Non-Diet Approach Nutritionists and Dietitians in Palatine, IL
I provide evidence-based nutrition counseling and education in my practice. My goal is to prevent and reduce the risk of chronic diseases related to dietary lifestyle choices using a personalized approach that works for you. As a licensed registered dietitian, I have completed an accredited supervised practice and passed a national exam making me an expert in the field of nutrition and dietetics. My continued education in the field of nutrition allows me to maintain my registration.
I provide evidence-based nutrition counseling and education in my practice. My goal is to prevent and reduce the risk of chronic diseases related to dietary lifestyle choices using a personalized approach that works for you. As a licensed registered dietitian, I have completed an accredited supervised practice and passed a national exam making me an expert in the field of nutrition and dietetics. My continued education in the field of nutrition allows me to maintain my registration.
Fed & Flourish, formerly Fitzgerald Nutrition.
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CSSD, CEDS
Online Only
When you are facing everyday pressure from school, work, friends, relationships, and busy schedules, you can quickly feel at odds with your body or lost in your self-care. Then, you layer on the mixed messages from social media and you can go down a spiral with negative thoughts on what you “should” or “shouldn’t be” doing. And that is why I’m so happy you’re here! Imagine being able to trust your body again, to take what it needs and leave what it doesn’t – this opens up space to focus on what’s important (and fun!) in your life!
When you are facing everyday pressure from school, work, friends, relationships, and busy schedules, you can quickly feel at odds with your body or lost in your self-care. Then, you layer on the mixed messages from social media and you can go down a spiral with negative thoughts on what you “should” or “shouldn’t be” doing. And that is why I’m so happy you’re here! Imagine being able to trust your body again, to take what it needs and leave what it doesn’t – this opens up space to focus on what’s important (and fun!) in your life!
More Dietitians and Nutritionists Nearby
Carol utilizes patient-centered care to provide a non-diet approach to nutrition.
Her specialties include eating disorders and disordered eating.
Carol utilizes patient-centered care to provide a non-diet approach to nutrition.
Her specialties include eating disorders and disordered eating.
I take a non-diet weight neutral approach, I will never tell you to just lose weight to improve your PCOS.
I specialize in all things women's health. This includes PCOS, fertility, endometriosis, thyroid health, and menopause. All my sessions are virtual and I work with people in many different states across the US.
I take a non-diet weight neutral approach, I will never tell you to just lose weight to improve your PCOS.
I specialize in all things women's health. This includes PCOS, fertility, endometriosis, thyroid health, and menopause. All my sessions are virtual and I work with people in many different states across the US.
I follow a size-inclusive, weight-neutral, non-diet, and evidence-based approach to help my clients re-frame their mindsets around diet culture and weight bias.
I am here to help you identify your relationship with food and body image in a meaningful and non-stigmatizing environment. All people deserve to find food freedom independent of race, sexual orientation, gender, body size, ability, or ethnicity.
I follow a size-inclusive, weight-neutral, non-diet, and evidence-based approach to help my clients re-frame their mindsets around diet culture and weight bias.
I am here to help you identify your relationship with food and body image in a meaningful and non-stigmatizing environment. All people deserve to find food freedom independent of race, sexual orientation, gender, body size, ability, or ethnicity.
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 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
She is a “ non-diet” dietitian and strongly supports making changes that work for each person as an individual.
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
She is a “ non-diet” dietitian and strongly supports making changes that work for each person as an individual.
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
She uses a non-diet approach to improve habits, creating long-lasting change, improved energy & increased sense of health and vitality!
Do you feel trapped in an endless cycle of dieting? After each new fad, do you find yourself back in the same place? Are you trying to prepare healthy meals, but struggle with time and organization? Or do you feel stuck with eating habits that don't serve you, but aren't sure how to change? You're certainly not alone. My main goal is to help you simplify eating, get rid of food "rules," and help you find joy, balance and health!
She uses a non-diet approach to improve habits, creating long-lasting change, improved energy & increased sense of health and vitality!
Do you feel trapped in an endless cycle of dieting? After each new fad, do you find yourself back in the same place? Are you trying to prepare healthy meals, but struggle with time and organization? Or do you feel stuck with eating habits that don't serve you, but aren't sure how to change? You're certainly not alone. My main goal is to help you simplify eating, get rid of food "rules," and help you find joy, balance and health!
