Weight Loss/Weight Management Nutritionists and Dietitians in Allston, MA

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Actualize Counseling & Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LDN
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with individuals who are accustomed to high performance but find themselves privately exhausted by a complicated relationship with food and their bodies. If you look capable and successful on the outside while struggling with perfectionism, burnout, or a cycle of restricting and overeating, I understand the weight of that silence. In my work, I provide my clients with a coordinated and compassionate path to recovery. As well as, incorporating strategies for mental health and physical nourishment, helping you move beyond rigid rules to find lasting, evidence-based peace.
I work with individuals who are accustomed to high performance but find themselves privately exhausted by a complicated relationship with food and their bodies. If you look capable and successful on the outside while struggling with perfectionism, burnout, or a cycle of restricting and overeating, I understand the weight of that silence. In my work, I provide my clients with a coordinated and compassionate path to recovery. As well as, incorporating strategies for mental health and physical nourishment, helping you move beyond rigid rules to find lasting, evidence-based peace.
(857) 688-5927 View (857) 688-5927
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Rachel Artus
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN
Online Only
Telehealth appointments only. Rachel's goal is to empower her clients to make food and lifestyle changes that will not only stick for decades, but will result in joyful and wholesome living. Rachel helps her clients to ditch their restrictive mindset and find food freedom through one-on-one coaching for behavior change, while promoting attainable and realistic goal-setting along the way. She believes in the power of balanced nutrition and food freedom, while using a hands-on approach to assist clients in making and then meeting their individualized goals.
Telehealth appointments only. Rachel's goal is to empower her clients to make food and lifestyle changes that will not only stick for decades, but will result in joyful and wholesome living. Rachel helps her clients to ditch their restrictive mindset and find food freedom through one-on-one coaching for behavior change, while promoting attainable and realistic goal-setting along the way. She believes in the power of balanced nutrition and food freedom, while using a hands-on approach to assist clients in making and then meeting their individualized goals.
(860) 499-3367 View (860) 499-3367

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Dr. Coreyann Poly_ Nutritionist @
Nutritionist/Dietitian, PhD, MEd, RDN, LDN, CDE
Serves Area
Other areas include food allergies, weight management, and GI disorders.
Dr. Coreyann Poly is a highly skilled Registered Dietitian, Diabetes Educator and Speaker promoting good nutrition/wellness to the adult/older adult populations. She provided one-on-one nutrition counseling to a variety of patients (ages 18+) to improve their health and nutritional status using individualized diet and lifestyle plans. She works with patients on achieving goals such as normalizing weight, increasing strength and endurance, and reducing or preventing medication use through improved cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Dr. Poly specializes in chronic disease prevention and management such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension,high cholesterol/lipids, IBS and Celiac disease.
Other areas include food allergies, weight management, and GI disorders.
Dr. Coreyann Poly is a highly skilled Registered Dietitian, Diabetes Educator and Speaker promoting good nutrition/wellness to the adult/older adult populations. She provided one-on-one nutrition counseling to a variety of patients (ages 18+) to improve their health and nutritional status using individualized diet and lifestyle plans. She works with patients on achieving goals such as normalizing weight, increasing strength and endurance, and reducing or preventing medication use through improved cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Dr. Poly specializes in chronic disease prevention and management such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension,high cholesterol/lipids, IBS and Celiac disease.
(508) 213-9166 View (508) 213-9166
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Samantha Siegel
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MPH, RDN, LDN
Online Only
Struggling to juggle work, life, and still find time to eat well? You’re not alone. Many of my clients are busy professionals who want to feel better, have more energy, and build healthier habits - but need a plan that fits real life. As someone who’s worked 100-hour weeks in finance, I understand that balance isn’t easy. My goal is to help you find a balanced approach to nutrition, without the extremes - through realistic, sustainable changes that fit your lifestyle and last long term.
Struggling to juggle work, life, and still find time to eat well? You’re not alone. Many of my clients are busy professionals who want to feel better, have more energy, and build healthier habits - but need a plan that fits real life. As someone who’s worked 100-hour weeks in finance, I understand that balance isn’t easy. My goal is to help you find a balanced approach to nutrition, without the extremes - through realistic, sustainable changes that fit your lifestyle and last long term.
