Intuitive Eating Nutritionists and Dietitians in Jefferson County, MO
I am a registered dietitian (RD) passionate about going beyond conventional nutrition counseling to place a strong emphasis on fostering a positive and healing relationship with food. Understanding that each individual's journey is unique, I tailor nutrition guidance to empower clients to make choices that align with their body's needs and preferences. I prioritize integrating trauma-informed principles into every interaction due to the profound impact that trauma can have on one's relationship with food. I work to create a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their nutritional needs with sensitivity and understanding.
I am a registered dietitian (RD) passionate about going beyond conventional nutrition counseling to place a strong emphasis on fostering a positive and healing relationship with food. Understanding that each individual's journey is unique, I tailor nutrition guidance to empower clients to make choices that align with their body's needs and preferences. I prioritize integrating trauma-informed principles into every interaction due to the profound impact that trauma can have on one's relationship with food. I work to create a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their nutritional needs with sensitivity and understanding.
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
I work primarily with adolescents and young adults to achieve a healthy relationship with food, body, and exercise, but take all humans of all ages who are ready to work through disordered eating patterns. I include families in my treatment, as needed, to ensure adequate supports for everyone. Treating an eating disorder works best with a team- I work with parents, therapists, medical providers, and any other professionals to help my clients recover.
I work primarily with adolescents and young adults to achieve a healthy relationship with food, body, and exercise, but take all humans of all ages who are ready to work through disordered eating patterns. I include families in my treatment, as needed, to ensure adequate supports for everyone. Treating an eating disorder works best with a team- I work with parents, therapists, medical providers, and any other professionals to help my clients recover.
We believe you deserve to lead a life of empowered health based on your personal wisdom, experience, values. We commit to walk beside you in your personal health journey with support that is grounded in evidence, respect and a true understanding of your goals. Our team of registered dietitians trade hype for science-backed wisdom and personal experience. We exchange perfection-seeking plans for simple, human insights. And most importantly, we believe that personal growth can only come when we are curious and compassionate.
We believe you deserve to lead a life of empowered health based on your personal wisdom, experience, values. We commit to walk beside you in your personal health journey with support that is grounded in evidence, respect and a true understanding of your goals. Our team of registered dietitians trade hype for science-backed wisdom and personal experience. We exchange perfection-seeking plans for simple, human insights. And most importantly, we believe that personal growth can only come when we are curious and compassionate.
In my practice, I draw upon my extensive experience working at higher levels of care for persons with eating disorders, as well as my training in Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders (ERED), Trauma-Informed Dietetics Care, Intuitive Eating, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Dietitians.
I’m a registered dietitian with a virtual private practice that supports individuals struggling with eating disorders, chronic dieting, and body image issues - for the folx I work with, food feels hard. I strive to create a safe, judgement-free space for all individuals to share and process their experiences - my style is warm, accessible, and not without humor. I regularly integrate nutrition science with body-based (somatic) practices and therapeutic coaching to help my clients learn to nourish themselves from the bottom up, with confidence. Please visit my website for more details.
In my practice, I draw upon my extensive experience working at higher levels of care for persons with eating disorders, as well as my training in Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders (ERED), Trauma-Informed Dietetics Care, Intuitive Eating, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Dietitians.
I’m a registered dietitian with a virtual private practice that supports individuals struggling with eating disorders, chronic dieting, and body image issues - for the folx I work with, food feels hard. I strive to create a safe, judgement-free space for all individuals to share and process their experiences - my style is warm, accessible, and not without humor. I regularly integrate nutrition science with body-based (somatic) practices and therapeutic coaching to help my clients learn to nourish themselves from the bottom up, with confidence. Please visit my website for more details.
Specialties include: disordered eating, mindful eating, intuitive eating, diabetes, and general lifestyle and nutrition for health and wellness
Haleigh is a registered dietitian who is passionate about helping her clients discover their love for food and their bodies. Haleigh provides evidence-based nutrition education and works to empower clients to make realistic changes that work with their unique lifestyles and preferences. Haleigh approaches each client personally and individually. She has an anti-diet, all-foods-fit, trauma-informed approach to care. She enjoys the challenge of working closely with each client to meet their goals and live their best life while building a healthier relationship with food and their body.
Specialties include: disordered eating, mindful eating, intuitive eating, diabetes, and general lifestyle and nutrition for health and wellness
Haleigh is a registered dietitian who is passionate about helping her clients discover their love for food and their bodies. Haleigh provides evidence-based nutrition education and works to empower clients to make realistic changes that work with their unique lifestyles and preferences. Haleigh approaches each client personally and individually. She has an anti-diet, all-foods-fit, trauma-informed approach to care. She enjoys the challenge of working closely with each client to meet their goals and live their best life while building a healthier relationship with food and their body.
As a registered dietitian, I specialize in intuitive eating by teaching individuals to give up the diet mentality and start focusing on incorporating all foods into their diet.
I provide one on one counseling to those who are struggling with chronic yo-yo dieting, individuals who have an eating disorder or disordered eating, and athletes learning how to properly fuel before, during and after exercise, specifically endurance athletes. I also work with women during and after pregnancy, as well peri-menopause and menopause.
As a registered dietitian, I specialize in intuitive eating by teaching individuals to give up the diet mentality and start focusing on incorporating all foods into their diet.
