Nutrition Coaching Nutritionists and Dietitians in Hillsborough County, FL
Nutrition is not solely about the food we consume but also about our relationships with food, lifestyle factors, and emotional well-being. My approach is to establish an empathetic and supportive relationship with my clients. I will take the time to actively listen and assist with any personal struggles, challenges, and aspirations. By fostering a safe and judgment-free space, together we can develop personalized strategies tailored to your specific needs and goals. Let’s work together!
Nutrition is not solely about the food we consume but also about our relationships with food, lifestyle factors, and emotional well-being. My approach is to establish an empathetic and supportive relationship with my clients. I will take the time to actively listen and assist with any personal struggles, challenges, and aspirations. By fostering a safe and judgment-free space, together we can develop personalized strategies tailored to your specific needs and goals. Let’s work together!
I help women 30+ and individuals with complex health needs transform their health through science-based, personalized nutrition. Specialties include binge eating disorder, GLP-1 medication support, gut health, food sensitivities, perimenopause, diabetes, kidney disease, and healthy aging. With 15+ years’ experience, I blend advanced clinical training with a practical, whole-body approach to help you eat with confidence, protect muscle, improve energy, and feel better for life.
I help women 30+ and individuals with complex health needs transform their health through science-based, personalized nutrition. Specialties include binge eating disorder, GLP-1 medication support, gut health, food sensitivities, perimenopause, diabetes, kidney disease, and healthy aging. With 15+ years’ experience, I blend advanced clinical training with a practical, whole-body approach to help you eat with confidence, protect muscle, improve energy, and feel better for life.
Our coaching programs are not single one-and-done sessions; rather, patients can reach out for support as much as they would like.
We totally get it - working towards your weight loss/strength gain goals & managing your diabetes can be tricky. There's so many variables that it can feel impossible to achieve. As registered dietitians, certified diabetes educators, our mission is to provide you with ALL of the tools and education that you will need to transform your body and also to stabilize your blood sugars at the same time. We use evidence-based and research-backed methods to make it as easy as possible for you, because it's not about changing your body temporarily - it's about sustaining those results for the rest of your life. Join our care team today!
Our coaching programs are not single one-and-done sessions; rather, patients can reach out for support as much as they would like.
We totally get it - working towards your weight loss/strength gain goals & managing your diabetes can be tricky. There's so many variables that it can feel impossible to achieve. As registered dietitians, certified diabetes educators, our mission is to provide you with ALL of the tools and education that you will need to transform your body and also to stabilize your blood sugars at the same time. We use evidence-based and research-backed methods to make it as easy as possible for you, because it's not about changing your body temporarily - it's about sustaining those results for the rest of your life. Join our care team today!
With more than 25 years of clinical practice experience in both residential and outpatient environments, I have transformed my personal recovery journey into a passion for assisting clients in developing healthier relationships with food and their bodies. Whether working with adolescents or adults, my goal is to guide them in understanding, valuing, and embracing their body’s needs, enabling them to thrive and lead fulfilling lives in recovery from an eating disorder. I was also awarded my Board Certification in Sports Dietetics expanding my guidance to athletes struggling with disordered eating, REDS or eating disorders.
With more than 25 years of clinical practice experience in both residential and outpatient environments, I have transformed my personal recovery journey into a passion for assisting clients in developing healthier relationships with food and their bodies. Whether working with adolescents or adults, my goal is to guide them in understanding, valuing, and embracing their body’s needs, enabling them to thrive and lead fulfilling lives in recovery from an eating disorder. I was also awarded my Board Certification in Sports Dietetics expanding my guidance to athletes struggling with disordered eating, REDS or eating disorders.
I help individuals with Heart disease lower their risk for Heart attacks and Strokes.
I help individuals with Heart disease lower their risk for Heart attacks and Strokes.
Are you looking for a Registered Dietitian who will take an individualized, whole-person approach to nutrition? Do you want to feel more empowered in your day-to-day food choices? Look no further! I love helping women navigate conditions like hypothalamic amenorrhea, PCOS, perimenopause, and menopause through the power of food. I also offer support for individuals with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, disordered eating, and sports nutrition. I follow the intuitive eating approach, so my clients can expect to strengthen their mind-body connection and relationship with food and body.
Are you looking for a Registered Dietitian who will take an individualized, whole-person approach to nutrition? Do you want to feel more empowered in your day-to-day food choices? Look no further! I love helping women navigate conditions like hypothalamic amenorrhea, PCOS, perimenopause, and menopause through the power of food. I also offer support for individuals with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, disordered eating, and sports nutrition. I follow the intuitive eating approach, so my clients can expect to strengthen their mind-body connection and relationship with food and body.
