Diabetes Nutritionists and Dietitians in Montana
If you live with a chronic disease - obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease - or struggle with an eating disorder - bingeing, restricting, purging, you already know having a healthy relationship with food is essential to improving your health.
When food challenges us we often don’t know what next steps to take. Diets don’t work because restriction of food goes against our very nature. What does work is a willingness to look at habits and beliefs that define your life. The awareness of how we are with food is the keystone to changing unhealthy behaviors. And that awareness can positively effect our relationship with food forever.
If you live with a chronic disease - obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease - or struggle with an eating disorder - bingeing, restricting, purging, you already know having a healthy relationship with food is essential to improving your health.
When food challenges us we often don’t know what next steps to take. Diets don’t work because restriction of food goes against our very nature. What does work is a willingness to look at habits and beliefs that define your life. The awareness of how we are with food is the keystone to changing unhealthy behaviors. And that awareness can positively effect our relationship with food forever.
My passion is to help individuals heal their relationship with food and their body. I focus on nutritional healing for anyone struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating and negative body image. As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Intuitive Eating Counselor I am able to adjust the Intuitive Eating approach for any stage of healing that you may be experiencing related to food. I work from a weight inclusive/Health At Every Size perspective as I believe everyone deserves respectful, inclusive care no matter your body size.
My passion is to help individuals heal their relationship with food and their body. I focus on nutritional healing for anyone struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating and negative body image. As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Intuitive Eating Counselor I am able to adjust the Intuitive Eating approach for any stage of healing that you may be experiencing related to food. I work from a weight inclusive/Health At Every Size perspective as I believe everyone deserves respectful, inclusive care no matter your body size.
Hi! I am Lindsey, a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, and functional gut health dietitian. I am licensed in Montana and Wyoming. I am passionate in helping women get to the root of their digestive issues and live a symptom-free life. My approach is holistic, not just treating symptoms but focusing on you as a whole person. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, I create plans that are personalized just for you. I am here to support and empower you in your journey towards wellness!
Hi! I am Lindsey, a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, and functional gut health dietitian. I am licensed in Montana and Wyoming. I am passionate in helping women get to the root of their digestive issues and live a symptom-free life. My approach is holistic, not just treating symptoms but focusing on you as a whole person. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, I create plans that are personalized just for you. I am here to support and empower you in your journey towards wellness!
I am a registered dietitian, certified diabetes care and education specialist and board certified lactation counselor.
I take a very realistic approach to nutrition and health. I meet my clients where they are and help them make small, sustainable changes to feel their best!
I am a registered dietitian, certified diabetes care and education specialist and board certified lactation counselor.
I take a very realistic approach to nutrition and health. I meet my clients where they are and help them make small, sustainable changes to feel their best!
Stephanie has significant experience working with clients with eating disorders, diabetes, gestational diabetes, bariatric surgery (pre- and post- op), as well as working in an outpatient setting in which she worked with various disease processes.
Stephanie is a Registered Dietitian with over 11 years of experience helping individuals manage their health through nutrition. Stephanie promotes individualized care, focusing on nutrition education, behavior change, and promoting health in a sustainable way. Stephanie enjoys connecting with her clients and developing a plan together that will work for their life and aligns with their goals.
Stephanie has significant experience working with clients with eating disorders, diabetes, gestational diabetes, bariatric surgery (pre- and post- op), as well as working in an outpatient setting in which she worked with various disease processes.
Stephanie is a Registered Dietitian with over 11 years of experience helping individuals manage their health through nutrition. Stephanie promotes individualized care, focusing on nutrition education, behavior change, and promoting health in a sustainable way. Stephanie enjoys connecting with her clients and developing a plan together that will work for their life and aligns with their goals.
Specialties include general nutrition/wellness, weight management (including bariatrics and GLP-1 medications), heart health, women’s health, pregnancy and postpartum, fatty liver disease, pediatric nutrition (birth to 5 years), healthy aging, and prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (non–insulin dependent).
Courtney is a Registered Dietitian at Health Loft. She understands that building fulfilling, long-lasting, healthful habits takes time and patience. She takes a whole-person approach, recognizing that nutrition and health are not one-size-fits-all. Courtney meets patients where they are and helps create a plan that makes the most sense for their lives.
