Eating Disorders Nutritionists and Dietitians in Gloucester, MA

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Ellyn Baltz
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN
Online Only
Good health is personal wealth and can be achieved and maintained through expert guidance. That's where my years of nutrition counseling benefit you! You are motivated because you seek the help of a nutrition professional, and I will fulfill your goals with solid, evidence-based nutrition therapy accrued over years of formal education and on the ground practice. We will also integrate the "nutritional environment" we all live in, and ways to avoid the many pitfalls we may encounter.As you master the tactics you learn from me, you will also gain the confidence you need to maintain your glowing health for good.
Good health is personal wealth and can be achieved and maintained through expert guidance. That's where my years of nutrition counseling benefit you! You are motivated because you seek the help of a nutrition professional, and I will fulfill your goals with solid, evidence-based nutrition therapy accrued over years of formal education and on the ground practice. We will also integrate the "nutritional environment" we all live in, and ways to avoid the many pitfalls we may encounter.As you master the tactics you learn from me, you will also gain the confidence you need to maintain your glowing health for good.
(978) 486-7215 View (978) 486-7215

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Jamie Plodzik
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LD
Online Only
I’m a dietitian specializing in eating disorders, sports nutrition, and pediatric/adolescent care.
I take a HAES-aligned approach and use intuitive eating and gentle nutrition. My style is warm, light, and clear. I support patients of all ages, with a passion for adolescents and young adults. As a neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clinician, I aim to make care affirming, collaborative, and grounded in meaningful behavior change.
I’m a dietitian specializing in eating disorders, sports nutrition, and pediatric/adolescent care.
I take a HAES-aligned approach and use intuitive eating and gentle nutrition. My style is warm, light, and clear. I support patients of all ages, with a passion for adolescents and young adults. As a neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clinician, I aim to make care affirming, collaborative, and grounded in meaningful behavior change.
(202) 568-8591 View (202) 568-8591
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Actualize Counseling & Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MEd, RDN, LDN
Online Only
Many people struggle to know how to take care of themselves when food, health, or family routines become complicated. I work with individuals and families navigating ADHD, picky eating, intuitive eating, and recovery from disordered eating. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by nutrition advice, supporting a child with selective eating, or trying to reconnect with your body's natural cues, I help clients build a healthier and more trusting relationship with food.
Many people struggle to know how to take care of themselves when food, health, or family routines become complicated. I work with individuals and families navigating ADHD, picky eating, intuitive eating, and recovery from disordered eating. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by nutrition advice, supporting a child with selective eating, or trying to reconnect with your body's natural cues, I help clients build a healthier and more trusting relationship with food.
(617) 446-5456 View (617) 446-5456
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NourishRX Nutrition Counseling
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN, CEDS-C
Online Only
The dietitians you will meet at this practice are passionate about eating disorders, continued eating disorder recovery, disordered eating patterns, diet-culture trauma, ARFID, picky eating, binge and emotional eating.
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.
The dietitians you will meet at this practice are passionate about eating disorders, continued eating disorder recovery, disordered eating patterns, diet-culture trauma, ARFID, picky eating, binge and emotional eating.
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.
(603) 825-6716 View (603) 825-6716
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Emily Stewart
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LDN, CDN
Online Only
With experience working at the partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient levels of eating disorder care, I am well-versed in treating clinical and sub-clinical eating disorders as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Hi! I'm Emily. I am dedicated to helping individuals develop a healthier relationship with food, movement, and their body. I support my clients in breaking free from the grip of diet culture by realigning their values and behaviors, challenging rigid thoughts and beliefs, and building flexibility in all areas of life. As an eating disorder-informed registered dietitian and certified Pilates instructor, I support my clients in reclaiming trust in their bodies, discovering freedom with food, and reconnecting with the joy of movement.
With experience working at the partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient levels of eating disorder care, I am well-versed in treating clinical and sub-clinical eating disorders as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Hi! I'm Emily. I am dedicated to helping individuals develop a healthier relationship with food, movement, and their body. I support my clients in breaking free from the grip of diet culture by realigning their values and behaviors, challenging rigid thoughts and beliefs, and building flexibility in all areas of life. As an eating disorder-informed registered dietitian and certified Pilates instructor, I support my clients in reclaiming trust in their bodies, discovering freedom with food, and reconnecting with the joy of movement.
