Nutritionists and Dietitians in Southern Pines, NC
I teach my clients how to navigate the confusing worlds of nutrition & exercise to find solutions that honor their bio-individuality and enhance their performance (mentally and physically). I believe, and the research supports, food & movement truly are medicine and they represent so much more than just energy in or calories burned. Food & movement represent connection, culture, nourishment, and longevity. They should be enjoyed and cherished!
I teach my clients how to navigate the confusing worlds of nutrition & exercise to find solutions that honor their bio-individuality and enhance their performance (mentally and physically). I believe, and the research supports, food & movement truly are medicine and they represent so much more than just energy in or calories burned. Food & movement represent connection, culture, nourishment, and longevity. They should be enjoyed and cherished!
Do you have a health challenge that you've struggled to overcome...even with medical help? Sometimes it seems like achieving great digestion, hormone balance, and high energy may be impossible to achieve...and that prospect can be daunting. As a Dietitian Nutritionist with additional expertise in Functional Medicine, I approach healthcare differently. I find and address root causes, provide individualized, realistic plans, and support you along your journey. The result is healthcare actually makes you healthier.
Do you have a health challenge that you've struggled to overcome...even with medical help? Sometimes it seems like achieving great digestion, hormone balance, and high energy may be impossible to achieve...and that prospect can be daunting. As a Dietitian Nutritionist with additional expertise in Functional Medicine, I approach healthcare differently. I find and address root causes, provide individualized, realistic plans, and support you along your journey. The result is healthcare actually makes you healthier.
Do you have a health challenge that you've struggled to overcome...even with medical help? Sometimes it seems like achieving a healthy weight, great digestion, and high energy may be impossible to achieve...and that prospect can be daunting. As an experienced Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, I approach healthcare differently. I find and address root causes, provide individualized, realistic plans, and support you along your journey. The result is healthcare actually makes you healthier.
Do you have a health challenge that you've struggled to overcome...even with medical help? Sometimes it seems like achieving a healthy weight, great digestion, and high energy may be impossible to achieve...and that prospect can be daunting. As an experienced Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, I approach healthcare differently. I find and address root causes, provide individualized, realistic plans, and support you along your journey. The result is healthcare actually makes you healthier.
If you struggle with a complicated relationship with food—whether through restriction, bingeing, or constant stress about eating—you may feel frustrated and overwhelmed. For more than 20 years, I’ve walked alongside people just like you who want freedom from food rules, guilt, and shame. What you really want is peace: to feel confident eating without second-guessing, to trust your body, and to focus on living your life rather than battling your plate. Your goal may be better health, but also to rebuild confidence, self-compassion, and balance in a way that lasts.
If you struggle with a complicated relationship with food—whether through restriction, bingeing, or constant stress about eating—you may feel frustrated and overwhelmed. For more than 20 years, I’ve walked alongside people just like you who want freedom from food rules, guilt, and shame. What you really want is peace: to feel confident eating without second-guessing, to trust your body, and to focus on living your life rather than battling your plate. Your goal may be better health, but also to rebuild confidence, self-compassion, and balance in a way that lasts.
A recent study showed that the average American has gained 16 pounds during COVID. With each unhealthy increase in BMI you are likely not feeling your best and are putting yourself at risk for chronic diseases. If you are having trouble keeping a healthy weight and unsure of what to eat? Maybe you feel like you are doing everything right, but still aren't seeing the results you want. If you have tried "diets" but find yourself frustrated, let's try a different approach.
A recent study showed that the average American has gained 16 pounds during COVID. With each unhealthy increase in BMI you are likely not feeling your best and are putting yourself at risk for chronic diseases. If you are having trouble keeping a healthy weight and unsure of what to eat? Maybe you feel like you are doing everything right, but still aren't seeing the results you want. If you have tried "diets" but find yourself frustrated, let's try a different approach.
More Dietitians and Nutritionists Nearby
Hello! I am a North Carolina-based Registered Dietitian with the group practice Karuna Wellness Studio, who sees clients virtually across the US. Karuna is a group practice that offers nutrition and movement services through a anti-diet, HAES-aligned, weight-neutral approach. We integrate elements of lifestyle medicine & nutritional psychiatry to serve as health advocates for our clients, promoting both physical and mental health. With clients, I create safe space where her clients can discover their authentic selves, meet their needs while rediscovering joy, and work toward autonomy in their relationship with food and body.
