Intuitive Eating Nutritionists and Dietitians in Chicago, IL

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Natalia Rios
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN
Chicago, IL 60654
Often this means learning intuitive eating and taking a holistic approach to your wellness.
My name is Natalia Rios, and I am your personal Registered Dietitian. My mission is to help clients achieve their own definition of a healthful life. Together we will work on creating specific goals and sustainable habits. When you meet with me, your needs always come first. You are in charge! As a team we will collaborate on what it means to feel your best. Let's take the first step and get started, I look forward to meeting you!
Often this means learning intuitive eating and taking a holistic approach to your wellness.
My name is Natalia Rios, and I am your personal Registered Dietitian. My mission is to help clients achieve their own definition of a healthful life. Together we will work on creating specific goals and sustainable habits. When you meet with me, your needs always come first. You are in charge! As a team we will collaborate on what it means to feel your best. Let's take the first step and get started, I look forward to meeting you!
(630) 642-6980 View (630) 642-6980
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Maria Seitz
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LD
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60606
Specialties include: Sports Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Intuitive and Mindful Eating, Pre/Postnatal Nutrition, Plant Based Diets, Heart Health, Kidney Health, and General Lifestyle and Nutrition.
Maria is a Registered Dietitian who strongly believes in improving physical, mental, and emotional health through nutrition. Maria enjoys using her clinical background to help others navigate their unique nutritional needs by providing individualized interventions. Maria believes in a patient-centered, evidenced-based approach to nutrition care. She will help you achieve your nutrition goals through education, counseling, and therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure response prevention therapy, and medical nutrition therapy.
Specialties include: Sports Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Intuitive and Mindful Eating, Pre/Postnatal Nutrition, Plant Based Diets, Heart Health, Kidney Health, and General Lifestyle and Nutrition.
Maria is a Registered Dietitian who strongly believes in improving physical, mental, and emotional health through nutrition. Maria enjoys using her clinical background to help others navigate their unique nutritional needs by providing individualized interventions. Maria believes in a patient-centered, evidenced-based approach to nutrition care. She will help you achieve your nutrition goals through education, counseling, and therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure response prevention therapy, and medical nutrition therapy.
(872) 259-9747 View (872) 259-9747
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Rachael Biggers
Nutritionist/Dietitian, LDN, RDN
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60629
Rachael’s specialties include diabetes (pre, type 1, type 2, gestational), autoimmune conditions, digestive disorders, disordered eating, binge eating disorder, intuitive/mindful eating, anti-inflammatory diet and general wellness.
Rachael is a Registered Dietitian who is passionate about helping others to develop a joyful and harmonious relationship with food. She understands that ones relationship with food and body is deeply personal and wants to work alongside you in partnership, meeting you where you are at in your health journey. Rachael’s approach is integrative and holistic, focusing on finding balance, sustainability, and most importantly, enjoyment in food. She believes in connecting with clients on a personal level to understand their unique lifestyle, background, and challenges, allowing for her to provide truly individualized support.
Rachael’s specialties include diabetes (pre, type 1, type 2, gestational), autoimmune conditions, digestive disorders, disordered eating, binge eating disorder, intuitive/mindful eating, anti-inflammatory diet and general wellness.
Rachael is a Registered Dietitian who is passionate about helping others to develop a joyful and harmonious relationship with food. She understands that ones relationship with food and body is deeply personal and wants to work alongside you in partnership, meeting you where you are at in your health journey. Rachael’s approach is integrative and holistic, focusing on finding balance, sustainability, and most importantly, enjoyment in food. She believes in connecting with clients on a personal level to understand their unique lifestyle, background, and challenges, allowing for her to provide truly individualized support.
(786) 686-0434 View (786) 686-0434
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Reanna Peterman
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
Online Only
You’re looking for a weight-inclusive, intuitive approach that helps you trust yourself again—I’m here to help you do just that.