(980) 377-2647 View (980) 377-2647
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Roberta Laredo
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN, CDE
Newton, MA 02459
I specialize in the areas of weight management, diabetes education, eating disorders, and digestive issues.
Are you looking for a nutrition coach who you can partner with to best meet your health goals? I focus on working collaboratively with each client to make positive lifestyle changes towards long term health. Whether your concern is a new health challenge or you are ready to work on better managing more long term issues, my approach is holistic and individualized to each client toward meeting his or her health goals. I look forward to working with you!
I specialize in the areas of weight management, diabetes education, eating disorders, and digestive issues.
Are you looking for a nutrition coach who you can partner with to best meet your health goals? I focus on working collaboratively with each client to make positive lifestyle changes towards long term health. Whether your concern is a new health challenge or you are ready to work on better managing more long term issues, my approach is holistic and individualized to each client toward meeting his or her health goals. I look forward to working with you!
(617) 297-8975 View (617) 297-8975
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Chelsea Saltzman
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
They may be seeking weight loss, better performance, improved labs, muscle gain, or a healthier relationship with food.
Chelsea specializes in women’s health, weight management, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, GLP-1 medications, general nutrition, meal planning, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, sports performance/nutrition, mindful/intuitive eating, disordered eating, and binge-eating disorder.
They may be seeking weight loss, better performance, improved labs, muscle gain, or a healthier relationship with food.
Chelsea specializes in women’s health, weight management, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, GLP-1 medications, general nutrition, meal planning, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, sports performance/nutrition, mindful/intuitive eating, disordered eating, and binge-eating disorder.
(314) 722-6465 View (314) 722-6465
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Kristine Miklos
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LDN
Boston, MA 02129
Kristine applies a functional approach with a clinical perspective when assessing patient needs and recommending intervention strategies, and has experience working with a wide range of chronic disease states, gastrointestinal disorders, food intolerances, and weight management.
Kristine is a registered dietitian with recent experience working as an outpatient dietitian at a premier Boston hospital. She earned a Bachelor of Science from Bentley University and then went on to complete a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and Master of Science in Nutrition and Health Promotion at Simmons College.
Kristine applies a functional approach with a clinical perspective when assessing patient needs and recommending intervention strategies, and has experience working with a wide range of chronic disease states, gastrointestinal disorders, food intolerances, and weight management.
Kristine is a registered dietitian with recent experience working as an outpatient dietitian at a premier Boston hospital. She earned a Bachelor of Science from Bentley University and then went on to complete a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and Master of Science in Nutrition and Health Promotion at Simmons College.
(781) 253-8893 View (781) 253-8893
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Burke Nutrition LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LDN
Online Only
Through my own life experiences, including a significant weight loss and other health issues, I help others.
Offering comprehensive, individualized medical nutrition therapy, with specialties in: Weight Loss and Maintenance Diabetes & heart disease GLP-1 medical weight management Post-bariatric surgery care Liver & kidney health Binge eating disorder Shannon is also the only dietitian in Massachusetts specializing in nutrition for addiction recovery.
Through my own life experiences, including a significant weight loss and other health issues, I help others.
Offering comprehensive, individualized medical nutrition therapy, with specialties in: Weight Loss and Maintenance Diabetes & heart disease GLP-1 medical weight management Post-bariatric surgery care Liver & kidney health Binge eating disorder Shannon is also the only dietitian in Massachusetts specializing in nutrition for addiction recovery.
(339) 300-1552 View (339) 300-1552
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Lauren E Ahola
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LDN
Marshfield, MA 02050
LEA-Nutrition believes that diets don't work, but lifestyle changes do. Lauren has been a Registered Dietitian since 2012 and Yoga Instructor since 2015. She created LEAN to help others live their healthiest and happiest life. She is here to help you interpret all the false nutrition information out there and create an individualized nutrition plan that works for YOU.
LEA-Nutrition believes that diets don't work, but lifestyle changes do. Lauren has been a Registered Dietitian since 2012 and Yoga Instructor since 2015. She created LEAN to help others live their healthiest and happiest life. She is here to help you interpret all the false nutrition information out there and create an individualized nutrition plan that works for YOU.
