Non-Diet Approach Nutritionists and Dietitians in Trumbull, CT
If you are looking for help with alternative and holistic approach to your health condition. I can help. If you are looking for someone with a long and successful track record helping persons with your condition, whether cancer, diabetes, digestive issues, migraine headaches, insomnia, constipation and any other concern, I can help. If you are looking for someone who can recommend the right vitamins, herbs, homeopathy or nutrition plan, I can help. I have heard many stories of suffering, frustration, disappointment, bewilderment when no have the answer in the medical field. I also hear stories of gladness when healing is found.
If you are looking for help with alternative and holistic approach to your health condition. I can help. If you are looking for someone with a long and successful track record helping persons with your condition, whether cancer, diabetes, digestive issues, migraine headaches, insomnia, constipation and any other concern, I can help. If you are looking for someone who can recommend the right vitamins, herbs, homeopathy or nutrition plan, I can help. I have heard many stories of suffering, frustration, disappointment, bewilderment when no have the answer in the medical field. I also hear stories of gladness when healing is found.
In a world where information is around every corner or click, it can be challenging to know what foods and supplements are right for YOU! Whether you are looking to improve a current health condition or an out of range lab result, maintain a healthy weight or you simply want to feel better; diet and lifestyle can help! I will work with you to create a highly personalized and sustainable nutrition plan AND teach you how to make small and sustainable changes that, over time, yield BIG results.
In a world where information is around every corner or click, it can be challenging to know what foods and supplements are right for YOU! Whether you are looking to improve a current health condition or an out of range lab result, maintain a healthy weight or you simply want to feel better; diet and lifestyle can help! I will work with you to create a highly personalized and sustainable nutrition plan AND teach you how to make small and sustainable changes that, over time, yield BIG results.
Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I have been providing individualized, nutrition counseling to clients of all ages, for over 25 years. I split my time between my private practice and working with Yale's varsity athletes to optimize for peak performance. I specialize in disordered eating and sports and/or performance nutrition, but I also offer counseling and nutrition education, in the areas of weight loss and management, specialized diets (i.e. elevated cholesterol, cardiovascular concerns, Diabetes, etc.), pre/post-natal diets, and general wellness.
Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I have been providing individualized, nutrition counseling to clients of all ages, for over 25 years. I split my time between my private practice and working with Yale's varsity athletes to optimize for peak performance. I specialize in disordered eating and sports and/or performance nutrition, but I also offer counseling and nutrition education, in the areas of weight loss and management, specialized diets (i.e. elevated cholesterol, cardiovascular concerns, Diabetes, etc.), pre/post-natal diets, and general wellness.
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I help people struggling with digestive health issues overcome their symptoms through evidence based nutrition and lifestyle strategies when conventional medicine has failed them. I believe everyone has the right to live an energetic, symptom free life and have epic, daily poops. Bloating, reflux, irregular bowel movements, gas, food sensitivities, chronic fatigue, weight fluctuations and skin issues are not normaI and are not all in your head. Together we will take an individualized, holistic approach to restore your gut health, calm inflammation and ditch the diets so you can feel confident in the way you eat, look, and feel.
I help people struggling with digestive health issues overcome their symptoms through evidence based nutrition and lifestyle strategies when conventional medicine has failed them. I believe everyone has the right to live an energetic, symptom free life and have epic, daily poops. Bloating, reflux, irregular bowel movements, gas, food sensitivities, chronic fatigue, weight fluctuations and skin issues are not normaI and are not all in your head. Together we will take an individualized, holistic approach to restore your gut health, calm inflammation and ditch the diets so you can feel confident in the way you eat, look, and feel.
Are you struggling with irregular cycles, GI disturbances, weight fluctuations, or conditions like PCOS? Feeling constantly fatigued? You’re not alone. I'm passionate about empowering and educating my clients to support their hormones and overall health. With so much nutrition information available, it's easy to feel lost. That's why my goal is to help you navigate the landscape and create sustainable changes. I offer evidence-based guidance and understand that there's no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to nutrition therapy. I use an integrative approach combining diet and lifestyle to help you tap into your power.