I provide weight-inclusive care for eating disorder recovery, health, neurodivergent eating challenges, and body image healing. Whether you need short-term guidance or long-term support, I help you build confidence and trust with food through a non-restrictive, personalized approach.
You’re looking for a weight-inclusive, intuitive approach that helps you trust yourself again—I’m here to help you do just that.
I provide weight-inclusive care for eating disorder recovery, health, neurodivergent eating challenges, and body image healing. Whether you need short-term guidance or long-term support, I help you build confidence and trust with food through a non-restrictive, personalized approach.
(815) 855-2454 View (815) 855-2454
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Ashley Walls
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, RDN, LDN
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60606
Ashley Walls specializes in working with clients interested in general healthy eating, and conditions including Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Celiac, Crohn's, IBS, Intuitive Eating, Weight Management and more.
Specialties include working with clients that need assistance with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Low FODMAP diet, GERD, Eating Disorders, Pre-diabetes, Diabetes, Heart conditions, High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Celiac, Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis, Intuitive Eating, Underweight Nutrition, Weight Management, Malnutrition, Sports Nutrition
Ashley Walls specializes in working with clients interested in general healthy eating, and conditions including Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Celiac, Crohn's, IBS, Intuitive Eating, Weight Management and more.
Specialties include working with clients that need assistance with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Low FODMAP diet, GERD, Eating Disorders, Pre-diabetes, Diabetes, Heart conditions, High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Celiac, Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis, Intuitive Eating, Underweight Nutrition, Weight Management, Malnutrition, Sports Nutrition
(312) 262-7112 View (312) 262-7112
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Julia Gibson
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60606
Specialties include Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Diabetes, Cancer, Women's health, Mindful and Intuitive Eating, General Nutrition
Julia is a dedicated Registered Dietitian with a commitment to helping individuals overcome eating disorders and cultivate a healthy relationship with food. Julia strives to bring a compassionate and non-judgmental demeanor to foster a safe space where individuals feel heard and understood, making her a ready and capable resource in the challenging but transformative process of overcoming nutrition challenges. Julia offers a wealth of knowledge that comes from years of working in the inpatient setting.
Specialties include Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Diabetes, Cancer, Women's health, Mindful and Intuitive Eating, General Nutrition
Julia is a dedicated Registered Dietitian with a commitment to helping individuals overcome eating disorders and cultivate a healthy relationship with food. Julia strives to bring a compassionate and non-judgmental demeanor to foster a safe space where individuals feel heard and understood, making her a ready and capable resource in the challenging but transformative process of overcoming nutrition challenges. Julia offers a wealth of knowledge that comes from years of working in the inpatient setting.
(312) 494-0401 View (312) 494-0401
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Eliza McLean
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN, MPH
Chicago, IL 60654
Eliza incorporates intuitive eating philosophies into her work and puts an emphasis on reconnecting clients to their body’s natural signaling.
Eliza is a Board-Certified Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She received a Master’s degree in Public Health and Nutrition from the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health and completed her dietetics training through the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Coordinated RD program. Eliza has experience providing nutrition care in a variety of settings, including eating disorder treatment, group practice, and long term care. Eliza practices from a non-diet, weight-neutral approach, caring for the whole person.
Eliza incorporates intuitive eating philosophies into her work and puts an emphasis on reconnecting clients to their body’s natural signaling.
Eliza is a Board-Certified Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She received a Master’s degree in Public Health and Nutrition from the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health and completed her dietetics training through the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Coordinated RD program. Eliza has experience providing nutrition care in a variety of settings, including eating disorder treatment, group practice, and long term care. Eliza practices from a non-diet, weight-neutral approach, caring for the whole person.
(630) 349-6851 View (630) 349-6851
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Abigail Olcott
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN, MS
Chicago, IL 60654
As a former collegiate athlete, Abby is a registered dietitian passionate about the intersection of nutrition for sports performance and intuitive eating.
