Behavior Modification Nutritionists and Dietitians near Gaithersburg, MD
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We offer evidence based treatment which focuses on clinical needs and pair it with your emotional and behavioral well being.
Do you struggle with food restriction, compulsive exercise or eating, or obsessive thoughts surrounding food? Do you have a negative body image? Are you an athlete struggling with sports performance, hydration, nutrition? Do you just feel like you need an individualized plan? We can give you answers backed by science. Kindred has been in practice for 15 years and our dietitians have practiced for decades. We have treated thousands of Eating Disorders & Sports Nutrition clients and look forward to adding more people to our community. We offer evening and weekend hours too!
We offer evidence based treatment which focuses on clinical needs and pair it with your emotional and behavioral well being.
Do you struggle with food restriction, compulsive exercise or eating, or obsessive thoughts surrounding food? Do you have a negative body image? Are you an athlete struggling with sports performance, hydration, nutrition? Do you just feel like you need an individualized plan? We can give you answers backed by science. Kindred has been in practice for 15 years and our dietitians have practiced for decades. We have treated thousands of Eating Disorders & Sports Nutrition clients and look forward to adding more people to our community. We offer evening and weekend hours too!
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Blair Solberger
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS , RD, LDN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20850
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.
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.
![Photo of Abigail Stultz, RDN, LDN, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/aa6b2a2b-f478-4eaa-8f11-69f2ec7a07de/1/320x400.png)
Do you find that food is becoming a burden for you? Are you tired of thinking about how much to eat and when to eat? Is the thought of food consuming your life? You are in the right place! Together we will build your general nutrition knowledge and work towards an intuitive approach to eating, so you have the space to live your most authentic life. It is possible to eat without letting fear dictate your life.
Do you find that food is becoming a burden for you? Are you tired of thinking about how much to eat and when to eat? Is the thought of food consuming your life? You are in the right place! Together we will build your general nutrition knowledge and work towards an intuitive approach to eating, so you have the space to live your most authentic life. It is possible to eat without letting fear dictate your life.
![Photo of Blanca Soledad Mejia, MS, CNS, LN, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/5941acc1-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Certified Nutrition Specialist and Licensed Nutritionist, working in the Baltimore and Gaithersburg area. I am passionate about enabling my patients to improve their lives through healthful nutritional practices. I do not believe in dieting, but instead I believe in empowering patients to become experts on their own nutritional needs. I aim to provide an environment that motivates patients to make gradual, long lasting changes that can lead to a healthier life style. By applying nutritional principles, supported by the medical literature, I focus on the treatment and prevention of weight problems and chronic disease:
I am a Certified Nutrition Specialist and Licensed Nutritionist, working in the Baltimore and Gaithersburg area. I am passionate about enabling my patients to improve their lives through healthful nutritional practices. I do not believe in dieting, but instead I believe in empowering patients to become experts on their own nutritional needs. I aim to provide an environment that motivates patients to make gradual, long lasting changes that can lead to a healthier life style. By applying nutritional principles, supported by the medical literature, I focus on the treatment and prevention of weight problems and chronic disease:
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Ashley Comparin
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, LDN, CNS
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
Because of my own personal health journey, I empathize with people who feel trapped and worried that their health challenges have become the new normal. I support my clients and make their voices heard in order to tackle the health challenge head-on.
Because of my own personal health journey, I empathize with people who feel trapped and worried that their health challenges have become the new normal. I support my clients and make their voices heard in order to tackle the health challenge head-on.
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Good Day Wellness Care, LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
I want to start by saying that working on your health and wellness takes time. Society has programmed us into thinking that things should happen quickly. This way of thinking has put a lot of pressure on us and then we feel bad about ourselves when it doesn’t happen that way. Working on our health and wellness is a lifelong journey. I use Clinical Nutrition to support the whole body including (but not limited to) digestion, fatigue, inflammation, and mental health. I also help people develop a better relationship with food.
I want to start by saying that working on your health and wellness takes time. Society has programmed us into thinking that things should happen quickly. This way of thinking has put a lot of pressure on us and then we feel bad about ourselves when it doesn’t happen that way. Working on our health and wellness is a lifelong journey. I use Clinical Nutrition to support the whole body including (but not limited to) digestion, fatigue, inflammation, and mental health. I also help people develop a better relationship with food.
![Photo of Michele Phulsuksombati - Food Frame of Mind, LLC, MS, MEd, RDN, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/e4723128-4289-4744-897c-0d3741cedae0/3/320x400.jpeg)
Food Frame of Mind, LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, MEd, RDN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Germantown, MD 20876
Are you tired and frustrated with trying to lose the weight and keep it off? Battling belly weight, feeling deprived, out of control and unsuccessful at dieting? Weight loss and feeling good shouldn’t be so hard. It’s likely no one has helped you personalize a plan that works for your body in your life. That’s the difference between success and failure. A plan that’s built for you and your life. That’s what we build together. I’m passionate about helping those to overcome these challenges so that they can experience more energy, sense of calm optimism and, of course, lose weight.