Maddie is a Registered Dietitian dedicated to helping people achieve their goals while feeling inspired and empowered. She is committed to enhancing individuals' quality of life and guiding them toward becoming the best, healthiest version of themselves through diet and lifestyle changes.
Maddie is a Registered Dietitian dedicated to helping people achieve their goals while feeling inspired and empowered. She is committed to enhancing individuals' quality of life and guiding them toward becoming the best, healthiest version of themselves through diet and lifestyle changes.
Brayden is a registered dietitian with a passion for health and wellness. She supports clients through realistic, sustainable lifestyle changes using a compassionate, inclusive, and client-centered approach. Brayden blends evidence-based nutrition with practical habits to help clients feel their best in the long term. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space for exploring goals and challenges, offering personalized counseling and education to build lasting, meaningful change.
Brayden is a registered dietitian with a passion for health and wellness. She supports clients through realistic, sustainable lifestyle changes using a compassionate, inclusive, and client-centered approach. Brayden blends evidence-based nutrition with practical habits to help clients feel their best in the long term. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space for exploring goals and challenges, offering personalized counseling and education to build lasting, meaningful change.
Elise is a dietitian who focuses on using realistic approaches to help you improve your health through nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle practices. Her approach to nutrition is holistic and client centered. She takes the time to fully understand your unique lifestyle, preferences, and challenges to create a realistic nutrition plan together as a team. Elise believes in the power of using high quality nutrient dense foods to support all aspects of your health and wellbeing.
Elise is a dietitian who focuses on using realistic approaches to help you improve your health through nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle practices. Her approach to nutrition is holistic and client centered. She takes the time to fully understand your unique lifestyle, preferences, and challenges to create a realistic nutrition plan together as a team. Elise believes in the power of using high quality nutrient dense foods to support all aspects of your health and wellbeing.
I am a Registered Dietitian out of Tampa, Fl however I am 100% virtual. My target population is people who have been yo-yo dieting for years however they have been unable to sustainably lose weight on their own. We help you to lose fat and have a healthier relationship with food (while still eating the foods you love). This type of client is tired of dieting for what seems like their whole life and they want to find a way to lose weight forever so they do not have to keep jumping on fad diet after fad diet.
I am a Registered Dietitian out of Tampa, Fl however I am 100% virtual. My target population is people who have been yo-yo dieting for years however they have been unable to sustainably lose weight on their own. We help you to lose fat and have a healthier relationship with food (while still eating the foods you love). This type of client is tired of dieting for what seems like their whole life and they want to find a way to lose weight forever so they do not have to keep jumping on fad diet after fad diet.
Elizabeth is a Registered Dietitian with over six years of experience helping individuals make healthier choices and achieve their goals. Using intuitive eating principles and a compassionate, client-centered approach, she tailors evidence-based plans to meet each person’s needs. Specializing in wellness, diabetes, and heart health, Elizabeth empowers clients with the tools and support they need to make lasting changes. Her compassionate counseling ensures that clients feel heard, confident, and motivated on their journey to improved health and well-being.
Elizabeth is a Registered Dietitian with over six years of experience helping individuals make healthier choices and achieve their goals. Using intuitive eating principles and a compassionate, client-centered approach, she tailors evidence-based plans to meet each person’s needs. Specializing in wellness, diabetes, and heart health, Elizabeth empowers clients with the tools and support they need to make lasting changes. Her compassionate counseling ensures that clients feel heard, confident, and motivated on their journey to improved health and well-being.
I am fully bilingual (English/Spanish); My coaching programs are not single one-time-and-done sessions, rather these are coaching programs where we check-in as often as you would like.
Hey there! Thank you for your interest! Here are a couple of questions for you? What are your goals? and How can I help you get to them? More than a dietitian, we are a team of coaches that will give you all the support and education to help you get massive gains from your training and exercise. We help people like you overcome the dieting mentality and achieve your nutrition goals by building strong habits and a sustainable lifestyle. THIS IS A VIRTUAL ONLINE PRACTICE AND WE DO NOT OFFER IN PERSON SERVICES
I am fully bilingual (English/Spanish); My coaching programs are not single one-time-and-done sessions, rather these are coaching programs where we check-in as often as you would like.
