Nutritionists and Dietitians near Falls Church, VA

I am a Registered Dietitian who believes we are each unique beings with individualized circumstances and needs. My aim is to help my clients create a customized and realistic lifestyle plan to tackle their health and wellness goals. Compassion, diversity & inclusion, and environmental awareness are priorities that guide my practices as a professional. A patient-centered plan of care is at the heart of my approach.

At Bodacious Nutrition (Nutrition for Women), Joanna specializes in supporting women 35+ with symptoms of low energy, unwanted weight gain, food stress or disordered eating, and hormonal imbalance. She practices through a non-diet lens and Intuitive Eating framework. She is an expert in women's and metabolic health (PCOS, diabetes, peri-menopause, fertility) as well as primarily plant-based eating. She has a special interest in supporting women through perimenopause as well as supporting women 35+ struggling with chronic dieting or disordered eating. Her approach is holistic. Sessions are collaborative, empowering, and virtual.

I treat each person in a holistic manner balancing mind, body and spirit for optimum health. I am dedicated to finding the best wellness approach uniquely suited to each individual's needs to make lasting health changes for eating disorders, IBS, Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, migraines, gastrointestinal issues, autoimmune disease, cardiovascular health, Hypertension, high cholesterol, sports nutrition and weight management issues.

I am a registered dietitian with a board certification in Sports Nutrition. I presently see clients via a virtual telehealth platform, Healthie. I have over 23 years of experience developing Wellness programs and providing cutting-edge nutrition, fitness and wellness services to a wide variety of individuals and groups. My specialties include health promotion, weight management, sports nutrition, wellness and fitness. I have experience working with vegetarian diets, celiac disease and eating disorders. I graduated from University of Rhode Island and obtained my Master of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences from UMASS Amherst.

"Eating alone will not keep a man well; he must also take exercise. For food and exercise...work together to produce health" Hippocrates - Let me be your coach for health and wellness. Our focus is on individualized nutrition counseling for adults, adolescents, and families. Understanding the mind-body connection is an important factor in helping you achieve your health goals, risk factors, and food choices.

Rebecca is a registered dietitian, board certified sports dietitian and a personal trainer with her Bachelor's degree in dietetics and her graduate degree in exercise and sports science from Iowa State University. She also has a personal training certification from the American College of Sports Medicine. Rebecca works with digestive issues, allergies, weight issues and with several athletes from various training groups - DC tri, Team Z, Team in Training, Pacers, and others. She also works closely with folks with multiple food allergies and has very extensive and personal experience in this area as well as with weight loss.

My philosophy in a nutshell: Deciding what to eat shouldn't be complicated. In a world where food and wellness are the new religion, I’m as undogmatic as they come. I practice from a Health at Every Size paradigm, and believe that nurturing (and healing) our relationship with food is just as important as WHAT we eat. I help women who are already carrying the world on their shoulders prioritize their health once again without restriction, deprivation, or shame. By focusing on our relationship with food, in addition to overall nutrition, we quite literally bring joy back to the table.

My ideal client struggles with chronic dieting, disordered eating, and body image concerns, and is ready to make peace with food and find a peaceful, productive relationship with their body. My clients want to feel empowered to intuitively care for and love their bodies- without dieting or restriction. There may also be concerns such as desire for weight loss, PCOS or a missing period, or metabolic concerns such as prediabetes or elevated cholesterol. Together, we find a path toward self-love and a guilt-free food relationship while focusing on your desired health goals.

Weather you want to manage your weight, eat healthfully, work on digestive issues, control your blood pressure, reduce your blood sugar, or bring down your cholesterol, I am here to help! I am a Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management and Certified Diabetes Educator. I would like to listen to your story, learn more about your concern, and put a program that fits your needs and lifestyles. I understand that everyone is unique and needs a different care, so I will ensure to apply that to my practice.

Brittany is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian specializing in the treatment of eating disorders with experience in both the outpatient and inpatient level of treatment. After completing her Bachelor’s degree in Biology at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, she continued her education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro securing a Master’s degree in Nutrition Science.

I am a nutrition consultant located in the Washington DC-area maintaining a clinical practice in Alexandria, Virginia and Silver Spring, Maryland. My focus is on eating disorders, weight management, diabetes and nutrition care of other chronic diseases. In addition, I am on the faculty of George Mason University, Department of Global and Community Health, Fairfax, Virginia. As a professional speaker I develop and conduct educational workshops in nutrition for physicians and other health

Do you struggle knowing what and/or how much your body needs? Are you frustrated by your eating and/or your current weight? Are you ready to break free of restrictive diets? If so, you are in the right place! My goal is to help you understand the importance of fueling your body for workouts and everyday life. I want you to feel confident in your choices while enjoying all the foods you eat. Because at the end of the day, food is so much more than fuel. I work with you to help you accomplish your goals without restriction or dieting.

I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with experience in sports nutrition, eating disorders & disordered eating in children and adults, pediatric nutrition, gastrointestinal issues, body image concerns, and food allergies. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Virginia. I then earned my Master of Science degree in Nutrition from Auburn University while completing research on the Mediterranean Diet. I completed my dietetic internship at the University of Houston with a focus on sports nutrition and disordered eating.

My nutritional coaching approach focuses on guiding you to a healthier lifestyle by enjoying whole delicious foods, eating for balance and energy ,and healthy weight management. I look at the "whole" person and all the reasons we struggle with taking the right steps towards better health. Our work together will be about long term lifestyle changes rather than the quick fix diet mentality. We will design a plan unique to you , incorporating nutrition, exercise and stress management strategies. Together we can get you on a path to more optimal and balanced health and a life you love!

I TAKE INSURANCE. Need a Lifestyle Change? Just want to be well? Want to eat healthy without dieting? Need to decrease HgbA1c? Decrease blood pressure? Need a Prevention Plan? Having Digestive issues? Constipated? Suffering from depression? Want to transition to Plant-Based eating? Tried food elimination plans that don't work? Concerned about getting all the right nutrients? Most diseases start in the gut so LET'S GET YOU WELL! I take a Food as Medicine approach for self-care and well-being. I also administer Mediator Release Testing to create a personalized meal plan for those suffering from chronic inflammation.

I look forward to assisting you in achieving your health promotion goals which may include: weight management (losing, gaining, maintaining), reducing blood pressure or cholesterol and preventing or treating diabetes. If sports nutrition is your focus, I will measure your resting metabolic rate, do a fitness assessment, and write an exercise prescription. My clients are ready to make incremental changes and learn how to sustain them. Recommendations are individualized and include what food choices, vitamin and mineral supplementation, and what types and amounts of physical activity will help you optimize your health.

I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Lactation Counselor, and Certified in Weight Management. As a current partner with TPG Pediatrics and Metropolitan Breastfeeding I am able to care for patient's dietary needs, picky eating, food sensitivities, lactation, and weight management providing both in-person and virtual appointments for all ages.

Samantha is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who obtained her bachelors degree in Nutritional Sciences from The Pennsylvania State University. Then she went on to complete her Dietetic Internship with Virginia Tech. Samantha prioritizes her patients health goals first and foremost. She is especially passionate about helping clients with sustainable weight management (weight gain or weight loss). As well as helping clients navigate nutrition with GI issues, skin issues, and diabetes management.

I believe food does so much more than fuel our bodies. Eating brings families together, creates memories, tells stories, and adds to our experiences in life. For many people, food can hold a lot of power and can be a significant source of fear, stress, and anxiety. I strive to empower my clients to rediscover enjoyment in eating by helping them improve their relationship with food and their body.