Food Allergy Nutritionists and Dietitians in Franklin County, MA
Marit Harney is a Registered Dietitian, practicing functional nutrition. Her private practice is at AEGIS Physical Therapy in Hadley, MA. She has been in the fitness and nutrition space for 17 years and has worked with a wide variety of patients. She specializes in digestive wellness (IBS, Celiac Disease, IBD, food allergies and sensitivities, GERD etc), though she also commonly helps with the following health concerns: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension, Hypercholesterolemia, Autoimmune Diseases, Prenatal nutrition, and skin issues (acne, psoriasis, eczema, etc).
Marit Harney is a Registered Dietitian, practicing functional nutrition. Her private practice is at AEGIS Physical Therapy in Hadley, MA. She has been in the fitness and nutrition space for 17 years and has worked with a wide variety of patients. She specializes in digestive wellness (IBS, Celiac Disease, IBD, food allergies and sensitivities, GERD etc), though she also commonly helps with the following health concerns: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension, Hypercholesterolemia, Autoimmune Diseases, Prenatal nutrition, and skin issues (acne, psoriasis, eczema, etc).
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
Many clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to care for themselves or their families around food. You may be navigating an eating disorder, ADHD-related eating challenges, medical concerns, using GLP-1 medications, or supporting a child with picky eating. I work with individuals and families across a wide range of nutrition concerns through a gentle, relationship-focused approach. My clients are thoughtful people who want to feel better but are tired of feeling like they’re “doing it wrong.” Together, we build confidence and a more trusting, sustainable way of nourishing your body.
Many clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to care for themselves or their families around food. You may be navigating an eating disorder, ADHD-related eating challenges, medical concerns, using GLP-1 medications, or supporting a child with picky eating. I work with individuals and families across a wide range of nutrition concerns through a gentle, relationship-focused approach. My clients are thoughtful people who want to feel better but are tired of feeling like they’re “doing it wrong.” Together, we build confidence and a more trusting, sustainable way of nourishing your body.
I'm a Registered Dietitian who practices a non-diet approach and is committed to empowering clients through evidence-based nutrition education. I prioritize conversations with clients so I can meet them where they are, institute gradual behavioral changes, and guide them to a healthier lifestyle. As a former teacher, I am passionate about educating my clients about the intuitive eating framework, empowering them to make the best choices for their health, and helping them overcome barriers to change.
I'm a Registered Dietitian who practices a non-diet approach and is committed to empowering clients through evidence-based nutrition education. I prioritize conversations with clients so I can meet them where they are, institute gradual behavioral changes, and guide them to a healthier lifestyle. As a former teacher, I am passionate about educating my clients about the intuitive eating framework, empowering them to make the best choices for their health, and helping them overcome barriers to change.
Do you feel like you've tried every diet and exercise program out there, only to end up more confused and frustrated than when you started? Are you tired of losing and regaining the same weight over and over? Trying to reach performance goals in the gym but exhausted? Or maybe you are dealing with chronic health conditions, such as EoE or IBS and don't know how to eat. You deserve support from someone who gets it! Someone who won't judge your past attempts, has been there before, and can help you build lasting habits that fit your real life, your health conditions, and your goals.
Do you feel like you've tried every diet and exercise program out there, only to end up more confused and frustrated than when you started? Are you tired of losing and regaining the same weight over and over? Trying to reach performance goals in the gym but exhausted? Or maybe you are dealing with chronic health conditions, such as EoE or IBS and don't know how to eat. You deserve support from someone who gets it! Someone who won't judge your past attempts, has been there before, and can help you build lasting habits that fit your real life, your health conditions, and your goals.
My ideal patient is someone who wants to learn about clean eating and healthy ingredients to put into AND onto their body and how just one ingredient can promote health or disease. For example, spinach or chicken may be toxic to my patient but healthy to someone else. Through customized nutrition treatment plans, genetic testing, application of Chinese medicine (when clinically appropriate), and meal planning my patients learn how to eat compatible, real foods for their body to eliminate the source of symptoms and health issues.
My ideal patient is someone who wants to learn about clean eating and healthy ingredients to put into AND onto their body and how just one ingredient can promote health or disease. For example, spinach or chicken may be toxic to my patient but healthy to someone else. Through customized nutrition treatment plans, genetic testing, application of Chinese medicine (when clinically appropriate), and meal planning my patients learn how to eat compatible, real foods for their body to eliminate the source of symptoms and health issues.
“ I have tried everything and nothing seems to work.” I hear this often from women who are frustrated with stubborn weight gain, fatigue, insomnia, mood swings, food cravings, or chronic digestive problems. These challenges can make every day feel like an uphill battle. I want to tell you that it doesn’t have to be this way. You are not broken. Your body is not failing you. Your body is an intelligent organism designed with an inherent ability to heal and self-regulate. You need to get to the bottom of the problem and do the work that will bring your body back to balance.