Hey there! Thank you for your interest! Here are a couple of questions for you? What are your goals? and How can I help you get to them? More than a dietitian, we are a team of coaches that will give you all the support and education to help you get massive gains from your training and exercise. We help people like you overcome the dieting mentality and achieve your nutrition goals by building strong habits and a sustainable lifestyle. THIS IS A VIRTUAL ONLINE PRACTICE AND WE DO NOT OFFER IN PERSON SERVICES
I help families whose little ones struggle with persistent tummy issues and who feel frustrated, dismissed, or stuck searching for answers. My approach digs deeper to uncover the root cause so your child can finally feel comfortable and thrive!
Common concerns I support include:
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Reflux or GERD
• Eczema or skin flares
• Food allergies or sensitivities
• FPIES, CSID, EoE & complex GI issues
I help families whose little ones struggle with persistent tummy issues and who feel frustrated, dismissed, or stuck searching for answers. My approach digs deeper to uncover the root cause so your child can finally feel comfortable and thrive!
Common concerns I support include:
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Reflux or GERD
• Eczema or skin flares
• Food allergies or sensitivities
• FPIES, CSID, EoE & complex GI issues
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.
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.
My ideal client is someone who has tried to lose weight many times but feels overwhelmed, discouraged, or confused about what to eat—especially if they are using GLP-1 medications and want to make sure they’re doing it “right.” They may be struggling with low appetite, nausea, inconsistent eating patterns, muscle loss concerns, or frustration with slow or unpredictable progress. Many feel like their bodies have changed faster than their habits, and they’re not sure how to fuel themselves in a healthy, balanced way.
They want guidance —not strict rules, judgment, or complicated plans.
My ideal client is someone who has tried to lose weight many times but feels overwhelmed, discouraged, or confused about what to eat—especially if they are using GLP-1 medications and want to make sure they’re doing it “right.” They may be struggling with low appetite, nausea, inconsistent eating patterns, muscle loss concerns, or frustration with slow or unpredictable progress. Many feel like their bodies have changed faster than their habits, and they’re not sure how to fuel themselves in a healthy, balanced way.
They want guidance —not strict rules, judgment, or complicated plans.
Whole Self Nutrition's mission is to help you heal your relationships to food, body and movement, so you can live a full life aligned with your values. We have three registered and licensed dietitians offering non-diet and weight-inclusive nutrition counseling for those who are seeking freedom from eating disorders and/or diet culture. We also offer non-diet personal training with one of our dietitians who is a certified personal trainer, and trauma-informed yoga with one of our dietitians who is a registered yoga teacher
Whole Self Nutrition's mission is to help you heal your relationships to food, body and movement, so you can live a full life aligned with your values. We have three registered and licensed dietitians offering non-diet and weight-inclusive nutrition counseling for those who are seeking freedom from eating disorders and/or diet culture. We also offer non-diet personal training with one of our dietitians who is a certified personal trainer, and trauma-informed yoga with one of our dietitians who is a registered yoga teacher
Whether you want to lose weight or address your gut health, I can help you make changes in your eating & lifestyle habits so that you achieve your personal health and nutrition goals. I’ve been providing Virtual Nutrition Services for years successfully. As an Integrative and Functional Dietitian Nutritionist, I specialize in Nutrition for Digestive Disorders, Personal Wellness, Weight Management, Food Sensitivities (Testing and Treatment), Disease Management: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, & Autoimmune Conditions. Let me help you get healthy, look & feel good again using Food As Medicine!
Whether you want to lose weight or address your gut health, I can help you make changes in your eating & lifestyle habits so that you achieve your personal health and nutrition goals. I’ve been providing Virtual Nutrition Services for years successfully. As an Integrative and Functional Dietitian Nutritionist, I specialize in Nutrition for Digestive Disorders, Personal Wellness, Weight Management, Food Sensitivities (Testing and Treatment), Disease Management: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, & Autoimmune Conditions. Let me help you get healthy, look & feel good again using Food As Medicine!
Teresa Rodriguez, RDN, IFNCP, LDN, CLT, is an Advanced Practice Registered Dietitian with a specialty in renal nutrition, nutrition support, mitochondrial health, ketogenic approach, and identifying adverse food reactions with an emphasis on food sensitivities as part of an Integrative and Functional Nutrition plan. As the author of The Keto Solution for Kidney Disease: Reversing Metabolic Disorders with a Ketogenic Diet, her goal is to empower individuals with the necessary nutrition therapy knowledge to help control their disease and positively impact their quality of life.
