Nutrition Counseling Nutritionists and Dietitians in Columbia, MD
Our goal at Health Wellness Pact LLC is to serve as your accountability partner. We’ll make a pact to help you achieve your nutrition and health goals - whatever they are. We know there’s no “one size fits all” in life. The ultimate goal of working together is progress, not perfection, and our interventions are rooted in scientific evidence.
Our goal at Health Wellness Pact LLC is to serve as your accountability partner. We’ll make a pact to help you achieve your nutrition and health goals - whatever they are. We know there’s no “one size fits all” in life. The ultimate goal of working together is progress, not perfection, and our interventions are rooted in scientific evidence.
My passion is to help you feel better and live your life to the fullest, without feeling restricted by food choices. Whether you are struggling with an eating disorder, undergoing cancer treatment or attempting to manage a chronic illness, I am here to help! I will work with you to find a personalized nutrition approach that works for you based on your unique situation and including your favorite current foods and inspiration with new foods using our own quick, easy recipes.
My passion is to help you feel better and live your life to the fullest, without feeling restricted by food choices. Whether you are struggling with an eating disorder, undergoing cancer treatment or attempting to manage a chronic illness, I am here to help! I will work with you to find a personalized nutrition approach that works for you based on your unique situation and including your favorite current foods and inspiration with new foods using our own quick, easy recipes.
I believe that trust and mutual understanding of each other is necessary for nutrition counseling to work.
My ideal client is someone who has wrestled with finding a healthy relationship with food. I love working with people who feel confused about what information is correct, who feel lost or unsure where to go with their nutrition journey, or who feel like they're stuck in a cycle. I also love working with young athletes whose aim is to perform their best and take care of their nutrition to fuel their play.
I believe that trust and mutual understanding of each other is necessary for nutrition counseling to work.
My ideal client is someone who has wrestled with finding a healthy relationship with food. I love working with people who feel confused about what information is correct, who feel lost or unsure where to go with their nutrition journey, or who feel like they're stuck in a cycle. I also love working with young athletes whose aim is to perform their best and take care of their nutrition to fuel their play.
Have you been told to eat "healthier" or more "balanced" but are unsure of what that looks like? Or are you struggling with how to eat to manage a medical condition? There is a lot of information out there that can be confusing and hard to apply. Not only that but changing what and how you eat can be hard work in the midst of all that life throws at you! If you're interested in personalized, evidence-based nutrition help you've come to the right place.
Have you been told to eat "healthier" or more "balanced" but are unsure of what that looks like? Or are you struggling with how to eat to manage a medical condition? There is a lot of information out there that can be confusing and hard to apply. Not only that but changing what and how you eat can be hard work in the midst of all that life throws at you! If you're interested in personalized, evidence-based nutrition help you've come to the right place.
Hi, I’m Samantha Snyder Walters! I’m an eating disorder dietitian in Maryland. I see clients in Greenbelt and Columbia, Maryland and virtually across the USA. Growing up, I found myself surrounded by family and friends who struggled with disordered eating and poor body image.
Hi, I’m Samantha Snyder Walters! I’m an eating disorder dietitian in Maryland. I see clients in Greenbelt and Columbia, Maryland and virtually across the USA. Growing up, I found myself surrounded by family and friends who struggled with disordered eating and poor body image.
Hello! My name is Allison, and I’m an eating disorder dietitian located in the Maryland area seeing clients in Greenbelt and Columbia, Maryland and virtually across the USA.
Hello! My name is Allison, and I’m an eating disorder dietitian located in the Maryland area seeing clients in Greenbelt and Columbia, Maryland and virtually across the USA.
Are you having trouble managing your weight or your chronic disease? Have restrictive diets taken away the joy of eating? I can help you meet your goals and heal your relationship with food!
Are you having trouble managing your weight or your chronic disease? Have restrictive diets taken away the joy of eating? I can help you meet your goals and heal your relationship with food!