Are you struggling with irregular cycles, GI disturbances, weight fluctuations, or conditions like PCOS? Feeling constantly fatigued? You’re not alone. I'm passionate about empowering and educating my clients to support their hormones and overall health. With so much nutrition information available, it's easy to feel lost. That's why my goal is to help you navigate the landscape and create sustainable changes. I offer evidence-based guidance and understand that there's no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to nutrition therapy. I use an integrative approach combining diet and lifestyle to help you tap into your power.
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.
The Life Focus Nutrition Centers are a comprehensive nutrition practice specializing in individual adults, children a family nutrition. Specializations include weight management, diabetes, cholesterol and cardiac management, cancer prevention, gastrointestinal diseases (food sensitivities,IBS, Crohn's, Colitis, Reflux), diabetes, sports nutrition, pregnancy related issues & oncology. Additional for adolescent and pediatric nutrition (autism, failure to thrive, picky eaters, food allergies). Our focus is to educate diverse cultures to incorporate greater plant-based, sustainable food choices for you and your planet to be healthy!
The Life Focus Nutrition Centers are a comprehensive nutrition practice specializing in individual adults, children a family nutrition. Specializations include weight management, diabetes, cholesterol and cardiac management, cancer prevention, gastrointestinal diseases (food sensitivities,IBS, Crohn's, Colitis, Reflux), diabetes, sports nutrition, pregnancy related issues & oncology. Additional for adolescent and pediatric nutrition (autism, failure to thrive, picky eaters, food allergies). Our focus is to educate diverse cultures to incorporate greater plant-based, sustainable food choices for you and your planet to be healthy!
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.
I help individuals like you to overcome your food struggles and embrace a healthier relationship with eating. Picture this: breaking free from the endless cycle of guilt and frustration, and discovering a newfound sense of freedom around food. With my guidance, you can achieve this vision! 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.
I help individuals like you to overcome your food struggles and embrace a healthier relationship with eating. Picture this: breaking free from the endless cycle of guilt and frustration, and discovering a newfound sense of freedom around food. With my guidance, you can achieve this vision! 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.
I bring compassion, honesty, and deep understanding into every session. With a calm and validating presence, I create a safe space for patients to explore the often complex relationships they have with food, body image, and self-worth.
I bring compassion, honesty, and deep understanding into every session. With a calm and validating presence, I create a safe space for patients to explore the often complex relationships they have with food, body image, and self-worth.
Tori is a Functional Nutritionist, graduating Summa Cum Laude from University of Bridgeport with a Masters in Clinical Nutrition and an undergraduate degree from Brown University. She is a Licensed Dietary Nutritionist, Certified Nutritionist Specialist with a passion to help others find holistic real-life solutions.
Tori believes in a fully integrative approach to address mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health.
Tori is a Functional Nutritionist, graduating Summa Cum Laude from University of Bridgeport with a Masters in Clinical Nutrition and an undergraduate degree from Brown University. She is a Licensed Dietary Nutritionist, Certified Nutritionist Specialist with a passion to help others find holistic real-life solutions.
Tori believes in a fully integrative approach to address mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health.
I have dedicated myself to help female endurance athletes ages 15-38 find natural ways to improve their performance, energy and stamina to reach their athletic potential. Some have struggled with disordered eating patterns, several trips to the doctors without answers, low energy, hormonal issues, frequent illness, gut issues such as bloating, IBS attributed to potential food sensitivities and feeling completely overwhelmed and frustrated about the right nutritional plan for their individual needs. I get down to the root causes through alternative testing, lifestyle changes, and meal planning.
I have dedicated myself to help female endurance athletes ages 15-38 find natural ways to improve their performance, energy and stamina to reach their athletic potential. Some have struggled with disordered eating patterns, several trips to the doctors without answers, low energy, hormonal issues, frequent illness, gut issues such as bloating, IBS attributed to potential food sensitivities and feeling completely overwhelmed and frustrated about the right nutritional plan for their individual needs. I get down to the root causes through alternative testing, lifestyle changes, and meal planning.
