Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians in Palm Harbor, FL
I passionately believe in using the power of food to prevent and manage illness and maintain optimal health. I can help you make realistic and gradual changes to your current eating habits and food choices.
Personalized nutrition counseling and I have extensive experience educating both individuals and groups on nutritional wellness and helping clients create individually tailored and realistic nutrition and lifestyle programs to meet their unique needs during various life stages, including pregnancy and lactation
I passionately believe in using the power of food to prevent and manage illness and maintain optimal health. I can help you make realistic and gradual changes to your current eating habits and food choices.
Personalized nutrition counseling and I have extensive experience educating both individuals and groups on nutritional wellness and helping clients create individually tailored and realistic nutrition and lifestyle programs to meet their unique needs during various life stages, including pregnancy and lactation
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Nearly 95 percent of my insurance clients pay $0 out of pocket for their sessions! When we work together I'll give you the tools needed to feel confident in your food choices and in control around food. I'll guide you through creating a plan that works for YOU, based on your body's needs, lifestyle, and food preferences. Together, we'll simplify cooking with quick, easy recipes, and I'll share realistic strategies to make meal planning a breeze. Let's make your wellness adventure enjoyable, achievable, and sustainable! Currently, I only offer virtual sessions. Get started ASAP, book directly using this link: bit.ly/bookRDnow
Nearly 95 percent of my insurance clients pay $0 out of pocket for their sessions! When we work together I'll give you the tools needed to feel confident in your food choices and in control around food. I'll guide you through creating a plan that works for YOU, based on your body's needs, lifestyle, and food preferences. Together, we'll simplify cooking with quick, easy recipes, and I'll share realistic strategies to make meal planning a breeze. Let's make your wellness adventure enjoyable, achievable, and sustainable! Currently, I only offer virtual sessions. Get started ASAP, book directly using this link: bit.ly/bookRDnow
Brayden’s specialties include weight management, weight loss/gain, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, heart-healthy nutrition therapy, oncology, enteral nutrition, as well as intuitive eating, disordered eating, Health at Every Size (HAES), mindful eating, and general wellness.
Brayden is a registered dietitian with a passion for health and wellness. She supports clients through realistic, sustainable lifestyle changes using a compassionate, inclusive, and client-centered approach. Brayden blends evidence-based nutrition with practical habits to help clients feel their best in the long term. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space for exploring goals and challenges, offering personalized counseling and education to build lasting, meaningful change.
Brayden’s specialties include weight management, weight loss/gain, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, heart-healthy nutrition therapy, oncology, enteral nutrition, as well as intuitive eating, disordered eating, Health at Every Size (HAES), mindful eating, and general wellness.
Brayden is a registered dietitian with a passion for health and wellness. She supports clients through realistic, sustainable lifestyle changes using a compassionate, inclusive, and client-centered approach. Brayden blends evidence-based nutrition with practical habits to help clients feel their best in the long term. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space for exploring goals and challenges, offering personalized counseling and education to build lasting, meaningful change.
I help clients with weight loss, gut health, hormones, metabolism, energy, and overall wellness through personalized nutrition therapy, lab-informed guidance, meal planning, and sustainable lifestyle support.
My ideal clients are adults who want to improve their health by addressing the root cause of their symptoms, not just managing them temporarily. They often come to me feeling frustrated because they still struggle with fatigue, bloating, digestive issues, hormone imbalances, weight changes, inflammation, stress, or chronic conditions even when their labs look “normal.” Many also seek support for weight management, fertility, gut health, metabolic balance, or GLP-1 medication support. My team helps them move forward through personalized nutrition counseling, practical strategies, education, and sustainable lifestyle changes.
I help clients with weight loss, gut health, hormones, metabolism, energy, and overall wellness through personalized nutrition therapy, lab-informed guidance, meal planning, and sustainable lifestyle support.