Eliza practices from a non-diet, weight-neutral approach, caring for the whole person.
She is passionate about empowering her clients to pursue health in a balanced and practical way. Eliza incorporates intuitive eating philosophies into her work and puts an emphasis on reconnecting clients to their body’s natural signaling. Her style can be described as encouraging and approachable.
Eliza practices from a non-diet, weight-neutral approach, caring for the whole person.
She is passionate about empowering her clients to pursue health in a balanced and practical way. Eliza incorporates intuitive eating philosophies into her work and puts an emphasis on reconnecting clients to their body’s natural signaling. Her style can be described as encouraging and approachable.
She practices from a non-diet, Health at Every Size perspective and wholeheartedly believes that you can improve your performance without focusing on weight.
As a former collegiate athlete, Abby is a registered dietitian passionate about the intersection of nutrition for sports performance and intuitive eating. She completed her bachelor's degree in dietetics at Olivet Nazarene University, her dietetic internship at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, and her master's degree in applied exercise science through Concordia University Chicago. Abby has experience working with youth, collegiate, and professional athletes as well as adult and adolescent eating disorder patients at multiple levels of care.
She practices from a non-diet, Health at Every Size perspective and wholeheartedly believes that you can improve your performance without focusing on weight.
As a former collegiate athlete, Abby is a registered dietitian passionate about the intersection of nutrition for sports performance and intuitive eating. She completed her bachelor's degree in dietetics at Olivet Nazarene University, her dietetic internship at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, and her master's degree in applied exercise science through Concordia University Chicago. Abby has experience working with youth, collegiate, and professional athletes as well as adult and adolescent eating disorder patients at multiple levels of care.
Madeline utilizes a non-diet, food freedom approach to nutritional counseling to ensure sustainable change and outcomes.
Madeline is a registered dietitian who is passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals and feel in control of their own nutrition journey. She has experience in all levels of eating disorder treatment across all age groups. Madeline has a background in athletics and utilizes this to foster resilience and strength in her clients. She approaches each session with curiosity and drive to understand her clients struggles. She provides a safe space for all individuals to create and define their own definition of health and sustainable change.
Madeline utilizes a non-diet, food freedom approach to nutritional counseling to ensure sustainable change and outcomes.
Madeline is a registered dietitian who is passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals and feel in control of their own nutrition journey. She has experience in all levels of eating disorder treatment across all age groups. Madeline has a background in athletics and utilizes this to foster resilience and strength in her clients. She approaches each session with curiosity and drive to understand her clients struggles. She provides a safe space for all individuals to create and define their own definition of health and sustainable change.
Ashley adopts a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach grounded in evidence-based practices.
Ashley (Evans) McTaggart is a Registered Dietitian and a alumna of Northern Illinois University. With over six years of experience in the eating disorder field, Ashley is deeply passionate about supporting individuals in their recovery journey. She began her nutrition career at a residential eating disorder facility in downtown Chicago and later expanded her expertise through roles in Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) levels of care. Ashley’s nutrition philosophy emphasizes building a healthy and positive relationship with food, integrating mental, emotional, physical, and social health.
Ashley adopts a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach grounded in evidence-based practices.
Ashley (Evans) McTaggart is a Registered Dietitian and a alumna of Northern Illinois University. With over six years of experience in the eating disorder field, Ashley is deeply passionate about supporting individuals in their recovery journey. She began her nutrition career at a residential eating disorder facility in downtown Chicago and later expanded her expertise through roles in Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) levels of care. Ashley’s nutrition philosophy emphasizes building a healthy and positive relationship with food, integrating mental, emotional, physical, and social health.
Holly is a weight inclusive and non-diet dietitian.
Addison is a registered dietitian who works to understand your needs by taking a comprehensive and personalized approach to nutrition therapy. She believes in weight-inclusive care, Health at Every Size, and strives to help her clients find balance with nutrition, movement, and their bodies. You can expect Addison to listen to you, support you, and provide you with the tools to find healing and balance. She will work with you to find ways to achieve your goals and understand the challenges you face. She is devoted to providing you with the most effective and up-to-date nutrition care and information possible.