(475) 335-8069 View (475) 335-8069
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Kristen Waldecker
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN, CEDS
Online Only
Through Kristen's training to become a Registered Dietitian she took a special interest in eating disorder treatment and has gained valuable experience and training in the treatment of eating disorders and intuitive eating.
Our society is deeply embedded in “diet culture” making it hard for us to navigate nourishing our bodies. Everybody's eating experience is different whether you struggle with an eating disorder, disordered eating, or a negative relationship with food. At Kind Nutrition Mind we will work to heal your broken relationship with food and build a foundation of evidenced based nutrition knowledge and practices based on your individual needs. Kristen practices with an evidenced based approach incorporating Health at Every Size (HAES) and Intuitive Eating (IE).
Through Kristen's training to become a Registered Dietitian she took a special interest in eating disorder treatment and has gained valuable experience and training in the treatment of eating disorders and intuitive eating.
Our society is deeply embedded in “diet culture” making it hard for us to navigate nourishing our bodies. Everybody's eating experience is different whether you struggle with an eating disorder, disordered eating, or a negative relationship with food. At Kind Nutrition Mind we will work to heal your broken relationship with food and build a foundation of evidenced based nutrition knowledge and practices based on your individual needs. Kristen practices with an evidenced based approach incorporating Health at Every Size (HAES) and Intuitive Eating (IE).
(978) 228-2720 View (978) 228-2720
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Roberta Laredo
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN, CDE
Serves Area
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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Christopher Irish
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LD
Serves Area
I'm a Registered Dietitian who is passionate about helping individuals with eating disorders and disordered eating, everyday athletes and active people, as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
If you are experiencing ANY of the following, I would love to have the opportunity to work together: You often feel guilty about your food choices, and you spend significant time and energy thinking about food. You have scoured the internet for nutrition information and guidance and are frustrated by the amount of conflicting information online. You are navigating an eating disorder or disordered eating and are looking for support from a compassionate and knowledgable RD. You are struggling to keep up with meal planning every week, unsure of how to shop for and prepare meals that support your nutrition goals.
I'm a Registered Dietitian who is passionate about helping individuals with eating disorders and disordered eating, everyday athletes and active people, as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
If you are experiencing ANY of the following, I would love to have the opportunity to work together: You often feel guilty about your food choices, and you spend significant time and energy thinking about food. You have scoured the internet for nutrition information and guidance and are frustrated by the amount of conflicting information online. You are navigating an eating disorder or disordered eating and are looking for support from a compassionate and knowledgable RD. You are struggling to keep up with meal planning every week, unsure of how to shop for and prepare meals that support your nutrition goals.
(339) 330-2865 View (339) 330-2865
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Rachael Utstein
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CDN, LDN
Online Only
I am a registered dietitian specializing in disordered eating, eating disorders, and body image.
I utilize a non-diet approach to nutrition. This approach rejects restriction of any kind and promotes the principles of Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size. Through the process of unlearning diet culture, my clients are able to re-learn how to trust their bodies and build a more positive relationship with food and their bodies.
I am a registered dietitian specializing in disordered eating, eating disorders, and body image.
I utilize a non-diet approach to nutrition. This approach rejects restriction of any kind and promotes the principles of Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size. Through the process of unlearning diet culture, my clients are able to re-learn how to trust their bodies and build a more positive relationship with food and their bodies.
(475) 241-7938 View (475) 241-7938
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Nourish for Life, LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
Cambridge, MA 02140
Each of our RDNs specialize in different concerns, including eating disorders, GI disorders, women's health, transgender health, and sports nutrition.
If you are looking for compassionate dietitians who are dedicated to helping you find balance with food and movement, you have found the right practice! Our skilled dietitians will gently guide you toward your health goals while helping you heal your relationship with food using mindful and Intuitive Eating. We work collaboratively to create attainable and sustainable changes that work for YOU. We take the time to get to know you, to individualize nutrition and movement plans that work for your lifestyle and health needs.
Each of our RDNs specialize in different concerns, including eating disorders, GI disorders, women's health, transgender health, and sports nutrition.
