Women's Health Nutritionists and Dietitians in Newton, MA
Are you tired of spending so much time thinking about food? Believe me, you’re not alone! I would love to help you develop a positive relationship with food and your body. My clinical training and 20+ years working with individuals with a full spectrum of eating issues afford me the ability to explore eating in a dynamic way, considering nutritional, behavioral, emotional and social components.
Are you tired of spending so much time thinking about food? Believe me, you’re not alone! I would love to help you develop a positive relationship with food and your body. My clinical training and 20+ years working with individuals with a full spectrum of eating issues afford me the ability to explore eating in a dynamic way, considering nutritional, behavioral, emotional and social components.
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!
Cristine Seitz is a Registered Dietitian committed to providing supportive and individualized nutrition counseling focused on what feels best for your body and life. There are no food rules, but instead an attention to hunger and fullness and how your body feels.
Cristine Seitz is a Registered Dietitian committed to providing supportive and individualized nutrition counseling focused on what feels best for your body and life. There are no food rules, but instead an attention to hunger and fullness and how your body feels.
GLP-1 nutrition specialist and virtual registered dietitian providing care to clients across Massachusetts, helping adults with weight management, healthy weight gain, and appetite changes (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro). I support fatigue, nausea, and unintentional weight shifts while preserving muscle and bone health. My approach focuses on sustainable habits, realistic nutrition adjustments, and how you feel and function—not just the scale.
GLP-1 nutrition specialist and virtual registered dietitian providing care to clients across Massachusetts, helping adults with weight management, healthy weight gain, and appetite changes (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro). I support fatigue, nausea, and unintentional weight shifts while preserving muscle and bone health. My approach focuses on sustainable habits, realistic nutrition adjustments, and how you feel and function—not just the scale.
NutritionRx is a concierge private practice offering personalized, evidence-based nutrition and weight management solutions. Led by Alexis Beck, RD, an Advanced Practice Nutritionist specializing in Medical Obesity, NutritionRx collaborates with top obesity physicians in Boston. Alexis creates custom nutrition plans tailored to your lifestyle, challenges, and goals, promoting sustainable, non-deprivation wellness.
NutritionRx is a concierge private practice offering personalized, evidence-based nutrition and weight management solutions. Led by Alexis Beck, RD, an Advanced Practice Nutritionist specializing in Medical Obesity, NutritionRx collaborates with top obesity physicians in Boston. Alexis creates custom nutrition plans tailored to your lifestyle, challenges, and goals, promoting sustainable, non-deprivation wellness.
With experience working in clinical dietetics, nutrition education, and eating disorder treatment, I've seen just how important a good nutritional foundation is for our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. 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.
With experience working in clinical dietetics, nutrition education, and eating disorder treatment, I've seen just how important a good nutritional foundation is for our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. 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.
If you are tired of restrictive food rules and diet burnout that leave you ashamed and defeated, you are not alone and it’s not your fault. 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. Weight loss is a natural by-product of our work together and not the driver. My approach is holistic, non judgmental and addresses root causes for long lasting sustainable change.
I also specialize in prenatal/postpartum nutrition with a specialty in Gestational Diabetes.
If you are tired of restrictive food rules and diet burnout that leave you ashamed and defeated, you are not alone and it’s not your fault. 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. Weight loss is a natural by-product of our work together and not the driver. My approach is holistic, non judgmental and addresses root causes for long lasting sustainable change.
I also specialize in prenatal/postpartum nutrition with a specialty in Gestational Diabetes.
At South Shore Family Nutrition, we strive to create a safe and positive space to provide nutrition counseling for individuals and families. Jill Nelligan, owner and registered dietitian, practices from an Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size lens. She works with clients to improve their relationship with food and their body, taking an individualized approach to every session. Whether you’re a parent looking for information to help your child make healthier choices, or an individual looking to make changes in your own life, we’re here to help.
At South Shore Family Nutrition, we strive to create a safe and positive space to provide nutrition counseling for individuals and families. Jill Nelligan, owner and registered dietitian, practices from an Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size lens. She works with clients to improve their relationship with food and their body, taking an individualized approach to every session. Whether you’re a parent looking for information to help your child make healthier choices, or an individual looking to make changes in your own life, we’re here to help.
