Nutritionists and Dietitians near Falls Church, VA

Are you tired of spending the last 10, 20, or even 30 years frustrated with dieting? Have you tried every diet, only to feel more confused and defeated with food? Do you struggle with losing and re-gaining the same unwanted weight? Do you have increased anxiety and stress around food after dieting?

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.

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.

Ideally, a client who presents with disordered eating and needs a combination of psychotherapy, nutritional therapy, and bodywork or fitness training. Using a holistic approach, I address underlying issues and triggers behind the disordered eating. I teach clients to identify their feelings, use non-food coping skills, awareness of true hunger cues, and become more connected to their bodies by separating food from feelings. Together in a safe, supportive environment, we will explore barriers to change such as body image, exercise resistance, and emotional eating.

I help people eliminate acid reflux, stomach pain, gas, bloating, constipation, & diarrhea. Many of my patients have IBS, GERD/LPR, SIBO, IBD, Crohn's, colitis, or celiac disease. I also help eliminate issues that spread beyond the gut like chronic fatigue, food/environmental allergies, fibromyalgia, muscle/joint pain, brain fog, migraines/headaches, skin & thyroid problems, and autoimmune diseases. We'll get you tested and then identify which foods & supplements are right for you. Don't depend on medications that are only short-term band solutions with side effects. Book your first assessment session: www.nourzibdeh.com/getstarted

I help clients with plant-based nutrition, PCOS, weight loss, insulin resistance, prediabetes, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, digestive issues, and more. My approach is judgement-free and evidence-based. I'm here to guide you towards your goals in an approachable way. I can help you to lose weight permanently, reverse your PCOS symptoms naturally, and improve insulin sensitivity.

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.

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!

Kristina is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who practices out of Health Loft. She believes in creating a supportive environment for behavior change. Change is difficult and vulnerable, and Kristina knows the importance of empathy and compassion in this work. Kristina believes in Health at Every Size and weight-inclusive care. She believes that health incorporates emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing.