Non-Diet Approach Nutritionists and Dietitians in Dukes County, MA
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
Hi! My name is Erin and I'm a Registered Dietitian. I help to educate and empower clients through their recovery with disordered eating and negative body image. I also specialize in complex chronic conditions including dysautonomia, POTS, and MCAS. I believe in a collaborative relationship with my clients where we work together to find what works best for them. Whether you are working on your recovery from an eating disorder or learning how to navigate food with a chronic illness, my goal is to support you with practical tools that honor your unique needs and lived experience.
Hi! My name is Erin and I'm a Registered Dietitian. I help to educate and empower clients through their recovery with disordered eating and negative body image. I also specialize in complex chronic conditions including dysautonomia, POTS, and MCAS. I believe in a collaborative relationship with my clients where we work together to find what works best for them. Whether you are working on your recovery from an eating disorder or learning how to navigate food with a chronic illness, my goal is to support you with practical tools that honor your unique needs and lived experience.
We strive to help clients work on improving their relationship with food and their bodies using a customized, therapeutic, non-diet approach.
Are you struggling with anxiety around meals, guilt after eating, or physical issues like digestive problems or hormonal imbalances? Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of dieting, restriction, or binging with no end in sight? Maybe you’re watching your child struggle with body image or refusing to eat, leaving you feeling worried and helpless. We understand that healing from an eating disorder isn’t just about food—it’s about rebuilding trust with your body and mind. Our personalized, non-judgmental approach helps you develop healthy habits. Our dietitians are here to guide you in reclaiming your health and finding long-term balance.
We strive to help clients work on improving their relationship with food and their bodies using a customized, therapeutic, non-diet approach.
Are you struggling with anxiety around meals, guilt after eating, or physical issues like digestive problems or hormonal imbalances? Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of dieting, restriction, or binging with no end in sight? Maybe you’re watching your child struggle with body image or refusing to eat, leaving you feeling worried and helpless. We understand that healing from an eating disorder isn’t just about food—it’s about rebuilding trust with your body and mind. Our personalized, non-judgmental approach helps you develop healthy habits. Our dietitians are here to guide you in reclaiming your health and finding long-term balance.
Gwen is a Registered Dietitian with over 25 years of experience in the field of Nutrition and the owner of Sage Nutrition Solutions, LLC. She is a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Gwen is an advocate of balanced nutrition and has an all foods can fit into a healthy lifestyle philosophy. Using a science-based, individualized approach, Gwen's nutritional counseling, support, and guidance will help you manage your overall health, prevent and treat new or chronic conditions, optimize exercise performance, and build a healthy relationship with food and body.
Gwen is a Registered Dietitian with over 25 years of experience in the field of Nutrition and the owner of Sage Nutrition Solutions, LLC. She is a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Gwen is an advocate of balanced nutrition and has an all foods can fit into a healthy lifestyle philosophy. Using a science-based, individualized approach, Gwen's nutritional counseling, support, and guidance will help you manage your overall health, prevent and treat new or chronic conditions, optimize exercise performance, and build a healthy relationship with food and body.
I’m a Registered Dietitian specialized in pediatric and family nutrition. I work with families who feel overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice, worried about whether their child is eating “enough” or “right,” and often running on empty themselves.
Using evidence-based strategies, I help support children’s healthy growth while also improving parents’ energy, metabolic health, and overall wellbeing.
My goal is to take the confusion out of nutrition and turn science into simple, realistic habits that actually fit into busy family life—so both parents and kids can feel better, eat better, and function better every day.
I’m a Registered Dietitian specialized in pediatric and family nutrition. I work with families who feel overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice, worried about whether their child is eating “enough” or “right,” and often running on empty themselves.
Using evidence-based strategies, I help support children’s healthy growth while also improving parents’ energy, metabolic health, and overall wellbeing.
My goal is to take the confusion out of nutrition and turn science into simple, realistic habits that actually fit into busy family life—so both parents and kids can feel better, eat better, and function better every day.
Feel like your body changed in your late 30s or 40s, and nothing that used to work works anymore? You’re eating “pretty healthy,” trying to stay consistent… but the scale is stuck, your energy is off, and you feel out of control around food.
I help women navigate weight changes, low energy, and food noise without restrictive diets, cutting out your favorite foods, or starting over every Monday. This is not about perfection. It’s about building a way of eating that actually works in your real life.
Feel like your body changed in your late 30s or 40s, and nothing that used to work works anymore? You’re eating “pretty healthy,” trying to stay consistent… but the scale is stuck, your energy is off, and you feel out of control around food.
I help women navigate weight changes, low energy, and food noise without restrictive diets, cutting out your favorite foods, or starting over every Monday. This is not about perfection. It’s about building a way of eating that actually works in your real life.
I empower people who are exhausted by dieting to rebuild trust with food and their bodies through a personalized, non-diet approach to nutrition so they can improve their health, boost energy and create lasting change.
When we work together we'll take a systematic approach to “why” you are struggling and aspects of your life that are negatively affecting your weight and your health. Nutrition, mindfulness around eating, sleep hygiene, stress and movement will be addressed so we create a personalized plan to get you to your goals for the long term and not for a season.