Ever since I was a child, I have been passionate about cooking. Much of my passion probably has to do with growing up with a mom who is a professional chef. Now, I enjoy teaching others to plan and prepare healthy, home-cooked meals. Planning meals for fertility, prenatal nutrition, women's health, hormones, diabetes, PCOS, kidney disease and heart health are my specialties. In addition to individual counseling, I lead grocery store tours and cooking classes and diabetes talks. My personal and professional background provides the ideal support you need to make changes, and offers realistic solutions to the challenges of daily life.
Ever since I was a child, I have been passionate about cooking. Much of my passion probably has to do with growing up with a mom who is a professional chef. Now, I enjoy teaching others to plan and prepare healthy, home-cooked meals. Planning meals for fertility, prenatal nutrition, women's health, hormones, diabetes, PCOS, kidney disease and heart health are my specialties. In addition to individual counseling, I lead grocery store tours and cooking classes and diabetes talks. My personal and professional background provides the ideal support you need to make changes, and offers realistic solutions to the challenges of daily life.
Hello! My name is Emma, and I’m an eating disorder dietitian located in the Maryland area seeing clients in Greenbelt and Columbia, Maryland and virtually across the USA.
Hello! My name is Emma, and I’m an eating disorder dietitian located in the Maryland area seeing clients in Greenbelt and Columbia, Maryland and virtually across the USA.
Do you find that food is ruling your life? Has food has become a burden from years of dieting, disordered eating or unresolved digestive issues? Is what, when and how to eat taking up too much of your time and energy? You deserve to enjoy food and feel well. It is possible to lay down that burden by ending the diet and binge eating cycle. It is also possible to eat without fear and stop letting your digestive symptoms dictate your life.
Do you find that food is ruling your life? Has food has become a burden from years of dieting, disordered eating or unresolved digestive issues? Is what, when and how to eat taking up too much of your time and energy? You deserve to enjoy food and feel well. It is possible to lay down that burden by ending the diet and binge eating cycle. It is also possible to eat without fear and stop letting your digestive symptoms dictate your life.
Rebecca Bitzer Dietitians for Every Condition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LD, CEDRD
Columbia, MD 21045
Our group practice includes seven Registered Dietitians with extensive nutrition counseling experience.
Located in Greenbelt, Columbia, Rockville and Annapolis, we are able to serve you across the state of Maryland. Additionally, phone and virtual counseling appointments are available. We will join you in your journey to decrease the stress involved with eating, and create a food plan that is sustainable, easy and enjoyable for life.
Our group practice includes seven Registered Dietitians with extensive nutrition counseling experience.
Located in Greenbelt, Columbia, Rockville and Annapolis, we are able to serve you across the state of Maryland. Additionally, phone and virtual counseling appointments are available. We will join you in your journey to decrease the stress involved with eating, and create a food plan that is sustainable, easy and enjoyable for life.
In 25 years of nutrition counseling, I have worked with clients with eating disorders, emotional eating, weight loss and management, diabetes, high cholesterol and blood pressure.
Are you ready to make a quantum leap in your health and well-being? Are you looking to lose weight and feel more fit and focused? Are you looking to develop a more mindful and self-compassionate approach to your nutritional needs? Are you looking for an experienced and patient nutritionist whose work is grounded in the principles of functional and integrative medicine? Are you ready to take a holistic whole-person approach to your health challenges? Whether you are struggling with excess weight, disordered eating, an eating disorder, diabetes, chronic fatigue or a mood disorder, I am here to help you improve your health.
In 25 years of nutrition counseling, I have worked with clients with eating disorders, emotional eating, weight loss and management, diabetes, high cholesterol and blood pressure.
Are you ready to make a quantum leap in your health and well-being? Are you looking to lose weight and feel more fit and focused? Are you looking to develop a more mindful and self-compassionate approach to your nutritional needs? Are you looking for an experienced and patient nutritionist whose work is grounded in the principles of functional and integrative medicine? Are you ready to take a holistic whole-person approach to your health challenges? Whether you are struggling with excess weight, disordered eating, an eating disorder, diabetes, chronic fatigue or a mood disorder, I am here to help you improve your health.
