Non-Diet Approach Nutritionists and Dietitians in Wake County, NC
I believe in using a non-diet approach to health and wellness, and in the philosophy that "all foods fit" when practicing moderation, variety, and balance.
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 believe in using a non-diet approach to health and wellness, and in the philosophy that "all foods fit" when practicing moderation, variety, and balance.
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 work collaboratively with patients to cultivate a healthy relationship with both food and body, one that supports disease prevention while still allowing for enjoyment, flexibility, and balance. I recognize that each individual’s path to wellness is unique, and I tailor my guidance to reflect these values. For those struggling with disordered eating, I offer compassionate, evidence-based support to help rebuild trust with food, reconnect with internal hunger and fullness cues, and develop a more intuitive approach to eating that nurtures both physical and emotional well-being.
I work collaboratively with patients to cultivate a healthy relationship with both food and body, one that supports disease prevention while still allowing for enjoyment, flexibility, and balance. I recognize that each individual’s path to wellness is unique, and I tailor my guidance to reflect these values. For those struggling with disordered eating, I offer compassionate, evidence-based support to help rebuild trust with food, reconnect with internal hunger and fullness cues, and develop a more intuitive approach to eating that nurtures both physical and emotional well-being.
Summerfield Custom Wellness is a nutrition counseling practice of Registered Dietitians, specializing in the intersection of integrative, clinical, and functional approaches that take all aspects of lifestyle into consideration. Our team of 20 passionate Registered Dietitians have different overlapping and complementary specialties. This means that we can help almost anyone who contacts us whether it is for weight loss, relationship with food, digestive discomfort, chronic disease management, food allergies, or other special diets. Currently accepting new patients for virtual appointments (zoom), only.
Summerfield Custom Wellness is a nutrition counseling practice of Registered Dietitians, specializing in the intersection of integrative, clinical, and functional approaches that take all aspects of lifestyle into consideration. Our team of 20 passionate Registered Dietitians have different overlapping and complementary specialties. This means that we can help almost anyone who contacts us whether it is for weight loss, relationship with food, digestive discomfort, chronic disease management, food allergies, or other special diets. Currently accepting new patients for virtual appointments (zoom), only.
Nutrition 4 You - Lori Ragsdale RD,LDN,CLT
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN, CLT
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Are you confused by all of the nutrition information out there? I can help you to decipher fact from fiction. I am a Registered and Licensed Dietitian who specializes in working with clients to see that eating healthy food has a great impact on their health. I provide personalized nutritional therapy for clients that have a wide range health and medical conditions. I have over 15 years of experience in a variety of areas from pediatric to geriatric. I prefer a holistic approach to eating that supports whole foods and strives to encourage clients to make practical lifestyle changes.
Are you confused by all of the nutrition information out there? I can help you to decipher fact from fiction. I am a Registered and Licensed Dietitian who specializes in working with clients to see that eating healthy food has a great impact on their health. I provide personalized nutritional therapy for clients that have a wide range health and medical conditions. I have over 15 years of experience in a variety of areas from pediatric to geriatric. I prefer a holistic approach to eating that supports whole foods and strives to encourage clients to make practical lifestyle changes.
With over 20 years as a registered dietitian, I have gained experience in diverse settings treating a range of conditions such as heart health, sports nutrition, diabetes, women's health, weight loss and management, PCOS, healthy aging, and general wellness. Additionally, I am a certified diabetes care and education specialist with a solid background in diabetes and endocrinology. My extensive experience in corporate wellness has allowed me to optimize nutrition and lifestyle for improved health. Having attended culinary school, I enjoy integrating "nutrition into the kitchen".
With over 20 years as a registered dietitian, I have gained experience in diverse settings treating a range of conditions such as heart health, sports nutrition, diabetes, women's health, weight loss and management, PCOS, healthy aging, and general wellness. Additionally, I am a certified diabetes care and education specialist with a solid background in diabetes and endocrinology. My extensive experience in corporate wellness has allowed me to optimize nutrition and lifestyle for improved health. Having attended culinary school, I enjoy integrating "nutrition into the kitchen".
I am a sports nutritionist and functional dietitian with 25+ years of experience helping athletes maximize performance and health. I work with:
triathletes, Olympic contenders, pro football, hockey, and basketball.
Runners and cyclists, endurance and ultra-endurance racers
young and masters athletes.
I create individualized plans to build lean muscle, reduce body fat, improve endurance and recovery, support hydration and injury prevention, and fine-tune fueling strategies. Whether you’re chasing a podium finish or simply want to feel and perform your best, I’ll help you get there with proven, practical guidance.