(339) 244-2642 View (339) 244-2642
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Danielle S Lavallee
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LDN, CLC
Woburn, MA 01801
Advanced training in weight management and lactation/early feeding.
What brought you here today? Did you or a family member receive a new diagnosis? The words hypertension, diabetes, failure to thrive, “overweight,” can be alarming. Maybe the last diet failed you and you’re looking for some permanent peace with food? Perhaps you are bombarded with information about eating and have no idea what to believe or how to make sense of it all. Every food decision is a stressor and, well, is that what they mean by “wellness”? We don’t think so. Our team of experienced dietitians work to provide peace around food. Making eating easy, because life is complicated enough.
Advanced training in weight management and lactation/early feeding.
What brought you here today? Did you or a family member receive a new diagnosis? The words hypertension, diabetes, failure to thrive, “overweight,” can be alarming. Maybe the last diet failed you and you’re looking for some permanent peace with food? Perhaps you are bombarded with information about eating and have no idea what to believe or how to make sense of it all. Every food decision is a stressor and, well, is that what they mean by “wellness”? We don’t think so. Our team of experienced dietitians work to provide peace around food. Making eating easy, because life is complicated enough.
(617) 315-2892 View (617) 315-2892
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Chloe Schweinshaut
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN, CLT
Online Only
Hi, my name is Chloë, and I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and founder of Riverside Nutrition located in Cambridge, MA. The term “nutrition” can mean many different things depending on where you are in life, and there is no one type of “nutrition” that works best for everyone. I founded Riverside Nutrition so that I could treat a variety of people and conditions using a holistic approach to nutrition and wellness. Please email or visit our website to schedule a free 15-minute consultation call to see if we would be a good fit to work together.
Hi, my name is Chloë, and I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and founder of Riverside Nutrition located in Cambridge, MA. The term “nutrition” can mean many different things depending on where you are in life, and there is no one type of “nutrition” that works best for everyone. I founded Riverside Nutrition so that I could treat a variety of people and conditions using a holistic approach to nutrition and wellness. Please email or visit our website to schedule a free 15-minute consultation call to see if we would be a good fit to work together.
(617) 410-5947 View (617) 410-5947
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Eric Reardon
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNC
Acton, MA 01720
Specializing in weight loss, fatigue and hormone imbalances.
Get help with weight concerns, fatigue, digestive issues, hormone imbalances and more. Functional nutrition and fitness training all under one roof at our new location in Acton, Ma. Distance consults also provided for those not in the local area.
Specializing in weight loss, fatigue and hormone imbalances.
Get help with weight concerns, fatigue, digestive issues, hormone imbalances and more. Functional nutrition and fitness training all under one roof at our new location in Acton, Ma. Distance consults also provided for those not in the local area.
(978) 212-9914 View (978) 212-9914
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Merissa Mills
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LD
Online Only
Specialties include but are not limited to: weight loss, diabetes management, disordered eating, improving body image, IBS/IBD, and more.
I have been providing nutrition counseling for two years and am currently providing telehealth sessions. I believe receiving nutrition counseling should never serve as a stressor. That is why I am credentialed with multiple insurance companies and work with clients through online video sessions.
Specialties include but are not limited to: weight loss, diabetes management, disordered eating, improving body image, IBS/IBD, and more.
I have been providing nutrition counseling for two years and am currently providing telehealth sessions. I believe receiving nutrition counseling should never serve as a stressor. That is why I am credentialed with multiple insurance companies and work with clients through online video sessions.
(904) 293-1755 View (904) 293-1755
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HealThy Self Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN, CLT
Online Only
NEW! Accepting some insurances- Please check the following link for eligibility: visit.berrystreet.co/providers/Amanda-Rigby The diet that is right for you has no name. I know you’ve tried everything because I was you. It was not until I stopped working against my body that I learned I was in control of how good I could feel. I also know you don’t feel well. No one seems to understand why you’d rather stay home, or why it takes you so long to get ready. You don’t recognize yourself anymore. You’re tired of waiting for answers. Most importantly, you just want to feel normal again.