My ideal clients are adults who want to improve their health by addressing the root cause of their symptoms, not just managing them temporarily. They often come to me feeling frustrated because they still struggle with fatigue, bloating, digestive issues, hormone imbalances, weight changes, inflammation, stress, or chronic conditions even when their labs look “normal.” Many also seek support for weight management, fertility, gut health, metabolic balance, or GLP-1 medication support. My team helps them move forward through personalized nutrition counseling, practical strategies, education, and sustainable lifestyle changes.
Elizabeth is a Registered Dietitian with over six years of experience helping individuals make healthier choices and achieve their goals. Using intuitive eating principles and a compassionate, client-centered approach, she tailors evidence-based plans to meet each person’s needs. Specializing in wellness, diabetes, and heart health, Elizabeth empowers clients with the tools and support they need to make lasting changes. Her compassionate counseling ensures that clients feel heard, confident, and motivated on their journey to improved health and well-being.
Elizabeth is a Registered Dietitian with over six years of experience helping individuals make healthier choices and achieve their goals. Using intuitive eating principles and a compassionate, client-centered approach, she tailors evidence-based plans to meet each person’s needs. Specializing in wellness, diabetes, and heart health, Elizabeth empowers clients with the tools and support they need to make lasting changes. Her compassionate counseling ensures that clients feel heard, confident, and motivated on their journey to improved health and well-being.
As the author of The Keto Solution for Kidney Disease: Reversing Metabolic Disorders with a Ketogenic Diet, her goal is to empower individuals with the necessary nutrition therapy knowledge to help control their disease and positively impact their quality of life.
Area of Expertise: Integrative & Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner/ Renal Dietitian/Keto for Polycystic kidney disease/ Certified LEAP Therapist/Ketogenic/Low Carbohydrate Dietitian/Nutrigenomic Consultant/Metabolic disease/Mold toxicity/Speaker
As the author of The Keto Solution for Kidney Disease: Reversing Metabolic Disorders with a Ketogenic Diet, her goal is to empower individuals with the necessary nutrition therapy knowledge to help control their disease and positively impact their quality of life.
Area of Expertise: Integrative & Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner/ Renal Dietitian/Keto for Polycystic kidney disease/ Certified LEAP Therapist/Ketogenic/Low Carbohydrate Dietitian/Nutrigenomic Consultant/Metabolic disease/Mold toxicity/Speaker
I work with adults struggling with fatigue, gut issues, hormone imbalances, and chronic symptoms who feel stuck despite being told everything is “normal.” Many come after trying multiple diets, doctors, or supplements without lasting results. I use a functional, root-cause approach to connect the dots between symptoms, nutrition, and lifestyle, creating a clear, personalized plan with targeted support and accountability so you can finally move forward with confidence and real progress.
I work with adults struggling with fatigue, gut issues, hormone imbalances, and chronic symptoms who feel stuck despite being told everything is “normal.” Many come after trying multiple diets, doctors, or supplements without lasting results. I use a functional, root-cause approach to connect the dots between symptoms, nutrition, and lifestyle, creating a clear, personalized plan with targeted support and accountability so you can finally move forward with confidence and real progress.
I know what it feels like to be frustrated & sad about your physical condition. One pill after another is not the answer. Through 20 years of education and experience in nutrition and functional medicine, I have learned how to find the root cause of imbalance and work together with patients using an online platform to transform and restore good health. Health & weight issues are most often related to gut, hormone, or immune imbalance. A uniquely designed food and lifestyle modification plan can & will change your health status. Do not lose hope. My process works for even the most challenging of cases.- Stacy Seslowsky, RD, LDN, MS
I know what it feels like to be frustrated & sad about your physical condition. One pill after another is not the answer. Through 20 years of education and experience in nutrition and functional medicine, I have learned how to find the root cause of imbalance and work together with patients using an online platform to transform and restore good health. Health & weight issues are most often related to gut, hormone, or immune imbalance. A uniquely designed food and lifestyle modification plan can & will change your health status. Do not lose hope. My process works for even the most challenging of cases.- Stacy Seslowsky, RD, LDN, MS
Elise is a dietitian who focuses on using realistic approaches to help you improve your health through nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle practices. Her approach to nutrition is holistic and client centered. She takes the time to fully understand your unique lifestyle, preferences, and challenges to create a realistic nutrition plan together as a team. Elise believes in the power of using high quality nutrient dense foods to support all aspects of your health and wellbeing.