Hello! I am a North Carolina-based Registered Dietitian with the group practice Karuna Wellness Studio, who sees clients virtually across the US. Karuna is a group practice that offers nutrition and movement services through a anti-diet, HAES-aligned, weight-neutral approach. We integrate elements of lifestyle medicine & nutritional psychiatry to serve as health advocates for our clients, promoting both physical and mental health. With clients, I create safe space where her clients can discover their authentic selves, meet their needs while rediscovering joy, and work toward autonomy in their relationship with food and body.
Imagine living a life where you're able to conquer your health and wellness goals while eating the meals you love. Whether you're simply trying to learn more about how to optimize your intake or wish to prevent or reverse a chronic illness or autoimmune disease - my style is to assure you eat, live, and flourish optimally. I have helped countless individuals who suffer from Hashimoto's, IBS, and autoimmune disease feel better. Let's dive into this journey together - in a way that feels comfy to you, in order to set you on the path to long-lasting success!
Imagine living a life where you're able to conquer your health and wellness goals while eating the meals you love. Whether you're simply trying to learn more about how to optimize your intake or wish to prevent or reverse a chronic illness or autoimmune disease - my style is to assure you eat, live, and flourish optimally. I have helped countless individuals who suffer from Hashimoto's, IBS, and autoimmune disease feel better. Let's dive into this journey together - in a way that feels comfy to you, in order to set you on the path to long-lasting success!
Let Nutrition Therapy Works assist you with getting on the right track for managing your weight, diabetes, pre-diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension and kidney function. With over 20 years of nutrition education experience, I would love to share my knowledge on how you can live a healthier life through proper nutrition and activity. With a combination of experience in chronic kidney disease (outpatient) and hemodialysis ( in-center), I would love to help you learn to preserve your kidney function through proper and specific kidney nutrition needs. There is only one you, you are important! You matter!
Let Nutrition Therapy Works assist you with getting on the right track for managing your weight, diabetes, pre-diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension and kidney function. With over 20 years of nutrition education experience, I would love to share my knowledge on how you can live a healthier life through proper nutrition and activity. With a combination of experience in chronic kidney disease (outpatient) and hemodialysis ( in-center), I would love to help you learn to preserve your kidney function through proper and specific kidney nutrition needs. There is only one you, you are important! You matter!
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
A passion for teaching and educating is deep-seated in how I approach helping people learn about nutrition and healthy eating habits, and its correlation to adapting it to their lifestyle to better their health.
A passion for teaching and educating is deep-seated in how I approach helping people learn about nutrition and healthy eating habits, and its correlation to adapting it to their lifestyle to better their health.
I help people build a healthier relationship with food while also meeting their real-life nutrition needs and goals. My approach is grounded in science, but always uniquely tailored to fit the needs of my clients - no one-size-fits-all solution. Sessions are collaborative and judgment-free, and I tailor strategies to your schedule, preferences, culture, and budget so they are realistic and sustainable. While I specialize in athletes and active individuals of all ages, my skills extend to serve a wide variety of nutrition needs. My goal is for you to leave our sessions feeling more confident, informed, and empowered.
I help people build a healthier relationship with food while also meeting their real-life nutrition needs and goals. My approach is grounded in science, but always uniquely tailored to fit the needs of my clients - no one-size-fits-all solution. Sessions are collaborative and judgment-free, and I tailor strategies to your schedule, preferences, culture, and budget so they are realistic and sustainable. While I specialize in athletes and active individuals of all ages, my skills extend to serve a wide variety of nutrition needs. My goal is for you to leave our sessions feeling more confident, informed, and empowered.
I am NOT here to be the food police, or tell you everything you are doing wrong with your eating. I started KT Nutrition with the goal of helping my clients challenge their negative beliefs about food in order to reestablish a healthy relationship with their own body. Our body is our most powerful ally in determining what and how much we need to eat, and unfortunately modern diet culture attempts to sever this relationship with shakes, pills, and other unhelpful "lifestyle changes". I believe that we reach our own optimal health and happiness when we are in tune with what our body needs, not what society tells us it needs.
I am NOT here to be the food police, or tell you everything you are doing wrong with your eating. I started KT Nutrition with the goal of helping my clients challenge their negative beliefs about food in order to reestablish a healthy relationship with their own body. Our body is our most powerful ally in determining what and how much we need to eat, and unfortunately modern diet culture attempts to sever this relationship with shakes, pills, and other unhelpful "lifestyle changes". I believe that we reach our own optimal health and happiness when we are in tune with what our body needs, not what society tells us it needs.