I empower people who are exhausted by dieting to rebuild trust with food and their bodies through a personalized, non-diet approach to nutrition so they can improve their health, boost energy and create lasting change.
When we work together we'll take a systematic approach to “why” you are struggling and aspects of your life that are negatively affecting your weight and your health. Nutrition, mindfulness around eating, sleep hygiene, stress and movement will be addressed so we create a personalized plan to get you to your goals for the long term and not for a season.
I am a dietitian and certified personal trainer who specializes in supporting adolescents and adults recovering from eating disorders and disordered eating. I work collaboratively with clients to understand their goals, challenges, and lived experiences. Together, we focus on restoring adequate nourishment, reducing food-related anxiety, and building a positive relationship with both food and movement to support both physical and emotional well-being.
I am a dietitian and certified personal trainer who specializes in supporting adolescents and adults recovering from eating disorders and disordered eating. I work collaboratively with clients to understand their goals, challenges, and lived experiences. Together, we focus on restoring adequate nourishment, reducing food-related anxiety, and building a positive relationship with both food and movement to support both physical and emotional well-being.
I am a licensed clinical nutritionist focusing on healthy weight loss and diabetes prevention/reversal. I see people virtually in Florida, Vermont, Connecticut, and Massachusetts and other states to maintain a healthy weight, regain energy, and prevent chronic disease. I specialize in helping clients regain a healthy weight and body in peri-menopause and menopause. I do this utilizing personalized nutrition plans, functional medicine testing, and ongoing accountability and support.
I am a licensed clinical nutritionist focusing on healthy weight loss and diabetes prevention/reversal. I see people virtually in Florida, Vermont, Connecticut, and Massachusetts and other states to maintain a healthy weight, regain energy, and prevent chronic disease. I specialize in helping clients regain a healthy weight and body in peri-menopause and menopause. I do this utilizing personalized nutrition plans, functional medicine testing, and ongoing accountability and support.
Our relationships with food are often complex and dynamic. We provide telehealth support to those seeking an individualized outpatient treatment program for eating disorders including ARFID, Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge-eating, and others. While helping clients achieve complete peace with food, we also guide and motivate them towards optimal health and wellness through mindfulness based practice, compassion, and support. Our work together will consist of building a strategy to navigate difficult food situations, building confidence in food decisions, securing body-image, and allow you to finally enjoy food for ALL of what it is.
Our relationships with food are often complex and dynamic. We provide telehealth support to those seeking an individualized outpatient treatment program for eating disorders including ARFID, Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge-eating, and others. While helping clients achieve complete peace with food, we also guide and motivate them towards optimal health and wellness through mindfulness based practice, compassion, and support. Our work together will consist of building a strategy to navigate difficult food situations, building confidence in food decisions, securing body-image, and allow you to finally enjoy food for ALL of what it is.
Are you someone who has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease or has new allergies and is overwhelmed with where to begin with your diet? Do you need a clear plan to follow to put you on the right track and feel like you are back in control of your health again? Do you want to know the "why" behind the recommendations that you have been told? If this sounds like you, then working together could be a great fit! Not only do I want to work with you to help you reach your goals and find food freedom with your diagnoses, but I want to teach you the reason behind the "why" so that you feel confident and comfortable with your diet!
Are you someone who has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease or has new allergies and is overwhelmed with where to begin with your diet? Do you need a clear plan to follow to put you on the right track and feel like you are back in control of your health again? Do you want to know the "why" behind the recommendations that you have been told? If this sounds like you, then working together could be a great fit! Not only do I want to work with you to help you reach your goals and find food freedom with your diagnoses, but I want to teach you the reason behind the "why" so that you feel confident and comfortable with your diet!
Ashley Vazquez is a non-diet certified eating disorder specialist and IAEDP approved consultant working to help individuals with eating disorders, disordered eating, negative body image, and chronic dieting, improve their relationship with food since 2012.
Ashley Vazquez MS, RD, LDN, CEDS-C completed her Master's Degree in nutrition science and Dietetic Internship through Boston University. Ashley previously worked as Director of Nutrition services at a national treatment center and currently holds an Approved Consultant status through IAEDP.
Ashley Vazquez is a non-diet certified eating disorder specialist and IAEDP approved consultant working to help individuals with eating disorders, disordered eating, negative body image, and chronic dieting, improve their relationship with food since 2012.
Ashley Vazquez MS, RD, LDN, CEDS-C completed her Master's Degree in nutrition science and Dietetic Internship through Boston University. Ashley previously worked as Director of Nutrition services at a national treatment center and currently holds an Approved Consultant status through IAEDP.
Collaborative Kidney Care was launched to offer a patient-focused practice with individualized treatment plans to meet you where you are and help achieve optimized health outcomes through innovative approaches.
Collaborative Kidney Care was launched to offer a patient-focused practice with individualized treatment plans to meet you where you are and help achieve optimized health outcomes through innovative approaches.
We use a non-diet, affirming, and inclusive lens to support clients, drawing on principles of intuitive eating, Health at Every Size (HAES), functional nutrition, and lifestyle medicine.
