Non-Diet Approach Nutritionists and Dietitians in Cresskill, NJ

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Julie Lichty Balay
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CSSD
Cresskill, NJ 07626
My ideal client will be sick of dieting and mixed media messages about "what to eat" and want to really learn about nutrition and how to make real lasting changes in their eating habits via nutrition education, behavior modification, and appropriate meal planning.
My ideal client will be sick of dieting and mixed media messages about "what to eat" and want to really learn about nutrition and how to make real lasting changes in their eating habits via nutrition education, behavior modification, and appropriate meal planning.
(917) 725-4175 View (917) 725-4175
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Nutrition by Bess
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CDN, CLT
Serves Area
How will I live with PCOS the rest of my LIFE? Will I always be controlled by PCOS? Will it always feel like one step forward, two steps back? How do I make living with PCOS livable? Bess Berger is a Registered Dietitian and dedicated nutrition expert specializing in PCOS management.
How will I live with PCOS the rest of my LIFE? Will I always be controlled by PCOS? Will it always feel like one step forward, two steps back? How do I make living with PCOS livable? Bess Berger is a Registered Dietitian and dedicated nutrition expert specializing in PCOS management.
(855) 951-5445 View (855) 951-5445

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Robin Decicco
Nutritionist/Dietitian, CHHC
Online Only
I am an expert in the areas of weight loss, label reading, gluten-free and other food allergies and teaching mindfulness related to eating patterns.I create meal and lifestyle plans to reduce symptoms of inflammatory conditions, gastrointestinal and neurological disorders, forms of cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. My program empowers individuals, families and groups to make smarter, more informed food decisions, leading to health, balance and longevity. I promote overall health through assisting clients and making informed food decisions by combining the most recent scientific findings with specific interventions that lead to health and balance.
I am an expert in the areas of weight loss, label reading, gluten-free and other food allergies and teaching mindfulness related to eating patterns.I create meal and lifestyle plans to reduce symptoms of inflammatory conditions, gastrointestinal and neurological disorders, forms of cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. My program empowers individuals, families and groups to make smarter, more informed food decisions, leading to health, balance and longevity. I promote overall health through assisting clients and making informed food decisions by combining the most recent scientific findings with specific interventions that lead to health and balance.
(201) 608-2377 View (201) 608-2377
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Morgan Siniawa (Caldwell)
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN
Rockaway, NJ 07866
Waitlist for new clients
Hey, I’m Morgan. I’m here to keep it real. I’m also a registered dietitian specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating across the lifespan. My work is grounded in evidence-based nutrition therapy, trauma-informed care, and a deep respect for each client’s lived experience. I support individuals navigating anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, chronic dieting, and food-related anxiety, as well as those seeking to heal their relationship with food and body.
Hey, I’m Morgan. I’m here to keep it real. I’m also a registered dietitian specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating across the lifespan. My work is grounded in evidence-based nutrition therapy, trauma-informed care, and a deep respect for each client’s lived experience. I support individuals navigating anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, chronic dieting, and food-related anxiety, as well as those seeking to heal their relationship with food and body.
(973) 240-5287 View (973) 240-5287
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Katie Whitson
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
She embraces a non-diet approach, focusing on the connection between nutrition and mental health.
Specializes in Disordered Eating and Eating disorders, HAES, Intuitive Eating, Sports Nutrition, General Health/Wellness, Cardiovascular Health, Hormone challenges/imbalances, and Diabetes care.
She embraces a non-diet approach, focusing on the connection between nutrition and mental health.
Specializes in Disordered Eating and Eating disorders, HAES, Intuitive Eating, Sports Nutrition, General Health/Wellness, Cardiovascular Health, Hormone challenges/imbalances, and Diabetes care.
(551) 288-6517 View (551) 288-6517
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Madeline Kuras
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN
1 Endorsed
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Madeline utilizes a non-diet, food freedom approach to nutritional counseling to ensure sustainable change and outcomes.
Madeline is a registered dietitian who is passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals and feel in control of their own nutrition journey. She has experience in all levels of eating disorder treatment across all age groups. Madeline has a background in athletics and utilizes this to foster resilience and strength in her clients. She approaches each session with curiosity and drive to understand her clients struggles. She provides a safe space for all individuals to create and define their own definition of health and sustainable change.
