Kidney Disease/Renal Nutritionists and Dietitians in Thonotosassa, FL
My experience spans various settings including clinical inpatient, bariatric outpatient, kidney disease treatment, weight management, sports nutrition, and functional wellness.
As a practicing Registered Dietitian and Certified Nutrition Coach, I am focused on helping clients discover joy and inspiration while living a healthy lifestyle. My approach is highly personalized and emphasizes balance and moderation, as opposed to restriction and elimination. Together, we'll explore your lifestyle and habits, building a fully customized plan you feel confident succeeding with. I'll be there for you every step of the way, offering warm and enthusiastic support in a judgment-free and secure space.
My experience spans various settings including clinical inpatient, bariatric outpatient, kidney disease treatment, weight management, sports nutrition, and functional wellness.
As a practicing Registered Dietitian and Certified Nutrition Coach, I am focused on helping clients discover joy and inspiration while living a healthy lifestyle. My approach is highly personalized and emphasizes balance and moderation, as opposed to restriction and elimination. Together, we'll explore your lifestyle and habits, building a fully customized plan you feel confident succeeding with. I'll be there for you every step of the way, offering warm and enthusiastic support in a judgment-free and secure space.
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Emily provides nutrition education & counseling for people with chronic kidney disease and people seeking help with weight management (losing or gaining weight).
What kind of services are offered? Personalized Meal Plans - Omega-3 Index testing - GI Mapping - Nutrigenomics testing - Nutrient analysis - Food tracking portal - Review of labs - Review of food & medication interactions - Specific calorie & macronutrient recommendations - Supplement recommendations - Discussion of strategies to reduce emotional eating
Emily provides nutrition education & counseling for people with chronic kidney disease and people seeking help with weight management (losing or gaining weight).
What kind of services are offered? Personalized Meal Plans - Omega-3 Index testing - GI Mapping - Nutrigenomics testing - Nutrient analysis - Food tracking portal - Review of labs - Review of food & medication interactions - Specific calorie & macronutrient recommendations - Supplement recommendations - Discussion of strategies to reduce emotional eating
Specialties include binge eating disorder, GLP-1 medication support, gut health, food sensitivities, perimenopause, diabetes, kidney disease, and healthy aging.
I create individualized plans that address both medical needs and real-life challenges. From managing binge eating disorder to navigating GLP-1 medications, gut issues, hormone changes, and chronic conditions, I provide targeted strategies that work in daily life — no cookie-cutter plans or quick fixes.
Specialties include binge eating disorder, GLP-1 medication support, gut health, food sensitivities, perimenopause, diabetes, kidney disease, and healthy aging.
I create individualized plans that address both medical needs and real-life challenges. From managing binge eating disorder to navigating GLP-1 medications, gut issues, hormone changes, and chronic conditions, I provide targeted strategies that work in daily life — no cookie-cutter plans or quick fixes.
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.
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
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.
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
My ideal client is a female between the ages of 17 and 60 who is struggling with disordered eating and is motivated to make changes in her life one step at a time. Her goal is to find food freedom and make peace with food.
My ideal client is a female between the ages of 17 and 60 who is struggling with disordered eating and is motivated to make changes in her life one step at a time. Her goal is to find food freedom and make peace with food.
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 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!
As a bilingual, licensed nutritionist, I help adults and teens who feel stuck with their eating habits, energy, or health. Many of my clients struggle with digestive issues like bloating or constipation, high blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar concerns, ADHD, anxiety, or emotional eating. My approach is practical, science-based, and personalized to fit real life, helping you feel more energized, improve gut and metabolic health, manage symptoms, and build a healthy relationship with food without rigid diets or judgment.
As a bilingual, licensed nutritionist, I help adults and teens who feel stuck with their eating habits, energy, or health. Many of my clients struggle with digestive issues like bloating or constipation, high blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar concerns, ADHD, anxiety, or emotional eating. My approach is practical, science-based, and personalized to fit real life, helping you feel more energized, improve gut and metabolic health, manage symptoms, and build a healthy relationship with food without rigid diets or judgment.
I look forward to helping you achieve your personal health goals through nutrition counseling and setting small specific goals. Please contact me with any questions you may have.
I look forward to helping you achieve your personal health goals through nutrition counseling and setting small specific goals. Please contact me with any questions you may have.
You're doing your best—but nutrition feels confusing, overwhelming, or just not sustainable. That's where I come in. I'm a registered dietitian who helps people move away from all-or-nothing thinking and build a more confident, flexible relationship with food.