Elise is a dietitian who focuses on using realistic approaches to help you improve your health through nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle practices. Her approach to nutrition is holistic and client centered. She takes the time to fully understand your unique lifestyle, preferences, and challenges to create a realistic nutrition plan together as a team. Elise believes in the power of using high quality nutrient dense foods to support all aspects of your health and wellbeing.
Georgeanne’s approach to care is patient-centered, highly empathetic, and focuses on individualized nutrition therapy that is both practical and sustainable, especially for patients who are looking for a long-term partner to support their relationship with food.
Georgeanne has spent over 10 years focused on improving lives through a combination of holistic nutrition to support mental and physical health. Shee has worked across care settings from counseling centers to corporate wellness teams to inpatient hospitals, but now focuses exclusively on 1x1 patient care. Georgeanne's expertise focused across eating disorders, mental health, chronic conditions, and sports nutrition - she is even actively involved in professional associations like the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals.
Georgeanne’s approach to care is patient-centered, highly empathetic, and focuses on individualized nutrition therapy that is both practical and sustainable, especially for patients who are looking for a long-term partner to support their relationship with food.
Georgeanne has spent over 10 years focused on improving lives through a combination of holistic nutrition to support mental and physical health. Shee has worked across care settings from counseling centers to corporate wellness teams to inpatient hospitals, but now focuses exclusively on 1x1 patient care. Georgeanne's expertise focused across eating disorders, mental health, chronic conditions, and sports nutrition - she is even actively involved in professional associations like the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals.
As a Registered Dietitian with specialized training in women's health, I take a personalized, root-cause approach to nutrition therapy.
Whether you're navigating irregular cycles, PCOS, painful periods, IBS, or unexplained infertility, I work with you to uncover the "why" behind your symptoms and create a clear path forward using food, lifestyle, and functional testing when appropriate.
As a Registered Dietitian with specialized training in women's health, I take a personalized, root-cause approach to nutrition therapy.
Whether you're navigating irregular cycles, PCOS, painful periods, IBS, or unexplained infertility, I work with you to uncover the "why" behind your symptoms and create a clear path forward using food, lifestyle, and functional testing when appropriate.
Michaila is a registered dietitian who seeks to help patients achieve an overall sense of health and wellness. She creates a safe space for exploring nutritional patterns and concerns in a kind and non-judgmental way. Having worked at Cleveland Clinic's Center for Functional Medicine, she takes a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of symptoms. Her approach is patient-centered, tailoring each session to the client's individual wants and needs. When you collaborate with Michaila, she will guide you on a path to better health, optimizing nutrition and improving well-being.
Michaila is a registered dietitian who seeks to help patients achieve an overall sense of health and wellness. She creates a safe space for exploring nutritional patterns and concerns in a kind and non-judgmental way. Having worked at Cleveland Clinic's Center for Functional Medicine, she takes a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of symptoms. Her approach is patient-centered, tailoring each session to the client's individual wants and needs. When you collaborate with Michaila, she will guide you on a path to better health, optimizing nutrition and improving well-being.
Thank you for checking out my profile! I’m Ashley, a passionate and dedicated registered dietitian based in Florida. With over four years of experience in the field, including three years in a clinical setting, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of patients. My approach to nutrition is rooted in making small, sustainable changes that fit seamlessly into your lifestyle, ensuring that our goals are not just achievable but also realistic and long-lasting. I believe that nutrition should be simplified and personalized, and I am here to guide you through every step of your health journey with empathy and expertise.
Thank you for checking out my profile! I’m Ashley, a passionate and dedicated registered dietitian based in Florida. With over four years of experience in the field, including three years in a clinical setting, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of patients. My approach to nutrition is rooted in making small, sustainable changes that fit seamlessly into your lifestyle, ensuring that our goals are not just achievable but also realistic and long-lasting. I believe that nutrition should be simplified and personalized, and I am here to guide you through every step of your health journey with empathy and expertise.