If you are looking for compassionate dietitians who are dedicated to helping you find balance with food and movement, you have found the right practice! Our skilled dietitians will gently guide you toward your health goals while helping you heal your relationship with food using mindful and Intuitive Eating. We work collaboratively to create attainable and sustainable changes that work for YOU. We take the time to get to know you, to individualize nutrition and movement plans that work for your lifestyle and health needs.
(339) 300-4925 View (339) 300-4925
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Navigate Nutrition with Jaimie Winkler, LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, CEDS-C
Arlington, MA 02476
If you have diabetes, an eating disorders, celiac disease, stomach or intestinal distress, I can help.
You are the expert on you, but don't know where to start. The expanse of the internet often provides confusing, unprofessional, and potentially harmful information about nutrition, weight, and health. I am not focused on "perfect" nutrition. Does it even exist? Let's look at the health and weight messages that influence you and find out what's relevant to YOU. Person versus population. We will have an honest conversation about what you need to focus on and how to make it happen. People expect a dietitian to judge them - but most people leave my office with hope, feeling like they are supported in making incremental change.
If you have diabetes, an eating disorders, celiac disease, stomach or intestinal distress, I can help.
You are the expert on you, but don't know where to start. The expanse of the internet often provides confusing, unprofessional, and potentially harmful information about nutrition, weight, and health. I am not focused on "perfect" nutrition. Does it even exist? Let's look at the health and weight messages that influence you and find out what's relevant to YOU. Person versus population. We will have an honest conversation about what you need to focus on and how to make it happen. People expect a dietitian to judge them - but most people leave my office with hope, feeling like they are supported in making incremental change.
(617) 917-3217 View (617) 917-3217
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Erin Kuta
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MPH, RD, LDN
Beverly, MA 01915
Waitlist for new clients
I work with folks navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, body image struggles, PCOS, and IBS.
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 work with folks navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, body image struggles, PCOS, and IBS.
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.
(781) 343-8981 View (781) 343-8981
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Lauren Smith Nutrition Coaching LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD
Serves Area
Hi! My name is Lauren and I am the founder of Lauren’s Balanced Bites, a virtual nutrition counseling practice that works with ages 14 and up! We are a team of four Dietitians, with a focus on realistic, sustainable nutrition that helps you get healthier without cutting out your favorite foods. Our teams specialities include disordered eating, eating disorder recovery, sports nutrition, blood sugar management, and pre/ postpartum nutrition. Food is something we need everyday and our goal is to help all clients feel at peace with food.
Hi! My name is Lauren and I am the founder of Lauren’s Balanced Bites, a virtual nutrition counseling practice that works with ages 14 and up! We are a team of four Dietitians, with a focus on realistic, sustainable nutrition that helps you get healthier without cutting out your favorite foods. Our teams specialities include disordered eating, eating disorder recovery, sports nutrition, blood sugar management, and pre/ postpartum nutrition. Food is something we need everyday and our goal is to help all clients feel at peace with food.
(484) 209-0787 View (484) 209-0787
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Kara Lydon Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN
Serves Area
Our practice specializes in: Intuitive eating, eating disorders/disordered eating, body image, digestive disorders, PCOS, sports nutrition, and general health and wellness concerns.
Do you spend all day worrying about how food impacts your health and body? If you’re ready to make peace with food, heal your relationship with your body, and are ready to free up space and energy to start living the life you desire, then we want to help you get there. Get ready for a radical approach to nutrition that is actually sustainable. Awarded “Best of Boston Dietitian” by Boston Magazine, our weight-inclusive practice consists of dietitians who are certified or specialized in Intuitive Eating, practice from the Health at Every Size(R) (HAES) framework, and are here to help you on your journey in finding food freedom.
Our practice specializes in: Intuitive eating, eating disorders/disordered eating, body image, digestive disorders, PCOS, sports nutrition, and general health and wellness concerns.
Do you spend all day worrying about how food impacts your health and body? If you’re ready to make peace with food, heal your relationship with your body, and are ready to free up space and energy to start living the life you desire, then we want to help you get there. Get ready for a radical approach to nutrition that is actually sustainable. Awarded “Best of Boston Dietitian” by Boston Magazine, our weight-inclusive practice consists of dietitians who are certified or specialized in Intuitive Eating, practice from the Health at Every Size(R) (HAES) framework, and are here to help you on your journey in finding food freedom.