Teresa Rodriguez, RDN, IFNCP, LDN, CLT, is an Advanced Practice Registered Dietitian with a specialty in renal nutrition, nutrition support, mitochondrial health, ketogenic approach, and identifying adverse food reactions with an emphasis on food sensitivities as part of an Integrative and Functional Nutrition plan. As the author of The Keto Solution for Kidney Disease: Reversing Metabolic Disorders with a Ketogenic Diet, her goal is to empower individuals with the necessary nutrition therapy knowledge to help control their disease and positively impact their quality of life.
Kerri is a Registered Dietitian, specializing in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, IBS, Diabetes, and Pregnancy Nutrition. She believes that the beauty of her profession is supporting clients to become empowered and confident as they explore what works for them. Kerri takes a lifelong and “food is fun” approach to her sessions, and understands that what may work in one season of life, may not work in the next. Kerri also believes in an all inclusive approach with foods and body types, providing an environment rich in opportunity to build trust and learning for both client and provider.
Kerri is a Registered Dietitian, specializing in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, IBS, Diabetes, and Pregnancy Nutrition. She believes that the beauty of her profession is supporting clients to become empowered and confident as they explore what works for them. Kerri takes a lifelong and “food is fun” approach to her sessions, and understands that what may work in one season of life, may not work in the next. Kerri also believes in an all inclusive approach with foods and body types, providing an environment rich in opportunity to build trust and learning for both client and provider.
My ideal client is someone who is goal oriented and is ready to make the necessary adjustments to reach their health and nutrition goals. They are someone who is in need of a nutrition PROFESSIONAL who truly knows the evidenced based, research approved methodology to help them get into the best shape of their lives. They may be deficient in certain vitamins and minerals or possibly, a blood marker value is too low or too high. Or they may want to lose weight/gain weight or maintain their weight and get into the best shape of their lives. My ideal client's health is their most prized possession! Being healthy is the #1 priority!
My ideal client is someone who is goal oriented and is ready to make the necessary adjustments to reach their health and nutrition goals. They are someone who is in need of a nutrition PROFESSIONAL who truly knows the evidenced based, research approved methodology to help them get into the best shape of their lives. They may be deficient in certain vitamins and minerals or possibly, a blood marker value is too low or too high. Or they may want to lose weight/gain weight or maintain their weight and get into the best shape of their lives. My ideal client's health is their most prized possession! Being healthy is the #1 priority!
Nutrition Coaching Nutritionists and Dietitians
How does nutrition coaching work?
Nutrition coaching works by providing personalized guidance to individuals aiming to improve their dietary habits and overall wellbeing. Nutrition coaches tend to take a holistic approach, addressing not only nutrition but also physical and emotional health. They help clients develop tailored nutrition plans that fit their lifestyle and health goals, educate them on how diet impacts physical and mental health, and offer ongoing support and accountability to keep them on track. However, given the varied educational backgrounds and credentialing of nutrition coaches, it's essential for clients to inquire about a coach's specific qualifications and approach to ensure they find the right fit for their needs.
Who should see a nutrition coach?
Nutrition coaching is ideal for individuals who are generally healthy but seek to make gradual lifestyle changes to enhance their physical and mental health. It is also suitable for those interested in preventing chronic diseases, especially if they are predisposed to conditions like diabetes or hypertension. However, nutrition coaching may not be the best fit for individuals with specific diet-related medical conditions, as these cases often require the expertise of a Registered Dietitian or other healthcare professional with more advanced training and credentials in dietetics.
What is the difference between a dietitian and a nutrition coach?
The terms "nutrition coach" and "dietitian" might seem synonymous, but there are significant credential differences between these roles. A registered dietitian (RD) or registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) must earn at least a graduate degree from an accredited program, complete a supervised practice program, pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam, and engage in continuing education. These credentials are regulated by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the largest nutrition-related organization in the country. In contrast, the title "nutrition coach" does not require any formal education or credentials; anyone can use the title, including those with minimal or no formal training in nutrition. While there are certification programs for nutrition coaches, the rigor and academic requirements for these programs can vary widely.
What does a nutrition coaching session involve?
Nutrition coaching sessions are tailored to a client's individual goals, so sessions generally involve the nutrition coach assisting the client in ensuring they are making progress toward these goals. Sessions typically involve reviewing food and exercise journals from the past week, setting new goals for upcoming sessions, and providing personalized feedback. Nutrition coaches will also educate clients on diet-related topics, such as ensuring adequate fruit and vegetable intake, or they may offer practical resources like recipes or mindful eating exercises to try on their own. Generally, the focus of these sessions is on creating sustainable lifestyle changes that support overall health and wellbeing.