A few of the services provided will be addressing medical nutrition needs, assisting parents/clients with meal planning, providing meal support including out of office exposures to the grocery store and restaurants.
With more than 25 years of clinical practice experience in both residential and outpatient environments, I have transformed my personal recovery journey into a passion for assisting clients in developing healthier relationships with food and their bodies. Whether working with adolescents or adults, my goal is to guide them in understanding, valuing, and embracing their body’s needs, enabling them to thrive and lead fulfilling lives in recovery from an eating disorder. I was also awarded my Board Certification in Sports Dietetics expanding my guidance to athletes struggling with disordered eating, REDS or eating disorders.
A few of the services provided will be addressing medical nutrition needs, assisting parents/clients with meal planning, providing meal support including out of office exposures to the grocery store and restaurants.
With more than 25 years of clinical practice experience in both residential and outpatient environments, I have transformed my personal recovery journey into a passion for assisting clients in developing healthier relationships with food and their bodies. Whether working with adolescents or adults, my goal is to guide them in understanding, valuing, and embracing their body’s needs, enabling them to thrive and lead fulfilling lives in recovery from an eating disorder. I was also awarded my Board Certification in Sports Dietetics expanding my guidance to athletes struggling with disordered eating, REDS or eating disorders.
I can assure you working with me will be a life changing experience. I often see clients who want to develop a positive relationship with their bodies and their food. Nourishing our bodies should be enjoyable. However, that is not always everyone's experience.
I can assure you working with me will be a life changing experience. I often see clients who want to develop a positive relationship with their bodies and their food. Nourishing our bodies should be enjoyable. However, that is not always everyone's experience.
We totally get it - working towards your weight loss/strength gain goals & managing your diabetes can be tricky. There's so many variables that it can feel impossible to achieve. As registered dietitians, certified diabetes educators, our mission is to provide you with ALL of the tools and education that you will need to transform your body and also to stabilize your blood sugars at the same time. We use evidence-based and research-backed methods to make it as easy as possible for you, because it's not about changing your body temporarily - it's about sustaining those results for the rest of your life. Join our care team today!
We totally get it - working towards your weight loss/strength gain goals & managing your diabetes can be tricky. There's so many variables that it can feel impossible to achieve. As registered dietitians, certified diabetes educators, our mission is to provide you with ALL of the tools and education that you will need to transform your body and also to stabilize your blood sugars at the same time. We use evidence-based and research-backed methods to make it as easy as possible for you, because it's not about changing your body temporarily - it's about sustaining those results for the rest of your life. Join our care team today!
Melissa is a dedicated Registered Dietitian who strives to build rapport with her clients and fully understand their nutritional challenges and needs while fostering a positive relationship with food and self-kindness. She enjoys helping others achieve positive changes in their mental and physical health through nutrition counseling and education. Melissa is particularly passionate about working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and the connection between nutrition and mental health.
Melissa is a dedicated Registered Dietitian who strives to build rapport with her clients and fully understand their nutritional challenges and needs while fostering a positive relationship with food and self-kindness. She enjoys helping others achieve positive changes in their mental and physical health through nutrition counseling and education. Melissa is particularly passionate about working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and the connection between nutrition and mental health.
As a clinical dietitian, I enjoy working with my clients to provide evidenced-based medical nutrition therapy, and to help establish a nutrition plan specific to each client's needs and goals.
I look forward to helping you achieve your personal health goals through nutrition counseling and setting small specific goals. Please contact me with any questions you may have.
As a clinical dietitian, I enjoy working with my clients to provide evidenced-based medical nutrition therapy, and to help establish a nutrition plan specific to each client's needs and goals.
I look forward to helping you achieve your personal health goals through nutrition counseling and setting small specific goals. Please contact me with any questions you may have.
I am a Registered Dietitian out of Tampa, Fl however I am 100% virtual. My target population is people who have been yo-yo dieting for years however they have been unable to sustainably lose weight on their own. We help you to lose fat and have a healthier relationship with food (while still eating the foods you love). This type of client is tired of dieting for what seems like their whole life and they want to find a way to lose weight forever so they do not have to keep jumping on fad diet after fad diet.
