Eating Disorders Nutritionists and Dietitians in Cooper City, FL
Meryl Brandwein, RD/LDN, specializes in functional and integrative nutrition. She holds a degree from the University of Delaware, as well as certifications from the Institute of Functional Medicine, Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCAA) in Oncology Integrative Certifications, Food As Medicine for Women. She is certified in Culinary Genomics and her practice focuses on weight loss and lifestyle change, hormonal imbalances, anti-aging nutrition, childhood obesity and medical nutritional therapy for chronic conditions and diseases, including cancer nutrition therapies. Meryl uses a multidisciplinary team approach andy works with doctors, psychologists and therapists.
Meryl Brandwein, RD/LDN, specializes in functional and integrative nutrition. She holds a degree from the University of Delaware, as well as certifications from the Institute of Functional Medicine, Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCAA) in Oncology Integrative Certifications, Food As Medicine for Women. She is certified in Culinary Genomics and her practice focuses on weight loss and lifestyle change, hormonal imbalances, anti-aging nutrition, childhood obesity and medical nutritional therapy for chronic conditions and diseases, including cancer nutrition therapies. Meryl uses a multidisciplinary team approach andy works with doctors, psychologists and therapists.
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I am a certified eating disorders specialist and certified intuitive eating counselor who practices from a non-diet approach (no foods are forbidden) based on mindfulness and utilizing internal physical cues to eat.
Working with me or my team of skilled dietitians means that you get personalized medical nutrition therapy to address any medical conditions while working to make peace with your body. We don't focus on weight loss but rather on helping you respond to your physical hunger and fullness cues. We also offer functional nutrition testing and nutrition groups.
I am a certified eating disorders specialist and certified intuitive eating counselor who practices from a non-diet approach (no foods are forbidden) based on mindfulness and utilizing internal physical cues to eat.
Working with me or my team of skilled dietitians means that you get personalized medical nutrition therapy to address any medical conditions while working to make peace with your body. We don't focus on weight loss but rather on helping you respond to your physical hunger and fullness cues. We also offer functional nutrition testing and nutrition groups.
Specialties include disordered eating, all eating disorders, sports nutrition, and overall health and wellness.
Madeline is a registered dietitian who is passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals and feel in control of their own nutrition journey. She has experience in all levels of eating disorder treatment across all age groups. Madeline has a background in athletics and utilizes this to foster resilience and strength in her clients. She approaches each session with curiosity and drive to understand her clients struggles. She provides a safe space for all individuals to create and define their own definition of health and sustainable change.
Specialties include disordered eating, all eating disorders, sports nutrition, and overall health and wellness.
Madeline is a registered dietitian who is passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals and feel in control of their own nutrition journey. She has experience in all levels of eating disorder treatment across all age groups. Madeline has a background in athletics and utilizes this to foster resilience and strength in her clients. She approaches each session with curiosity and drive to understand her clients struggles. She provides a safe space for all individuals to create and define their own definition of health and sustainable change.
Specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, gastrointestinal and hormonal health (including PCOS and thyroid conditions), as well as nutrition for mental health, Shaina offers a compassionate, holistic approach to help you achieve lasting wellness.
As a trauma-informed, non-diet nutritionist, I specialize in helping people who feel stuck in dieting cycles, body dissatisfaction, or chronic health concerns such as PCOS, thyroid imbalance, and digestive issues. If you’re ready to stop the frustration of restrictive eating and start building a nourishing, sustainable relationship with food and your body, you’re in the right place.
Specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, gastrointestinal and hormonal health (including PCOS and thyroid conditions), as well as nutrition for mental health, Shaina offers a compassionate, holistic approach to help you achieve lasting wellness.
As a trauma-informed, non-diet nutritionist, I specialize in helping people who feel stuck in dieting cycles, body dissatisfaction, or chronic health concerns such as PCOS, thyroid imbalance, and digestive issues. If you’re ready to stop the frustration of restrictive eating and start building a nourishing, sustainable relationship with food and your body, you’re in the right place.
Emily Stewart is a compassionate, Master's level Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Therapist with over 9 years of experience specializing in the treatment of Eating and Feeding Disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, orthorexia, and more.
In my practice, I walk alongside you on your unique path toward healing. I approach each client with empathy; understanding that behind every struggle with food lies a deeply personal story. As a Non-Diet Dietitian, I reject harmful diet culture and instead embrace a holistic, Health At Every Size approach.
Emily Stewart is a compassionate, Master's level Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Therapist with over 9 years of experience specializing in the treatment of Eating and Feeding Disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, orthorexia, and more.