Abby's goal for all of her sessions is to provide the client with practical, evidence-based nutrition recommendations while holding space for their challenges with food, body, and movement with compassion.
As a former collegiate athlete, Abby is a registered dietitian passionate about the intersection of nutrition for sports performance and intuitive eating.
Abby's goal for all of her sessions is to provide the client with practical, evidence-based nutrition recommendations while holding space for their challenges with food, body, and movement with compassion.
(630) 349-5549 View (630) 349-5549
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Dajana Marin
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN
Chicago, IL 60654
She is passionate about helping her clients make lifelong sustainable changes through an intuitive eating approach.
Dajana loves attending concerts, traveling, hiking, and exploring with her energetic huskies in her free time.
She is passionate about helping her clients make lifelong sustainable changes through an intuitive eating approach.
Dajana loves attending concerts, traveling, hiking, and exploring with her energetic huskies in her free time.
(630) 593-7303 View (630) 593-7303
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Haleigh Augspols
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LDN
4 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60606
Haleigh is dedicated to assisting clients with a mind-body approach to a healthier lifestyle through education on intuitive eating, stress reduction and a whole foods approach.
Specialties include working with clients that have or had a history of Eating Disorders, Picky Eating, Pre-Diabetes, Heart Conditions, High Cholesterol, GERD, Crohn’s Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Ulcerative Colitis, Gout, High Blood Pressure, Thyroid Disorders, PCOS, Pre/Post Natal Nutrition, Underweight Nutrition, Weight Management, Food Allergy
Haleigh is dedicated to assisting clients with a mind-body approach to a healthier lifestyle through education on intuitive eating, stress reduction and a whole foods approach.
Specialties include working with clients that have or had a history of Eating Disorders, Picky Eating, Pre-Diabetes, Heart Conditions, High Cholesterol, GERD, Crohn’s Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Ulcerative Colitis, Gout, High Blood Pressure, Thyroid Disorders, PCOS, Pre/Post Natal Nutrition, Underweight Nutrition, Weight Management, Food Allergy
(312) 779-1450 View (312) 779-1450
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Stephanie Fiorentino
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LDN
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60607
I’m a Health at Every Size aligned dietitian specializing in eating disorder recovery, intuitive eating, and weight neutral medical nutrition therapy.
Are you ready to make a meaningful and lasting change? Would you like to improve your nutrition without dieting? Do you want to heal your relationship with food and body? If yes, then let's work together!
I’m a Health at Every Size aligned dietitian specializing in eating disorder recovery, intuitive eating, and weight neutral medical nutrition therapy.
Are you ready to make a meaningful and lasting change? Would you like to improve your nutrition without dieting? Do you want to heal your relationship with food and body? If yes, then let's work together!
(773) 207-3268 View (773) 207-3268
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Jessica Harris
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CPT
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60606
Other areas of expertise include but is not limited to general healthy eating, intuitive eating, body image issues, and heart health.
Jessica is a Registered Dietitian whom specializes in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Digestive Conditions, IBS, Low FODMAP, Crohn's, and Sports Nutrition. Jessica is passionate about providing a patient-centered approach to nutrition care and is dedicated to helping clients reshape their lifestyle in a sustainable and enjoyable way so food is fun again. Her evidence-based and anti-diet recommendations support improving health with zero judgement towards food preferences or body size.Jessica is dedicated to providing the education and tools her patients need to thrive.
Other areas of expertise include but is not limited to general healthy eating, intuitive eating, body image issues, and heart health.
Jessica is a Registered Dietitian whom specializes in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Digestive Conditions, IBS, Low FODMAP, Crohn's, and Sports Nutrition. Jessica is passionate about providing a patient-centered approach to nutrition care and is dedicated to helping clients reshape their lifestyle in a sustainable and enjoyable way so food is fun again. Her evidence-based and anti-diet recommendations support improving health with zero judgement towards food preferences or body size.Jessica is dedicated to providing the education and tools her patients need to thrive.