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I am a Massachusetts Chinese Medicine doc and Licensed Dietitian. I studied Functional Medicine before it became a buzzword 15+ years ago, although no longer use expen$ive testing but focus on Chinese Medicine diagnosis and treatment. I have a special interest in the areas of digestive issues such as bloating, gas, diarrhea, IBD, IBS, and reflux but see SIBO as a symptom rather than a cause. I do not give out SIBO diets, but work on fixing the underlying issue. If you have GYN issues such as heavy bleeding, menopausal symptoms, or pain during periods I can almost certainly help you with Chinese Medicine.
I am a Massachusetts Chinese Medicine doc and Licensed Dietitian. I studied Functional Medicine before it became a buzzword 15+ years ago, although no longer use expen$ive testing but focus on Chinese Medicine diagnosis and treatment. I have a special interest in the areas of digestive issues such as bloating, gas, diarrhea, IBD, IBS, and reflux but see SIBO as a symptom rather than a cause. I do not give out SIBO diets, but work on fixing the underlying issue. If you have GYN issues such as heavy bleeding, menopausal symptoms, or pain during periods I can almost certainly help you with Chinese Medicine.
I help women navigatie perimenopause and menopause, hormonal imbalances by creating real, lasting change in how they feel day to day. I am not offering quick tips, but deep, transformational support grounded in my own experience, extensive knowledge, and ongoing research. I offer advanced lab testing, including state of the art hormone testing, microbiome testing, and cortisol testing, so we can truly understand what is happening in your body and tailor a plan to your needs.
I help women navigatie perimenopause and menopause, hormonal imbalances by creating real, lasting change in how they feel day to day. I am not offering quick tips, but deep, transformational support grounded in my own experience, extensive knowledge, and ongoing research. I offer advanced lab testing, including state of the art hormone testing, microbiome testing, and cortisol testing, so we can truly understand what is happening in your body and tailor a plan to your needs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 am a dietitian with a purpose. Through my own life experiences, including a significant weight loss and other health issues, I help others. If you have struggled with weight loss, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, struggle with emotional eating, and/or want to learn what a healthy and livable approach to nutrition and physical activity looks like for YOU, I am here to help.
Livability. Healthy relationship with self, food, activity.
I hear you. I walk the talk.
Let me meet you where you’re at.
I am a dietitian with a purpose. Through my own life experiences, including a significant weight loss and other health issues, I help others. If you have struggled with weight loss, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, struggle with emotional eating, and/or want to learn what a healthy and livable approach to nutrition and physical activity looks like for YOU, I am here to help.
Livability. Healthy relationship with self, food, activity.
I hear you. I walk the talk.
Let me meet you where you’re at.
Hello, my name is Linda and I have been a Registered Dietitian for the past 25+ years. I have developed an expertise in healthy weight loss and weight management, as well as a certification in nutrition for diabetes management. If you'd like to be rid of dieting once and for all and learn to live a healthy lifestyle with balanced eating, give me a call! I use a non-diet approach and promote mindful and fulfilling eating which is customized and tailor-made for each specific client. I look forward to working with you towards your nutrition goals!
Hello, my name is Linda and I have been a Registered Dietitian for the past 25+ years. I have developed an expertise in healthy weight loss and weight management, as well as a certification in nutrition for diabetes management. If you'd like to be rid of dieting once and for all and learn to live a healthy lifestyle with balanced eating, give me a call! I use a non-diet approach and promote mindful and fulfilling eating which is customized and tailor-made for each specific client. I look forward to working with you towards your nutrition goals!
Let’s get you started with a plan that is custom-made just for you. I have helped hundreds of clients, both children and adults reach their goals, and I make sure every client of mine gets the same personalized treatment to succeed. I want to help you feel your best, and perform your best: in your sport, in school, at work, or at play.
Let’s get you started with a plan that is custom-made just for you. I have helped hundreds of clients, both children and adults reach their goals, and I make sure every client of mine gets the same personalized treatment to succeed. I want to help you feel your best, and perform your best: in your sport, in school, at work, or at play.
Hi, I’m Alison Swiggard, MS, RDN, LD, a registered dietitian at CV Wellbeing. I work with teens and adults navigating eating disorders, ADHD, PCOS, body image concerns, and complicated relationships with food.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that health and worth are not determined by body size. I know that food can become tangled up with anxiety, shame, perfectionism, sensory needs, executive dysfunction, trauma, or years of conflicting messages. You do not need to have it all figured out before reaching out.
