Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians in Farmington, CT
Work with Registered Dietitian Hunter Bahre for a 100% personalized nutrition experience designed to help you achieve your goals. Hunter has specialized training in clinical management of adverse food reactions and can help you quickly overcome food-sensitivity, GI conditions, and other related health problems. Hunter also has a passion for sports nutrition and regularly works with amateur and professional athletes including those pursuing weightlifting and power-lifting, CrossFit, football, and running. Hunter also specializes in weight loss and weight management.
Work with Registered Dietitian Hunter Bahre for a 100% personalized nutrition experience designed to help you achieve your goals. Hunter has specialized training in clinical management of adverse food reactions and can help you quickly overcome food-sensitivity, GI conditions, and other related health problems. Hunter also has a passion for sports nutrition and regularly works with amateur and professional athletes including those pursuing weightlifting and power-lifting, CrossFit, football, and running. Hunter also specializes in weight loss and weight management.
I am a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist by the state of CT and a Certified Yoga Teacher with over 20 years of experience. If you are struggling to find peace with food, a chronic dieter, wanting to improve your body image or just want a "nutrition tune up" I can help. You will develop a more peaceful relationship with food and regain trust with your body’s own cues of hunger and fullness. We will work together, utilizing Intuitive Eating strategies and mindfulness techniques in a non judgmental, health at every size approach. All ages, sizes and genders are welcome.
I am a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist by the state of CT and a Certified Yoga Teacher with over 20 years of experience. If you are struggling to find peace with food, a chronic dieter, wanting to improve your body image or just want a "nutrition tune up" I can help. You will develop a more peaceful relationship with food and regain trust with your body’s own cues of hunger and fullness. We will work together, utilizing Intuitive Eating strategies and mindfulness techniques in a non judgmental, health at every size approach. All ages, sizes and genders are welcome.
As a board certified Nutrition Specialist with over 20 years of experience in Medical Nutrition Therapy, I create individualized and customized sound, reasonable nutrition plans to achieve optimum wellness
Food Sensitivities, gut issues, stress, cardiovascular, diabetic and hormonal issues are common situations I see in my practice. They respond beautifully to a sound nutrition protocol. It is my pleasure to help others rectify these common situations in a non invasive manner.
As a board certified Nutrition Specialist with over 20 years of experience in Medical Nutrition Therapy, I create individualized and customized sound, reasonable nutrition plans to achieve optimum wellness
Food Sensitivities, gut issues, stress, cardiovascular, diabetic and hormonal issues are common situations I see in my practice. They respond beautifully to a sound nutrition protocol. It is my pleasure to help others rectify these common situations in a non invasive manner.
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I am a licensed clinical nutritionist focusing on healthy weight loss and diabetes prevention/reversal. I see people virtually in Florida, Vermont, Connecticut, and Massachusetts and other states to maintain a healthy weight, regain energy, and prevent chronic disease. I specialize in helping clients regain a healthy weight and body in peri-menopause and menopause. I do this utilizing personalized nutrition plans, functional medicine testing, and ongoing accountability and support.
I am a licensed clinical nutritionist focusing on healthy weight loss and diabetes prevention/reversal. I see people virtually in Florida, Vermont, Connecticut, and Massachusetts and other states to maintain a healthy weight, regain energy, and prevent chronic disease. I specialize in helping clients regain a healthy weight and body in peri-menopause and menopause. I do this utilizing personalized nutrition plans, functional medicine testing, and ongoing accountability and support.
In a world with so much nutrition noise, it's hard to know what applies to you, what doesn't and to separate fact from fiction. It's especially hard when you truly want to learn how to nourish your body. Whether you have diabetes, chronic kidney disease or want to manage your weight, it can be hard to filter out what is the best way to nourish your body. Everyone has unique nutrition needs, making it hard to know the best plan for you.
In a world with so much nutrition noise, it's hard to know what applies to you, what doesn't and to separate fact from fiction. It's especially hard when you truly want to learn how to nourish your body. Whether you have diabetes, chronic kidney disease or want to manage your weight, it can be hard to filter out what is the best way to nourish your body. Everyone has unique nutrition needs, making it hard to know the best plan for you.
