Diabetes Nutritionists and Dietitians in Wilbraham, MA
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.
In additiona to our total lifestyle approach to healing, we also offer a comprehensive Weight Loss Medication Program utlizing the GLP medications, Wegovy and Zepbound along with other treatment options to help you achieve your optimal health!
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.
In additiona to our total lifestyle approach to healing, we also offer a comprehensive Weight Loss Medication Program utlizing the GLP medications, Wegovy and Zepbound along with other treatment options to help you achieve your optimal health!
More Dietitians and Nutritionists Nearby
Areas of specialty include weight management, avoiding or lowering medications for diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol as well as food sensitivities and sports nutrition. I focus on individual's specific nutritional needs from healthy cooking ideas to supporting extreme fitness endeavors. You will receive recommendations for diet and lifestyle changes to meet your personalized needs and goals. Clients keep a detailed food intake and exercise record using a free online log. By supporting gradual changes over time, the priority is to instill a greater balance in clients thereby creating a more permanent transformation to achieve weight, medical and lifestyle goals.
Areas of specialty include weight management, avoiding or lowering medications for diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol as well as food sensitivities and sports nutrition. I focus on individual's specific nutritional needs from healthy cooking ideas to supporting extreme fitness endeavors. You will receive recommendations for diet and lifestyle changes to meet your personalized needs and goals. Clients keep a detailed food intake and exercise record using a free online log. By supporting gradual changes over time, the priority is to instill a greater balance in clients thereby creating a more permanent transformation to achieve weight, medical and lifestyle goals.
I am a Registered and Licensed Dietitian and Diabetes Care and Education Specialist passionate about helping you achieve your nutrition goals.
I specialize in diabetes and weight management. I offer personalized, 1:1 nutrition counseling sessions. As a diabetes educator, I have over a decade of experience with PreDM, T1D, T2D, and Gestational Diabetes. I have experience working with individuals on GLP-1 medications for weight management and/or diabetes control.
I am a Registered and Licensed Dietitian and Diabetes Care and Education Specialist passionate about helping you achieve your nutrition goals.
I specialize in diabetes and weight management. I offer personalized, 1:1 nutrition counseling sessions. As a diabetes educator, I have over a decade of experience with PreDM, T1D, T2D, and Gestational Diabetes. I have experience working with individuals on GLP-1 medications for weight management and/or diabetes control.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Her approach is holistic in nature. She focuses on nutrition, but also changing other aspects that affect health such as stress management, sleep quantity and quality, environmental toxins, exercise, and emotional balance. She practices functional medicine, which focuses on addressing the root cause of diseases or symptoms.
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).
Her approach is holistic in nature. She focuses on nutrition, but also changing other aspects that affect health such as stress management, sleep quantity and quality, environmental toxins, exercise, and emotional balance. She practices functional medicine, which focuses on addressing the root cause of diseases or symptoms.
I help clients navigate eating disorder recovery, disordered eating, body image concerns, and the stress of building a healthier relationship with food. My style is warm, collaborative, and realistic—not about perfection, judgment, or rigid rules. In our first session, I want to understand what you are hoping for, where you have been, and what feels hardest right now. Whether you are actively struggling, stepping down from higher care, worried about relapse, or trying to maintain balanced eating, we move at a pace that feels supportive, clinically appropriate, and sustainable.
I help clients navigate eating disorder recovery, disordered eating, body image concerns, and the stress of building a healthier relationship with food. My style is warm, collaborative, and realistic—not about perfection, judgment, or rigid rules. In our first session, I want to understand what you are hoping for, where you have been, and what feels hardest right now. Whether you are actively struggling, stepping down from higher care, worried about relapse, or trying to maintain balanced eating, we move at a pace that feels supportive, clinically appropriate, and sustainable.
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 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.
My goal with all my clients is to help them form and foster a healthy relationship with food. I do not do diets or quick weight loss. I help people eat to nourish their bodies and minds, overcome fear foods and food rules and eat with freedom. I work with clients of all ages and health concerns. I have several years experience working with eating disorders.
My goal with all my clients is to help them form and foster a healthy relationship with food. I do not do diets or quick weight loss. I help people eat to nourish their bodies and minds, overcome fear foods and food rules and eat with freedom. I work with clients of all ages and health concerns. I have several years experience working with eating disorders.
Medical nutrition therapy for: Diabetes, High Cholesterol, Irritable Bowel Syndrome & Weight Management.
Jennifer has a master of science degree in food and nutrition, is a Registered Dietitian and a yoga teacher. She provides both in person as well as virtual services. For over 15 years, she has provided nutrition related services to thousands of people in a variety of settings including hospitals, psychiatric facilities, community health centers, schools, cafes, bakeries, restaurants and more. For the past decade, she has provided medical nutrition therapy to clients as a licensed dietitian. In 2021 she opened her private practice, Peace and Power LLC. Learn more at www.peaceful-nutrition.com!