In my practice, I walk alongside you on your unique path toward healing. I approach each client with empathy; understanding that behind every struggle with food lies a deeply personal story. As a Non-Diet Dietitian, I reject harmful diet culture and instead embrace a holistic, Health At Every Size approach.
Among my specialties are eating disorders, weight management, digestive issues, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
I strongly believe in building a relationship with clients , and in doing so, gaining insight into each individual's strengths and weaknesses. This also creates a warm, calming environment where he or she can feel comfortable opening up. Having a degree in both Psychology and nutrition enables me to use counseling and behavior modification in conjunction with nutrition therapy. I don't focus on calories or numbers, rather achieving a healthy balanced relationship with food, exercise and their bodies.
Among my specialties are eating disorders, weight management, digestive issues, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
I strongly believe in building a relationship with clients , and in doing so, gaining insight into each individual's strengths and weaknesses. This also creates a warm, calming environment where he or she can feel comfortable opening up. Having a degree in both Psychology and nutrition enables me to use counseling and behavior modification in conjunction with nutrition therapy. I don't focus on calories or numbers, rather achieving a healthy balanced relationship with food, exercise and their bodies.
My specialization in disordered eating & eating disorders for over 30 years has taught people to eat intuitively & move joyfully.
I am a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, offering individual and group coaching. Additionally, I have been intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy & have a strong team approach. Not only do I work with individuals & families, I also provide cooking & meal support therapy, and offer lectures & workshops for clients as well as professionals.
My specialization in disordered eating & eating disorders for over 30 years has taught people to eat intuitively & move joyfully.
I am a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, offering individual and group coaching. Additionally, I have been intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy & have a strong team approach. Not only do I work with individuals & families, I also provide cooking & meal support therapy, and offer lectures & workshops for clients as well as professionals.
I specialize in supporting individuals struggling with eating disorders/disordered eating, are in a journey of healing their relationships with food and exercise and want reconnection with their bodies.
I use a biopsychosocial-spiritual model which takes into consideration the whole person and various environmental factors that might impact individual's health and wellbeing. I also use functional and integrative nutrition principles and tools to address root causes of diverse physical and mental health imbalances and support individuals to heal long term.
I specialize in supporting individuals struggling with eating disorders/disordered eating, are in a journey of healing their relationships with food and exercise and want reconnection with their bodies.
I use a biopsychosocial-spiritual model which takes into consideration the whole person and various environmental factors that might impact individual's health and wellbeing. I also use functional and integrative nutrition principles and tools to address root causes of diverse physical and mental health imbalances and support individuals to heal long term.
Georgeanne's expertise focused across eating disorders, mental health, chronic conditions, and sports nutrition - she is even actively involved in professional associations like the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals.
Georgeanne’s approach to care is patient-centered, highly empathetic, and focuses on individualized nutrition therapy that is both practical and sustainable, especially for patients who are looking for a long-term partner to support their relationship with food.
Georgeanne's expertise focused across eating disorders, mental health, chronic conditions, and sports nutrition - she is even actively involved in professional associations like the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals.
Georgeanne’s approach to care is patient-centered, highly empathetic, and focuses on individualized nutrition therapy that is both practical and sustainable, especially for patients who are looking for a long-term partner to support their relationship with food.
I have 10 years of experience treating eating disorders and disordered eating.
I’m a registered dietitian who believes food is meant to be eaten — not feared, tracked, or negotiated with. I help you ditch diet drama, rebuild trust with your body, and finally stop Googling “Is this healthy?” at 10 p.m.
I don’t sell detoxes, shame, or 1,200-calorie meal plans. I help real humans eat real food, feel better in their bodies, and stop arguing with their hunger.
I have 10 years of experience treating eating disorders and disordered eating.
I’m a registered dietitian who believes food is meant to be eaten — not feared, tracked, or negotiated with. I help you ditch diet drama, rebuild trust with your body, and finally stop Googling “Is this healthy?” at 10 p.m.
I don’t sell detoxes, shame, or 1,200-calorie meal plans. I help real humans eat real food, feel better in their bodies, and stop arguing with their hunger.
I specialize in supporting people with eating disorders, gut issues, and mental health concerns.
You’ve spent years struggling with food, your body, or your gut—and you’re ready for that to change. You want to eat without guilt, have steady energy, and trust your body again. Whether it’s eating disorder recovery, gut distress, or hormonal shifts, you’re looking for compassionate support that helps you feel good in both body and mind.
I specialize in supporting people with eating disorders, gut issues, and mental health concerns.
