Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians in Lutz, FL
A few of the services provided will be addressing medical nutrition needs, assisting parents/clients with meal planning, providing meal support including out of office exposures to the grocery store and restaurants.
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.
A few of the services provided will be addressing medical nutrition needs, assisting parents/clients with meal planning, providing meal support including out of office exposures to the grocery store and restaurants.
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.
We are not contracted with any insurance companies due to the lack of coverage for integrative medical nutrition therapy.
I have been passionate about providing personalized nutrition counseling to individuals with a wide array of health concerns for over 25 years. I have achieved board certification as an Institute of Functional Medicine certified practitioner (IFMCP). This approach to integrative health promotes wellness by tailoring nutrition therapies to address root causes and root imbalances in health. My individualized approach blends traditional diet therapies with the selective use of science-based natural therapies. My goal is to help you improve and optimize your health through the power of nutrition!
We are not contracted with any insurance companies due to the lack of coverage for integrative medical nutrition therapy.
I have been passionate about providing personalized nutrition counseling to individuals with a wide array of health concerns for over 25 years. I have achieved board certification as an Institute of Functional Medicine certified practitioner (IFMCP). This approach to integrative health promotes wellness by tailoring nutrition therapies to address root causes and root imbalances in health. My individualized approach blends traditional diet therapies with the selective use of science-based natural therapies. My goal is to help you improve and optimize your health through the power of nutrition!
More Dietitians and Nutritionists Nearby
Stone is a committed registered dietitian with expertise in outpatient nutritional care who enjoys working with clients for weight loss, heart health and gastrointestinal disorders. Grounded in evidence-based practices, Stone meets you where you are, crafting personalized interventions to align with your unique goals. Dedicated to inclusivity, Stone fosters a welcoming, judgment-free space that honors all body types, cultures, and aspirations. Passionate about empowering others, Stone will guide and support you on your wellness journey, making sure you feel understood and encouraged at every step.
Stone is a committed registered dietitian with expertise in outpatient nutritional care who enjoys working with clients for weight loss, heart health and gastrointestinal disorders. Grounded in evidence-based practices, Stone meets you where you are, crafting personalized interventions to align with your unique goals. Dedicated to inclusivity, Stone fosters a welcoming, judgment-free space that honors all body types, cultures, and aspirations. Passionate about empowering others, Stone will guide and support you on your wellness journey, making sure you feel understood and encouraged at every step.
Hello! I'm Kristen Fustos, a pediatric registered dietitian specializing in GI nutrition and gut health. I help little ones navigate challenges like reflux, food sensitivities/allergies, FPIES, constipation, eczema and complex GI conditions by offering personalized strategies and tools rooted in a holistic approach. My mission is to support parents and families with evidence-based guidance, empowering them to optimize their children's health so they can thrive from the inside out!
Hello! I'm Kristen Fustos, a pediatric registered dietitian specializing in GI nutrition and gut health. I help little ones navigate challenges like reflux, food sensitivities/allergies, FPIES, constipation, eczema and complex GI conditions by offering personalized strategies and tools rooted in a holistic approach. My mission is to support parents and families with evidence-based guidance, empowering them to optimize their children's health so they can thrive from the inside out!
Casey is a compassionate Registered Dietitian (RD) dedicated to helping individuals achieve optimal health and well-being. Her ideal client is someone who is curious about improving their relationship with food and their body through sustainable nutrition practices.
Casey is a compassionate Registered Dietitian (RD) dedicated to helping individuals achieve optimal health and well-being. Her ideal client is someone who is curious about improving their relationship with food and their body through sustainable nutrition practices.
Over 90% of covered clients have a $0 copay. BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UHC accepted. Reach out and if we aren't a good fit I'd be happy to help you find a Dietitian who is... We live in a food & weight obsessed society. From a young age this can damage our body image & our relationship with food, but it doesn't have to. After struggling with binge eating, prediabetes, body image & ADHD I've pulled my professional & personal experience together to create unique approaches that help my clients quiet obsessive food thoughts, feel in control of their habits & find a place of peace with food & their body. Book a FREE call on my website today!
Over 90% of covered clients have a $0 copay. BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UHC accepted. Reach out and if we aren't a good fit I'd be happy to help you find a Dietitian who is... We live in a food & weight obsessed society. From a young age this can damage our body image & our relationship with food, but it doesn't have to. After struggling with binge eating, prediabetes, body image & ADHD I've pulled my professional & personal experience together to create unique approaches that help my clients quiet obsessive food thoughts, feel in control of their habits & find a place of peace with food & their body. Book a FREE call on my website today!
Holly (she/her) is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) who has dedicated her career to helping individuals with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns. She also provides support for those with co-occurring conditions with particular interest in diabetes, gastrointestinal issues and mood/anxiety concerns.
