Heart Nutritionists and Dietitians near Richmond City County, VA

Gena is a registered dietitian specializing in working with adults with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, GI Disorders (IBS, IBD, Low FODMAP), PCOS, and Pre/Post Natal Care. Gena believes eating should always be an enjoyable experience and feels it's her passion to help people find that joy in balanced eating. She has seen and felt the positive impact that food can have on one's physical and mental well-being; and she is passionate about helping individuals build healthy and long-lasting habits that improve their quality of life, happiness, and longevity.

I work with clients to prevent the progression of chronic diseases (kidney disease, kidney stones, IGA Nephropathy, Polycystic Kidney Disease, high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes) through plant-based mindful eating practices.

Our philosophy centers around the holistic well-being of our patients, with a focus on delivering comprehensive care for every aspect of our patient's health. By integrating wellness components, we can provide whole-person healthcare that considers all facets of our patient's health.

I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and an Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner. I use a "food as medicine" approach to help clients improve their health, alleviate symptoms, and minimize their need for medication. I like to educate my clients on the role of diet in disease prevention as well.

Ready to transition to whole-food, plant-based nutrition and enjoyable exercise?

I am an eating disorder dietitian in Washington, DC who specializes in working with adults with eating disorders and truly believe full recovery is possible. I work with client's recovering from anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa (which I believe can occur at all body sizes but in some cases is referred to as Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder or OSFED), Orthorexia, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), Binge Eating Disorder, body image concerns and body dysmorphia. I also love helping clients without eating disorder diagnoses break free from chronic dieting and disordered eating patterns.

I TAKE INSURANCE. Need a Lifestyle Change? Just want to be well? Want to eat healthy without dieting? Need to decrease HgbA1c? Decrease blood pressure? Need a Prevention Plan? Having Digestive issues? Constipated? Suffering from depression? Want to transition to Plant-Based eating? Tried food elimination plans that don't work? Concerned about getting all the right nutrients? Most diseases start in the gut so LET'S GET YOU WELL! I take a Food as Medicine approach for self-care and well-being. I also administer Mediator Release Testing to create a personalized meal plan for those suffering from chronic inflammation.

I am a Registered Dietitian providing virtual nutrition counseling for clients located in Maryland or Virginia. I specialize in women's health, general health & wellness, prenatal & postpartum nutrition, sports nutrition, cardiovascular health, diabetes, intuitive eating, and disordered eating.