You’ve spent years struggling with food, your body, or your gut—and you’re ready for that to change. You want to eat without guilt, have steady energy, and trust your body again. Whether it’s eating disorder recovery, gut distress, or hormonal shifts, you’re looking for compassionate support that helps you feel good in both body and mind.
Diabetes, Oncology, Weight Management, Sports Nutrition, Eating Disorders, GI Disorders, Heart Disease/ Cholesterol, Pediatric Nutrition, Pregnancy are among many of the specialties treated.
I will personalize a medical nutrition therapy program for you and/or your family- specific to your nutrition and medical needs. I provide all the education, motivation, and behavior modification systems for you to succeed at making lifestyle changes to achieve all of your health goals.
Diabetes, Oncology, Weight Management, Sports Nutrition, Eating Disorders, GI Disorders, Heart Disease/ Cholesterol, Pediatric Nutrition, Pregnancy are among many of the specialties treated.
I will personalize a medical nutrition therapy program for you and/or your family- specific to your nutrition and medical needs. I provide all the education, motivation, and behavior modification systems for you to succeed at making lifestyle changes to achieve all of your health goals.
Specializes in Disordered Eating and Eating disorders, HAES, Intuitive Eating, Sports Nutrition, General Health/Wellness, Cardiovascular Health, Hormone challenges/imbalances, and Diabetes care.
Katie Whitson is a dedicated HAEs-aligned Registered Dietitian with a deep passion for fostering healthy, sustainable relationships with food and movement. She embraces a non-diet approach, focusing on the connection between nutrition and mental health. Katie employs evidence-based strategies to meet patients where they are in their care, empowering them through active involvement and personalized support. Her mission is to inspire lifelong, transformative changes by blending consistency, structure and creativity in every aspect of her practice.
Specializes in Disordered Eating and Eating disorders, HAES, Intuitive Eating, Sports Nutrition, General Health/Wellness, Cardiovascular Health, Hormone challenges/imbalances, and Diabetes care.
Katie Whitson is a dedicated HAEs-aligned Registered Dietitian with a deep passion for fostering healthy, sustainable relationships with food and movement. She embraces a non-diet approach, focusing on the connection between nutrition and mental health. Katie employs evidence-based strategies to meet patients where they are in their care, empowering them through active involvement and personalized support. Her mission is to inspire lifelong, transformative changes by blending consistency, structure and creativity in every aspect of her practice.
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.
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.
You are tired of dieting and want to feel at peace with food and your body. You may be struggling with digestion issues, fatigue, or anxiety and want lasting change that feels supportive, not restrictive. You want to understand your body, feel nourished, and finally have food feel simple again.
You are tired of dieting and want to feel at peace with food and your body. You may be struggling with digestion issues, fatigue, or anxiety and want lasting change that feels supportive, not restrictive. You want to understand your body, feel nourished, and finally have food feel simple again.
She also supports clients with eating disorders, helping them build a healthier relationship with food.
My ideal client is an individual or parent seeking to learn more about their food allergy diagnosis, diagnosis related to abnormal gut function. If they have an eating disorder, they are ready to learn how to move past it and repair their relationship with themselves and their food. My clients understand that slow changes are lasting changes are not interested in a quick fix. They are comfortable with my approach that all foods can fit into the eating pattern and health looks a lot of different ways.
She also supports clients with eating disorders, helping them build a healthier relationship with food.
My ideal client is an individual or parent seeking to learn more about their food allergy diagnosis, diagnosis related to abnormal gut function. If they have an eating disorder, they are ready to learn how to move past it and repair their relationship with themselves and their food. My clients understand that slow changes are lasting changes are not interested in a quick fix. They are comfortable with my approach that all foods can fit into the eating pattern and health looks a lot of different ways.
I specialize in providing current evidence-based nutrition counseling to people with obesity, eating disorders, diabetes and many medical nutrition issues.
I worked with a renowned endocrinologist at the Yale School of Medicine, to implement a weight loss program for a concierge medical company. I teach mindful eating, listening to your bodies fullness cues, and fueling your body with the nutrients it needs.
I specialize in providing current evidence-based nutrition counseling to people with obesity, eating disorders, diabetes and many medical nutrition issues.
I worked with a renowned endocrinologist at the Yale School of Medicine, to implement a weight loss program for a concierge medical company. I teach mindful eating, listening to your bodies fullness cues, and fueling your body with the nutrients it needs.