I am a Registered Dietitian out of Tampa, Fl however I am 100% virtual. My target population is people who have been yo-yo dieting for years however they have been unable to sustainably lose weight on their own. We help you to lose fat and have a healthier relationship with food (while still eating the foods you love). This type of client is tired of dieting for what seems like their whole life and they want to find a way to lose weight forever so they do not have to keep jumping on fad diet after fad diet.
Stone is a committed registered dietitian with expertise in outpatient nutritional care who enjoys working with clients for weight loss, heart health and gastrointestinal disorders. Grounded in evidence-based practices, Stone meets you where you are, crafting personalized interventions to align with your unique goals. Dedicated to inclusivity, Stone fosters a welcoming, judgment-free space that honors all body types, cultures, and aspirations. Passionate about empowering others, Stone will guide and support you on your wellness journey, making sure you feel understood and encouraged at every step.
Stone is a committed registered dietitian with expertise in outpatient nutritional care who enjoys working with clients for weight loss, heart health and gastrointestinal disorders. Grounded in evidence-based practices, Stone meets you where you are, crafting personalized interventions to align with your unique goals. Dedicated to inclusivity, Stone fosters a welcoming, judgment-free space that honors all body types, cultures, and aspirations. Passionate about empowering others, Stone will guide and support you on your wellness journey, making sure you feel understood and encouraged at every step.
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is medical nutrition therapy?
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) involves the use of personalized dietary changes to prevent or manage chronic conditions. Typically conducted in an outpatient setting by a Registered Dietitian (RD), MNT aims to address specific health issues through tailored nutrition plans. Clients are often referred for MNT by healthcare professionals who identify conditions that could benefit from dietary and lifestyle modifications, such as diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular disease. The goal of MNT is to improve overall health outcomes by making adjustments to the client's diet based on their individual needs and medical conditions.
What conditions is medical nutrition therapy for?
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is often used for individuals with diseases caused or worsened by poor diet, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, and cardiovascular diseases. However, other conditions can also benefit from nutrition therapy. MNT is typically not intended to replace other treatments, such as medication, but rather to complement them. By improving a person's overall diet and health, MNT aims to prevent the exacerbation of symptoms and complement other treatments.
Is medical nutrition therapy covered by insurance?
Medical nutrition therapy is frequently covered by insurance. However, insurance coverage can vary based on factors like your specific plan details, whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network provider, and whether you have a referral for nutrition services based on a medical diagnosis. While a referral is not required to see a dietitian or nutritionist, and many individuals independently seek nutritional support without prior medical advice, a referral from a primary care physician or another medical professional may be necessary to obtain coverage for medical nutrition services. In such cases, a referral is typically made for those who have been formally diagnosed with a medical condition requiring nutrition counseling, such as diabetes or hypertension. Coverage also depends on the type of nutrition service. Typically, insurance plans only cover services provided by a licensed Registered Dietitian (RD) and do not cover those offered by nutritionists or nutrition coaches without the RD credential. If nutrition services are not covered by your insurance, some dietitians and nutritionists may offer sliding scale rates or lower-cost services for clients who cannot afford their full fee.
What does medical nutrition therapy involve?
The approach a dietitian will take in a medical nutrition therapy session will depend on a number of factors, including what conditions the client has and what the goals of the client are. An initial session often involves an assessment of the client's overall health and current dietary intake; a dietitian may also speak with a client's medical doctor prior to or following a first session to obtain information on the medical condition(s) the client is seeking nutrition therapy counseling for. The dietitian will then work with the client to create goals of medical nutrition therapy sessions, such as weight loss, eating a more plant-based diet, or reducing sodium intake. Then, in ongoing sessions, the dietitian will work with the client to meet their stated goals. These ongoing sessions often include menu planning and coaching, which involve the dietitian working with the client to develop strategies for a healthier and more balanced diet. Dietitians may suggest recipes, put together grocery shopping lists, and/or recommend tracking one's intake in order to help clients make desired changes.