Holly is a weight inclusive and non-diet dietitian.
Addison is a registered dietitian who works to understand your needs by taking a comprehensive and personalized approach to nutrition therapy. She believes in weight-inclusive care, Health at Every Size, and strives to help her clients find balance with nutrition, movement, and their bodies. You can expect Addison to listen to you, support you, and provide you with the tools to find healing and balance. She will work with you to find ways to achieve your goals and understand the challenges you face. She is devoted to providing you with the most effective and up-to-date nutrition care and information possible.
My philosophy is a non-diet approach with a focus on balance, variety, and developing a positive relationship with food.
I am a Registered Dietitian specializing in eating disorders/disordered eating for over 10 years. My goal is to help women heal their relationship with food while nourishing their bodies. I help to educate and empower women through their recovery with disordered eating and negative body image. I listen and take into account the whole person in order to create a lifestyle and eating plan that is realistic for their lives.
My philosophy is a non-diet approach with a focus on balance, variety, and developing a positive relationship with food.
I am a Registered Dietitian specializing in eating disorders/disordered eating for over 10 years. My goal is to help women heal their relationship with food while nourishing their bodies. I help to educate and empower women through their recovery with disordered eating and negative body image. I listen and take into account the whole person in order to create a lifestyle and eating plan that is realistic for their lives.
Olivia is a registered dietitian dedicated to helping individuals of all ages take a non-diet approach to nutrition while honoring both their bodies and mental health.
Specialties include: eating disorders (from adolescence into adulthood), disordered eating, intuitive eating, mindful eating, general healthy eating, weight-neutral care, patient-centered approaches, evidence-based practice, and gender-affirming nutrition.
Olivia is a registered dietitian dedicated to helping individuals of all ages take a non-diet approach to nutrition while honoring both their bodies and mental health.
Specialties include: eating disorders (from adolescence into adulthood), disordered eating, intuitive eating, mindful eating, general healthy eating, weight-neutral care, patient-centered approaches, evidence-based practice, and gender-affirming nutrition.
As a weight inclusive and non-diet dietitian, I use principles from intuitive eating and HAES (Health at Every Size) approaches while focusing on the important behavioral shifts needed in order to work towards long-lasting recovery.
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) passionate about helping people make peace with food and their bodies. My nutrition expertise will help you sort out the truths and lies we read about nutrition. A relationship with food and eating is not meant to be so complicated and scary. I will teach you how to live a life free of ‘food rules and restrictions.’ I am able to see client virtually in the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, NC, NJ, NY, MO, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, & WY.
As a weight inclusive and non-diet dietitian, I use principles from intuitive eating and HAES (Health at Every Size) approaches while focusing on the important behavioral shifts needed in order to work towards long-lasting recovery.
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) passionate about helping people make peace with food and their bodies. My nutrition expertise will help you sort out the truths and lies we read about nutrition. A relationship with food and eating is not meant to be so complicated and scary. I will teach you how to live a life free of ‘food rules and restrictions.’ I am able to see client virtually in the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, NC, NJ, NY, MO, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, & WY.
Hi, I'm Nikki a registered dietitian here to help you find a life of health, happiness & balance. I started Better Balance to give you a solution to achieving the health & life of balance you deserve. A practice with no rigidity, restrictions or judgement & an individualized approach that honors your values. We strive to support, guide & encourage you every step of the way. If you are looking to have a better relationship with food, learn how to properly nourish and fuel your body, develop sustainable habits, manage your chronic disease and/ or achieve your weight loss goals through sustainable practices, we can support you.
Hi, I'm Nikki a registered dietitian here to help you find a life of health, happiness & balance. I started Better Balance to give you a solution to achieving the health & life of balance you deserve. A practice with no rigidity, restrictions or judgement & an individualized approach that honors your values. We strive to support, guide & encourage you every step of the way. If you are looking to have a better relationship with food, learn how to properly nourish and fuel your body, develop sustainable habits, manage your chronic disease and/ or achieve your weight loss goals through sustainable practices, we can support you.
