Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians in Ipswich, MA
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.
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A PCOS diagnosis can be scary and confusing. You've been handed a medication without any education on the connection between nutrition & PCOS. You're told to "just lose weight" to improve your symptoms, yet you've tried every diet in the book. You're lost on what is actually happening in your body. And, you are craving guidance!
A PCOS diagnosis can be scary and confusing. You've been handed a medication without any education on the connection between nutrition & PCOS. You're told to "just lose weight" to improve your symptoms, yet you've tried every diet in the book. You're lost on what is actually happening in your body. And, you are craving guidance!
Hello, I'm Rachael! I am a registered dietitian specializing in disordered eating, eating disorders, and body image. I believe that people of all body sizes and identities deserve a peaceful relationship with food and their bodies. I help my clients ditch diets & diet culture and support them in finding ways to nourish themselves, both physically & mentally, that actually feel good. Whether you are in recovery from an eating disorder, have been on & off diets for what seems like your whole life, or feel loads of stress, confusion or guilt surrounding your food choices, you've come to the right spot.
Hello, I'm Rachael! I am a registered dietitian specializing in disordered eating, eating disorders, and body image. I believe that people of all body sizes and identities deserve a peaceful relationship with food and their bodies. I help my clients ditch diets & diet culture and support them in finding ways to nourish themselves, both physically & mentally, that actually feel good. Whether you are in recovery from an eating disorder, have been on & off diets for what seems like your whole life, or feel loads of stress, confusion or guilt surrounding your food choices, you've come to the right spot.
We live in a challenging time in regards to food, nutrition and body image. We are submerged in nutrition myths, quick fix diets and “perfect” bodies on social media. We feel immense pressure to change our bodies, and work tirelessly to eat and move in a way that will do just that, only to find ourselves defeated, exhausted, and back where we started. Over time, we forget that eating and movement should be pleasurable and nourishing.
We live in a challenging time in regards to food, nutrition and body image. We are submerged in nutrition myths, quick fix diets and “perfect” bodies on social media. We feel immense pressure to change our bodies, and work tirelessly to eat and move in a way that will do just that, only to find ourselves defeated, exhausted, and back where we started. Over time, we forget that eating and movement should be pleasurable and nourishing.
I believe in an integrative approach combining nutrition therapy with mindfulness principles.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your relationship with food, exercise, or body image? I’m here to support you in finding a healthier, more balanced way to approach these aspects of your life. You deserve to feel at peace with your body and to trust yourself. Together, we can work on building a positive relationship with food and movement, helping you embrace a more nourishing and respectful mindset. Let’s take steps toward a more fulfilling and joyful experience with your body and well-being.
I believe in an integrative approach combining nutrition therapy with mindfulness principles.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your relationship with food, exercise, or body image? I’m here to support you in finding a healthier, more balanced way to approach these aspects of your life. You deserve to feel at peace with your body and to trust yourself. Together, we can work on building a positive relationship with food and movement, helping you embrace a more nourishing and respectful mindset. Let’s take steps toward a more fulfilling and joyful experience with your body and well-being.
My name is Lauren Costello, and I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who supports individuals in healing their relationship with food and their bodies through compassionate, evidence-based medical nutrition therapy.
At Embark Nutrition Counseling, I help individuals address a variety of nutrition-related concerns in a warm, supportive environment. I listen to each person’s unique needs to create realistic, collaborative goals and tailored guidance for a healthier relationship with food and body.
My name is Lauren Costello, and I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who supports individuals in healing their relationship with food and their bodies through compassionate, evidence-based medical nutrition therapy.
At Embark Nutrition Counseling, I help individuals address a variety of nutrition-related concerns in a warm, supportive environment. I listen to each person’s unique needs to create realistic, collaborative goals and tailored guidance for a healthier relationship with food and body.
Your doctor told you your numbers are high. Maybe you've already tried changing your diet. Maybe you don't know where to start. Either way, that's exactly who I work with.
