of these struggles, and am confident I can help get you on the road to recovery too.
Feel like your food and body struggles are taking over? Are you eating in secret, hiding food, or covering up how much or how little you've eaten? Obsessing over your weight and/or body shape? If so, and you're here reading this, it sounds like you realize that something needs to change. I've helped hundreds of people out of these struggles, and am confident I can help get you on the road to recovery too.
I offer virtual care that blends feeding therapy strategies with functional nutrition.
Your child is getting pickier by the day, and meals are starting to feel like a constant battle. You’ve tried all the usual tips, but nothing seems to stick. Whether it’s ARFID, Autism, slow weight gain, or gut issues like constipation, you’re looking for real answers. You want your child to eat more variety, feel better, and grow strong. Most of all, you want support from someone who understands what you’re going through and can offer strategies that actually make a difference without adding more stress to your plate.
I offer virtual care that blends feeding therapy strategies with functional nutrition.
Your child is getting pickier by the day, and meals are starting to feel like a constant battle. You’ve tried all the usual tips, but nothing seems to stick. Whether it’s ARFID, Autism, slow weight gain, or gut issues like constipation, you’re looking for real answers. You want your child to eat more variety, feel better, and grow strong. Most of all, you want support from someone who understands what you’re going through and can offer strategies that actually make a difference without adding more stress to your plate.
My ideal client is someone feeling stuck in cycles of dieting, food rules, or body distress, often alongside anxiety, trauma, or other mental health concerns. They may feel disconnected from their body, overwhelmed by food decisions, or exhausted by trying to “get it right.” They want relief from constant food noise and a more peaceful, sustainable relationship with eating and their body. They’re seeking compassionate, weight-neutral support that honors their lived experiences, supports healing at their own pace, and helps them nourish themselves in a way that truly fits their real life—not rigid rules or quick fixes.
My ideal client is someone feeling stuck in cycles of dieting, food rules, or body distress, often alongside anxiety, trauma, or other mental health concerns. They may feel disconnected from their body, overwhelmed by food decisions, or exhausted by trying to “get it right.” They want relief from constant food noise and a more peaceful, sustainable relationship with eating and their body. They’re seeking compassionate, weight-neutral support that honors their lived experiences, supports healing at their own pace, and helps them nourish themselves in a way that truly fits their real life—not rigid rules or quick fixes.
I work with clients of all ages to live their healthiest and happiest life. I work with people for sports nutrition, weight management, gut and food sensitivity health, chronic disease management, pregnancy, and every aspect of wellness in a functional medicine model. I can help you achieve attainable results while getting of of the constant cycle of yo-yo dieting and feeling unwell.
I work with clients of all ages to live their healthiest and happiest life. I work with people for sports nutrition, weight management, gut and food sensitivity health, chronic disease management, pregnancy, and every aspect of wellness in a functional medicine model. I can help you achieve attainable results while getting of of the constant cycle of yo-yo dieting and feeling unwell.
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.