“ I have tried everything and nothing seems to work.” I hear this often from women who are frustrated with stubborn weight gain, fatigue, insomnia, mood swings, food cravings, or chronic digestive problems. These challenges can make every day feel like an uphill battle. I want to tell you that it doesn’t have to be this way. You are not broken. Your body is not failing you. Your body is an intelligent organism designed with an inherent ability to heal and self-regulate. You need to get to the bottom of the problem and do the work that will bring your body back to balance.
I am a registered, licensed, insurance accepting, psych-specialist nutritionist with over 20 years experience. Referrals and inquiries accepted for nutritional concerns including: eating disorders, weight control issues for all ages, Alzheimers, diabetes, digestive disorders, and other medical concerns. I offer assistance with 12 step recovery programs, medication induced weight gain, complex issues involving: nutrition and pregnancy, breast feeding, cholesterol, blood pressure, heart related issues, and vegetarian nutrition. I also specialize in co-occurring mental illness and eating disorders or other medical issues. I have experience in geriatric and childhood psychiatric nutrition. I provide family support and involvement as necessary.
I am a registered, licensed, insurance accepting, psych-specialist nutritionist with over 20 years experience. Referrals and inquiries accepted for nutritional concerns including: eating disorders, weight control issues for all ages, Alzheimers, diabetes, digestive disorders, and other medical concerns. I offer assistance with 12 step recovery programs, medication induced weight gain, complex issues involving: nutrition and pregnancy, breast feeding, cholesterol, blood pressure, heart related issues, and vegetarian nutrition. I also specialize in co-occurring mental illness and eating disorders or other medical issues. I have experience in geriatric and childhood psychiatric nutrition. I provide family support and involvement as necessary.
I'm here to walk alongside you as you build nourishing habits that feel sustainable for your life—whether you're healing from a challenging relationship with food or navigating health concerns without the weight obsession cycle.
Here's what I've learned through my own journey and years of practice: nutrition behavior change isn't just about what's on your plate. It's about zooming out to notice the bigger patterns that influence your eating, getting practical about the day-to-day realities (meal planning, cooking, the mental load of it all), and tuning into your internal world—thoughts, emotions, and what your body is telling you.
I'm here to walk alongside you as you build nourishing habits that feel sustainable for your life—whether you're healing from a challenging relationship with food or navigating health concerns without the weight obsession cycle.
Here's what I've learned through my own journey and years of practice: nutrition behavior change isn't just about what's on your plate. It's about zooming out to notice the bigger patterns that influence your eating, getting practical about the day-to-day realities (meal planning, cooking, the mental load of it all), and tuning into your internal world—thoughts, emotions, and what your body is telling you.
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.
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.
Welcome! I am a Registered Dietitian passionate about providing individualized nutrition education & care, tailored to each person's specific needs. I have extensive experience working with eating disorders, in both adolescent & adult populations. I have worked closely with clients with co-occurring mental health diagnoses including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, & trauma. Outside of my specialty in eating disorders, I also have experience working in pediatric & neonatal care, as well as sport nutrition, pregnancy & women's health.
Welcome! I am a Registered Dietitian passionate about providing individualized nutrition education & care, tailored to each person's specific needs. I have extensive experience working with eating disorders, in both adolescent & adult populations. I have worked closely with clients with co-occurring mental health diagnoses including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, & trauma. Outside of my specialty in eating disorders, I also have experience working in pediatric & neonatal care, as well as sport nutrition, pregnancy & women's health.
Kellie Steele, MS, RD, LDN is a registered dietitian with over 7+ years of experience in outpatient nutrition counseling. She has a passion for helping people create real and lasting lifestyle changes that lead to significant improvements in health and overall quality of life. She firmly believes healthy eating should be as easy and flexible as it is enjoyable.
Kellie Steele, MS, RD, LDN is a registered dietitian with over 7+ years of experience in outpatient nutrition counseling. She has a passion for helping people create real and lasting lifestyle changes that lead to significant improvements in health and overall quality of life. She firmly believes healthy eating should be as easy and flexible as it is enjoyable.
Jen Belanger Nutrition is a pediatric consultative services practice specializing in nutrition, feeding therapy, occupational therapy, and lactation consulting. The RDs specialize in pediatric and adolescent nutrition including eating disorders. The OTs offer sensory based therapy for autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorders, and more. Our breastfeeding medicine physician is an IBCLC offering lactation support.
Jen Belanger Nutrition is a pediatric consultative services practice specializing in nutrition, feeding therapy, occupational therapy, and lactation consulting. The RDs specialize in pediatric and adolescent nutrition including eating disorders. The OTs offer sensory based therapy for autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorders, and more. Our breastfeeding medicine physician is an IBCLC offering lactation support.