Tired of living with the uncomfortable and unwanted symptoms associated with chronic illnesses like IBS and Crohn's? Have you been trying to piece together all the information out there on how to eat for your condition but still feel lost? Being a Registered Dietitian that specializes in digestive disorders, I can help bring clarity to your situation and make eating easier. Let's work together to improve your relationship with food and return to living without the unwanted symptoms of a chronic illness.
Tired of living with the uncomfortable and unwanted symptoms associated with chronic illnesses like IBS and Crohn's? Have you been trying to piece together all the information out there on how to eat for your condition but still feel lost? Being a Registered Dietitian that specializes in digestive disorders, I can help bring clarity to your situation and make eating easier. Let's work together to improve your relationship with food and return to living without the unwanted symptoms of a chronic illness.
Are you tired of jumping from diet to diet? Are you interested in a lifestyle that does not revolve around "what I CAN'T eat" but "what makes my body feel good?" If you're ready to leave the world of weight obsession, you've come to the right place! Together we can work to break the diet cycle and find healthful, lasting changes so you can live life to the fullest. Ready to get started?
Are you tired of jumping from diet to diet? Are you interested in a lifestyle that does not revolve around "what I CAN'T eat" but "what makes my body feel good?" If you're ready to leave the world of weight obsession, you've come to the right place! Together we can work to break the diet cycle and find healthful, lasting changes so you can live life to the fullest. Ready to get started?
Hello! My name is Gabby. I am a registered dietitian that works with clients in Maryland and virtually across the USA. I have lived with chronic illness since I was 14, which inspired me to get into the nutrition field. However, over the many years of my education, I developed a poor relationship with food and body image.
Hello! My name is Gabby. I am a registered dietitian that works with clients in Maryland and virtually across the USA. I have lived with chronic illness since I was 14, which inspired me to get into the nutrition field. However, over the many years of my education, I developed a poor relationship with food and body image.
Hi! My name is Emma Sharp. I am a Registered Dietitian in Maryland. I see patients in Greenbelt and Columbia, Maryland, as well as virtually across the US. Growing up loving science and animals, my passion for nutrition originated from researching plant-based nutrition to learn if I was able to achieve a healthy diet that aligned with my ethical beliefs and preferences. Upon learning how I could align my values with my health goals, I became passionate about studying nutrition in order to help others use the power of nutrition to their benefit!
Hi! My name is Emma Sharp. I am a Registered Dietitian in Maryland. I see patients in Greenbelt and Columbia, Maryland, as well as virtually across the US. Growing up loving science and animals, my passion for nutrition originated from researching plant-based nutrition to learn if I was able to achieve a healthy diet that aligned with my ethical beliefs and preferences. Upon learning how I could align my values with my health goals, I became passionate about studying nutrition in order to help others use the power of nutrition to their benefit!
I specialize in recovery from an eating disorder or disordered eating patterns. My goal is to help clients live a life free from intrusive thoughts about food, body image, and movement. I have experience helping adolescent and adult clients with all eating disorder diagnoses.
I specialize in recovery from an eating disorder or disordered eating patterns. My goal is to help clients live a life free from intrusive thoughts about food, body image, and movement. I have experience helping adolescent and adult clients with all eating disorder diagnoses.
If you're feeling confused and frustrated in a world focused on weight loss and diets that never seem to work, you're not alone. Many of my clients struggle with feeling like food dominates their thoughts and their life. By working together, my clients go from feeling tired, anxious, and misunderstood, to finally feeling healthy, happy, and confident in their body and their food choices. If you're ready to reduce stress around mealtimes and get back to enjoying the foods and activities you once loved, let's take the first step together. Together, we'll determine the best way of eating for YOU, not what the latest diet says.
If you're feeling confused and frustrated in a world focused on weight loss and diets that never seem to work, you're not alone. Many of my clients struggle with feeling like food dominates their thoughts and their life. By working together, my clients go from feeling tired, anxious, and misunderstood, to finally feeling healthy, happy, and confident in their body and their food choices. If you're ready to reduce stress around mealtimes and get back to enjoying the foods and activities you once loved, let's take the first step together. Together, we'll determine the best way of eating for YOU, not what the latest diet says.