(872) 219-1300 View (872) 219-1300
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Eliza McLean
Nutritionist/Dietitian, LDN, MPH, RD
Online Only
I believe strongly in the benefits of Intuitive Eating and incorporate its principles often in my practice.
Are you sick of fad diets but unsure of where to go next? Feeling overwhelmed by the nutrition information out there? Tired of the scale defining your worth and health? I can help! I am a registered and licensed dietitian in Chicago with a passion for women's health and would love to work together! My goal is to provide all clients with the fundamentals to sustain lifelong, healthy habits in a way that is flexible and feels good. Whether you are confused about what to eat for health, need support managing a chronic condition, or just want to develop a more positive relationship with food and body, I am here to help!
I believe strongly in the benefits of Intuitive Eating and incorporate its principles often in my practice.
Are you sick of fad diets but unsure of where to go next? Feeling overwhelmed by the nutrition information out there? Tired of the scale defining your worth and health? I can help! I am a registered and licensed dietitian in Chicago with a passion for women's health and would love to work together! My goal is to provide all clients with the fundamentals to sustain lifelong, healthy habits in a way that is flexible and feels good. Whether you are confused about what to eat for health, need support managing a chronic condition, or just want to develop a more positive relationship with food and body, I am here to help!
(872) 401-6377 View (872) 401-6377
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Demi (Demetria) Maropoulos
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LDN
Chicago, IL 60625
I work from a weight-neutral lens and I utilize the principles of Intuitive Eating in my counseling.
I value a safe and understanding provider-patient relationship. My goal is to create a non-judgmental environment where I can help you embrace curiosity, challenge diet culture, and work towards a more peaceful relationship with food and your body.
I work from a weight-neutral lens and I utilize the principles of Intuitive Eating in my counseling.
I value a safe and understanding provider-patient relationship. My goal is to create a non-judgmental environment where I can help you embrace curiosity, challenge diet culture, and work towards a more peaceful relationship with food and your body.
(773) 912-0658 View (773) 912-0658
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Alyson Haebig
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
Chicago, IL 60611
Using a compassionate approach informed by the principles of Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating, I can help you discover a recovery and relationship with food that is YOURS.
If you are struggling to cultivate a peaceful relationship with food, know that you are not alone. Conflicting messages telling us how to eat, what to eat, and when to eat can make us wonder why eating has gotten so complicated. The short answer: it does not have to be. Whether you have been diagnosed with an eating disorder, suffer from disordered eating, or just want to know how to nourish your body without going on another diet, I can help.
Using a compassionate approach informed by the principles of Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating, I can help you discover a recovery and relationship with food that is YOURS.
If you are struggling to cultivate a peaceful relationship with food, know that you are not alone. Conflicting messages telling us how to eat, what to eat, and when to eat can make us wonder why eating has gotten so complicated. The short answer: it does not have to be. Whether you have been diagnosed with an eating disorder, suffer from disordered eating, or just want to know how to nourish your body without going on another diet, I can help.
(312) 626-7607 View (312) 626-7607
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Lindsay Midura
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LDN
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60618
Together, we'll create a highly individualized health plan using a mix of evidenced-centered integrative/functional nutritional medicine, lab data, meal planning, intuitive eating principles and values exploration to achieve healing, holistically and comprehensively.
Hi! I'm Lindsay, Functional Medicine Dietitian and Eating Disorder Specialist. I am passionate about helping my clients find healing from digestive distress and/or hormonal imbalances. Our relationship with food is the most consistent and intimate connection we have in our lifetime. Like many important relationships, how we connect and interact with food can become confusing, overwhelming and complicated. Do you find yourself lost among mixed messages of how to care for your health? Are you struggling with your health and want to find a sustainable way to use food as a healing tool? Peace with food and your body is possible for you.