NEW! Accepting some insurances- Please check the following link for eligibility: visit.berrystreet.co/providers/Amanda-Rigby The diet that is right for you has no name. I know you’ve tried everything because I was you. It was not until I stopped working against my body that I learned I was in control of how good I could feel. I also know you don’t feel well. No one seems to understand why you’d rather stay home, or why it takes you so long to get ready. You don’t recognize yourself anymore. You’re tired of waiting for answers. Most importantly, you just want to feel normal again.
(401) 246-8577 View (401) 246-8577
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Actualize Counseling & Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I help clients navigate eating disorder recovery, disordered eating, body image concerns, and the stress of building a healthier relationship with food. My style is warm, collaborative, and realistic—not about perfection, judgment, or rigid rules. In our first session, I want to understand what you are hoping for, where you have been, and what feels hardest right now. Whether you are actively struggling, stepping down from higher care, worried about relapse, or trying to maintain balanced eating, we move at a pace that feels supportive, clinically appropriate, and sustainable.
I help clients navigate eating disorder recovery, disordered eating, body image concerns, and the stress of building a healthier relationship with food. My style is warm, collaborative, and realistic—not about perfection, judgment, or rigid rules. In our first session, I want to understand what you are hoping for, where you have been, and what feels hardest right now. Whether you are actively struggling, stepping down from higher care, worried about relapse, or trying to maintain balanced eating, we move at a pace that feels supportive, clinically appropriate, and sustainable.
(508) 374-9602 View (508) 374-9602
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Courtney Kincannon
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Specialties include general nutrition/wellness, weight management (including bariatrics and GLP-1 medications), heart health, women’s health, pregnancy and postpartum, fatty liver disease, pediatric nutrition (birth to 5 years), healthy aging, and prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (non–insulin dependent).
Courtney is a Registered Dietitian at Health Loft. She understands that building fulfilling, long-lasting, healthful habits takes time and patience. She takes a whole-person approach, recognizing that nutrition and health are not one-size-fits-all. Courtney meets patients where they are and helps create a plan that makes the most sense for their lives.
Specialties include general nutrition/wellness, weight management (including bariatrics and GLP-1 medications), heart health, women’s health, pregnancy and postpartum, fatty liver disease, pediatric nutrition (birth to 5 years), healthy aging, and prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (non–insulin dependent).
Courtney is a Registered Dietitian at Health Loft. She understands that building fulfilling, long-lasting, healthful habits takes time and patience. She takes a whole-person approach, recognizing that nutrition and health are not one-size-fits-all. Courtney meets patients where they are and helps create a plan that makes the most sense for their lives.
(312) 940-3195 View (312) 940-3195
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Lori Barrett
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD
Serves Area
Let’s get you started with a plan that is custom-made just for you. I have helped hundreds of clients, both children and adults reach their goals, and I make sure every client of mine gets the same personalized treatment to succeed. I want to help you feel your best, and perform your best: in your sport, in school, at work, or at play.
Let’s get you started with a plan that is custom-made just for you. I have helped hundreds of clients, both children and adults reach their goals, and I make sure every client of mine gets the same personalized treatment to succeed. I want to help you feel your best, and perform your best: in your sport, in school, at work, or at play.
(407) 399-0895 View (407) 399-0895
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Juliana Shalek
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD , CDN
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Juliana specializes in a variety of nutrition-related areas including weight loss, diabetes, bariatric
Juliana believes you can lose weight and feel your best while still eating the foods you love (just in moderation!) Juliana lives outside of Boston with her husband and two daughters.
Juliana specializes in a variety of nutrition-related areas including weight loss, diabetes, bariatric
Juliana believes you can lose weight and feel your best while still eating the foods you love (just in moderation!) Juliana lives outside of Boston with her husband and two daughters.
(508) 456-6330 View (508) 456-6330
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Shelby Keys
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LDN
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a Registered Dietitian who specializes in gut health/digestive conditions, weight loss, and behavior modification to sustain a healthier lifestyle.