When you work with me, you can expect to set strong goals and I'll guide you along in how to meet them. I use a trauma-informed approach so we move at a pace that is most comfortable and safe for you. If you have a challenging relationship with food and your body, I'll work alongside you to strengthen and heal that relationship. I utilize principles of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy to help you achieve your goals. I center my practice around body respect, helping you to develop a peaceful relationship with food that allows you to grow in a direction that works best for you.
When you work with me, you can expect to set strong goals and I'll guide you along in how to meet them. I use a trauma-informed approach so we move at a pace that is most comfortable and safe for you. If you have a challenging relationship with food and your body, I'll work alongside you to strengthen and heal that relationship. I utilize principles of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy to help you achieve your goals. I center my practice around body respect, helping you to develop a peaceful relationship with food that allows you to grow in a direction that works best for you.
I am extremely passionate about helping those who struggle with disordered eating, active eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, and I also have a soft spot for athletes as I was a captain on my Division I softball team. I understand that navigating wellness in a world that praises toxic diet culture, overcomplicates everything, and spreads an overwhelming amount of misinformation is TOUGH to do solo. I love nothing more than demonstrating to my clients that there is a way to live life BEYOND obsessing over food.
I am extremely passionate about helping those who struggle with disordered eating, active eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, and I also have a soft spot for athletes as I was a captain on my Division I softball team. I understand that navigating wellness in a world that praises toxic diet culture, overcomplicates everything, and spreads an overwhelming amount of misinformation is TOUGH to do solo. I love nothing more than demonstrating to my clients that there is a way to live life BEYOND obsessing over food.
I am a registered dietitian who specializes in nutrition therapy for the treatment of disordered eating and eating disorders. My clients often feel overwhelmed with confusing food messages and food rules, leaving them unsure what to eat.
I am a registered dietitian who specializes in nutrition therapy for the treatment of disordered eating and eating disorders. My clients often feel overwhelmed with confusing food messages and food rules, leaving them unsure what to eat.
I work with women who feel frustrated and unheard, the ones dealing with bloating, IBS symptoms, painful or irregular periods, PCOS, endometriosis, perimenopause changes, or stubborn weight that just won’t budge. Many of my clients have been told their labs or symptoms look “normal” yet they still feel exhausted, inflamed, and out of balance. My passion is helping you finally connect the dots between gut health and hormones, giving you clear, practical nutrition strategies that reduce symptoms and restore energy; you deserve to feel like yourself again.
I work with women who feel frustrated and unheard, the ones dealing with bloating, IBS symptoms, painful or irregular periods, PCOS, endometriosis, perimenopause changes, or stubborn weight that just won’t budge. Many of my clients have been told their labs or symptoms look “normal” yet they still feel exhausted, inflamed, and out of balance. My passion is helping you finally connect the dots between gut health and hormones, giving you clear, practical nutrition strategies that reduce symptoms and restore energy; you deserve to feel like yourself again.
Riley’s approach to care is rooted in developing a strong rapport with the client and making client’s feel safe and heard. Per her nutrition philosophy, Riley believes in nutrition care that is a mutual conversation where a client can have a say in their care, as this will lead to more sustainable, long-term progress; additionally, Riley practices from a non-diet and Health At Every Size (HAES) perspective for all clients, regardless of diagnosis. Riley prioritizes individualized treatment, tailoring interventions to meet clients developmental, financial, physical and emotional needs.
Riley’s approach to care is rooted in developing a strong rapport with the client and making client’s feel safe and heard. Per her nutrition philosophy, Riley believes in nutrition care that is a mutual conversation where a client can have a say in their care, as this will lead to more sustainable, long-term progress; additionally, Riley practices from a non-diet and Health At Every Size (HAES) perspective for all clients, regardless of diagnosis. Riley prioritizes individualized treatment, tailoring interventions to meet clients developmental, financial, physical and emotional needs.
Difficulty adhering to diets? Pressed for time? Need quick and healthy meal ideas? Not eating enough food and experiencing fatigue? Do you sit in the guilt of knowing what to do but just can't seem to do it? Can’t lose a sustainable healthy weight and stay consistent with your healthy choices? Fatigue, low energy, don't feel like yourself physically? Need weight management guidance, management of type 2 diabetes or prediabetes? Do you need a compassionate healthcare provider to guide you on this journey?
