Nutrition Counseling Nutritionists and Dietitians in Mercer County, NJ
As a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and over 15 years of experience as a registered dietitian, I have implemented specialty nutrition-focused programs for gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, congestive heart failure, lipid management, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, weight management, bariatric surgery, and women's health. My approach for behavior modification starts with each client setting their own goals and providing motivation to achieve these goals. I want to know what your thoughts are about food and the emotions that stimulate eating. We will openly discuss your nutrition concerns and develop a plan to overcome them.
As a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and over 15 years of experience as a registered dietitian, I have implemented specialty nutrition-focused programs for gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, congestive heart failure, lipid management, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, weight management, bariatric surgery, and women's health. My approach for behavior modification starts with each client setting their own goals and providing motivation to achieve these goals. I want to know what your thoughts are about food and the emotions that stimulate eating. We will openly discuss your nutrition concerns and develop a plan to overcome them.
With 20+ years of experience in nutrition counseling for management of weight, diabetes, obesity, heart disease and other medical conditions, I'm dedicated to helping you achieve healthy eating and lifestyle habits.
Your health is #1 priority. I always take the time to understand your nutrition and health concerns, explain my recommendations to you, and make sure that the personalized diet plan is working for you. I'm a great listener, very easy to work with, and love to make people smile!
With 20+ years of experience in nutrition counseling for management of weight, diabetes, obesity, heart disease and other medical conditions, I'm dedicated to helping you achieve healthy eating and lifestyle habits.
Your health is #1 priority. I always take the time to understand your nutrition and health concerns, explain my recommendations to you, and make sure that the personalized diet plan is working for you. I'm a great listener, very easy to work with, and love to make people smile!
Do you feel like your metabolism is broken? Your hormones are out-of-whack? Your belly constantly bloated or you have irregular bathroom trips? Is your energy non-existent? Are you lost on what your body needs? I get it. I'm a Registered Dietitian, Functional Nutritionist, in practice for >15 years. I will meet you where you are at and help you create a plan that works for YOUR body. We can dig in deep with functional labs like stool, hormone, cortisol and food sensitivity panels, mycotoxin, heavy metal and in-depth nutrient testing, so we address the root-cause of your health concerns and get you feeling like yourself again.
Do you feel like your metabolism is broken? Your hormones are out-of-whack? Your belly constantly bloated or you have irregular bathroom trips? Is your energy non-existent? Are you lost on what your body needs? I get it. I'm a Registered Dietitian, Functional Nutritionist, in practice for >15 years. I will meet you where you are at and help you create a plan that works for YOUR body. We can dig in deep with functional labs like stool, hormone, cortisol and food sensitivity panels, mycotoxin, heavy metal and in-depth nutrient testing, so we address the root-cause of your health concerns and get you feeling like yourself again.
Are you tired of feeling bloating, gassy, constipated or in pain. This doesn't have to be the case. Do you want to be comfortable going out in public without experiencing embarrasing digestive symptoms? Learn how to find the foods that may or may not work best for you.
Are you tired of feeling bloating, gassy, constipated or in pain. This doesn't have to be the case. Do you want to be comfortable going out in public without experiencing embarrasing digestive symptoms? Learn how to find the foods that may or may not work best for you.
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I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who provides personalized care for individuals and families across the lifespan. I have expertise in diabetes, and children’s and women’s health including PCOS and menopause. I have a special interest in supporting individuals with neurodiversity, including autism and ADHD. I am a skilled nutrition educator who translates complex concepts into actionable steps. I bring a warm and welcoming approach to my practice. I introduce practical changes that align with your needs, preferences, and lifestyle. We will work as a team to achieve your health and nutrition goals.
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who provides personalized care for individuals and families across the lifespan. I have expertise in diabetes, and children’s and women’s health including PCOS and menopause. I have a special interest in supporting individuals with neurodiversity, including autism and ADHD. I am a skilled nutrition educator who translates complex concepts into actionable steps. I bring a warm and welcoming approach to my practice. I introduce practical changes that align with your needs, preferences, and lifestyle. We will work as a team to achieve your health and nutrition goals.
I offer virtual nutrition counseling & free consult calls.
Hi, I'm Georgia!
I’m a Registered Dietitian who works with individuals navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, and complicated relationships with food and body.
My approach is rooted in the belief that food can be a powerful tool for connection and healing rather than a source of guilt and shame. I use a weight-inclusive, anti-diet approach rooted in Intuitive Eating and Health At Every Size, with the goal of helping people move toward more freedom, trust, and connection with their food and body.
I specialize in treating Eating Disorders!
I offer virtual nutrition counseling & free consult calls.
Hi, I'm Georgia!
I’m a Registered Dietitian who works with individuals navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, and complicated relationships with food and body.
My approach is rooted in the belief that food can be a powerful tool for connection and healing rather than a source of guilt and shame. I use a weight-inclusive, anti-diet approach rooted in Intuitive Eating and Health At Every Size, with the goal of helping people move toward more freedom, trust, and connection with their food and body.