I believe in a tailored treatment approach to meet each client's unique needs, food beliefs, preferences, schedules, and habits. I help clients take back their health and build confidence through balanced eating and sustainable lifestyle changes. I have had extensive career training through BU and Brigham and Women's Hospital.
I am a Registered Dietitian who specializes in gut health/digestive conditions, weight loss, and behavior modification to sustain a healthier lifestyle.
I believe in a tailored treatment approach to meet each client's unique needs, food beliefs, preferences, schedules, and habits. I help clients take back their health and build confidence through balanced eating and sustainable lifestyle changes. I have had extensive career training through BU and Brigham and Women's Hospital.
(585) 401-7092 View (585) 401-7092
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Linda S Nikolakopoulos
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES
1 Endorsed
Danvers, MA 01923
Hello, my name is Linda and I have been a Registered Dietitian for the past 25+ years. I have developed an expertise in healthy weight loss and weight management, as well as a certification in nutrition for diabetes management. If you'd like to be rid of dieting once and for all and learn to live a healthy lifestyle with balanced eating, give me a call! I use a non-diet approach and promote mindful and fulfilling eating which is customized and tailor-made for each specific client. I look forward to working with you towards your nutrition goals!
Hello, my name is Linda and I have been a Registered Dietitian for the past 25+ years. I have developed an expertise in healthy weight loss and weight management, as well as a certification in nutrition for diabetes management. If you'd like to be rid of dieting once and for all and learn to live a healthy lifestyle with balanced eating, give me a call! I use a non-diet approach and promote mindful and fulfilling eating which is customized and tailor-made for each specific client. I look forward to working with you towards your nutrition goals!
(978) 767-2390 View (978) 767-2390
Weight Loss/Weight Management Nutritionists and Dietitians
Why is nutrition important for weight loss?
Dietitians often identify diet and exercise as the two key factors in achieving weight loss goals. To lose weight, individuals must consume fewer calories than they expend, making a supportive diet essential. Foods that are satiating, such as the healthy fats found in nuts or fish like salmon, can help keep individuals full longer and reduce overall intake. In contrast, foods high in sugar and refined carbohydrates are quickly burned by the body and can lead to excessive caloric intake. These examples highlight the importance of overall nutrition choices, beyond just calorie counting, in weight loss. Additionally, a well-balanced diet can help reduce symptoms of conditions associated with obesity or being overweight, such as high blood sugar and hypertension.

What diet is best for weight loss?
There is no single best diet for weight loss; instead, dietitians often advocate for adopting overall lifestyle changes that support sustainable weight loss rather than extreme, short-term diets. Generally, dietary changes that include more plant-based foods and those low in added sugars and saturated fats are recommended. One example of such a diet is the Mediterranean-style diet, which emphasizes whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and lean sources of animal protein. Specific dietary patterns may also be tailored to the client's underlying health conditions. For instance, individuals with hypertension or high cholesterol might benefit from the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), which focuses on heart-healthy foods.

What foods should I avoid for weight loss?
When aiming for weight loss, dietitians generally advise against consuming high-calorie and highly-processed foods, such as fried foods, fatty meats, sugar-rich desserts or baked goods, refined carbohydrates like white bread, and candy. Additionally, beverages such as sodas and high-calorie coffee drinks can negatively impact weight loss goals. Instead, nutrition professionals recommend incorporating foods that contribute to satiety and overall health, including fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats, and whole grains. Focusing on adding these nutrient-dense foods, instead of taking away certain foods, can support a healthier lifestyle and help individuals both meet their nutritional needs while also achieving their weight loss goals.

How can a dietitian help with weight loss?
Dietitians assist with weight loss by helping clients develop and implement lifestyle changes, including dietary modifications and exercise routines, that support sustained weight management. They will work with clients to create personalized weight loss plans and hold them accountable for meeting their goals. Dietitians may also address the psychological aspects of weight loss, promoting positive self-esteem and self-worth. Many encourage clients to keep a food diary or journal to track their diet and provide ongoing guidance as the client makes the recommended lifestyle changes. Additionally, dietitians may coordinate with other healthcare professionals, such as medical doctors, to address any underlying health conditions, such as diabetes.