I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in eating disorders and disordered eating. I primarily work with young adults and adults across a range of presentations, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, and chronic dieting.
I have experience supporting individuals at various stages of recovery including residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and outpatient levels of care. These experiences have reinforced my belief in meeting individuals where they are and honoring autonomy in our work together.
I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in eating disorders and disordered eating. I primarily work with young adults and adults across a range of presentations, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, and chronic dieting.
I have experience supporting individuals at various stages of recovery including residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and outpatient levels of care. These experiences have reinforced my belief in meeting individuals where they are and honoring autonomy in our work together.
I’ll gather info on medical history, food beliefs, motivations, and barriers.
My name is Jamie Plodzik, MS, RD, LD. I’m a dietitian specializing in eating disorders, sports nutrition, and pediatric/adolescent care. I hold a B.S. and M.S. from Virginia Tech and have experience as a gym dietitian at VIDA Fitness, lead RD at a higher level of care ED facility, and in private practice. I value patient-centered care and strong collaboration. Outside of work, I enjoy coffee shops, volleyball, lifting, cooking, being outdoors, and time with my cats, Maeve and Loretta.
I’ll gather info on medical history, food beliefs, motivations, and barriers.
My name is Jamie Plodzik, MS, RD, LD. I’m a dietitian specializing in eating disorders, sports nutrition, and pediatric/adolescent care. I hold a B.S. and M.S. from Virginia Tech and have experience as a gym dietitian at VIDA Fitness, lead RD at a higher level of care ED facility, and in private practice. I value patient-centered care and strong collaboration. Outside of work, I enjoy coffee shops, volleyball, lifting, cooking, being outdoors, and time with my cats, Maeve and Loretta.
Hi! My name is Erin and I'm a Registered Dietitian. I help to educate and empower clients through their recovery with disordered eating and negative body image. I also specialize in complex chronic conditions including dysautonomia, POTS, and MCAS. I believe in a collaborative relationship with my clients where we work together to find what works best for them. Whether you are working on your recovery from an eating disorder or learning how to navigate food with a chronic illness, my goal is to support you with practical tools that honor your unique needs and lived experience.
Hi! My name is Erin and I'm a Registered Dietitian. I help to educate and empower clients through their recovery with disordered eating and negative body image. I also specialize in complex chronic conditions including dysautonomia, POTS, and MCAS. I believe in a collaborative relationship with my clients where we work together to find what works best for them. Whether you are working on your recovery from an eating disorder or learning how to navigate food with a chronic illness, my goal is to support you with practical tools that honor your unique needs and lived experience.
You'll learn practical strategies tailored to your unique challenges, whether it's navigating a new medical condition, overcoming disordered eating, or finding a plan you can stick to.
We aren’t like those short-term support programs that leave you in the dark after providing ‘basic nutrition advice.’ Instead, we offer continuous guidance throughout your journey to support you through every hurdle, confusion, and challenge. My integrated approach includes assessing your physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.
You'll learn practical strategies tailored to your unique challenges, whether it's navigating a new medical condition, overcoming disordered eating, or finding a plan you can stick to.
We aren’t like those short-term support programs that leave you in the dark after providing ‘basic nutrition advice.’ Instead, we offer continuous guidance throughout your journey to support you through every hurdle, confusion, and challenge. My integrated approach includes assessing your physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.
We have patients verify their own medical nutrition therapy benefits.
Thank YOU for checking out our profile for The Plano Program Dietitians. We are an insurance-based practice serving the great New Haven county area in Southern CT. We are passionate about all areas of nutrition. We believe in meeting our clients WHERE they are ARE and design customized plans consistent with your specific dietary goals in mind. We don't believe in cookie-cutter plans and take the time to get to really know our clients so we can create the most badass treatment plan as is humanly possible.
We have patients verify their own medical nutrition therapy benefits.