Holly (she/her) is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) who has dedicated her career to helping individuals with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns. She also provides support for those with co-occurring conditions with particular interest in diabetes, gastrointestinal issues and mood/anxiety concerns.
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!
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!
NuSparkle Nutrition is the dietitian nutritionist practice of Emily Conyers.
Emily provides nutrition education & counseling for people with chronic kidney disease and people seeking help with weight management (losing or gaining weight).
Emily is a Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Emily's goal is to help these individuals optimize their nutrition without feeling restricted, enabling them to improve their strength and gain confidence in their eating habits.
NuSparkle Nutrition is the dietitian nutritionist practice of Emily Conyers.
Emily provides nutrition education & counseling for people with chronic kidney disease and people seeking help with weight management (losing or gaining weight).
Emily is a Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Emily's goal is to help these individuals optimize their nutrition without feeling restricted, enabling them to improve their strength and gain confidence in their eating habits.
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.
Bailie is a Registered Dietitian with experience in weight loss, eating disorders and performance nutrition. She believes food is medicine and is dedicated to helping you create a positive relationship with food and movement while working together towards your goals. Bailie believes nutrition is not one size fits all and works with the patient to develop customized care based on the their goals, needs and lifestyle.
Bailie is a Registered Dietitian with experience in weight loss, eating disorders and performance nutrition. She believes food is medicine and is dedicated to helping you create a positive relationship with food and movement while working together towards your goals. Bailie believes nutrition is not one size fits all and works with the patient to develop customized care based on the their goals, needs and lifestyle.
As a Registered Dietitian with specialized training in women's health, I take a personalized, root-cause approach to nutrition therapy.
Whether you're navigating irregular cycles, PCOS, painful periods, IBS, or unexplained infertility, I work with you to uncover the "why" behind your symptoms and create a clear path forward using food, lifestyle, and functional testing when appropriate.
As a Registered Dietitian with specialized training in women's health, I take a personalized, root-cause approach to nutrition therapy.
Whether you're navigating irregular cycles, PCOS, painful periods, IBS, or unexplained infertility, I work with you to uncover the "why" behind your symptoms and create a clear path forward using food, lifestyle, and functional testing when appropriate.
Michaila is a registered dietitian who seeks to help patients achieve an overall sense of health and wellness. She creates a safe space for exploring nutritional patterns and concerns in a kind and non-judgmental way. Having worked at Cleveland Clinic's Center for Functional Medicine, she takes a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of symptoms. Her approach is patient-centered, tailoring each session to the client's individual wants and needs. When you collaborate with Michaila, she will guide you on a path to better health, optimizing nutrition and improving well-being.
Michaila is a registered dietitian who seeks to help patients achieve an overall sense of health and wellness. She creates a safe space for exploring nutritional patterns and concerns in a kind and non-judgmental way. Having worked at Cleveland Clinic's Center for Functional Medicine, she takes a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of symptoms. Her approach is patient-centered, tailoring each session to the client's individual wants and needs. When you collaborate with Michaila, she will guide you on a path to better health, optimizing nutrition and improving well-being.
Are you frustrated with yo-yo dieting and weight that keeps coming back? Tired of losing muscle along with fat, leaving you weaker with a slower metabolism? Maybe you're an athlete or active person struggling to fuel performance while managing weight. You want lasting results—a strong, lean body that looks good, feels amazing, and supports lifelong health. You deserve to feel confident, energetic, and in control.
Jeff has helped thousands over 30 years. With personalized nutrition, body composition testing, and integrated fitness guidance, he'll build your habits and metabolism for lasting success. Book your free consultation today.
Are you frustrated with yo-yo dieting and weight that keeps coming back? Tired of losing muscle along with fat, leaving you weaker with a slower metabolism? Maybe you're an athlete or active person struggling to fuel performance while managing weight. You want lasting results—a strong, lean body that looks good, feels amazing, and supports lifelong health. You deserve to feel confident, energetic, and in control.
Jeff has helped thousands over 30 years. With personalized nutrition, body composition testing, and integrated fitness guidance, he'll build your habits and metabolism for lasting success. Book your free consultation today.
Let me help you get to the root cause of your health or medical condition with cutting edge testing.
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!
Let me help you get to the root cause of your health or medical condition with cutting edge testing.
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!
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.
Area of Expertise: Integrative & Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner/ Renal Dietitian/Keto for Polycystic kidney disease/ Certified LEAP Therapist/Ketogenic/Low Carbohydrate Dietitian/Nutrigenomic Consultant/Metabolic disease/Mold toxicity/Speaker
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.