Whether you're navigating digestive issues, trying to improve your energy, manage your weight, improve your athletic performance, or simply feel better in your body, I meet you where you are. Together, we’ll create realistic strategies that fit your lifestyle—not the other way around.
You're doing your best—but nutrition feels confusing, overwhelming, or just not sustainable. That's where I come in. I'm a registered dietitian who helps people move away from all-or-nothing thinking and build a more confident, flexible relationship with food.
Whether you're navigating digestive issues, trying to improve your energy, manage your weight, improve your athletic performance, or simply feel better in your body, I meet you where you are. Together, we’ll create realistic strategies that fit your lifestyle—not the other way around.
Manage Chronic Diseases: I specialize in gastrointestinal, liver, renal, and pancreatic health.
I’m Johanna López, a Registered Dietitian, owner of EatFit4U. Fluent in English and Spanish,
EatFit4U was created with one mission in mind: to empower individuals to take control of their health through personalized, science-based nutrition. I go beyond meal plans—I teach you the ‘why’ behind every recommendation so you can confidently take control of your health. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, preparing or recovering from transplant, or striving for healthy weight loss, you’ll find a partner here who listens, guides, and empowers you.
Manage Chronic Diseases: I specialize in gastrointestinal, liver, renal, and pancreatic health.
I’m Johanna López, a Registered Dietitian, owner of EatFit4U. Fluent in English and Spanish,
EatFit4U was created with one mission in mind: to empower individuals to take control of their health through personalized, science-based nutrition. I go beyond meal plans—I teach you the ‘why’ behind every recommendation so you can confidently take control of your health. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, preparing or recovering from transplant, or striving for healthy weight loss, you’ll find a partner here who listens, guides, and empowers you.
I’ve helped my patients manage various health conditions including weight management, diabetes, bariatric, gastrointestinal health, oncology, renal, cardiovascular, PCOS, menopause, thyroid health and autoimmune disorders.
In addition to receiving my B.S. in Dietetics from Baylor University, I completed my Masters in Dietetics from Sam Houston State, am a Board-Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) and received my certification in Adult Weight Management from the Academy of Dietetics. I am up to date with all weight loss medications on the market.
I’ve helped my patients manage various health conditions including weight management, diabetes, bariatric, gastrointestinal health, oncology, renal, cardiovascular, PCOS, menopause, thyroid health and autoimmune disorders.
In addition to receiving my B.S. in Dietetics from Baylor University, I completed my Masters in Dietetics from Sam Houston State, am a Board-Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) and received my certification in Adult Weight Management from the Academy of Dietetics. I am up to date with all weight loss medications on the market.
I know what it feels like to be frustrated & sad about your physical condition. One pill after another is not the answer. Through 20 years of education and experience in nutrition and functional medicine, I have learned how to find the root cause of imbalance and work together with patients using an online platform to transform and restore good health. Health & weight issues are most often related to gut, hormone, or immune imbalance. A uniquely designed food and lifestyle modification plan can & will change your health status. Do not lose hope. My process works for even the most challenging of cases.- Stacy Seslowsky, RD, LDN, MS
I know what it feels like to be frustrated & sad about your physical condition. One pill after another is not the answer. Through 20 years of education and experience in nutrition and functional medicine, I have learned how to find the root cause of imbalance and work together with patients using an online platform to transform and restore good health. Health & weight issues are most often related to gut, hormone, or immune imbalance. A uniquely designed food and lifestyle modification plan can & will change your health status. Do not lose hope. My process works for even the most challenging of cases.- Stacy Seslowsky, RD, LDN, MS
Melissa is a dedicated Registered Dietitian who strives to build rapport with her clients and fully understand their nutritional challenges and needs while fostering a positive relationship with food and self-kindness. She enjoys helping others achieve positive changes in their mental and physical health through nutrition counseling and education. Melissa is particularly passionate about working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and the connection between nutrition and mental health.
Melissa is a dedicated Registered Dietitian who strives to build rapport with her clients and fully understand their nutritional challenges and needs while fostering a positive relationship with food and self-kindness. She enjoys helping others achieve positive changes in their mental and physical health through nutrition counseling and education. Melissa is particularly passionate about working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and the connection between nutrition and mental health.
Casey specializes in weight management, anti-inflammatory nutrition, diabetes care, prenatal and postpartum nutrition, heart and kidney health, and malnutrition.
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 specializes in weight management, anti-inflammatory nutrition, diabetes care, prenatal and postpartum nutrition, heart and kidney health, and malnutrition.
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.