Difficulty adhering to diets? Pressed for time? Need quick and healthy meal ideas? Not eating enough food and experiencing fatigue? Do you sit in the guilt of knowing what to do but just can't seem to do it? Can’t lose a sustainable healthy weight and stay consistent with your healthy choices? Fatigue, low energy, don't feel like yourself physically? Need weight management guidance, management of type 2 diabetes or prediabetes? Do you need a compassionate healthcare provider to guide you on this journey?
Struggling to juggle work, life, and still find time to eat well? You’re not alone. Many of my clients are busy professionals who want to feel better, have more energy, and build healthier habits - but need a plan that fits real life. As someone who’s worked 100-hour weeks in finance, I understand that balance isn’t easy. My goal is to help you find a balanced approach to nutrition, without the extremes - through realistic, sustainable changes that fit your lifestyle and last long term.
Struggling to juggle work, life, and still find time to eat well? You’re not alone. Many of my clients are busy professionals who want to feel better, have more energy, and build healthier habits - but need a plan that fits real life. As someone who’s worked 100-hour weeks in finance, I understand that balance isn’t easy. My goal is to help you find a balanced approach to nutrition, without the extremes - through realistic, sustainable changes that fit your lifestyle and last long term.
Hi, I’m Jordan! I’m a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and I work with adults (18+) in North Carolina who are ready to find healing and freedom with food and their bodies. While I specialize in eating disorder recovery, I also support people navigating PCOS and other hormonal concerns, diabetes, sports nutrition, and intuitive eating.
Hi, I’m Jordan! I’m a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and I work with adults (18+) in North Carolina who are ready to find healing and freedom with food and their bodies. While I specialize in eating disorder recovery, I also support people navigating PCOS and other hormonal concerns, diabetes, sports nutrition, and intuitive eating.
Comprehensive Nutrition Support, Unique to You. We’ll meet you where you are in your journey and build a practical nutrition plan that works for you. We prioritize taking into consideration your current living situations, providing equitable care and giving you the highest chance of making practical and meaningful lifestyle changes.
Comprehensive Nutrition Support, Unique to You. We’ll meet you where you are in your journey and build a practical nutrition plan that works for you. We prioritize taking into consideration your current living situations, providing equitable care and giving you the highest chance of making practical and meaningful lifestyle changes.
FAQs - About Nutritionists and Dietitians
How can I find a dietitian or nutritionist in Southern Pines?
To find dietitians and nutritionists near you, input your city, town, suburb, zip code, or a provider's name in the search bar at the top of the page. From there, you can filter by specialty, treatment technique, and gender to find a dietitian or nutritionist who matches your needs.
When you visit a dietitian or nutritionist's profile, you can get a better idea if they're the right fit for you. Consider things like session cost, accepted insurance plans, and their location or telehealth options. If someone seems like a good match, you can email them or call the number on their profile. When speaking with a professional, pay attention to whether or not you feel comfortable in the conversation and how knowledgeable they are about your specific nutrition concerns. It may also be helpful to ask more about their general approach to nutrition and the training behind their credentials.
When you visit a dietitian or nutritionist's profile, you can get a better idea if they're the right fit for you. Consider things like session cost, accepted insurance plans, and their location or telehealth options. If someone seems like a good match, you can email them or call the number on their profile. When speaking with a professional, pay attention to whether or not you feel comfortable in the conversation and how knowledgeable they are about your specific nutrition concerns. It may also be helpful to ask more about their general approach to nutrition and the training behind their credentials.
What is the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?
The terms dietitian and nutritionist are often used interchangeably. However, there are actually key credential differences between dietitians and nutritionists that are important to keep in mind when seeking a nutrition professional.
A registered dietitian (RD) or registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) has earned at least a graduate degree from an accredited program, completed a supervised practice program, passed the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam, and continues their education regularly. The RD and RDN credentials are regulated by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the largest nutrition-related organization in the country. Only professionals who meet their standards can call themselves an RD or RDN and enjoy privileges like billing insurance. Additionally, RDs and RDNs can get board certifications in specialized areas such as gerontological nutrition (CSG), sports dietetics (CSSD), pediatric nutrition (CSP), renal nutrition (CSR), or oncology nutrition (CSO). They also need state licensure, which usually aligns with national requirements.