Area of Expertise: Integrative & Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner/ Renal Dietitian/Keto for Polycystic kidney disease/ Certified LEAP Therapist/Ketogenic/Low Carbohydrate Dietitian/Nutrigenomic Consultant/Metabolic disease/Mold toxicity/Speaker
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
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!
I offer 1-on-1 nutrition coaching, medical nutrition therapy, and consultations designed to create lasting change.
I help adolescents, adults, and families move beyond confusion and finally see progress with their health and nutrition. As owner of Nutrition Collaborative, I specialize in sports performance fueling, weight management, digestive support, and sustainable lifestyle change. As a male Registered Dietitian, I bring a practical, performance-focused perspective that resonates with many clients seeking structured guidance. Clients receive individualized strategy, education, and accountability to build confidence, improve energy, and create lasting results without guesswork or extremes.
I offer 1-on-1 nutrition coaching, medical nutrition therapy, and consultations designed to create lasting change.
I help adolescents, adults, and families move beyond confusion and finally see progress with their health and nutrition. As owner of Nutrition Collaborative, I specialize in sports performance fueling, weight management, digestive support, and sustainable lifestyle change. As a male Registered Dietitian, I bring a practical, performance-focused perspective that resonates with many clients seeking structured guidance. Clients receive individualized strategy, education, and accountability to build confidence, improve energy, and create lasting results without guesswork or extremes.
Megan is a Registered Dietitian with over 12 years of experience that is passionate about helping you establish good nutrition so that you an soar in your purpose. After going through her own health journey, she embraces a holistic approach by addressing stress, sleep, hormone balance, and your relationship with your food and body, in addition to nutrition. Understanding that every body is different in needs and reactions to foods, she creates personalized nutrition programs that promote life-long habits and changes that create whole, optimal health outcomes.
Megan is a Registered Dietitian with over 12 years of experience that is passionate about helping you establish good nutrition so that you an soar in your purpose. After going through her own health journey, she embraces a holistic approach by addressing stress, sleep, hormone balance, and your relationship with your food and body, in addition to nutrition. Understanding that every body is different in needs and reactions to foods, she creates personalized nutrition programs that promote life-long habits and changes that create whole, optimal health outcomes.
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is medical nutrition therapy?
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) involves the use of personalized dietary changes to prevent or manage chronic conditions. Typically conducted in an outpatient setting by a Registered Dietitian (RD), MNT aims to address specific health issues through tailored nutrition plans. Clients are often referred for MNT by healthcare professionals who identify conditions that could benefit from dietary and lifestyle modifications, such as diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular disease. The goal of MNT is to improve overall health outcomes by making adjustments to the client's diet based on their individual needs and medical conditions.
What conditions is medical nutrition therapy for?
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is often used for individuals with diseases caused or worsened by poor diet, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, and cardiovascular diseases. However, other conditions can also benefit from nutrition therapy. MNT is typically not intended to replace other treatments, such as medication, but rather to complement them. By improving a person's overall diet and health, MNT aims to prevent the exacerbation of symptoms and complement other treatments.
Is medical nutrition therapy covered by insurance?
Medical nutrition therapy is frequently covered by insurance. However, insurance coverage can vary based on factors like your specific plan details, whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network provider, and whether you have a referral for nutrition services based on a medical diagnosis. While a referral is not required to see a dietitian or nutritionist, and many individuals independently seek nutritional support without prior medical advice, a referral from a primary care physician or another medical professional may be necessary to obtain coverage for medical nutrition services. In such cases, a referral is typically made for those who have been formally diagnosed with a medical condition requiring nutrition counseling, such as diabetes or hypertension. Coverage also depends on the type of nutrition service. Typically, insurance plans only cover services provided by a licensed Registered Dietitian (RD) and do not cover those offered by nutritionists or nutrition coaches without the RD credential. If nutrition services are not covered by your insurance, some dietitians and nutritionists may offer sliding scale rates or lower-cost services for clients who cannot afford their full fee.
What does medical nutrition therapy involve?
The approach a dietitian will take in a medical nutrition therapy session will depend on a number of factors, including what conditions the client has and what the goals of the client are. An initial session often involves an assessment of the client's overall health and current dietary intake; a dietitian may also speak with a client's medical doctor prior to or following a first session to obtain information on the medical condition(s) the client is seeking nutrition therapy counseling for. The dietitian will then work with the client to create goals of medical nutrition therapy sessions, such as weight loss, eating a more plant-based diet, or reducing sodium intake. Then, in ongoing sessions, the dietitian will work with the client to meet their stated goals. These ongoing sessions often include menu planning and coaching, which involve the dietitian working with the client to develop strategies for a healthier and more balanced diet. Dietitians may suggest recipes, put together grocery shopping lists, and/or recommend tracking one's intake in order to help clients make desired changes.