Specialties include general nutrition/wellness, weight management (including bariatrics and GLP-1 medications), heart health, women’s health, pregnancy and postpartum, fatty liver disease, pediatric nutrition (birth to 5 years), healthy aging, and prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (non–insulin dependent).
Courtney is a Registered Dietitian at Health Loft. She understands that building fulfilling, long-lasting, healthful habits takes time and patience. She takes a whole-person approach, recognizing that nutrition and health are not one-size-fits-all. Courtney meets patients where they are and helps create a plan that makes the most sense for their lives.
I help people build more peaceful, trusting relationships with food, movement and their bodies—whether they're navigating chronic conditions like diabetes, PCOS, or Hashimoto’s to gastrointestinal health, eating disorders, or healing from disordered eating and the stress of diet culture.
My approach is rooted in compassion, grounded in nature, and always centered on you. I offer personalized nutrition care that respects your lived experience and honors the full complexity of your story.
I help people build more peaceful, trusting relationships with food, movement and their bodies—whether they're navigating chronic conditions like diabetes, PCOS, or Hashimoto’s to gastrointestinal health, eating disorders, or healing from disordered eating and the stress of diet culture.
My approach is rooted in compassion, grounded in nature, and always centered on you. I offer personalized nutrition care that respects your lived experience and honors the full complexity of your story.
Do you or a family member have stress or anxiety around food, eating or body image? Do you notice yourself feeling anxious about what may be served for dinner? Do you ever feel discouraged because the last diet you tried "didn't work"? If you are a person that struggles with an eating disorder, chronic dieting, body image dissatisfaction, over/under eating, or emotional eating, I am here to help and you are not alone in this journey. I believe you can love your body and food simultaneously. It is possible for you to have a healthy relationship with food and your body so you can enjoy your life again.
Do you or a family member have stress or anxiety around food, eating or body image? Do you notice yourself feeling anxious about what may be served for dinner? Do you ever feel discouraged because the last diet you tried "didn't work"? If you are a person that struggles with an eating disorder, chronic dieting, body image dissatisfaction, over/under eating, or emotional eating, I am here to help and you are not alone in this journey. I believe you can love your body and food simultaneously. It is possible for you to have a healthy relationship with food and your body so you can enjoy your life again.
WHY does unsolicited nutrition advice seem to pop up everywhere!? If you’re feeling confused about how to truly nourish yourself, you’re not alone. My mission is to create a supportive space where you can reconnect with your body, navigate difficult emotions, and build a sense of self-worth that isn’t tied to food, weight, or athletic performance. Through nutrition counseling, we’ll work together to cut through the noise and address challenges such as disordered eating, emotional eating, fueling for sport, and negative body image so you can find peace with food and confidence in how you care for yourself.
WHY does unsolicited nutrition advice seem to pop up everywhere!? If you’re feeling confused about how to truly nourish yourself, you’re not alone. My mission is to create a supportive space where you can reconnect with your body, navigate difficult emotions, and build a sense of self-worth that isn’t tied to food, weight, or athletic performance. Through nutrition counseling, we’ll work together to cut through the noise and address challenges such as disordered eating, emotional eating, fueling for sport, and negative body image so you can find peace with food and confidence in how you care for yourself.
Knowing what to do with a diabetes diagnosis, high A1C, high cholesterol levels, or a chronic cardiovascular condition can feel overwhelming, especially if you're experiencing long wait times to see a dietitian.
You don’t have to navigate this transition alone or sacrifice the enjoyment of eating. I specialize in diabetes and cardiovascular nutrition, helping you manage food choices, medications, and equipment with confidence. I take a thorough approach, exploring all aspects that impact your health.
Knowing what to do with a diabetes diagnosis, high A1C, high cholesterol levels, or a chronic cardiovascular condition can feel overwhelming, especially if you're experiencing long wait times to see a dietitian.
You don’t have to navigate this transition alone or sacrifice the enjoyment of eating. I specialize in diabetes and cardiovascular nutrition, helping you manage food choices, medications, and equipment with confidence. I take a thorough approach, exploring all aspects that impact your health.