Through a non-diet, weight inclusive philosophy, Randi enjoys providing the tools and support to clients so that they can learn to nourish their bodies in a safe, non-judgmental, and enjoyable way.
Specialties include working with clients that have or had a history of Eating Disorders, PCOS, intuitive eating, and Digestive Issues. Other areas of expertise include but is not limited to, general healthy eating, weight management, IBS, and heart health.
Through a non-diet, weight inclusive philosophy, Randi enjoys providing the tools and support to clients so that they can learn to nourish their bodies in a safe, non-judgmental, and enjoyable way.
Specialties include working with clients that have or had a history of Eating Disorders, PCOS, intuitive eating, and Digestive Issues. Other areas of expertise include but is not limited to, general healthy eating, weight management, IBS, and heart health.
My name is Sam, and I am Registered Dietitian (RDN) who specializes in disordered eating, eating disorder recovery, and general lifestyle nutrition from a non-diet approach.
I can guide you towards a more sustainable and authentic way of honoring your bodies needs and achieving health, at any size. I am happy to support clients virtually via telehealth at this time. I offer individualized nutrition therapy and build meal plans to help you achieve your goals.
My name is Sam, and I am Registered Dietitian (RDN) who specializes in disordered eating, eating disorder recovery, and general lifestyle nutrition from a non-diet approach.
I can guide you towards a more sustainable and authentic way of honoring your bodies needs and achieving health, at any size. I am happy to support clients virtually via telehealth at this time. I offer individualized nutrition therapy and build meal plans to help you achieve your goals.
Through a non-diet, weight inclusive approach, I empower clients to meet their health goals in a gentle and non-restrictive way.
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!
Through a non-diet, weight inclusive approach, I empower clients to meet their health goals in a gentle and non-restrictive way.
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!
Non-Diet Approach Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is the non-diet approach to nutrition?
A non-diet approach to nutrition is a holistic strategy that prioritizes overall health and well-being over strict diets or weight loss plans. Dietitians who practice this approach emphasize intuitive eating, encouraging clients to listen to their internal hunger and fullness cues rather than following rigid dietary rules. This method promotes a healthier relationship with food and fosters self-acceptance, especially for individuals with a history of dieting or disordered eating patterns.
Why should I see a dietitian who takes a non-diet approach?
As more evidence highlights the ineffectiveness and potential harm of many diets, the non-diet approach is gaining popularity and recognition as a sustainable and compassionate nutritional strategy. Non-diet dietitians help clients shift their focus from weight to overall health, supporting behaviors that enhance physical and emotional well-being. Therefore, a non-diet approach to nutrition may be a welcome change for many individuals who are looking to branch out from the heavy emphasis on diets and weights that many professionals in the medical and wellness communities may have. Additionally, because non-diet dietitians take a more holistic approach, they will also often work with clients on their relationship to other lifestyle habits that impact wellbeing, such as encouraging a healthy relationship with exercise.
What can a non-diet approach help with?
A non-diet approach can be highly beneficial for individuals with a history of eating disorders or disordered eating patterns, as well as those who have experienced repeated dieting with little success. This approach helps clients move away from rigid food rules and promotes a healthier relationship with food. By focusing on intuitive eating, clients learn to trust their internal hunger and fullness cues, rather than adhering to external dietary guidelines. This approach can help clients develop an intuitive sense of their nutritional needs, improve body acceptance, and reduce the psychological stress or shame commonly associated with dieting.
What should I look for in a non-diet dietitian?
When searching for a non-diet dietitian, it's important to consider several factors to ensure they are the right fit for you. Start by reviewing the dietitian's profile on Psychology Today or their personal website. Look for mentions of intuitive eating, body acceptance, or Health At Every Size (HAES) principles, which are indicative of a non-diet approach. Non-diet dietitians often outline their nutrition philosophy in these profiles. In addition to their approach, consider practical factors such as session costs, accepted insurance plans, and the availability of in-person or telehealth options. When you find a professional who seems like a good fit, reach out to speak with them. During the conversation, pay attention to whether you feel comfortable with them and how they explain their non-diet approach. If you are seeking a dietitian for a specific concern, such as disordered eating or chronic dieting, this can also be a good time to ask about their experience in these areas.