Are you tired and frustrated with trying to lose the weight and keep it off? Battling belly weight, feeling deprived, out of control and unsuccessful at dieting? Weight loss and feeling good shouldn’t be so hard. It’s likely no one has helped you personalize a plan that works for your body in your life. That’s the difference between success and failure. A plan that’s built for you and your life. That’s what we build together. I’m passionate about helping those to overcome these challenges so that they can experience more energy, sense of calm optimism and, of course, lose weight.
![Photo of Morgan Schmitt, RD, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/a079479a-2c82-4d6d-854c-9dead4d4b5ef/2/320x400.png)
Morgan is a registered dietitian committed to improving overall health and well-being. She specializes in supporting individuals with diabetes, gut health issues, PCOS, and thyroid management. With a holistic approach, Morgan goes beyond assessing dietary habits to consider various lifestyle factors such as sleep patterns, stress levels, and one's relationship with food. Morgan combines her expertise in nutrition with a compassionate approach to guide individuals on their journey towards improved health and wellness. Morgan recognizes that everyone's health and wellness journey is unique.
Morgan is a registered dietitian committed to improving overall health and well-being. She specializes in supporting individuals with diabetes, gut health issues, PCOS, and thyroid management. With a holistic approach, Morgan goes beyond assessing dietary habits to consider various lifestyle factors such as sleep patterns, stress levels, and one's relationship with food. Morgan combines her expertise in nutrition with a compassionate approach to guide individuals on their journey towards improved health and wellness. Morgan recognizes that everyone's health and wellness journey is unique.
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Kristin Jenkins
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20850
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.
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Personalized, sustainable outcomes for you and your body. Find or regain confidence that you are making the right food, wellness, and fitness choices to feel your personal best! If you are struggling with weight concerns or looking for disease prevention with root cause lab testing, Erin is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a certificate of training in adult weight management and has 10+ years of clinical experience. If you are here because you want to eliminate mysterious pain and digestion struggles caused by food sensitivities, as an RDN and Certified LEAP Therapist, Erin can help you!
Personalized, sustainable outcomes for you and your body. Find or regain confidence that you are making the right food, wellness, and fitness choices to feel your personal best! If you are struggling with weight concerns or looking for disease prevention with root cause lab testing, Erin is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a certificate of training in adult weight management and has 10+ years of clinical experience. If you are here because you want to eliminate mysterious pain and digestion struggles caused by food sensitivities, as an RDN and Certified LEAP Therapist, Erin can help you!
![Photo of Dana Magee, RDN, LDN, CLT, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/d605d3a6-ddd8-48b6-b6a4-7ae97ab82942/1/320x400.png)
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.
![Photo of Meagan Lampley, MS, RD, LD, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/cf317db9-008c-4f38-a6a3-1abbde32dfba/1/320x400.png)
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?
![Photo of Rachel Brown, RD, LDN, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/8a51230a-c7a5-45b4-8e06-558618366c9a/1/320x400.png)
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!
![Photo of Klara Knezevic, RDN, LDN, CLT, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/a10d1a85-e649-4225-ada4-a034a3c67a85/1/320x400.png)
Klara Knezevic
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LDN, CLT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20850
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.
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Our programs at Nutrition On The Go, Inc. are specifically designed and customized to target the unique needs of each client depending on their health circumstances or nutrition diagnosis. We focus on diabetes management, Gestational diabetes, chronic kidney disease, heart disease, cancer, weight management , general healthy nutrition, gastrointestinal issues to include Celiac disease etc. Our dietitian has over 15 years of experience working in the field of dietetics and nutrition.
Our programs at Nutrition On The Go, Inc. are specifically designed and customized to target the unique needs of each client depending on their health circumstances or nutrition diagnosis. We focus on diabetes management, Gestational diabetes, chronic kidney disease, heart disease, cancer, weight management , general healthy nutrition, gastrointestinal issues to include Celiac disease etc. Our dietitian has over 15 years of experience working in the field of dietetics and nutrition.
![Photo of Joanna Pustilnik, MS, RDN, CDCES, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/bf49fe30-cb38-4cce-aa62-8b98d87c14e2/2/320x400.jpeg)
My ideal client struggles with chronic dieting, disordered eating, and body image concerns, and is ready to make peace with food and find a peaceful, productive relationship with their body. My clients want to feel empowered to intuitively care for and love their bodies- without dieting or restriction. There may also be concerns such as desire for weight loss, PCOS or a missing period, or metabolic concerns such as prediabetes or elevated cholesterol. Together, we find a path toward self-love and a guilt-free food relationship while focusing on your desired health goals.
My ideal client struggles with chronic dieting, disordered eating, and body image concerns, and is ready to make peace with food and find a peaceful, productive relationship with their body. My clients want to feel empowered to intuitively care for and love their bodies- without dieting or restriction. There may also be concerns such as desire for weight loss, PCOS or a missing period, or metabolic concerns such as prediabetes or elevated cholesterol. Together, we find a path toward self-love and a guilt-free food relationship while focusing on your desired health goals.