Hi! I'm Rachel. I’m a Certified Nutrition Specialist and Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist, with a passion for helping clients feel their best through evidence-based, holistic nutrition.
If you’re struggling with fatigue, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, or feeling stuck in an endless cycle of restrictive diets, I can help. Together, we’ll look beyond symptoms to uncover and address the root causes of your health concerns. My approach blends functional nutrition, gentle lifestyle strategies, and practical tools to support your body’s natural balance. All bodies and backgrounds are welcome.
Hi! I'm Rachel. I’m a Certified Nutrition Specialist and Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist, with a passion for helping clients feel their best through evidence-based, holistic nutrition.
If you’re struggling with fatigue, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, or feeling stuck in an endless cycle of restrictive diets, I can help. Together, we’ll look beyond symptoms to uncover and address the root causes of your health concerns. My approach blends functional nutrition, gentle lifestyle strategies, and practical tools to support your body’s natural balance. All bodies and backgrounds are welcome.
As a bilingual, licensed nutritionist, I help adults and teens who feel stuck with their eating habits, energy, or health. Many of my clients struggle with digestive issues like bloating or constipation, high blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar concerns, ADHD, anxiety, or emotional eating. My approach is practical, science-based, and personalized to fit real life, helping you feel more energized, improve gut and metabolic health, manage symptoms, and build a healthy relationship with food without rigid diets or judgment.
As a bilingual, licensed nutritionist, I help adults and teens who feel stuck with their eating habits, energy, or health. Many of my clients struggle with digestive issues like bloating or constipation, high blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar concerns, ADHD, anxiety, or emotional eating. My approach is practical, science-based, and personalized to fit real life, helping you feel more energized, improve gut and metabolic health, manage symptoms, and build a healthy relationship with food without rigid diets or judgment.
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.
Do you have an unhealthy relationship with food? Do you get stressed thinking about what to eat? Have you tried different ways of eating to help you feel better and nothing seems to work? Like you, I struggled. I have ADHD, Thyroid Disease, and had disordered eating patterns for many years. I help people identify the root cause of their illness and incorporate nutritional changes. I know what it's like to have a negative body image and be exhausted from thinking about what I could and couldn't eat. Food should bring joy and satisfaction, not stress.
Do you have an unhealthy relationship with food? Do you get stressed thinking about what to eat? Have you tried different ways of eating to help you feel better and nothing seems to work? Like you, I struggled. I have ADHD, Thyroid Disease, and had disordered eating patterns for many years. I help people identify the root cause of their illness and incorporate nutritional changes. I know what it's like to have a negative body image and be exhausted from thinking about what I could and couldn't eat. Food should bring joy and satisfaction, not stress.
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.
Struggling with chronic inflammatory diseases such as heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ADHD, anxiety, depression, migraines, arthritis, Crohn's, colitis, eosinophilic esophagitis, fibromyalgia, Lyme, chronic pain, eczema? Have a child with autism, PANS/PANDAS, developmental delay, colic? Want to plan for a healthy baby? Enhance fertilty? Food sensitivities, impaired gut health, nutritional deficiencies and poor food quality all play a role in chronic illness.
Struggling with chronic inflammatory diseases such as heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ADHD, anxiety, depression, migraines, arthritis, Crohn's, colitis, eosinophilic esophagitis, fibromyalgia, Lyme, chronic pain, eczema? Have a child with autism, PANS/PANDAS, developmental delay, colic? Want to plan for a healthy baby? Enhance fertilty? Food sensitivities, impaired gut health, nutritional deficiencies and poor food quality all play a role in chronic illness.
I combine clinical expertise with warmth and a welcoming energy. I create a supportive environment where you can speak openly, laugh, and work toward meaningful progress—without shame or pressure.