Madeline utilizes a non-diet, food freedom approach to nutritional counseling to ensure sustainable change and outcomes.
Madeline is a registered dietitian who is passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals and feel in control of their own nutrition journey. She has experience in all levels of eating disorder treatment across all age groups. Madeline has a background in athletics and utilizes this to foster resilience and strength in her clients. She approaches each session with curiosity and drive to understand her clients struggles. She provides a safe space for all individuals to create and define their own definition of health and sustainable change.
(651) 412-7437 View (651) 412-7437
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Amanda Holtzer
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD
Online Only
I work with patients on a wide variety of health conditions and nutrition goals, including: weight management, diabetes management, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, sports nutrition, G.I. disease, eating disorders, and pediatrics.
I work with patients on a wide variety of health conditions and nutrition goals, including: weight management, diabetes management, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, sports nutrition, G.I. disease, eating disorders, and pediatrics.
(908) 520-2177 View (908) 520-2177
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Hannah Auldridge
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD, CEDS
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hannah works with individuals aged 15 and up and has a special interest in supporting athletes and former athletes—people who often experience unique challenges related to performance, food, and body image. She brings experience from higher levels of care and has supported clients with a wide range of eating disorder diagnoses, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder (BED), ARFID, and OSFED.
Hannah works with individuals aged 15 and up and has a special interest in supporting athletes and former athletes—people who often experience unique challenges related to performance, food, and body image. She brings experience from higher levels of care and has supported clients with a wide range of eating disorder diagnoses, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder (BED), ARFID, and OSFED.
(617) 337-3855 View (617) 337-3855
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Haleigh Mann
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
3 Endorsed
Newark, NJ 07105
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.
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.
(640) 209-4955 View (640) 209-4955
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Jenna Ariel Werner
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi! I'm Jenna! Your food-loving, diet hating, Registered Dietitian and online nutrition coach. I am the CEO of Happy Strong Healthy, a virtual weight neutral, behavior focused, health first nutrition coaching practice built on the foundation that food, nutrition and wellness should not be a cause of stress in your life. I believe that food should make you feel good, eating should be fun and learning how to nourish your body forever, should be on your to-do list. With our team of registered dietitians our main goal for every person we speak with is to help them quit dieting forever and fall in love with the way food makes them feel.
Hi! I'm Jenna! Your food-loving, diet hating, Registered Dietitian and online nutrition coach. I am the CEO of Happy Strong Healthy, a virtual weight neutral, behavior focused, health first nutrition coaching practice built on the foundation that food, nutrition and wellness should not be a cause of stress in your life. I believe that food should make you feel good, eating should be fun and learning how to nourish your body forever, should be on your to-do list. With our team of registered dietitians our main goal for every person we speak with is to help them quit dieting forever and fall in love with the way food makes them feel.
(732) 479-8571 View (732) 479-8571
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Katie Hawkins MS, RDN, Nourish & Nurture Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
Online Only
Welcome — I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who specializes in supporting individuals navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, and complex relationships with food and body. Whether you have a formal diagnosis or simply feel that your relationship with food could use more care and compassion, you’re in the right place. I also work with those managing medical conditions, who may find it especially challenging to meet their nutritional needs while honoring their body and well-being. I practice through a weight-inclusive, weight inclusive and HAES (R) lens, always centering your lived experiences.
Welcome — I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who specializes in supporting individuals navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, and complex relationships with food and body. Whether you have a formal diagnosis or simply feel that your relationship with food could use more care and compassion, you’re in the right place. I also work with those managing medical conditions, who may find it especially challenging to meet their nutritional needs while honoring their body and well-being. I practice through a weight-inclusive, weight inclusive and HAES (R) lens, always centering your lived experiences.
(609) 881-2613 View (609) 881-2613
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Allison Vogel
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CDN
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
I believe that nutrition counseling is an individualized process. Each and every client that I work with is unique and has different needs, lifestyles, and goals. As a result, I take a great deal of time and care to ensure they each receive the support, guidance, and expertise they deserve. My aim is not only to help think about what to eat but help empower those to find peace, health and mindfulness as they work toward their goals. I do not believe in diets or restricting foods or food groups. Instead, I believe in focusing on WHY we eat related to our forever changing bodies so we can understand the food choices we make.