![Photo of Julia Oliver, RD, LDN, RYT, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/ee9e7dbb-1603-4cc8-a489-9ce7877f3a2f/3/320x400.jpeg)
You deserve a peaceful, respectful relationship with your body, a natural, enjoyable relationship with food, and a sustainable, joyful relationship with movement. If you are experiencing challenges or distress around the food you eat or the exercise you do (or do not do), you could benefit from nutrition support and intuitive eating guidance. If you are struggling with an eating disorder/disordered eating or are tired of cycling through diet after diet, you can expect to receive support that meets you where you are - together we can work towards full recovery.
You deserve a peaceful, respectful relationship with your body, a natural, enjoyable relationship with food, and a sustainable, joyful relationship with movement. If you are experiencing challenges or distress around the food you eat or the exercise you do (or do not do), you could benefit from nutrition support and intuitive eating guidance. If you are struggling with an eating disorder/disordered eating or are tired of cycling through diet after diet, you can expect to receive support that meets you where you are - together we can work towards full recovery.
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Bailey Saneman
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LDN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20853 (Online Only)
As a dietitian with a non-diet approach, my nutrition philosophy is rooted in intuitive eating, honoring our bodies, and experiencing joyful movement. I believe that everyone deserves a peaceful relationship with food, movement and their bodies. I work with clients who struggle with food labeling/judgements, weight-cycling and chronic dieting. Together, we will identify goals that meet your own unique needs that allow for a sustainable recovery.
As a dietitian with a non-diet approach, my nutrition philosophy is rooted in intuitive eating, honoring our bodies, and experiencing joyful movement. I believe that everyone deserves a peaceful relationship with food, movement and their bodies. I work with clients who struggle with food labeling/judgements, weight-cycling and chronic dieting. Together, we will identify goals that meet your own unique needs that allow for a sustainable recovery.
![Photo of Elizabeth Kerr, MS, RD, LDN, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/667e2ce7-a131-45ce-8b80-6d1e77eac06b/2/320x400.png)
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.
![Photo of Haleigh Augspols, RD, RDN, LDN, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/e4fb1158-26a5-44ea-80a2-931ec1bfbde2/2/320x400.jpeg)
Haleigh Augspols
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, RDN, LDN
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20850 (Online Only)
Haleigh practices out of Health Loft specializing in working with clients with Eating Disorders, PCOS, Pre/Postpartum nutrition, IBS, and Food Allergies. Haleigh loves helping her clients make small changes to their lifestyle that makes a huge difference to their health. Haleigh is dedicated to assisting clients with a mind-body approach to a healthier lifestyle through education on intuitive eating, stress reduction and a whole foods approach. She is a “non-diet” dietitian and strongly supports making changes that work for each person as an individual.
Haleigh practices out of Health Loft specializing in working with clients with Eating Disorders, PCOS, Pre/Postpartum nutrition, IBS, and Food Allergies. Haleigh loves helping her clients make small changes to their lifestyle that makes a huge difference to their health. Haleigh is dedicated to assisting clients with a mind-body approach to a healthier lifestyle through education on intuitive eating, stress reduction and a whole foods approach. She is a “non-diet” dietitian and strongly supports making changes that work for each person as an individual.
Behavior Modification Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is behavioral modification?
Behavioral modification in diet and nutrition involves using targeted strategies to change food, weight, and exercise behaviors, rather than relying on invasive options like surgery or medications for weight loss. This approach recognizes that behaviors leading to conditions such as obesity are often influenced by one's environment. Therefore, a key component of behavioral modification is creating an environment that supports weight management goals. For example, planning meals for the week and making a grocery list of healthy ingredients can help set oneself up for success. This reduces the temptation to rely on fast food or quick, less healthy options, ensuring healthier choices are more accessible and convenient.
Who is behavioral modification for?
Behavioral modification is an accessible and affordable approach to weight management and is thus a great option for many individuals looking to make lifestyle changes. Because behavioral modification is less invasive than other weight loss options, it is often the first line of treatment for individuals who are overweight or at risk of becoming overweight. If behavioral modifications alone are not sufficient to help achieve weight loss goals, then additional strategies, such as medication, may be pursued.
How long does it take to see results from behavior modification?
The length of time it takes to see results from behavior modification can vary significantly depending on the type and success of the behavior modifications made. Experts estimate that it takes about 2 months for behaviors to become habitual or automatic, so weight loss results from behavior modifications often take time and prolonged commitment to ensure results. While a behavioral change such as a drastic reduction in calorie consumption may promote weight loss within weeks instead of months, if an individual cannot sustain the dietary changes, then they will often not obtain lasting lifestyle changes. Therefore, many nutrition experts recommend that individuals start slowly with behavior modifications in order to ensure that the changes that they are making are sustainable, even if this means that it will take longer to see results in weight reduction.
Can a dietitian help with behavior modification for weight loss?
Dietitians can be a great resource for clients pursuing behavioral modifications for weight loss, as they help individuals stay accountable to their goals. Accountability is a key component of behavioral modification, often involving tracking food intake or exercise routines. Dietitians can review these journals, suggest changes, and offer strategies to help clients adhere to their behavioral modifications. Dietitians can also be particularly helpful to clients who have struggled to make successful changes on their own. The added accountability of working with a dietitian can be a valuable resource before considering more invasive weight loss options, such as surgery or medication.