I am a sports nutritionist and functional dietitian with 25+ years of experience helping athletes maximize performance and health. I work with:
triathletes, Olympic contenders, pro football, hockey, and basketball.
Runners and cyclists, endurance and ultra-endurance racers
young and masters athletes.
I create individualized plans to build lean muscle, reduce body fat, improve endurance and recovery, support hydration and injury prevention, and fine-tune fueling strategies. Whether you’re chasing a podium finish or simply want to feel and perform your best, I’ll help you get there with proven, practical guidance.
I utilize a holistic approach to nutrition rooted in evidence based practice that accounts for the realities of daily life and provide meal plans to all clients to help kick off habit changes. Also, I use motivational interviewing to help clients identify what changes they want to make and address barriers to change.
I utilize a holistic approach to nutrition rooted in evidence based practice that accounts for the realities of daily life and provide meal plans to all clients to help kick off habit changes. Also, I use motivational interviewing to help clients identify what changes they want to make and address barriers to change.
I use a collaborative, non-diet approach grounded in evidence-based nutrition.
I believe nutrition during motherhood should feel supportive, not stressful. My approach focuses on what we can add in — nourishing whole foods, balanced nutrients, and realistic strategies that fit your life. We work together to support energy, digestion, body image, and overall wellness so you can feel your best during pregnancy and beyond.
I use a collaborative, non-diet approach grounded in evidence-based nutrition.
I believe nutrition during motherhood should feel supportive, not stressful. My approach focuses on what we can add in — nourishing whole foods, balanced nutrients, and realistic strategies that fit your life. We work together to support energy, digestion, body image, and overall wellness so you can feel your best during pregnancy and beyond.
I am a dedicated and compassionate holistic dietitian who finds immense joy in helping clients enhance their health and nutrition habits. My passion lies in harnessing the power of nutrition to benefit body and health. Meeting clients where they are in life and implementing sustainable, feasible changes for long-term success is a priority of mine. As a military spouse, I understands the challenges of finding time to nourish oneself and am determined to setting her clients up for success.
I am a dedicated and compassionate holistic dietitian who finds immense joy in helping clients enhance their health and nutrition habits. My passion lies in harnessing the power of nutrition to benefit body and health. Meeting clients where they are in life and implementing sustainable, feasible changes for long-term success is a priority of mine. As a military spouse, I understands the challenges of finding time to nourish oneself and am determined to setting her clients up for success.
I am a Registered Dietitian and current medical student with a deep passion for helping people feel better in their bodies physically and emotionally. I work with clients who feel overwhelmed by fatigue, hormone shifts, insulin resistance, bloating, inconsistent eating, or weight changes. Many are tired of extremes and just want clarity, structure, and support that actually fits their life. If you want to feel more in control of your health but need practical and compassionate guidance without pressure for perfection, I am here to help you create lasting and sustainable change.
I am a Registered Dietitian and current medical student with a deep passion for helping people feel better in their bodies physically and emotionally. I work with clients who feel overwhelmed by fatigue, hormone shifts, insulin resistance, bloating, inconsistent eating, or weight changes. Many are tired of extremes and just want clarity, structure, and support that actually fits their life. If you want to feel more in control of your health but need practical and compassionate guidance without pressure for perfection, I am here to help you create lasting and sustainable change.
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Cultural Nutritionist who helps individuals and families improve their health while honoring their cultural foods and traditions. I provide compassionate, personalized nutrition counseling with a focus on food as medicine, chronic disease prevention and management, and building sustainable, realistic habits.
I specialize in working with clients from multicultural communities who may not feel fully seen or understood in traditional healthcare settings. My approach is supportive, non-judgmental, and tailored to your lifestyle, not restrictive diets.
I offer virtual services.
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Cultural Nutritionist who helps individuals and families improve their health while honoring their cultural foods and traditions. I provide compassionate, personalized nutrition counseling with a focus on food as medicine, chronic disease prevention and management, and building sustainable, realistic habits.
I specialize in working with clients from multicultural communities who may not feel fully seen or understood in traditional healthcare settings. My approach is supportive, non-judgmental, and tailored to your lifestyle, not restrictive diets.
I offer virtual services.
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?
Reverse Type 2 Diabetes-Lower your Cholesterol-Reduce Bodyfat-Fix Gut Issues. Less Reliance on Medications. I am a registered dietitian (RD), functional nutritionist and sports nutritionist. I will design a program that is realistic and fits your lifestyle. No pre-made or fad diets but a plan specifically designed for your best health and energy! Whether you want to improve your health and athletic performance or have specific health issues, I look at the root cause and not just managing the symptoms.