Hi, I’m Alison Swiggard, MS, RDN, LD, a registered dietitian at CV Wellbeing. I work with teens and adults navigating eating disorders, ADHD, PCOS, body image concerns, and complicated relationships with food.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that health and worth are not determined by body size. I know that food can become tangled up with anxiety, shame, perfectionism, sensory needs, executive dysfunction, trauma, or years of conflicting messages. You do not need to have it all figured out before reaching out.
Jenny is a registered dietitian who has helped people manage their nutrition and weight through some of the most critical times of their lives. She has worked with conditions including weight loss, pregnancy, postpartum, poor weight gain, feeding difficulties, gastrointestinal disease, congenital heart disease, transplant, and inborn errors of metabolism. She loves working with children and adults alike and believes there is something to learn from every client she meets. Jenny strives to be a good listener and understand her clients' goals and struggles.
Jenny is a registered dietitian who has helped people manage their nutrition and weight through some of the most critical times of their lives. She has worked with conditions including weight loss, pregnancy, postpartum, poor weight gain, feeding difficulties, gastrointestinal disease, congenital heart disease, transplant, and inborn errors of metabolism. She loves working with children and adults alike and believes there is something to learn from every client she meets. Jenny strives to be a good listener and understand her clients' goals and struggles.
We are a group of Dietitians and Nurse Practitioners here to help you manage and treat a whole host of conditions with lifestyle education including obesity, diabetes, IBS, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, reflux, food allergies and many more. We offer Integrative Nutrition and Wellness one-on-one support, group classes, personal training and supplements to help you reach your health goals. We have a solution that will work for everyone!
We are a group of Dietitians and Nurse Practitioners here to help you manage and treat a whole host of conditions with lifestyle education including obesity, diabetes, IBS, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, reflux, food allergies and many more. We offer Integrative Nutrition and Wellness one-on-one support, group classes, personal training and supplements to help you reach your health goals. We have a solution that will work for everyone!
Women's Health Nutritionists and Dietitians
How does diet affect women's health?
Diet significantly impacts women's health, and their nutritional needs can differ from those of men in both quantity and content. Generally, women require fewer calories than men, but these needs can vary greatly depending on age and activity level, with younger and more active women needing more calories than older, less active women. Additionally, certain nutrients are especially important for women; such nutrients include calcium for bone health, iron for blood health, and folic acid for reproductive health and metabolism. A diet rich in these nutrients is essential for overall well-being for women and a diet rich in such foods ensures that daily requirements are being met.
What foods are most important for women?
The most important foods for women can vary depending on their age and life stage. For instance, older women at risk of or diagnosed with osteoporosis may need higher levels of calcium and vitamin D, which are found in dairy products, fish, and leafy vegetables. Younger women in their teenage and child-bearing years require more iron than older women and many men, which can be found in many nuts, seeds, dark leafy vegetables, fortified cereals, tofu, and red meat. Adult women also have specific dietary needs before pregnancy and during the postpartum period. During this time, nutrients like folic acid, found in foods such as beans, eggs, spinach, and brussel sprouts, become very important, along with ensuring adequate protein intake. Additionally, many nutrition experts emphasize the importance of fiber in women's health. Fiber, found in whole grain products, beans, berries, leafy vegetables, nuts, and fortified cereals, is essential for maintaining digestive health and overall well-being for women.
What is the link between diet and hormonal health?
Diet and hormonal health are closely linked because essential nutrients often play a key role in the production and regulation of hormones. For women's health, where hormones significantly impact development, menstruation, and pregnancy, a diet that supports hormonal balance is particularly important. In addition, women with specific reproductive concerns, such as infertility or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), may benefit from dietary modification to improve their chances of pregnancy or reduce symptoms. For instance, many women with PCOS will increase their consumption of healthy fats and reduce their consumption of high-sugar or high-glycemic foods. Beyond reproductive health, a balanced diet supports overall hormonal health by regulating metabolism-related hormones like insulin and hunger-related hormones like leptin.
Why should women see a dietitian?
Many women can benefit significantly from consulting a dietitian to ensure they're meeting their dietary needs in both quality and quantity. This is especially true for women diagnosed with specific nutrition-related conditions like osteoporosis or type 2 diabetes, as well as those who haven't been able to manage a medical condition with traditional medical treatments. Dietitians specializing in women's health can offer valuable insights into foods that support specific conditions related to women's health, such as reducing osteoporosis in older women. They can also provide essential guidance for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those planning to become pregnant, ensuring they consume the right nutrients for hormonal health during these periods.