(617) 819-0844 View (617) 819-0844
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Hannah Pfohl
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC
Boston, MA 02201
I've gained 6 years of experience as a dietitian working with malnutrition, chronic disease, cancer treatment, enteral and parenteral nutrition, GI disorders, intuitive eating, and eating disorders.
Hi, I'm Hannah! An anti-diet, HAES-aligned, Registered Dietitian and body image specialist dedicated to helping you heal your relationship with food and cultivate body confidence. I empower clients to find love and compassion for themselves as well as freedom from chronic dieting and disordered eating. My work guides clients to rewire thinking about food and eating to ditch dieting for good and finally feel freedom and peace around food. I uses somatic meditations to teach individuals to interpret and respond to the hidden messages lying within the physical body.
I've gained 6 years of experience as a dietitian working with malnutrition, chronic disease, cancer treatment, enteral and parenteral nutrition, GI disorders, intuitive eating, and eating disorders.
Hi, I'm Hannah! An anti-diet, HAES-aligned, Registered Dietitian and body image specialist dedicated to helping you heal your relationship with food and cultivate body confidence. I empower clients to find love and compassion for themselves as well as freedom from chronic dieting and disordered eating. My work guides clients to rewire thinking about food and eating to ditch dieting for good and finally feel freedom and peace around food. I uses somatic meditations to teach individuals to interpret and respond to the hidden messages lying within the physical body.
(215) 608-1402 View (215) 608-1402
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Amanda Ruth Stegmann
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, LDN, LSW
Marblehead, MA 01945
As a Dietitian and Licensed social worker, I'm well versed in mental health and its impact on nutrition and relationship with food. I like to collaborate with my clients to make SMART goals with their participation to provide support to manage disordered eating thoughts and behaviors, conquer fears, and implement intuitive eating techniques to enjoy food freedom while improving your healt. I enjoy helping clients make food choices that meet their lifestyle (and also taste good). For others who like the structure of a meal plan, I can provide custom meal plans with grocery lists, recipes, and an app for logging with private messaging
As a Dietitian and Licensed social worker, I'm well versed in mental health and its impact on nutrition and relationship with food. I like to collaborate with my clients to make SMART goals with their participation to provide support to manage disordered eating thoughts and behaviors, conquer fears, and implement intuitive eating techniques to enjoy food freedom while improving your healt. I enjoy helping clients make food choices that meet their lifestyle (and also taste good). For others who like the structure of a meal plan, I can provide custom meal plans with grocery lists, recipes, and an app for logging with private messaging
(617) 712-0411 View (617) 712-0411
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Happy Valley Nutrition, PC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
Serves Area
Do you ever eat beyond the point of fullness or feel guilty for what you ate? Do you find yourself eating for reasons other than hunger? Have you tried a diet (or a lifetime of diets) and "failed," only to put the weight back on...and then some? Are you frustrated by your relationship to food and your body? Do you know what to do but have a hard time following through? If you answered YES to any of these questions, you are not alone and you are in the right place! Happy Valley Nutrition is the Pioneer Valley's ONLY group practice of weight-inclusive, fat-positive, HAES-aligned RDs.
Do you ever eat beyond the point of fullness or feel guilty for what you ate? Do you find yourself eating for reasons other than hunger? Have you tried a diet (or a lifetime of diets) and "failed," only to put the weight back on...and then some? Are you frustrated by your relationship to food and your body? Do you know what to do but have a hard time following through? If you answered YES to any of these questions, you are not alone and you are in the right place! Happy Valley Nutrition is the Pioneer Valley's ONLY group practice of weight-inclusive, fat-positive, HAES-aligned RDs.
(413) 461-2260 View (413) 461-2260
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NourishRX Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN, CEDS-C
Online Only
The dietitians you will meet at NourishRX are passionate about eating disorders, continued eating disorder recovery, disordered eating patterns, diet-culture trauma, ARFID, picky eating, binge and emotional eating.
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.
The dietitians you will meet at NourishRX are passionate about eating disorders, continued eating disorder recovery, disordered eating patterns, diet-culture trauma, ARFID, picky eating, binge and emotional eating.