I work exclusively with those affected by cancer - whether it's prevention, active treatment or cancer survivorship. I have specialized and targeted education in integrative health with a focus on whole food, oncology nutrition. Cancer, like any disease, is a barometer of imbalance - often countless imbalances - which contribute to and create an environment hospitable to cancer. I am skilled in evaluating the systemic imbalances recognized as the hallmarks of cancer and creating highly personalized and targeted recommendations to address those imbalances.
I work exclusively with those affected by cancer - whether it's prevention, active treatment or cancer survivorship. I have specialized and targeted education in integrative health with a focus on whole food, oncology nutrition. Cancer, like any disease, is a barometer of imbalance - often countless imbalances - which contribute to and create an environment hospitable to cancer. I am skilled in evaluating the systemic imbalances recognized as the hallmarks of cancer and creating highly personalized and targeted recommendations to address those imbalances.
Sarah Specializes in intuitive eating practices; nutrition counseling for eating disorders; and family feeding practices, including selective eating.
Sarah offers Telehealth appointments for clients in Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, Delaware, and New York!
Sarah Specializes in intuitive eating practices; nutrition counseling for eating disorders; and family feeding practices, including selective eating.
Sarah offers Telehealth appointments for clients in Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, Delaware, and New York!
Nutrition Counseling Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is nutrition counseling?
Nutrition counseling refers to the services provided by a Registered Dietitian (RD) that focus on diet and nutrition. Individuals often seek nutrition counseling to make diet-related lifestyle changes, especially after being diagnosed with chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or cardiovascular disease. However, nutrition counseling is not limited to these cases, and it can often benefit anyone looking to improve their overall health. Nutrition counselors also often address other aspects of a healthy lifestyle within sessions, such as advising on physical activity, chronic disease management, and mental health. They provide guidance and motivation, often adopting a holistic approach to support clients in achieving their health and wellbeing goals.
Who should see a nutrition counselor?
Many people can benefit from seeing a nutrition counselor; however, individuals with (or at risk of developing) chronic medical conditions or who have specific dietary challenges (for example, IBS, Crohn's disease, etc.) may find a nutrition counselor particularly helpful. Nutrition counselors are specifically trained to use diet modifications to manage health, so consulting a dietitian if you have a chronic condition can be greatly beneficial. Nutrition professionals can help clients understand how their diet impacts their symptoms and suggest strategies to improve overall health. Additionally, dietitians can coordinate with other medical professionals, such as primary care physicians or specialty physicians, to help support the client's overall health.
What happens during a nutrition counseling session?
Nutrition counseling is fundamentally focused on a client's individual health goals. The initial session with a nutrition professional typically involves an evaluation, during which the dietitian seeks to understand the client's reasons for seeking nutrition counseling. This session typically includes discussing the client's health history, current eating habits, lifestyle, and specific nutrition counseling goals. In follow-up sessions, the client and dietitian will typically review progress toward these goals, and the dietitian may examine the client's food intake and suggest areas for improvement. They may also educate the client on diet-related topics, such as ensuring adequate consumption of fruits and vegetables or reducing sodium intake. Additionally, nutrition counselors can help clients stay accountable for other lifestyle changes that support overall health, such as regular exercise, smoking cessation, or moderating alcohol consumption.
What should I look for in a nutrition counselor?
Clients seek nutritional support from dietitians and nutritionists for various reasons, ranging from managing medical conditions to addressing lifestyle concerns like weight loss or specific dietary requirements. When looking for a nutrition counselor, it is essential to find someone with expertise in the area of nutrition relevant to your needs. Consider factors such as insurance coverage, specific medical or dietary concerns, and the availability of professionals in your area to determine the best fit. Generally, nutritionists are not covered by insurance, whereas Registered Dietitians (RDs) often are, making it important to look for a professional with RD credentials. If you have a chronic medical condition like cancer or kidney disease, you may be interested in seeking out an RD with specialized expertise, such as a Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) or a Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR), as these credentials indicate advanced education and a commitment to ongoing learning within a specific area.