Most people know something about eating "healthy," but are still missing the specific dietary patterns that drive high cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar. A general healthy diet isn't the same as a targeted one. Small, precise changes, and sometimes counterintuitive ones, move numbers more than overly restrictive approaches.
Your doctor told you your numbers are high. Maybe you've already tried changing your diet. Maybe you don't know where to start. Either way, that's exactly who I work with.
Most people know something about eating "healthy," but are still missing the specific dietary patterns that drive high cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar. A general healthy diet isn't the same as a targeted one. Small, precise changes, and sometimes counterintuitive ones, move numbers more than overly restrictive approaches.
Are you DONE with feeling tired and inflamed? Do you eat relatively healthy but something is not working for you, and you can't figure it out? Using a holistic and functional nutrition approach, I help people to reverse and heal their gut issues naturally (using food and herbal medicine) so you may enjoy a more vibrant, empowered life!
Are you DONE with feeling tired and inflamed? Do you eat relatively healthy but something is not working for you, and you can't figure it out? Using a holistic and functional nutrition approach, I help people to reverse and heal their gut issues naturally (using food and herbal medicine) so you may enjoy a more vibrant, empowered life!
My ideal client can be of any age or background. They may be seeking weight loss, better performance, improved labs, muscle gain, or a healthier relationship with food. What matters most is that they’re open to problem-solving—willing to examine habits with curiosity, apply evidence practically, and use accountability to measure progress. They understand that change requires consistency, reflection, and course correction; if they’re not fully ready, they’re willing to explore what’s in the way.
My ideal client can be of any age or background. They may be seeking weight loss, better performance, improved labs, muscle gain, or a healthier relationship with food. What matters most is that they’re open to problem-solving—willing to examine habits with curiosity, apply evidence practically, and use accountability to measure progress. They understand that change requires consistency, reflection, and course correction; if they’re not fully ready, they’re willing to explore what’s in the way.
I provide evidence based and practical nutrition therapy to clients with Diabetes, Heart problems, GI conditions – IBS, Chron’s disease, Ulcerative colitis , gastroparesis and pre and post partum pregnancy.
I am conducting sessions via telehealth at this time. which means you don’t have to travel and work with me in your safe setting. Please email or call me to make an appointment.
I provide evidence based and practical nutrition therapy to clients with Diabetes, Heart problems, GI conditions – IBS, Chron’s disease, Ulcerative colitis , gastroparesis and pre and post partum pregnancy.
I am conducting sessions via telehealth at this time. which means you don’t have to travel and work with me in your safe setting. Please email or call me to make an appointment.
Nutrition is a key element in fostering a vibrant, well-nourished family. Whole Lifecycle Nutrition was created to meet the unique needs of women and their families. From optimizing fertility preconception, to supporting a healthy pregnancy, through birth, breastfeeding, and getting comfortable with a new Mom bod, we are here to support you every step of the way. We help girls and women love their bodies and develop healthy relationships with food. As your child grows, we are a familiar and reliable resource for trusted nutrition counseling and advice. We encompass the lifecycle.
Nutrition is a key element in fostering a vibrant, well-nourished family. Whole Lifecycle Nutrition was created to meet the unique needs of women and their families. From optimizing fertility preconception, to supporting a healthy pregnancy, through birth, breastfeeding, and getting comfortable with a new Mom bod, we are here to support you every step of the way. We help girls and women love their bodies and develop healthy relationships with food. As your child grows, we are a familiar and reliable resource for trusted nutrition counseling and advice. We encompass the lifecycle.
Alimente provides 1-on-1 nutrition counseling tailored to each individual's preferences, needs, and values. Together we will make a plan to reshape how you see food.
Alimente provides 1-on-1 nutrition counseling tailored to each individual's preferences, needs, and values. Together we will make a plan to reshape how you see food.