Together, we'll create a highly individualized health plan using a mix of evidenced-centered integrative/functional nutritional medicine, lab data, meal planning, intuitive eating principles and values exploration to achieve healing, holistically and comprehensively.
Hi! I'm Lindsay, Functional Medicine Dietitian and Eating Disorder Specialist. I am passionate about helping my clients find healing from digestive distress and/or hormonal imbalances. Our relationship with food is the most consistent and intimate connection we have in our lifetime. Like many important relationships, how we connect and interact with food can become confusing, overwhelming and complicated. Do you find yourself lost among mixed messages of how to care for your health? Are you struggling with your health and want to find a sustainable way to use food as a healing tool? Peace with food and your body is possible for you.
(312) 766-6802 View (312) 766-6802
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Rachael Biggers
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LDN
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Rachael’s specialties include diabetes (pre-diabetes, type 1, type 2, and gestational), autoimmune conditions, digestive disorders, disordered eating, binge eating disorder, intuitive and mindful eating, anti-inflammatory diets, and general wellness.
Rachael is a Registered Dietitian passionate about helping others build a joyful, balanced relationship with food. She understands that one’s connection with food and body is deeply personal and strives to support you as a partner in your health journey. Her approach is integrative and holistic, emphasizing balance, sustainability, and enjoyment. Rachael connects personally with clients to understand their unique lifestyle, background, and challenges, allowing her to provide truly individualized support in a warm, empathetic, and judgment-free space.
Rachael’s specialties include diabetes (pre-diabetes, type 1, type 2, and gestational), autoimmune conditions, digestive disorders, disordered eating, binge eating disorder, intuitive and mindful eating, anti-inflammatory diets, and general wellness.
Rachael is a Registered Dietitian passionate about helping others build a joyful, balanced relationship with food. She understands that one’s connection with food and body is deeply personal and strives to support you as a partner in your health journey. Her approach is integrative and holistic, emphasizing balance, sustainability, and enjoyment. Rachael connects personally with clients to understand their unique lifestyle, background, and challenges, allowing her to provide truly individualized support in a warm, empathetic, and judgment-free space.
(614) 756-2433 View (614) 756-2433
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Lauren Grosskopf
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, LDN
Online Only
Lauren works privately with clients using a non-diet approach to nutrition focused on intuitive eating and health at every size, a weight neutral approach to food
Lauren specializes in a Non-Diet approach for clients struggling with Disorderly Eating, Mood Disorders, and Chronic Dieters. Lauren takes the confusion out of food with a simple, kind, and humorous approach, based in CBT, Nutrition Education, and Experiential Techniques.
Lauren works privately with clients using a non-diet approach to nutrition focused on intuitive eating and health at every size, a weight neutral approach to food
Lauren specializes in a Non-Diet approach for clients struggling with Disorderly Eating, Mood Disorders, and Chronic Dieters. Lauren takes the confusion out of food with a simple, kind, and humorous approach, based in CBT, Nutrition Education, and Experiential Techniques.
(312) 616-5497 View (312) 616-5497
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Abbie Widing
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60647
She provides empathetic and relatable nutrition counseling while using a non-diet approach along with Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size.
Abbie is passionate about helping others improve their relationship with food, body image, weight, and health. She helps clients achieve positive changes in mental and physical well-being through nutrition counseling and education. Abbie provides personalized care tailored to your nutritional needs using a non-diet approach. She offers counseling in a supportive setting, using methods like motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral therapy, along with tools such as hands-on activities and educational handouts.
She provides empathetic and relatable nutrition counseling while using a non-diet approach along with Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size.
Abbie is passionate about helping others improve their relationship with food, body image, weight, and health. She helps clients achieve positive changes in mental and physical well-being through nutrition counseling and education. Abbie provides personalized care tailored to your nutritional needs using a non-diet approach. She offers counseling in a supportive setting, using methods like motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral therapy, along with tools such as hands-on activities and educational handouts.