Through a non-diet, intuitive eating approach, we hope to reconnect you to the joy of eating. Whether struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating, or needing a change from the diet culture, my goal is to help you learn how to appropriately and joyfully nourish your body. As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist & Consultant (CEDS-C) I have a passion for helping people and families heal their relationship with food, body, and movement.
Through a non-diet, intuitive eating approach, we hope to reconnect you to the joy of eating. Whether struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating, or needing a change from the diet culture, my goal is to help you learn how to appropriately and joyfully nourish your body. As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist & Consultant (CEDS-C) I have a passion for helping people and families heal their relationship with food, body, and movement.
Eating disorders take the social, cultural, and, frankly, the joy out of eating.
Hi, I’m Alex. I’m a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and eating disorder specialist. I have worked in Residential, PHP, IOP, and am so happy to be able to help clients continue their journey now at the outpatient level. I also trained at a culinary school in New York, and love to help my clients find enjoyment in the kitchen again.
Eating disorders take the social, cultural, and, frankly, the joy out of eating.
Hi, I’m Alex. I’m a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and eating disorder specialist. I have worked in Residential, PHP, IOP, and am so happy to be able to help clients continue their journey now at the outpatient level. I also trained at a culinary school in New York, and love to help my clients find enjoyment in the kitchen again.
Hi there! I'm Rachel, and I'm a registered dietitian who is passionate about helping my clients improve their health through a holistic approach to nutrition and wellness. I focus primarily on relationship to food and body with an all-foods-can-fit mindset. I specialize in disordered eating and women's health, and have experience in many other conditions including hormone health, digestive health, diabetes, cholesterol, osteoporosis, autoimmune conditions, and general weight management.
Hi there! I'm Rachel, and I'm a registered dietitian who is passionate about helping my clients improve their health through a holistic approach to nutrition and wellness. I focus primarily on relationship to food and body with an all-foods-can-fit mindset. I specialize in disordered eating and women's health, and have experience in many other conditions including hormone health, digestive health, diabetes, cholesterol, osteoporosis, autoimmune conditions, and general weight management.
Eating Disorders Nutritionists and Dietitians
What are the most common types of eating disorders?
The most common types of eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). Individuals may also be diagnosed with "other specified feeding or eating disorder" (OSFED), which is a type of eating disorder diagnosed when a client does not meet the full criteria for anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder but still experiences significant distress related to eating.
What diet is best for eating disorder recovery?
Because eating disorders vary widely in symptoms and severity, there is no single best diet for recovery. While not all individuals with eating disorders are underweight and require weight gain during recovery, those who do may particularly benefit from consuming balanced meals on a more structured schedule. This approach helps establish a regular eating pattern and regulate hunger cues. In general, eating disorder dietitians recommend that clients focus on improving their overall relationship with food and eliminating certain "food rules," while also ensuring they consume an appropriate amount. For example, clients with anorexia nervosa often have significant fears surrounding the consumption of high-calorie foods; dietitians may encourage these clients to include such foods in their diet in a balanced manner to help facilitate recovery and achieve a more normalized state of eating. Conversely, clients with bulimia or binge eating disorder may benefit from a diet that avoids foods that are particularly triggering for them to binge on. Many clients with eating disorders benefit from seeing a dietitian who specializes in eating disorders in order to ensure that their diet meets their specific recovery-related needs.
How are eating disorders treated?
Eating disorder treatment often involves a multidisciplinary team of clinicians working together to address the various aspects of the condition. A physician typically monitors physical changes and health problems, a therapist addresses underlying thoughts and emotions, and a dietitian develops a plan to help the patient achieve and maintain a healthy weight. While most individuals can be treated in an outpatient setting, some may require more intensive care provided by residential or inpatient facilities. In addition, early intervention for disordered eating can significantly increase the likelihood of a successful recovery, and ongoing support and monitoring are also crucial to prevent relapse and sustain progress.
How do dietitians help people with eating disorders?
Nutrition counseling is a crucial component of eating disorder recovery, and dietitians play a vital role in this process. They help clients develop personalized meal plans to meet their nutritional goals, which is particularly beneficial for those who need to gain weight after periods of food restriction. Dietitians also encourage healthier eating patterns by helping clients incorporate foods they may have previously avoided due to eating disorder behaviors. Additionally, eating disorder dietitians often collaborate with other members of the client's care team, such as medical doctors, psychiatrists, and therapists, to provide comprehensive support. This multidisciplinary approach is especially important for clients with medical conditions related to their eating disorder, such as heart issues or electrolyte imbalances, which require close supervision by a medical doctor in coordination with a dietitian.