I offer a unique, integrated approach where therapy and nutrition counseling happen in tandem.
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 offer a unique, integrated approach where therapy and nutrition counseling happen in tandem.
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.
We offer fully coded Superbills for any medical services paid for out of pocket.
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 offer fully coded Superbills for any medical services paid for out of pocket.
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.
If you’re here, you probably want to feel better, have more energy, and finally build habits that stick—but life keeps getting in the way. Maybe you know what to do but can’t stay consistent, your schedule makes healthy eating feel impossible, or you’re overwhelmed by mixed messages and past diets that never worked. As a registered dietitian, I help you cut through the noise, simplify nutrition, and create realistic, sustainable habits that fit your life—so you can feel confident and in control again.
If you’re here, you probably want to feel better, have more energy, and finally build habits that stick—but life keeps getting in the way. Maybe you know what to do but can’t stay consistent, your schedule makes healthy eating feel impossible, or you’re overwhelmed by mixed messages and past diets that never worked. As a registered dietitian, I help you cut through the noise, simplify nutrition, and create realistic, sustainable habits that fit your life—so you can feel confident and in control again.
Erica’s ideal clients are individuals seeking support with weight management, digestive health, and building a healthier relationship with food. Many feel frustrated by restrictive diets or overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice and want a more balanced, sustainable approach. Erica provides patient-centered, individualized care focused on creating realistic habits that fit each client’s lifestyle. Together, they develop personalized strategies that support long-term health, confidence, and lasting success without labeling foods as “good” or “bad.”
Erica’s ideal clients are individuals seeking support with weight management, digestive health, and building a healthier relationship with food. Many feel frustrated by restrictive diets or overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice and want a more balanced, sustainable approach. Erica provides patient-centered, individualized care focused on creating realistic habits that fit each client’s lifestyle. Together, they develop personalized strategies that support long-term health, confidence, and lasting success without labeling foods as “good” or “bad.”
All sessions are on Zoom,: Kristine Bahr is a clinical nutritionist who specializes in integrative nutritional solutions for her patients. She has an impressive track record for helping people relieve symptoms resulting from chronic digestive disorders as well as Diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, heart disease, issues related to body weight, and more. Her approach is based on utilizing exacting test procedures that focus on an individual's metabolic sensitivities, whether those be to food, hormonal imbalances, or the need to identify genetic predispositions for specific conditions in order to take preventative action.
All sessions are on Zoom,: Kristine Bahr is a clinical nutritionist who specializes in integrative nutritional solutions for her patients. She has an impressive track record for helping people relieve symptoms resulting from chronic digestive disorders as well as Diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, heart disease, issues related to body weight, and more. Her approach is based on utilizing exacting test procedures that focus on an individual's metabolic sensitivities, whether those be to food, hormonal imbalances, or the need to identify genetic predispositions for specific conditions in order to take preventative action.
I’ll gather info on medical history, food beliefs, motivations, and barriers.
My name is Jamie Plodzik, MS, RD, LD. I’m a dietitian specializing in eating disorders, sports nutrition, and pediatric/adolescent care. I hold a B.S. and M.S. from Virginia Tech and have experience as a gym dietitian at VIDA Fitness, lead RD at a higher level of care ED facility, and in private practice. I value patient-centered care and strong collaboration. Outside of work, I enjoy coffee shops, volleyball, lifting, cooking, being outdoors, and time with my cats, Maeve and Loretta.
I’ll gather info on medical history, food beliefs, motivations, and barriers.
My name is Jamie Plodzik, MS, RD, LD. I’m a dietitian specializing in eating disorders, sports nutrition, and pediatric/adolescent care. I hold a B.S. and M.S. from Virginia Tech and have experience as a gym dietitian at VIDA Fitness, lead RD at a higher level of care ED facility, and in private practice. I value patient-centered care and strong collaboration. Outside of work, I enjoy coffee shops, volleyball, lifting, cooking, being outdoors, and time with my cats, Maeve and Loretta.
