Non-Diet Approach Nutritionists and Dietitians in Helena, MT
Hi, I’m Kandon, a Montana-based registered dietitian and the founder of Wild & Rooted Nutrition Co.
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.
Hi, I’m Kandon, a Montana-based registered dietitian and the founder of Wild & Rooted Nutrition Co.
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.
I help clients heal their relationship with food and body using a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach.
Struggling with food and your body can feel exhausting. I work with individuals navigating disordered eating, rigid rules, or body dissatisfaction who want support rebuilding trust with their body, eating more consistently, and exploring their emotions around food. Together, we can work toward more peace with eating, greater body respect, and the freedom to live fully.
I help clients heal their relationship with food and body using a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach.
Struggling with food and your body can feel exhausting. I work with individuals navigating disordered eating, rigid rules, or body dissatisfaction who want support rebuilding trust with their body, eating more consistently, and exploring their emotions around food. Together, we can work toward more peace with eating, greater body respect, and the freedom to live fully.
If you feel exhausted by constant food worries or noise, stuck in patterns that leave you drained, or feel like your body is always something to fix, you're not alone. Many of my clients are tired of dieting, feel they’ve failed at eating the “right” way, or are experiencing disordered eating while also managing ADHD or autism. I offer nutrition support that is grounded, compassionate, and personalized. Providing nutrition education and guidance that helps you feel better both physically and emotionally without judgement or pressure.
If you feel exhausted by constant food worries or noise, stuck in patterns that leave you drained, or feel like your body is always something to fix, you're not alone. Many of my clients are tired of dieting, feel they’ve failed at eating the “right” way, or are experiencing disordered eating while also managing ADHD or autism. I offer nutrition support that is grounded, compassionate, and personalized. Providing nutrition education and guidance that helps you feel better both physically and emotionally without judgement or pressure.
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.
My goal is to support individuals in achieving balance while enjoying the foods they love. My approach focuses on incorporating nourishing foods and practicing mindfulness, rather than restriction, so you can maintain a healthy lifestyle even amidst a busy schedule. I am dedicated to helping you improve your relationship with food and body image and develop sustainable habits. I specialize in treating Eating Disorders including Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, ARFID, as well as addressing concerns related to women's health, GI Issues, Cholesterol, and more listed below.
My goal is to support individuals in achieving balance while enjoying the foods they love. My approach focuses on incorporating nourishing foods and practicing mindfulness, rather than restriction, so you can maintain a healthy lifestyle even amidst a busy schedule. I am dedicated to helping you improve your relationship with food and body image and develop sustainable habits. I specialize in treating Eating Disorders including Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, ARFID, as well as addressing concerns related to women's health, GI Issues, Cholesterol, and more listed below.
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
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.
People come to me when nutrition feels complicated and high stakes, whether that means eating well during or after cancer treatment, addressing malnutrition, managing feeding tubes at home, or navigating disordered eating, weight and body image concerns, and athletic fueling. Many are tired of mixed nutrition advice and want clarity, confidence, and guidance they can trust. Together, we work toward feeling stronger day to day, fueling your body well, and moving forward with a plan that supports healing, long-term wellbeing, or performance.
People come to me when nutrition feels complicated and high stakes, whether that means eating well during or after cancer treatment, addressing malnutrition, managing feeding tubes at home, or navigating disordered eating, weight and body image concerns, and athletic fueling. Many are tired of mixed nutrition advice and want clarity, confidence, and guidance they can trust. Together, we work toward feeling stronger day to day, fueling your body well, and moving forward with a plan that supports healing, long-term wellbeing, or performance.
Ongoing GI symptoms can make eating feel unpredictable and overwhelming, sometimes shrinking food choices or creating fear around meals. Over time, that stress can affect how you relate to food and your body, especially when you are also trying to manage a chronic condition or sort through conflicting nutrition advice. Most people simply want to feel better physically, find lasting relief, and regain confidence in how they nourish themselves. Care should feel compassionate, personalized, and grounded in what matters most to you.
Ongoing GI symptoms can make eating feel unpredictable and overwhelming, sometimes shrinking food choices or creating fear around meals. Over time, that stress can affect how you relate to food and your body, especially when you are also trying to manage a chronic condition or sort through conflicting nutrition advice. Most people simply want to feel better physically, find lasting relief, and regain confidence in how they nourish themselves. Care should feel compassionate, personalized, and grounded in what matters most to you.
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. Whether you're living with prediabetes, Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or have a family history of these conditions, I can provide the nutrition guidance you can trust. You deserve clear, realistic, and the latest evidence-based information, rather than being told that weight loss is the only solution.
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. Whether you're living with prediabetes, Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or have a family history of these conditions, I can provide the nutrition guidance you can trust. You deserve clear, realistic, and the latest evidence-based information, rather than being told that weight loss is the only solution.
I incorporate the principles of Intuitive Eating in my work and advocate for a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach to healing one's relationship with food and their body.
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.
I incorporate the principles of Intuitive Eating in my work and advocate for a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach to healing one's relationship with food and their body.
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.
Non-Diet Approach Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is the non-diet approach to nutrition?
A non-diet approach to nutrition is a holistic strategy that prioritizes overall health and well-being over strict diets or weight loss plans. Dietitians who practice this approach emphasize intuitive eating, encouraging clients to listen to their internal hunger and fullness cues rather than following rigid dietary rules. This method promotes a healthier relationship with food and fosters self-acceptance, especially for individuals with a history of dieting or disordered eating patterns.
Why should I see a dietitian who takes a non-diet approach?
As more evidence highlights the ineffectiveness and potential harm of many diets, the non-diet approach is gaining popularity and recognition as a sustainable and compassionate nutritional strategy. Non-diet dietitians help clients shift their focus from weight to overall health, supporting behaviors that enhance physical and emotional well-being. Therefore, a non-diet approach to nutrition may be a welcome change for many individuals who are looking to branch out from the heavy emphasis on diets and weights that many professionals in the medical and wellness communities may have. Additionally, because non-diet dietitians take a more holistic approach, they will also often work with clients on their relationship to other lifestyle habits that impact wellbeing, such as encouraging a healthy relationship with exercise.
What can a non-diet approach help with?
A non-diet approach can be highly beneficial for individuals with a history of eating disorders or disordered eating patterns, as well as those who have experienced repeated dieting with little success. This approach helps clients move away from rigid food rules and promotes a healthier relationship with food. By focusing on intuitive eating, clients learn to trust their internal hunger and fullness cues, rather than adhering to external dietary guidelines. This approach can help clients develop an intuitive sense of their nutritional needs, improve body acceptance, and reduce the psychological stress or shame commonly associated with dieting.
What should I look for in a non-diet dietitian?
When searching for a non-diet dietitian, it's important to consider several factors to ensure they are the right fit for you. Start by reviewing the dietitian's profile on Psychology Today or their personal website. Look for mentions of intuitive eating, body acceptance, or Health At Every Size (HAES) principles, which are indicative of a non-diet approach. Non-diet dietitians often outline their nutrition philosophy in these profiles. In addition to their approach, consider practical factors such as session costs, accepted insurance plans, and the availability of in-person or telehealth options. When you find a professional who seems like a good fit, reach out to speak with them. During the conversation, pay attention to whether you feel comfortable with them and how they explain their non-diet approach. If you are seeking a dietitian for a specific concern, such as disordered eating or chronic dieting, this can also be a good time to ask about their experience in these areas.