In contrast, the title "nutritionist" doesn't require any formal education or credentials; anyone can use the title of nutritionist, including those with very limited or no formal training in nutrition. Although there are certification programs that are marketed toward those interested in nutrition counseling, the rigor and academic requirements for such programs varies greatly. These important differences between dietitians and nutritionists are thus very important to consider when choosing the right nutrition professional for your needs. To be listed in the HealthProfs directory, Nutritionists must have a minimum of a Masters Degree in a relevant field.
A registered dietitian (RD) or registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) has earned at least a graduate degree from an accredited program, completed a supervised practice program, passed the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam, and continues their education regularly. The RD and RDN credentials are regulated by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the largest nutrition-related organization in the country. Only professionals who meet their standards can call themselves an RD or RDN and enjoy privileges like billing insurance. Additionally, RDs and RDNs can get board certifications in specialized areas such as gerontological nutrition (CSG), sports dietetics (CSSD), pediatric nutrition (CSP), renal nutrition (CSR), or oncology nutrition (CSO). They also need state licensure, which usually aligns with national requirements.
In contrast, the title "nutritionist" doesn't require any formal education or credentials; anyone can use the title of nutritionist, including those with very limited or no formal training in nutrition. Although there are certification programs that are marketed toward those interested in nutrition counseling, the rigor and academic requirements for such programs varies greatly. These important differences between dietitians and nutritionists are thus very important to consider when choosing the right nutrition professional for your needs. To be listed in the HealthProfs directory, Nutritionists must have a minimum of a Masters Degree in a relevant field.
When should I see a dietitian or a nutritionist?
Clients seek nutritional support from dietitians and nutritionists for various reasons, ranging from medical conditions to lifestyle concerns like weight loss or dietary requirements; however, it's always important to find a professional who is a good fit for you. Consider factors such as insurance coverage, your specific medical or dietary concerns, and the availability of professionals near you to determine whether a dietitian or nutritionist may be a better fit.
Generally, nutritionists are not covered by insurance, whereas Registered Dietitians (RDs) often are, especially for those with medical conditions. If you have a chronic medical condition like cancer or kidney disease, you might want to seek out an RD with specialized expertise, such as a Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) or a Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR). These credentials indicate advanced education and a commitment to ongoing learning within a specific area. Additionally, consider the availability of professionals in your area and their openness to telehealth sessions. While the field of dietetics is growing, there may not always be a wide selection of professionals, especially in rural areas. In such cases, focusing on the experience and expertise of the nutrition professional can be more important than their specific credentials.
Generally, nutritionists are not covered by insurance, whereas Registered Dietitians (RDs) often are, especially for those with medical conditions. If you have a chronic medical condition like cancer or kidney disease, you might want to seek out an RD with specialized expertise, such as a Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) or a Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR). These credentials indicate advanced education and a commitment to ongoing learning within a specific area. Additionally, consider the availability of professionals in your area and their openness to telehealth sessions. While the field of dietetics is growing, there may not always be a wide selection of professionals, especially in rural areas. In such cases, focusing on the experience and expertise of the nutrition professional can be more important than their specific credentials.
Do I need a referral to see a dietitian or a nutritionist?
A referral is not required to see a dietitian or nutritionist, and many individuals independently seek nutritional support without prior medical advice. However, for a nutrition service to be covered by insurance, a referral from a primary care physician or another medical professional may be necessary. 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. If insurance coverage is critical to a client's ability to see a dietitian, they should contact their insurance provider to determine if a referral is needed for nutritional counseling and to understand any potential co-pays or coverage limits that may apply in their individual circumstance.
How much does it cost to see a dietitian or a nutritionist?
The cost of seeing a dietitian or nutritionist depends on a number of variables, including their location, their specialty, whether they take insurance, and the professional's experience and training. On average, the cost of out-of-pocket sessions with a dietitian or nutritionist within the United States ranges from $50-$150. In some cases, nutrition professionals will require a longer initial evaluation session that will cost more than ongoing follow-up sessions. Dietitians and nutritionists may also offer packages for clients interested in longer-term nutritional support; in such cases, they may charge monthly or other periodic fees for more comprehensive services, such as a combination of nutrition sessions and out-of-session coaching support. If nutrition services are covered by a client's insurance plan and they are eligible for coverage based on any referral requirements, the out-of-pocket cost of seeing a dietitian may be completely covered or significantly reduced.
Are consultations with a dietitian or nutritionist covered by insurance?
If your insurance covers nutrition services, the cost is usually lower than paying out-of-pocket. 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.
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. However, these spots are often limited and may not always be available.
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. However, these spots are often limited and may not always be available.