I’m a Registered Dietitian who does not believe in diets. I do believe that it’s equally important for nutrition advice to be both evidenced-based and personalized. I think we should enjoy food and celebrate its role in our traditions and cultures. And I know that food has incredible power to help us live healthier lives, prevent or manage chronic disease, and achieve big health and wellness goals.
I’m a Registered Dietitian who does not believe in diets. I do believe that it’s equally important for nutrition advice to be both evidenced-based and personalized. I think we should enjoy food and celebrate its role in our traditions and cultures. And I know that food has incredible power to help us live healthier lives, prevent or manage chronic disease, and achieve big health and wellness goals.
As a Functional Medicine Registered Dietitian specializing in mental health and mood disorders, gut health, food sensitivities, hormone regulation, mindful and intuitive eating, and behavior change, it is my job to dig deep to find the root causes of your chronic symptoms. It's time to feel like the best version of yourself. I can't wait to work with you!
As a Functional Medicine Registered Dietitian specializing in mental health and mood disorders, gut health, food sensitivities, hormone regulation, mindful and intuitive eating, and behavior change, it is my job to dig deep to find the root causes of your chronic symptoms. It's time to feel like the best version of yourself. I can't wait to work with you!
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is medical nutrition therapy?
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) involves the use of personalized dietary changes to prevent or manage chronic conditions. Typically conducted in an outpatient setting by a Registered Dietitian (RD), MNT aims to address specific health issues through tailored nutrition plans. Clients are often referred for MNT by healthcare professionals who identify conditions that could benefit from dietary and lifestyle modifications, such as diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular disease. The goal of MNT is to improve overall health outcomes by making adjustments to the client's diet based on their individual needs and medical conditions.
What conditions is medical nutrition therapy for?
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is often used for individuals with diseases caused or worsened by poor diet, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, and cardiovascular diseases. However, other conditions can also benefit from nutrition therapy. MNT is typically not intended to replace other treatments, such as medication, but rather to complement them. By improving a person's overall diet and health, MNT aims to prevent the exacerbation of symptoms and complement other treatments.
Is medical nutrition therapy covered by insurance?
Medical nutrition therapy is frequently covered by insurance. However, insurance coverage can vary based on factors like your specific plan details, whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network provider, and whether you have a referral for nutrition services based on a medical diagnosis. While a referral is not required to see a dietitian or nutritionist, and many individuals independently seek nutritional support without prior medical advice, a referral from a primary care physician or another medical professional may be necessary to obtain coverage for medical nutrition services. In such cases, a referral is typically made for those who have been formally diagnosed with a medical condition requiring nutrition counseling, such as diabetes or hypertension. Coverage also depends on the type of nutrition service. Typically, insurance plans only cover services provided by a licensed Registered Dietitian (RD) and do not cover those offered by nutritionists or nutrition coaches without the RD credential. If nutrition services are not covered by your insurance, some dietitians and nutritionists may offer sliding scale rates or lower-cost services for clients who cannot afford their full fee.
What does medical nutrition therapy involve?
The approach a dietitian will take in a medical nutrition therapy session will depend on a number of factors, including what conditions the client has and what the goals of the client are. An initial session often involves an assessment of the client's overall health and current dietary intake; a dietitian may also speak with a client's medical doctor prior to or following a first session to obtain information on the medical condition(s) the client is seeking nutrition therapy counseling for. The dietitian will then work with the client to create goals of medical nutrition therapy sessions, such as weight loss, eating a more plant-based diet, or reducing sodium intake. Then, in ongoing sessions, the dietitian will work with the client to meet their stated goals. These ongoing sessions often include menu planning and coaching, which involve the dietitian working with the client to develop strategies for a healthier and more balanced diet. Dietitians may suggest recipes, put together grocery shopping lists, and/or recommend tracking one's intake in order to help clients make desired changes.