(659) 216-8557 View (659) 216-8557
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Amanda Ghighi
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
5 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
Specialties include: Digestive issues,Crohn's Disease, Celiac Disease, Disordered eating, eating disorders, mindful/ intuitive eating, PCOS, general health and wellness and weight gain/restoration
Amanda is an RD specializing in general health and wellness, eating disorders and disordered eating. She is dedicated to helping individuals heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Amanda believes in creating a compassionate and supportive environment, incorporating evidence-based nutrition practices to guide clients toward sustainable changes. She strives to empower her clients to break free from diet culture and develop a nourishing and balanced approach to eating. Amanda offers compassionate, patient-centered nutrition care, focusing on non-diet, weight-inclusive principles.
Specialties include: Digestive issues,Crohn's Disease, Celiac Disease, Disordered eating, eating disorders, mindful/ intuitive eating, PCOS, general health and wellness and weight gain/restoration
Amanda is an RD specializing in general health and wellness, eating disorders and disordered eating. She is dedicated to helping individuals heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Amanda believes in creating a compassionate and supportive environment, incorporating evidence-based nutrition practices to guide clients toward sustainable changes. She strives to empower her clients to break free from diet culture and develop a nourishing and balanced approach to eating. Amanda offers compassionate, patient-centered nutrition care, focusing on non-diet, weight-inclusive principles.
(862) 225-6191 View (862) 225-6191
Intuitive Eating Nutritionists and Dietitians

What is intuitive eating?

Intuitive eating is a nutritional philosophy that emphasizes the use of physical hunger cues and satisfaction to guide eating, while rejecting common principles of weight loss, dieting, and restriction. Intuitive eating was popularized by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch, two Registered Dietitians specializing in eating disorders who outlined 10 principles of intuitive eating that continue to shape the approach today: Reject the Diet Mentality, Honor Your Hunger, Make Peace with Food, Challenge the Food Police, Respect Your Fullness, Discover the Satisfaction Factor, Honor Your Feelings without Using Food, Respect Your Body, Exercise—”Feel the Difference, and Honor Your Health with Gentle Nutrition.”

What does an intuitive eating dietitian do?

An intuitive eating dietitian applies the key principles of intuitive eating to their work with clients, helping them honor their hunger, reduce dietary restriction or "food rules," and improve their body image. Unlike dietitians who prescribe strict dietary changes or meal plans, intuitive eating dietitians often take a more holistic approach with clients. They may discuss the physical aspects of intuitive eating with clients, such as helping clients identify when they experience hunger, but they may also discuss topics such as mindfulness, exercise, body acceptance, and mental health.

Who should see an intuitive eating dietitian?

Anyone can see an intuitive eating dietitian; indeed, many people may be drawn to the idea of intuitive eating for its departure from the strict rules of diet culture and its emphasis on weight inclusivity and body acceptance. In particular, individuals who have a long history of chronic dieting may be particularly interested in seeing an intuitive eating dietitian, who will not emphasize diets as many other nutrition professionals may. In addition, individuals recovering from disordered eating or food restriction may also benefit from seeing an intuitive eating dietitian, who can help them become less reliant on rigid food rules and develop a more positive relationship with food and their body.

How do I find a good intuitive eating dietitian?

When you visit a dietitian or nutritionist's profile, you can get a better idea if they are the right fit for you by reading about their approach to nutrition. Often, dietitians who specialize in intuitive eating will outline this nutrition philosophy on their Psychology Today profile or on their website; if not, it can be helpful to look for a dietitian who emphasizes similar principles in their nutrition practice, such as taking a non-diet approach or emphasizing body acceptance or Health At Every Size (HAES) principles. When looking for potential dietitians, it can also be important to look at things like session cost, accepted insurance plans, and their location or telehealth options. When you find a professional who may be a good fit, you can reach out to speak with them and ask about their expertise within a specific area, such as eating disorders or mindful eating.