Medical nutrition therapy for: Diabetes, High Cholesterol, Irritable Bowel Syndrome & Weight Management.
Jennifer has a master of science degree in food and nutrition, is a Registered Dietitian and a yoga teacher. She provides both in person as well as virtual services. For over 15 years, she has provided nutrition related services to thousands of people in a variety of settings including hospitals, psychiatric facilities, community health centers, schools, cafes, bakeries, restaurants and more. For the past decade, she has provided medical nutrition therapy to clients as a licensed dietitian. In 2021 she opened her private practice, Peace and Power LLC. Learn more at www.peaceful-nutrition.com!
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
“ 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.
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 work with individuals across the spectrum: those healing their relationship with food, navigating eating disorders or disordered eating, managing diabetes or chronic health conditions, and those simply wanting a more grounded, sustainable approach to nutrition and movement.
Do you feel confused, frustrated, or stuck when it comes to food—whether that looks like years of disordered eating, managing a medical condition, or knowing what to do but struggling to follow through?
Are you tired of conflicting nutrition advice, rigid rules, or feeling disconnected from your body?
Do you want support that’s both evidence-based and compassionate?
If any of this resonates, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place.
I work with individuals across the spectrum: those healing their relationship with food, navigating eating disorders or disordered eating, managing diabetes or chronic health conditions, and those simply wanting a more grounded, sustainable approach to nutrition and movement.
Do you feel confused, frustrated, or stuck when it comes to food—whether that looks like years of disordered eating, managing a medical condition, or knowing what to do but struggling to follow through?
Are you tired of conflicting nutrition advice, rigid rules, or feeling disconnected from your body?
Do you want support that’s both evidence-based and compassionate?
If any of this resonates, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place.
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.
I also specialize in prenatal/postpartum nutrition with a specialty in Gestational Diabetes.
When we work together we'll take a systematic approach to “why” you are struggling and aspects of your life that are negatively affecting your weight and your health. Nutrition, mindfulness around eating, sleep hygiene, stress and movement will be addressed so we create a personalized plan to get you to your goals for the long term and not for a season.
I also specialize in prenatal/postpartum nutrition with a specialty in Gestational Diabetes.
When we work together we'll take a systematic approach to “why” you are struggling and aspects of your life that are negatively affecting your weight and your health. Nutrition, mindfulness around eating, sleep hygiene, stress and movement will be addressed so we create a personalized plan to get you to your goals for the long term and not for a season.
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.
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
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.
I have taught cardiac rehab classes, diabetes management classes, pre and post-natal classes, call me well-rounded!
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.
I have taught cardiac rehab classes, diabetes management classes, pre and post-natal classes, call me well-rounded!
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.
Diabetes Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a metabolic condition characterized by excessively high blood sugar levels due to insufficient insulin. Insulin is a hormone essential for reducing blood sugar by enabling cells to absorb glucose from the bloodstream. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin due to an inflammatory process affecting insulin-producing cells. In contrast, type 2 diabetes is an acquired condition resulting from a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors, such as obesity and physical inactivity. In type 2 diabetes, the body has an impaired response to insulin, known as "insulin resistance." Even if the pancreas produces a normal amount of insulin, the body stops responding effectively to the hormone, resulting in impaired glucose uptake into cells.
Is type 2 diabetes caused by a bad diet?
Type 2 diabetes is a complex disease influenced by both genetic and lifestyle factors. Research has shown that poor diet is a major contributor, particularly the consumption of sugar-rich foods and refined carbohydrates, which can lead to insulin resistance. An unhealthy diet promoting obesity is another risk factor, as excess weight increases the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes. Additional lifestyle factors such as physical inactivity, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption also contribute to the disease's onset. These elements collectively underscore the importance of healthy diet choices in preventing type 2 diabetes.
How does nutrition affect diabetes?
Nutrition plays a vital role in managing both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Keeping track of carbohydrate intake is essential for proper insulin dosing and maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. To manage blood sugar effectively, many people with diabetes avoid foods that cause spikes in blood sugar, like sugary snacks and refined carbs such as white bread. Instead, they focus on foods that help stabilize blood sugar, like healthy fats and high-fiber options. Portion control and eating meals at regular times are also important for keeping blood sugar levels steady.
How can a dietitian help someone with diabetes?
Dietitians play a crucial role in assisting individuals with diabetes through lifestyle modification strategies and symptom management. Their expertise is particularly valuable for those recently diagnosed or at risk of developing diabetes. Dietitians provide guidance on tracking carbohydrate intake and appropriately dosing insulin, which is essential for effective diabetes management. For individuals with type 2 diabetes, dietitians can help design weight loss plans and recommend specific dietary modifications, such as increasing the intake of plant-based foods, to promote a healthier lifestyle. In addition, dietitians will often work with other medical professionals on a patient's care team to help the patient navigate symptoms and can thus help the patient integrate input from various professional sources in the management of their condition.