Hello! I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Bozeman, Montana. I have a Bachelor of Science and a Masters in Food and Nutrition. I provide medical nutrition therapy to individuals struggling with chronic disease, digestive conditions, eating disorders, and overall nutrition well-being. I use an intuitive eating approach to promote change and empower individuals to create healthy and sustainable relationships with food. I aim to help eliminate shame and fear around foods and discourage fad diets and highly restrictive meal plans. As a team, we work together to make a plan that works best for you.
Hello! I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Bozeman, Montana. I have a Bachelor of Science and a Masters in Food and Nutrition. I provide medical nutrition therapy to individuals struggling with chronic disease, digestive conditions, eating disorders, and overall nutrition well-being. I use an intuitive eating approach to promote change and empower individuals to create healthy and sustainable relationships with food. I aim to help eliminate shame and fear around foods and discourage fad diets and highly restrictive meal plans. As a team, we work together to make a plan that works best for you.
Do you want to feel good, perform at your best, and develop healthier habits to prevent chronic diseases, slow aging, & continue participating in activities you love? Do you want to improve athletic performance, learn how to fuel for specific physical activities, & feel good during & after exercise? Would you like to learn more about how to implement lifestyle modifications to address chronic diseases? Are you tired of not feeling your best or not seeing the results you want? I offer comprehensive, individualized nutrition and wellness services to help you feel & perform your best & reduce your risk of chronic conditions.
Do you want to feel good, perform at your best, and develop healthier habits to prevent chronic diseases, slow aging, & continue participating in activities you love? Do you want to improve athletic performance, learn how to fuel for specific physical activities, & feel good during & after exercise? Would you like to learn more about how to implement lifestyle modifications to address chronic diseases? Are you tired of not feeling your best or not seeing the results you want? I offer comprehensive, individualized nutrition and wellness services to help you feel & perform your best & reduce your risk of chronic conditions.
Mindy’s ideal client is someone who wants to work as a team to make real, lasting changes. They’re ready to let go of diet-culture rules and focus on a balanced relationship with their health, food, and body. They’re open to behavior changes through joyful movement, intuitive eating, and sustainable habits rather than quick fixes.
Mindy’s ideal client is someone who wants to work as a team to make real, lasting changes. They’re ready to let go of diet-culture rules and focus on a balanced relationship with their health, food, and body. They’re open to behavior changes through joyful movement, intuitive eating, and sustainable habits rather than quick fixes.
Hi, I’m Cathy Visser, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist here to support you on your journey to better health. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, breaking the cycle of yo-yo dieting, or healing from an eating disorder, I’m here to help. As a certified Intuitive Eating dietitian, I’ll guide you toward a healthier relationship with food and support you as you learn to feel good in your body. I also offer personalized meal plans—online or on paper—at no extra charge. Let’s connect for a free 20-minute consultation.
Hi, I’m Cathy Visser, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist here to support you on your journey to better health. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, breaking the cycle of yo-yo dieting, or healing from an eating disorder, I’m here to help. As a certified Intuitive Eating dietitian, I’ll guide you toward a healthier relationship with food and support you as you learn to feel good in your body. I also offer personalized meal plans—online or on paper—at no extra charge. Let’s connect for a free 20-minute consultation.
Creating Peace with Food, LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CEDS-S, RD, LD, CD
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
My clinical specialties are ADHD/ASD - including PDA, eating disorders - all types, including ARFID, pediatric nutrition, food allergies, IBD - Crohn's & Colitis, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, POTS, MCAS, PCOS, & Diabetes.
My approach is Intuitive, Non-Diet, Health at Every Size, Gender Affirming, Social Justice Minded, Neurodivergent & Sensory Aware and is Trauma-Informed. I have training in and have performed training for other providers on these topics. Please note: I do NOT do weight loss.
My clinical specialties are ADHD/ASD - including PDA, eating disorders - all types, including ARFID, pediatric nutrition, food allergies, IBD - Crohn's & Colitis, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, POTS, MCAS, PCOS, & Diabetes.
My approach is Intuitive, Non-Diet, Health at Every Size, Gender Affirming, Social Justice Minded, Neurodivergent & Sensory Aware and is Trauma-Informed. I have training in and have performed training for other providers on these topics. Please note: I do NOT do weight loss.
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.