Thank YOU for checking out our profile for The Plano Program Dietitians. We are an insurance-based practice serving the great New Haven county area in Southern CT. We are passionate about all areas of nutrition. We believe in meeting our clients WHERE they are ARE and design customized plans consistent with your specific dietary goals in mind. We don't believe in cookie-cutter plans and take the time to get to really know our clients so we can create the most badass treatment plan as is humanly possible.
It is our goal to help fine tune your personal nutrition. Whether you want to lose or gain weight, help prevent or treat a disease, tackle a food allergy or just want to learn how to eat healthy, NutriGreene will create an individualized meal plan to help you reach your goals. We now accept a wide variety of insurance plans and have multiple locations across the state of CT.
It is our goal to help fine tune your personal nutrition. Whether you want to lose or gain weight, help prevent or treat a disease, tackle a food allergy or just want to learn how to eat healthy, NutriGreene will create an individualized meal plan to help you reach your goals. We now accept a wide variety of insurance plans and have multiple locations across the state of CT.
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who is transgender, queer, neurodivergent, and in long term recovery from my own eating disorders. I believe every client is truly unique and sees the world through their own lens. I strive to work from a weight inclusive and social justice stance. I believe in developing a strong therapeutic alliance with each client to work together toward lasting healing from disordered eating. Some of my core values include agency, informed consent, and intersectionality in understanding the roots of the eating disorder and the path to long term healing in a way that is authentic for each individual.
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who is transgender, queer, neurodivergent, and in long term recovery from my own eating disorders. I believe every client is truly unique and sees the world through their own lens. I strive to work from a weight inclusive and social justice stance. I believe in developing a strong therapeutic alliance with each client to work together toward lasting healing from disordered eating. Some of my core values include agency, informed consent, and intersectionality in understanding the roots of the eating disorder and the path to long term healing in a way that is authentic for each individual.
Hello, I'm Rachael! I am a registered dietitian specializing in disordered eating, eating disorders, and body image. I believe that people of all body sizes and identities deserve a peaceful relationship with food and their bodies. I help my clients ditch diets & diet culture and support them in finding ways to nourish themselves, both physically & mentally, that actually feel good. Whether you are in recovery from an eating disorder, have been on & off diets for what seems like your whole life, or feel loads of stress, confusion or guilt surrounding your food choices, you've come to the right spot.
Hello, I'm Rachael! I am a registered dietitian specializing in disordered eating, eating disorders, and body image. I believe that people of all body sizes and identities deserve a peaceful relationship with food and their bodies. I help my clients ditch diets & diet culture and support them in finding ways to nourish themselves, both physically & mentally, that actually feel good. Whether you are in recovery from an eating disorder, have been on & off diets for what seems like your whole life, or feel loads of stress, confusion or guilt surrounding your food choices, you've come to the right spot.
We can help you improve your relationship with food, manage medical conditions through diet, weight management, and building sustainable healthy habits.
Accepting new clients virtually across Connecticut! Many people feel confused by conflicting nutrition advice and disconnected from what their body truly needs. You might be managing a chronic health condition, working through a complicated relationship with food, or simply looking for a way to feel better in your day-to-day life. Whatever your starting point, you deserve a supportive approach that helps you build sustainable habits—without restriction, stress, or guilt.
We can help you improve your relationship with food, manage medical conditions through diet, weight management, and building sustainable healthy habits.
Accepting new clients virtually across Connecticut! Many people feel confused by conflicting nutrition advice and disconnected from what their body truly needs. You might be managing a chronic health condition, working through a complicated relationship with food, or simply looking for a way to feel better in your day-to-day life. Whatever your starting point, you deserve a supportive approach that helps you build sustainable habits—without restriction, stress, or guilt.
I work with individuals seeking guidance with eating disorder recovery, chronic dieting, and anyone looking to heal their relationship with food. It can be hard to decipher all of the nutrition information we see and there is a lot of morality associated with food choices in diet culture which can add to the confusion. My goal is to help you feel confident in listening to your body and making food choices that feel the most nourishing to you.
I work with individuals seeking guidance with eating disorder recovery, chronic dieting, and anyone looking to heal their relationship with food. It can be hard to decipher all of the nutrition information we see and there is a lot of morality associated with food choices in diet culture which can add to the confusion. My goal is to help you feel confident in listening to your body and making food choices that feel the most nourishing to you.