I believe that nutrition counseling is an individualized process. Each and every client that I work with is unique and has different needs, lifestyles, and goals. As a result, I take a great deal of time and care to ensure they each receive the support, guidance, and expertise they deserve. My aim is not only to help think about what to eat but help empower those to find peace, health and mindfulness as they work toward their goals. I do not believe in diets or restricting foods or food groups. Instead, I believe in focusing on WHY we eat related to our forever changing bodies so we can understand the food choices we make.
(551) 310-2433 View (551) 310-2433
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Laura Boll Peifer
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, MSW, RD, LDN
West Orange, NJ 07052
I work with women to cut through the fads and confusing messages to determine the best fueling for you to feel your best. I specialize in weight management, cardio-metabolic health including pre-diabetes or elevated cholesterol, disease prevention, sports nutrition and women's health, including menopause and pregnancy.
I work with women to cut through the fads and confusing messages to determine the best fueling for you to feel your best. I specialize in weight management, cardio-metabolic health including pre-diabetes or elevated cholesterol, disease prevention, sports nutrition and women's health, including menopause and pregnancy.
(223) 204-9432 View (223) 204-9432
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Michaila Byers
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD
1 Endorsed
Newark, NJ 07104
Michaila is a registered dietitian who seeks to help patients achieve an overall sense of health and wellness. She creates a safe space for exploring nutritional patterns and concerns in a kind and non-judgmental way. Having worked at Cleveland Clinic's Center for Functional Medicine, she takes a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of symptoms. Her approach is patient-centered, tailoring each session to the client's individual wants and needs. When you collaborate with Michaila, she will guide you on a path to better health, optimizing nutrition and improving well-being.
Michaila is a registered dietitian who seeks to help patients achieve an overall sense of health and wellness. She creates a safe space for exploring nutritional patterns and concerns in a kind and non-judgmental way. Having worked at Cleveland Clinic's Center for Functional Medicine, she takes a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of symptoms. Her approach is patient-centered, tailoring each session to the client's individual wants and needs. When you collaborate with Michaila, she will guide you on a path to better health, optimizing nutrition and improving well-being.
(312) 374-5399 View (312) 374-5399
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Elise Chassen Sopov
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CDN, CLT
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
I create individualized, realistic, and sustainable diet and exercise plans to reach your health and fitness goals. Along the way, I will support you in a way to make you feel empowered to make the changes needed, and help you develop the behavior modification techniques to overcome your personal barriers.
I create individualized, realistic, and sustainable diet and exercise plans to reach your health and fitness goals. Along the way, I will support you in a way to make you feel empowered to make the changes needed, and help you develop the behavior modification techniques to overcome your personal barriers.
(201) 632-5916 View (201) 632-5916
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Michele Goldfine
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CDN
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
I'm a dietitian specializing in disordered eating, eating disorders, chronic dieting and intuitive eating. I provide a warm, open, and non-judgmental space to help you create a peaceful relationship with food, while developing a personalized and balanced approach to health and well-being that works for you. Do you feel preoccupied with thoughts about food and your weight, or perhaps you feel like you can’t be trusted to keep your favorite foods in your house? Maybe you feel anxiety around going out to eat with friends or that you feel stuck counting points/calories. If any of these resonate, I'd love to work with you!
I'm a dietitian specializing in disordered eating, eating disorders, chronic dieting and intuitive eating. I provide a warm, open, and non-judgmental space to help you create a peaceful relationship with food, while developing a personalized and balanced approach to health and well-being that works for you. Do you feel preoccupied with thoughts about food and your weight, or perhaps you feel like you can’t be trusted to keep your favorite foods in your house? Maybe you feel anxiety around going out to eat with friends or that you feel stuck counting points/calories. If any of these resonate, I'd love to work with you!