Reverse Type 2 Diabetes-Lower your Cholesterol-Reduce Bodyfat-Fix Gut Issues. Less Reliance on Medications. I am a registered dietitian (RD), functional nutritionist and sports nutritionist. I will design a program that is realistic and fits your lifestyle. No pre-made or fad diets but a plan specifically designed for your best health and energy! Whether you want to improve your health and athletic performance or have specific health issues, I look at the root cause and not just managing the symptoms.
We're a group of 10 expert dietitians who specialize in eating disorder recovery, intuitive eating, chronic disease management, diabetes, sports nutrition, and perinatal nutrition. We teach people of all ages to nourish their bodies and feel their best through intuitive eating. Working with a Ruby Oak dietitian will make you feel more confident in your food choices and more comfortable in your body.
We're a group of 10 expert dietitians who specialize in eating disorder recovery, intuitive eating, chronic disease management, diabetes, sports nutrition, and perinatal nutrition. We teach people of all ages to nourish their bodies and feel their best through intuitive eating. Working with a Ruby Oak dietitian will make you feel more confident in your food choices and more comfortable in your body.
At Avance Care Nutrition, our highest priority is your health and well-being. Partner with one of our dietitians and your healthcare team to meet your health and wellness goals. We can partner with you to: reach a healthier weight without deprivation with a personalized, flexible lifestyle and eating plan, improve your relationship with food and your body, learn to listen to your body’s cues for hunger and fullness, reduce your risk for developing chronic conditions like heart disease or manage chronic conditions, like diabetes and high blood pressure, with fewer medications.
At Avance Care Nutrition, our highest priority is your health and well-being. Partner with one of our dietitians and your healthcare team to meet your health and wellness goals. We can partner with you to: reach a healthier weight without deprivation with a personalized, flexible lifestyle and eating plan, improve your relationship with food and your body, learn to listen to your body’s cues for hunger and fullness, reduce your risk for developing chronic conditions like heart disease or manage chronic conditions, like diabetes and high blood pressure, with fewer medications.
I am a Registered Dietitian with a breadth of experience for over 20 years. I have been licensed to practice dietetics in NC since 1999. I believe in providing evidence based, scientifically proven nutritional counseling. I have worked in a variety of capacities including acute care clinical nutrition, outpatient oncology (cancer care) consulting, public health education and classroom instruction. I am passionate about helping people learn about healthy eating and loving it.
I am a Registered Dietitian with a breadth of experience for over 20 years. I have been licensed to practice dietetics in NC since 1999. I believe in providing evidence based, scientifically proven nutritional counseling. I have worked in a variety of capacities including acute care clinical nutrition, outpatient oncology (cancer care) consulting, public health education and classroom instruction. I am passionate about helping people learn about healthy eating and loving it.
My ideal client is often overwhelmed by conflicting health advice and the "all or nothing" mindset. Whether you are navigating the complexities of a GI disorder, managing diabetes, or fueling for athletic performance, you want clarity and a sustainable way to feel your best without constant restriction.
I bridge the gap between science and your daily life, providing evidence-based strategies for pediatric nutrition and chronic disease management. My goal is to help you build a joyful relationship with food and gain the confidence to achieve your health goals.
My ideal client is often overwhelmed by conflicting health advice and the "all or nothing" mindset. Whether you are navigating the complexities of a GI disorder, managing diabetes, or fueling for athletic performance, you want clarity and a sustainable way to feel your best without constant restriction.
I bridge the gap between science and your daily life, providing evidence-based strategies for pediatric nutrition and chronic disease management. My goal is to help you build a joyful relationship with food and gain the confidence to achieve your health goals.
With over 14 years of experience as a registered dietitian, I see food as a powerful tool and medicine for healing and wellness. My whole body holistic approach to nutrition emphasizes overall well-being, respecting diverse dietary preferences, and encouraging the inclusion of more plant-based foods, whether they become a primary focus or simply complement a balanced diet. I’m here to help you learn how to incorporate these foods, as well as the ones you enjoy, to support your health goals.
With over 14 years of experience as a registered dietitian, I see food as a powerful tool and medicine for healing and wellness. My whole body holistic approach to nutrition emphasizes overall well-being, respecting diverse dietary preferences, and encouraging the inclusion of more plant-based foods, whether they become a primary focus or simply complement a balanced diet. I’m here to help you learn how to incorporate these foods, as well as the ones you enjoy, to support your health goals.
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!
Ashley has been a practicing Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) for over ten years and a pilates teacher for nearly fifteen years. Her greatest passion and profound privilege is to witness the power of functional nutrition and movement in her client’s health.
Ashley has been a practicing Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) for over ten years and a pilates teacher for nearly fifteen years. Her greatest passion and profound privilege is to witness the power of functional nutrition and movement in her client’s health.
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.