Nutritionists and Dietitians near Archer, FL

I am committed to helping people cultivate health, well-being and vitality in their lives. I practice Integrative Health, Nutrition and Wellness Counseling. This approach is holistic (body, mind, spirit) and promotes insight, knowledge, and skills that enable people to heal, grow, thrive, and reach personal goals. I have 20+ years of experience working with individuals and groups in private practice, educational, research and community settings. My training in counseling (MA), exercise science (MS) and nutrition (PhD, Licensed Nutritionist, Registered Dietitian, Intuitive Eating certification) provides a unique expertise to help people develop optimal health, life satisfaction and healthy life-balance.

Do you feel preoccupied with food, exercise, or your body image? Do you feel that your eating patterns are abnormal? Do you want to learn how to trust your body? Whether you suffer from an eating disorder or disordered eating, want to learn about intuitive eating, or hope to improve your overall well-being, I am here to be a committed member of your team. I offer evidenced-based, weight-inclusive, compassion-focused nutrition counseling. My goal is to provide you with a supportive and non-judgmental space to discuss your nutrition and body concerns.

My practice is designed to explore your vision of your best health and well-being. From there, we will create goals and action steps that lead to a sustainable and nourishing lifestyle. Plans are individualized using your personal preferences, lifestyle, and cultural identity.

I share a genuine desire to make a difference. Witnessing the transformative impact of nutrition on people's lives, my purpose grew stronger. I see individuals break free from unhealthy habits, reignite their love for wholesome foods, and experience the profound effects of a nourished lifestyle. Motivated by these success stories, I remain committed to spreading knowledge and guidance for sustainable, positive changes. Today, Vital Nutrition continues to evolve as a trusted community. We offer personalized, evidence-based nutrition consulting to overcome challenges, celebrate achievements, and embrace lifelong wellness.

It is not often we are encouraged to honor our bodies needs. We live in world that teaches us to "watch it" and "have it together", especially around weight and food. Unfortunately, this constant pressure to "be good" can play a role in constant dieting, restricting, binging, purging and an all or nothing attitude around exercise. Fortunately, we can make peace with food and our bodies again. My approach of somatic nutrition therapy and coaching teaches intuitive eating and body wisdom skills to learn to trust our bodies again.

At Nourish, we don’t lecture, body shame, or give clients generic nutrition plans. Our caring professionals help each individual achieve and maintain optimal health and a positive body image through collaborative goal setting, tailored, science-based nutrition plans, and other industry best practices. Tired of bouncing from diet to diet and Googling nutrition advice? Quick fixes aren’t long-term solutions. You’ll achieve and maintain your goals with our personalized, sustainable nutrition plans. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to nutrition counseling.

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.

Nourish yourself and thrive! I have seen the healing power of nutrition and it’s yours for the taking. With my eighteen years as an RD, specializing in Kidney health, Diabetes, and High Blood Pressure, I can coach you to your goals.

Are you looking to optimize your health and nutrition in 2024? Do you suffer from poor energy, digestive disturbances (gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea), blood sugar imbalances, high cholesterol, autoimmunity or other health concerns? If so, I'd love to guide you in making positive changes to your nutrition and lifestyle to help you reach your health goals. Through my individualized nutrition therapy services, you'll gain confidence in how to appropriately fuel your body. It's my mission to empower you with the nutrition knowledge needed to make LASTING lifestyle changes.

In our world today we are often bombarded with nutrition and diet information that can be confusing and stress-inducing. This can be even more stressful if you have a health condition and are trying to understand how nutrition plays a role. My goal is to empower you with understanding and help get you to a place where food and nutrition is not a source of stress but is truly something positive to help support you and your health and wellbeing.

Sick of food guilt, compulsive exercise, dieting, or thinking about food all of the time? Maria can support you or your child in making peace with food, whether that means recovering from an eating disorder, disordered eating, or years of dieting. Maria has extensive training in eating disorder and disordered eating recovery. For children and adolescents, Maria can provide the guidance and support you need to nourish your child. Services are provided via telehealth, so you can start today from the comfort of your own home.