I am a Certified Nutrition Specialist CNS and Certified Health Coach CHC with a MS in Human Nutrition and 7 years of experience as a nutritionist and health coach. I am passionate about helping clients achieve optimum health naturally. My areas of expertise are weight management, diabetes management and prevention, hormone balancing, anti-inflammatory diets, and autoimmune and digestive disorders. I believe restoring gut health is fundamental to improving all kinds of chronic conditions so this is a major focus of my practice. I have helped many clients who are frustrated and don't know what to eat improve or eliminate digestive
I am a Certified Nutrition Specialist CNS and Certified Health Coach CHC with a MS in Human Nutrition and 7 years of experience as a nutritionist and health coach. I am passionate about helping clients achieve optimum health naturally. My areas of expertise are weight management, diabetes management and prevention, hormone balancing, anti-inflammatory diets, and autoimmune and digestive disorders. I believe restoring gut health is fundamental to improving all kinds of chronic conditions so this is a major focus of my practice. I have helped many clients who are frustrated and don't know what to eat improve or eliminate digestive
Dr. Danielle brings PhD-level expertise in nutrition research and metabolic health to patients seeking evidence-based solutions for diabetes prevention and metabolic disorders. Her focus is on providing evidence-based guidance for metabolic and chronic conditions that translates to daily living. She believes everyone deserved cutting-edge research with real-world applications and empathy / personalization for each patient.
Dr. Danielle brings PhD-level expertise in nutrition research and metabolic health to patients seeking evidence-based solutions for diabetes prevention and metabolic disorders. Her focus is on providing evidence-based guidance for metabolic and chronic conditions that translates to daily living. She believes everyone deserved cutting-edge research with real-world applications and empathy / personalization for each patient.
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!
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!
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
Kidney Disease/Renal Nutritionists and Dietitians
What are the symptoms of kidney disease?
The kidneys play a vital role in filtering blood and removing waste products from the body. Symptoms of kidney disease thus typically reflect the kidneys' reduced ability to perform these functions effectively; such symptoms include nausea, vomiting, changes in urination patterns, fatigue, hypertension (high blood pressure), and swelling or fluid retention in the body. Because kidney disease tends to be chronic, symptoms often develop gradually over time. Fortunately, diet modifications and lifestyle changes can be particularly important in managing kidney disease and preserving kidney function. Early intervention and lifestyle modifications are critical to prevent disease progression to end-stage kidney disease, which may require very invasive treatments like dialysis or a kidney transplant.
What foods should I avoid if I have kidney disease?
Managing diet is crucial for individuals with kidney disease to maintain kidney health. Specifically, it is important for individuals with kidney disease to avoid foods high in sodium, potassium, and phosphorus, as impaired kidneys may struggle to regulate these nutrients effectively, leading to complications such as hypertension and fluid retention. Choosing to prepare meals at home and avoiding processed foods—such as chips, canned goods, and soups—can significantly reduce sodium intake. Additionally, limiting consumption of high-potassium foods like bananas, oranges, beans, and dairy products, as well as phosphorus-rich foods such as whole grains, nuts, and certain dairy items, is important. Working with a dietitian specializing in renal nutrition can be a great option for those with kidney disease, as dietitians can provide tailored dietary strategies to support kidney function and offer individualized guidance on specific foods someone should avoid depending on the stage of their disease.
Can kidney disease be prevented with nutrition?
Adopting a healthy and balanced diet can play a critical role in reducing the risk of developing kidney disease. A diet that promotes healthy cholesterol levels and helps control blood pressure is particularly important, as these health factors can contribute to kidney disease risk. Additional strategies to support kidney health include limiting sodium intake to a maximum of 2,300 mg per day and maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. Managing diabetes and reducing consumption of high-sugar foods are essential, given that diabetes is a major contributor to kidney disease development. These dietary practices, alongside regular medical check-ups and lifestyle adjustments, can help mitigate one's risk of developing kidney disease.
What diet is best for people with kidney disease?
Instead of focusing on a single type of food, it is recommended that individuals with kidney disease follow dietary guidelines tailored to support kidney health. This often involves managing the intake of certain nutrients, such as sodium, potassium, and phosphorus, and maintaining a balanced diet rich in fiber, healthy fats, and lean protein. Nutrition experts also often recommend the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet for individuals with kidney disease. Known for its ability to lower blood pressure and improve heart health, the DASH diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy while reducing saturated fats. For those undergoing dialysis due to end-stage kidney disease, there may be additional dietary needs. Monitoring fluid intake and protein consumption closely is particularly crucial, as dialysis treatments can affect fluid and protein levels in the body.