My style is empowering, flexible, and grounded in evidence-based strategies that fit your real life.
Whether you’re managing a specific health condition or simply want to feel stronger and more connected to your body, I will be by your side every step of the way.
I combine clinical expertise with warmth and a welcoming energy. I create a supportive environment where you can speak openly, laugh, and work toward meaningful progress—without shame or pressure.
My style is empowering, flexible, and grounded in evidence-based strategies that fit your real life.
Whether you’re managing a specific health condition or simply want to feel stronger and more connected to your body, I will be by your side every step of the way.
Hi, I am Sheila Zarfati, MS, RD, and I’m passionate about helping people find peace with food and confidence in their bodies. I know how overwhelming and stressful eating can feel at times—especially with all the mixed messages out there. My role as your dietitian is to make nutrition feel approachable, supportive, and aligned with your unique needs. I’ve had the privilege of working in clinical, community, and eating disorder treatment settings, supporting people of all ages and backgrounds. No matter your starting point, you deserve a space where your experiences are validated, your goals are honored, and your body is respected.
Hi, I am Sheila Zarfati, MS, RD, and I’m passionate about helping people find peace with food and confidence in their bodies. I know how overwhelming and stressful eating can feel at times—especially with all the mixed messages out there. My role as your dietitian is to make nutrition feel approachable, supportive, and aligned with your unique needs. I’ve had the privilege of working in clinical, community, and eating disorder treatment settings, supporting people of all ages and backgrounds. No matter your starting point, you deserve a space where your experiences are validated, your goals are honored, and your body is respected.
Non-Diet Approach Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is the non-diet approach to nutrition?
A non-diet approach to nutrition is a holistic strategy that prioritizes overall health and well-being over strict diets or weight loss plans. Dietitians who practice this approach emphasize intuitive eating, encouraging clients to listen to their internal hunger and fullness cues rather than following rigid dietary rules. This method promotes a healthier relationship with food and fosters self-acceptance, especially for individuals with a history of dieting or disordered eating patterns.
Why should I see a dietitian who takes a non-diet approach?
As more evidence highlights the ineffectiveness and potential harm of many diets, the non-diet approach is gaining popularity and recognition as a sustainable and compassionate nutritional strategy. Non-diet dietitians help clients shift their focus from weight to overall health, supporting behaviors that enhance physical and emotional well-being. Therefore, a non-diet approach to nutrition may be a welcome change for many individuals who are looking to branch out from the heavy emphasis on diets and weights that many professionals in the medical and wellness communities may have. Additionally, because non-diet dietitians take a more holistic approach, they will also often work with clients on their relationship to other lifestyle habits that impact wellbeing, such as encouraging a healthy relationship with exercise.
What can a non-diet approach help with?
A non-diet approach can be highly beneficial for individuals with a history of eating disorders or disordered eating patterns, as well as those who have experienced repeated dieting with little success. This approach helps clients move away from rigid food rules and promotes a healthier relationship with food. By focusing on intuitive eating, clients learn to trust their internal hunger and fullness cues, rather than adhering to external dietary guidelines. This approach can help clients develop an intuitive sense of their nutritional needs, improve body acceptance, and reduce the psychological stress or shame commonly associated with dieting.
What should I look for in a non-diet dietitian?
When searching for a non-diet dietitian, it's important to consider several factors to ensure they are the right fit for you. Start by reviewing the dietitian's profile on Psychology Today or their personal website. Look for mentions of intuitive eating, body acceptance, or Health At Every Size (HAES) principles, which are indicative of a non-diet approach. Non-diet dietitians often outline their nutrition philosophy in these profiles. In addition to their approach, consider practical factors such as session costs, accepted insurance plans, and the availability of in-person or telehealth options. When you find a professional who seems like a good fit, reach out to speak with them. During the conversation, pay attention to whether you feel comfortable with them and how they explain their non-diet approach. If you are seeking a dietitian for a specific concern, such as disordered eating or chronic dieting, this can also be a good time to ask about their experience in these areas.