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.
(978) 451-7224 View (978) 451-7224
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Naturally Natalie RDN
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN, RYT
Boston, MA 02116
I see clients via Telehealth in my virtual practice to help with various concerns such as eating disorders and disordered eating, stress management, pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, intuitive eating, health concerns (stress, elevated cholesterol, hypertension, blood sugar management, etc.), or just a desire to improve overall health and well-being.
I take a holistic, non-weight-focused approach with my clients to help them avoid the pitfalls of fad diets, build a positive relationship with food and their bodies, and create their own healthy, sustainable, and (most importantly) enjoyable wellness practices.
I see clients via Telehealth in my virtual practice to help with various concerns such as eating disorders and disordered eating, stress management, pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, intuitive eating, health concerns (stress, elevated cholesterol, hypertension, blood sugar management, etc.), or just a desire to improve overall health and well-being.
I take a holistic, non-weight-focused approach with my clients to help them avoid the pitfalls of fad diets, build a positive relationship with food and their bodies, and create their own healthy, sustainable, and (most importantly) enjoyable wellness practices.
(401) 210-0678 View (401) 210-0678
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Dear Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02140
At Dear Nutrition we specialize in digestive health and eating disorders and have a particular interest in how the two intersect.
For clients navigating an eating disorder, chronic dieting, or disordered eating, our goal is to help you develop a better relationship with food. 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 navigating an eating disorder, chronic dieting, or disordered eating, our goal is to help you develop a better relationship with food. We use an Intuitive Eating framework and practice a non-diet approach influenced by the principles of Health at Every Size.
(617) 544-2647 View (617) 544-2647
Eating Disorders Nutritionists and Dietitians
What are the most common types of eating disorders?
The most common types of eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). Individuals may also be diagnosed with "other specified feeding or eating disorder" (OSFED), which is a type of eating disorder diagnosed when a client does not meet the full criteria for anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder but still experiences significant distress related to eating.

What diet is best for eating disorder recovery?
Because eating disorders vary widely in symptoms and severity, there is no single best diet for recovery. While not all individuals with eating disorders are underweight and require weight gain during recovery, those who do may particularly benefit from consuming balanced meals on a more structured schedule. This approach helps establish a regular eating pattern and regulate hunger cues. In general, eating disorder dietitians recommend that clients focus on improving their overall relationship with food and eliminating certain "food rules," while also ensuring they consume an appropriate amount. For example, clients with anorexia nervosa often have significant fears surrounding the consumption of high-calorie foods; dietitians may encourage these clients to include such foods in their diet in a balanced manner to help facilitate recovery and achieve a more normalized state of eating. Conversely, clients with bulimia or binge eating disorder may benefit from a diet that avoids foods that are particularly triggering for them to binge on. Many clients with eating disorders benefit from seeing a dietitian who specializes in eating disorders in order to ensure that their diet meets their specific recovery-related needs.

How are eating disorders treated?
Eating disorder treatment often involves a multidisciplinary team of clinicians working together to address the various aspects of the condition. A physician typically monitors physical changes and health problems, a therapist addresses underlying thoughts and emotions, and a dietitian develops a plan to help the patient achieve and maintain a healthy weight. While most individuals can be treated in an outpatient setting, some may require more intensive care provided by residential or inpatient facilities. In addition, early intervention for disordered eating can significantly increase the likelihood of a successful recovery, and ongoing support and monitoring are also crucial to prevent relapse and sustain progress.

How do dietitians help people with eating disorders?
Nutrition counseling is a crucial component of eating disorder recovery, and dietitians play a vital role in this process. They help clients develop personalized meal plans to meet their nutritional goals, which is particularly beneficial for those who need to gain weight after periods of food restriction. Dietitians also encourage healthier eating patterns by helping clients incorporate foods they may have previously avoided due to eating disorder behaviors. Additionally, eating disorder dietitians often collaborate with other members of the client's care team, such as medical doctors, psychiatrists, and therapists, to provide comprehensive support. This multidisciplinary approach is especially important for clients with medical conditions related to their eating disorder, such as heart issues or electrolyte imbalances, which require close supervision by a medical doctor in coordination with a dietitian.