You’re overwhelmed. Maybe food feels confusing, or your body feels like a mystery. You’re managing chronic disease, disordered eating, digestive issues, anxiety, picky eating, or meal planning burnout—and you’re done with diets and one-size-fits-all advice. You’re looking for someone who gets it and who will guide you with compassion, evidence, and real-life strategies. Our ideal client wants to feel well physically and mentally—not perfect, just more like themselves again. Parents come to us looking for the same support—for their children, teens, or the whole family.
We use a non-diet, affirming, and inclusive lens to support clients, drawing on principles of intuitive eating, Health at Every Size (HAES), functional nutrition, and lifestyle medicine.
You’re overwhelmed. Maybe food feels confusing, or your body feels like a mystery. You’re managing chronic disease, disordered eating, digestive issues, anxiety, picky eating, or meal planning burnout—and you’re done with diets and one-size-fits-all advice. You’re looking for someone who gets it and who will guide you with compassion, evidence, and real-life strategies. Our ideal client wants to feel well physically and mentally—not perfect, just more like themselves again. Parents come to us looking for the same support—for their children, teens, or the whole family.
Hannah works with individuals aged 15 and up and has a special interest in supporting athletes and former athletes—people who often experience unique challenges related to performance, food, and body image. She brings experience from higher levels of care and has supported clients with a wide range of eating disorder diagnoses, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder (BED), ARFID, and OSFED.
Hannah works with individuals aged 15 and up and has a special interest in supporting athletes and former athletes—people who often experience unique challenges related to performance, food, and body image. She brings experience from higher levels of care and has supported clients with a wide range of eating disorder diagnoses, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder (BED), ARFID, and OSFED.
We use an Intuitive Eating framework and practice a non-diet approach influenced by the principles of Health at Every Size.
At Dear Nutrition we specialize in digestive health and eating disorders and have a particular interest in how the two intersect. For clients struggling with digestive issues, we help make changes to overcome pain and discomfort from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), bloating, GERD/reflux, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, ulcerative colitis, gastroparesis, and other GI-related conditions.
We use an Intuitive Eating framework and practice a non-diet approach influenced by the principles of Health at Every Size.
At Dear Nutrition we specialize in digestive health and eating disorders and have a particular interest in how the two intersect. For clients struggling with digestive issues, we help make changes to overcome pain and discomfort from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), bloating, GERD/reflux, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, ulcerative colitis, gastroparesis, and other GI-related conditions.
My approach to nutrition is rooted in simplicity and sustainability. With over a decade of experience, I recognize that nutrition is a deeply personal aspect of life. I make it a priority to understand the experiences that lead a person to seek nutritional guidance, so I can provide them personalized care. I am particularly passionate about perinatal nutrition- encompassing each stage from preconception through lactation- to optimize nutrition for fertility, pregnancy, and overall wellness for mothers and their families. I also focus on general health/wellness, gut health, and disease prevention/management.
My approach to nutrition is rooted in simplicity and sustainability. With over a decade of experience, I recognize that nutrition is a deeply personal aspect of life. I make it a priority to understand the experiences that lead a person to seek nutritional guidance, so I can provide them personalized care. I am particularly passionate about perinatal nutrition- encompassing each stage from preconception through lactation- to optimize nutrition for fertility, pregnancy, and overall wellness for mothers and their families. I also focus on general health/wellness, gut health, and disease prevention/management.
Oceanside Nutrition | Intuitive Eating
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
1 Endorsed
Newburyport, MA 01950
Let’s face it — nutrition is a polarizing topic these days. It seems like no one can seem to agree on even the simplest nutrition questions (thanks social media and diet culture!). And even when we’re given sound advice, actually making changes to our eating habits can feel impossible.
That’s why we’re here— we believe that everyone deserves evidence-based nutrition guidance and the support to make healthy changes stick. Our team of expert Registered Dietitian Nutritionists have supported thousands of clients in building lasting healthy eating routines and in establishing peaceful relationships with food.
Let’s face it — nutrition is a polarizing topic these days. It seems like no one can seem to agree on even the simplest nutrition questions (thanks social media and diet culture!). And even when we’re given sound advice, actually making changes to our eating habits can feel impossible.
That’s why we’re here— we believe that everyone deserves evidence-based nutrition guidance and the support to make healthy changes stick. Our team of expert Registered Dietitian Nutritionists have supported thousands of clients in building lasting healthy eating routines and in establishing peaceful relationships with food.
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.
Do you feel confused, frustrated, or stuck when it comes to food—whether that looks like years of disordered eating, managing a medical condition, or knowing what to do but struggling to follow through?
Are you tired of conflicting nutrition advice, rigid rules, or feeling disconnected from your body?
Do you want support that’s both evidence-based and compassionate?
If any of this resonates, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place.
Do you feel confused, frustrated, or stuck when it comes to food—whether that looks like years of disordered eating, managing a medical condition, or knowing what to do but struggling to follow through?
Are you tired of conflicting nutrition advice, rigid rules, or feeling disconnected from your body?
Do you want support that’s both evidence-based and compassionate?
If any of this resonates, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place.
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.