(347) 252-9364 View (347) 252-9364
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Deana Rodriguez
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CFNC, FNLP
Paramus, NJ 07652
Why would someone want to work with me? What makes me different? I believe that each client is a person not what ails them at the time they are seeking help. Clients I treat as individuals and there is not one protocol or approach for each person. I usually see clients who have already tried mainstream medical care and are just not finding the relief they sought. They know there is more work to do however, they are possibly not being heard by their current healthcare providers or not at their optimal state of health that they know they can feel or once felt.
Why would someone want to work with me? What makes me different? I believe that each client is a person not what ails them at the time they are seeking help. Clients I treat as individuals and there is not one protocol or approach for each person. I usually see clients who have already tried mainstream medical care and are just not finding the relief they sought. They know there is more work to do however, they are possibly not being heard by their current healthcare providers or not at their optimal state of health that they know they can feel or once felt.
(201) 584-4511 View (201) 584-4511
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Dr. Kate Brock
Nutritionist/Dietitian, DCN, CNS, LDN
1 Endorsed
Online Only
At Plenish Nutrition, we specialize in functional nutrition and intuitive eating through a compassionate, sustainable approach to care. Our team supports clients with concerns including digestive issues, hormone imbalances, PCOS, eating disorders, binge eating, emotional eating, blood sugar concerns, chronic dieting, and overall wellness support. We help clients better understand their bodies while improving symptoms in a way that feels realistic and supportive rather than rigid or fear-based. Our approach blends evidence-based functional nutrition with a strong focus on protecting and improving relationship with food.
At Plenish Nutrition, we specialize in functional nutrition and intuitive eating through a compassionate, sustainable approach to care. Our team supports clients with concerns including digestive issues, hormone imbalances, PCOS, eating disorders, binge eating, emotional eating, blood sugar concerns, chronic dieting, and overall wellness support. We help clients better understand their bodies while improving symptoms in a way that feels realistic and supportive rather than rigid or fear-based. Our approach blends evidence-based functional nutrition with a strong focus on protecting and improving relationship with food.
(475) 256-5213 View (475) 256-5213
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Lynette M Hem-Lee
Nutritionist/Dietitian, BSc, RDN
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
You have tried every diet, and you are not eating because of your chronic disease; you have to avoid certain foods; you are scared!! You want to take control of your health and manage your chronic health issues; you want to keep your blood sugar in the target range to prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes or manage your current diagnosis. No matter what you eat, you are bloated and gassy with digestive discomfort. If that sounds like you, then I am here to help. I am a compassionate dietitian that will work with you to alleviate those fears through virtual or in-person nutrition coaching and counselling.
You have tried every diet, and you are not eating because of your chronic disease; you have to avoid certain foods; you are scared!! You want to take control of your health and manage your chronic health issues; you want to keep your blood sugar in the target range to prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes or manage your current diagnosis. No matter what you eat, you are bloated and gassy with digestive discomfort. If that sounds like you, then I am here to help. I am a compassionate dietitian that will work with you to alleviate those fears through virtual or in-person nutrition coaching and counselling.
(551) 308-0964 View (551) 308-0964
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Nicole Hallissey
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CDN
3 Endorsed
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Nearly 95 percent of my insurance clients pay $0 out of pocket for their sessions! When we work together I'll give you the tools needed to feel confident in your food choices and in control around food. I'll guide you through creating a plan that works for YOU, based on your body's needs, lifestyle, and food preferences. Together, we'll simplify cooking with quick, easy recipes, and I'll share realistic strategies to make meal planning a breeze. Let's make your wellness adventure enjoyable, achievable, and sustainable! Currently, I only offer virtual sessions. Get started ASAP, book directly using this link: bit.ly/bookRDnow
Nearly 95 percent of my insurance clients pay $0 out of pocket for their sessions! When we work together I'll give you the tools needed to feel confident in your food choices and in control around food. I'll guide you through creating a plan that works for YOU, based on your body's needs, lifestyle, and food preferences. Together, we'll simplify cooking with quick, easy recipes, and I'll share realistic strategies to make meal planning a breeze. Let's make your wellness adventure enjoyable, achievable, and sustainable! Currently, I only offer virtual sessions. Get started ASAP, book directly using this link: bit.ly/bookRDnow
(551) 272-6869 View (551) 272-6869
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.