I provide one on one counseling to those who are struggling with chronic yo-yo dieting, individuals who have an eating disorder or disordered eating, and athletes learning how to properly fuel before, during and after exercise, specifically endurance athletes. I also work with women during and after pregnancy, as well peri-menopause and menopause.
Cristen Luehmann Nutrition Counseling, LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN/LD, CEDS, NBC-HWC
Saint Louis, MO 63131
I have been a healthcare provider since 1995, incorporating strategies from multiple mind-body practices including Intuitive Eating, Responsive Feeding, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Interoceptive Awareness.
I have extensive experience in working with clients with disordered eating, ND clients, and developmental feeding concerns. Although I work as an independent practitioner, when necessary I actively collaborate with other health professionals to form a treatment team for my clients.
I have been a healthcare provider since 1995, incorporating strategies from multiple mind-body practices including Intuitive Eating, Responsive Feeding, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Interoceptive Awareness.
I have extensive experience in working with clients with disordered eating, ND clients, and developmental feeding concerns. Although I work as an independent practitioner, when necessary I actively collaborate with other health professionals to form a treatment team for my clients.
She provides empathetic and relatable nutrition counseling while using a non-diet approach along with Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size.
Abbie is passionate about helping others improve their relationship with food, body image, weight, and health. She helps clients achieve positive changes in mental and physical well-being through nutrition counseling and education. Abbie provides personalized care tailored to your nutritional needs using a non-diet approach. She offers counseling in a supportive setting, using methods like motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral therapy, along with tools such as hands-on activities and educational handouts.
She provides empathetic and relatable nutrition counseling while using a non-diet approach along with Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size.
Abbie is passionate about helping others improve their relationship with food, body image, weight, and health. She helps clients achieve positive changes in mental and physical well-being through nutrition counseling and education. Abbie provides personalized care tailored to your nutritional needs using a non-diet approach. She offers counseling in a supportive setting, using methods like motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral therapy, along with tools such as hands-on activities and educational handouts.
I also work with clients on body image, fitness, sports nutrition, intuitive eating, weight management, medical conditions requiring dietary modification and postoperative bariatric surgery diets.
I can also assist you with meal planning, grocery shopping, practice dining out, and incorporating challenge foods. I focus on helping people change their relationship to food by emphasizing balance, variety and moderation within the framework of “neutralizing” food. Emphasizing no “good” or “bad” food.
I also work with clients on body image, fitness, sports nutrition, intuitive eating, weight management, medical conditions requiring dietary modification and postoperative bariatric surgery diets.
I can also assist you with meal planning, grocery shopping, practice dining out, and incorporating challenge foods. I focus on helping people change their relationship to food by emphasizing balance, variety and moderation within the framework of “neutralizing” food. Emphasizing no “good” or “bad” food.
Intuitive Eating Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is intuitive eating?
Intuitive eating is a nutritional philosophy that emphasizes the use of physical hunger cues and satisfaction to guide eating, while rejecting common principles of weight loss, dieting, and restriction. Intuitive eating was popularized by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch, two Registered Dietitians specializing in eating disorders who outlined 10 principles of intuitive eating that continue to shape the approach today: Reject the Diet Mentality, Honor Your Hunger, Make Peace with Food, Challenge the Food Police, Respect Your Fullness, Discover the Satisfaction Factor, Honor Your Feelings without Using Food, Respect Your Body, Exercise—”Feel the Difference, and Honor Your Health with Gentle Nutrition.”
What does an intuitive eating dietitian do?
An intuitive eating dietitian applies the key principles of intuitive eating to their work with clients, helping them honor their hunger, reduce dietary restriction or "food rules," and improve their body image. Unlike dietitians who prescribe strict dietary changes or meal plans, intuitive eating dietitians often take a more holistic approach with clients. They may discuss the physical aspects of intuitive eating with clients, such as helping clients identify when they experience hunger, but they may also discuss topics such as mindfulness, exercise, body acceptance, and mental health.
Who should see an intuitive eating dietitian?
Anyone can see an intuitive eating dietitian; indeed, many people may be drawn to the idea of intuitive eating for its departure from the strict rules of diet culture and its emphasis on weight inclusivity and body acceptance. In particular, individuals who have a long history of chronic dieting may be particularly interested in seeing an intuitive eating dietitian, who will not emphasize diets as many other nutrition professionals may. In addition, individuals recovering from disordered eating or food restriction may also benefit from seeing an intuitive eating dietitian, who can help them become less reliant on rigid food rules and develop a more positive relationship with food and their body.
How do I find a good intuitive eating dietitian?
When you visit a dietitian or nutritionist's profile, you can get a better idea if they are the right fit for you by reading about their approach to nutrition. Often, dietitians who specialize in intuitive eating will outline this nutrition philosophy on their Psychology Today profile or on their website; if not, it can be helpful to look for a dietitian who emphasizes similar principles in their nutrition practice, such as taking a non-diet approach or emphasizing body acceptance or Health At Every Size (HAES) principles. When looking for potential dietitians, it can also be important to look at things like session cost, accepted insurance plans, and their location or telehealth options. When you find a professional who may be a good fit, you can reach out to speak with them and ask about their expertise within a specific area, such as eating disorders or mindful eating.