The Nutrition Attaché designs individualized nutrition and lifestyle plans to address cardiometabolic diseases, oncology-related needs, autoimmune conditions and functional gastrointestinal disorders. A demanding life requires innovative strategies in order to be effective and sustainable. Telehealth and In-Person appointments available.
The Nutrition Attaché designs individualized nutrition and lifestyle plans to address cardiometabolic diseases, oncology-related needs, autoimmune conditions and functional gastrointestinal disorders. A demanding life requires innovative strategies in order to be effective and sustainable. Telehealth and In-Person appointments available.
As a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, I help clients build a healthy, balanced relationship with food. I help them move away from restrictive dieting and toward sustainable habits that support physical health, emotional well-being, and long-term success.
My approach is evidence-based, compassionate and tailored to an individual's lifestyle, preferences and goals. I incorporate intuitive eating into nutrition counseling, supporting clients in honoring hunger and fullness, challenging food rules and making peace with food-while prioritizing health and well-being.
As a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, I help clients build a healthy, balanced relationship with food. I help them move away from restrictive dieting and toward sustainable habits that support physical health, emotional well-being, and long-term success.
My approach is evidence-based, compassionate and tailored to an individual's lifestyle, preferences and goals. I incorporate intuitive eating into nutrition counseling, supporting clients in honoring hunger and fullness, challenging food rules and making peace with food-while prioritizing health and well-being.
I work with people who feel bloated, fatigued, hormonally out of sync, or frustrated by digestive issues that no one seems to fully address. If you’re tired of restrictive diets, conflicting nutrition advice, and feeling disconnected from your body — you’re in the right place. My approach focuses on nourishing the gut microbiome, reducing inflammation, stabilizing blood sugar, and supporting hormones holistically through plant-forward nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. You deserve to feel good in your body — without extremes, elimination overload, or food fear. Together, we focus on sustainable habits to help you thrive long term.
I work with people who feel bloated, fatigued, hormonally out of sync, or frustrated by digestive issues that no one seems to fully address. If you’re tired of restrictive diets, conflicting nutrition advice, and feeling disconnected from your body — you’re in the right place. My approach focuses on nourishing the gut microbiome, reducing inflammation, stabilizing blood sugar, and supporting hormones holistically through plant-forward nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. You deserve to feel good in your body — without extremes, elimination overload, or food fear. Together, we focus on sustainable habits to help you thrive long term.
I am a registered dietitian nutritionist with a passion for helping individuals transform their lives through personalized nutrition and lifestyle choices. I believe that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition. Your unique body, goals, and preferences deserve a tailored plan that suits your individual needs. I take the time to understand your specific circumstances, challenges, and aspirations, ensuring that the guidance I provide is personalized just for you.
I am a registered dietitian nutritionist with a passion for helping individuals transform their lives through personalized nutrition and lifestyle choices. I believe that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition. Your unique body, goals, and preferences deserve a tailored plan that suits your individual needs. I take the time to understand your specific circumstances, challenges, and aspirations, ensuring that the guidance I provide is personalized just for you.
I work with clients who suffer with GI disorders, auto immune diseases, food sensitivities and those who struggle with weight management. A personalized treatment plan is provided to help you get to the root cause of your health issues and provide you with the solutions that is needed to be able to enjoy life again. Your care includes nutrition education and counseling, nutritional supplement recommendations as needed, and physical activity guidance. Genetic, metabolic, food sensitivity, and micronutrient testing is offered for a well rounded approach to optimal health.
I work with clients who suffer with GI disorders, auto immune diseases, food sensitivities and those who struggle with weight management. A personalized treatment plan is provided to help you get to the root cause of your health issues and provide you with the solutions that is needed to be able to enjoy life again. Your care includes nutrition education and counseling, nutritional supplement recommendations as needed, and physical activity guidance. Genetic, metabolic, food sensitivity, and micronutrient testing is offered for a well rounded approach to optimal health.
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.