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.
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.
We are a team of Registered dietitians and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. Building Better Nutrition specializes in eating disorders/disordered eating, sports nutrition, food sensitivities, and family wellness with health at every size approach. We offer personalized, flexible, and compassionate treatment so our clients have the tools they need to build balanced nutrition while improving their relationship with food and body to flourish and reclaim their life.
We are a team of Registered dietitians and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. Building Better Nutrition specializes in eating disorders/disordered eating, sports nutrition, food sensitivities, and family wellness with health at every size approach. We offer personalized, flexible, and compassionate treatment so our clients have the tools they need to build balanced nutrition while improving their relationship with food and body to flourish and reclaim their life.
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.
I specialize in weight management, women's health, emotional/mindful eating, meal planning, and digestive issues. I have extensive experience with culinary nutrition and share healthy recipes on my Instagram @kylieatshealthy. I create personalized plans with all my clients and believe in a all foods fit, mind-body approach.
I specialize in weight management, women's health, emotional/mindful eating, meal planning, and digestive issues. I have extensive experience with culinary nutrition and share healthy recipes on my Instagram @kylieatshealthy. I create personalized plans with all my clients and believe in a all foods fit, mind-body approach.
My primary goal: help you love food. I grew up in a household where food was fun, varied, and adventurous. My Mother was a home economics teacher turned preschool teacher. She taught me how to prepare food in fun ways and to be an adventurous eating. We learned to love food because it was good for our bodies AND because it tasted delicious!
My primary goal: help you love food. I grew up in a household where food was fun, varied, and adventurous. My Mother was a home economics teacher turned preschool teacher. She taught me how to prepare food in fun ways and to be an adventurous eating. We learned to love food because it was good for our bodies AND because it tasted delicious!
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 passionate about nutrition and believe that food should be enjoyed! I am excited about the opportunity to help you achieve your personal health goals using a holistic approach that not only looks at nutrition, but strengthens all the pillars of health, including sleep, movement, and stress. As a busy mom of young children, I understand the challenges of staying on a healthy path. Personal experience with a hectic lifestyle, stress, and insomnia opened my eyes to the importance of uncovering root causes in order to begin the process of re-balancing life.
I am passionate about nutrition and believe that food should be enjoyed! I am excited about the opportunity to help you achieve your personal health goals using a holistic approach that not only looks at nutrition, but strengthens all the pillars of health, including sleep, movement, and stress. As a busy mom of young children, I understand the challenges of staying on a healthy path. Personal experience with a hectic lifestyle, stress, and insomnia opened my eyes to the importance of uncovering root causes in order to begin the process of re-balancing life.
Food Allergy Nutritionists and Dietitians
What does it mean to have a food allergy?
A food allergy occurs when the body's immune system mistakenly identifies a specific food as a threat and mounts an immune response against it. The severity of food allergies can vary widely, ranging from mild reactions, such as hives or stomach discomfort, to severe cases like anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening condition characterized by a whole-body immune response that can cause symptoms such as swelling of the throat and difficulty breathing. While mild symptoms often resolve on their own, severe reactions may require emergency medical intervention. In such cases, epinephrine is commonly administered to relax the airway muscles and facilitate breathing.
Can a food allergy be cured?
There is little evidence to suggest that food allergies can be cured, and those with severe allergies are often guided to always take significant precaution when consuming foods that could potentially contain or be cross-contaminated with a major allergen. That said, food allergies are more common in children, and many allergies are actually outgrown as a child ages and develops a more robust immune system. Recent research has also suggested that exposure to certain common allergen foods, such as peanuts, early in childhood can reduce the risk the child goes on to develop an allergy to that food in their adult life.
How do I know if I have a food allergy?
Individuals can identify a food allergy by recognizing symptoms that appear after consuming a specific food. Common symptoms of food allergies include hives, itchy skin or mouth, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and difficulty breathing. These symptoms usually occur immediately after eating the allergenic food, although in rare cases, they can develop more slowly.
How can a dietitian help someone with a food allergy?
Dietitians play a crucial role in assisting individuals with food allergies, especially those with multiple allergies that complicate their ability to maintain a balanced diet. They can help ensure that clients receive all essential nutrients while avoiding foods that could trigger severe allergic reactions. Dietitians are also knowledgeable about which foods pose a high risk of cross-contamination and can advise on strategies to prevent accidental exposure. Additionally, dietitians can help distinguish between food allergies and food intolerances—two related but distinct conditions. Food allergies involve an immune response, while intolerances typically involve digestive issues. Accurate diagnosis of these conditions enables clients to make informed decisions about symptom management and dietary choices.