I specialize in treating Eating Disorders!
To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art. I’m here to teach you the art. Ever wonder why people try dieting time after time, but can't find something that works for them? The issue is, they don't understand their body. I help you discover the best means to understand your body and provide it with the best personalized nourishment for enhanced well-being, increased vitality, and symptom relief. I get to know you so I can give you exactly what you need to be successful. I provide custom meal plans, grocery lists, hand-outs, recipe guides, & lab testing to get to the root cause of your health issues.
To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art. I’m here to teach you the art. Ever wonder why people try dieting time after time, but can't find something that works for them? The issue is, they don't understand their body. I help you discover the best means to understand your body and provide it with the best personalized nourishment for enhanced well-being, increased vitality, and symptom relief. I get to know you so I can give you exactly what you need to be successful. I provide custom meal plans, grocery lists, hand-outs, recipe guides, & lab testing to get to the root cause of your health issues.
Kristen provides individual nutrition therapy, family nutrition counseling sessions, as well as coordinated care with other treatment team members.
Kristen works hard to create a safe therapeutic relationship that offers the space to make and achieve goals that are tangible and manageable to work towards recovery. Treatment for each person will be individualized and include menu planning, mindfulness, and normalizing eating patterns.
Kristen provides individual nutrition therapy, family nutrition counseling sessions, as well as coordinated care with other treatment team members.
Kristen works hard to create a safe therapeutic relationship that offers the space to make and achieve goals that are tangible and manageable to work towards recovery. Treatment for each person will be individualized and include menu planning, mindfulness, and normalizing eating patterns.
Food/nutrition plays such a big role in our lives. By fully understanding each clients' specific needs, the LBS Nutrition Registered Dietitian's educate, create, and implement appropriate plans that will suit each individual's lifestyle. It is not a "one size fits all" approach. We work very closely with clients through one on one meetings, continuous online communication, offer weigh ins, support groups, cooking events, and more. We offer both in person and virtual visits. Most insurances accepted.
Food/nutrition plays such a big role in our lives. By fully understanding each clients' specific needs, the LBS Nutrition Registered Dietitian's educate, create, and implement appropriate plans that will suit each individual's lifestyle. It is not a "one size fits all" approach. We work very closely with clients through one on one meetings, continuous online communication, offer weigh ins, support groups, cooking events, and more. We offer both in person and virtual visits. Most insurances accepted.
I believe that nutrition is the cornerstone of a healthy life, and I'm here to provide you with evidence-based guidance, practical advice, and ongoing support. I will take into account your unique needs, preferences, and lifestyle, ensuring that your journey towards better health is both enjoyable and sustainable.
I believe that nutrition is the cornerstone of a healthy life, and I'm here to provide you with evidence-based guidance, practical advice, and ongoing support. I will take into account your unique needs, preferences, and lifestyle, ensuring that your journey towards better health is both enjoyable and sustainable.
Lexi Moriarty (Sports + Eating Disorder Dietitian)
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CSSD, RYT
Online Only
Lexi is currently not accepting any new clients. Lexi is a Certified Sports Dietitian specializing in sports nutrition, eating disorder recovery, and intuitive eating for athletes. Do you struggle with confusion about what to eat for your goals, sport, or training? Do you overthink food decisions, feel guilt around certain choices, and not know how to blend healthy eating with an active social life? Are your low energy levels or tendency to overthink everything you eat getting in the way of your life, happiness, and sports performance? Food and nutrition do not need to be this complicated.
Lexi is currently not accepting any new clients. Lexi is a Certified Sports Dietitian specializing in sports nutrition, eating disorder recovery, and intuitive eating for athletes. Do you struggle with confusion about what to eat for your goals, sport, or training? Do you overthink food decisions, feel guilt around certain choices, and not know how to blend healthy eating with an active social life? Are your low energy levels or tendency to overthink everything you eat getting in the way of your life, happiness, and sports performance? Food and nutrition do not need to be this complicated.
Kate Gaffney-Pugliese
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
Not accepting new clients
Has food felt wonky lately? Maybe you're living with a medical condition and you have questions. Or, you're having trouble navigating all of the different messages about food. Perhaps life has felt particularly stressful, and food isn't top of mind. You're thinking about changing your eating. You also want it to feel sustainable and true to you.
Has food felt wonky lately? Maybe you're living with a medical condition and you have questions. Or, you're having trouble navigating all of the different messages about food. Perhaps life has felt particularly stressful, and food isn't top of mind. You're thinking about changing your eating. You also want it to feel sustainable and true to you.
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
Stephanie is a Registered Dietitian with over 11 years of experience helping individuals manage their health through nutrition. Stephanie promotes individualized care, focusing on nutrition education, behavior change, and promoting health in a sustainable way. Stephanie enjoys connecting with her clients and developing a plan together that will work for their life and aligns with their goals.
Stephanie is a Registered Dietitian with over 11 years of experience helping individuals manage their health through nutrition. Stephanie promotes individualized care, focusing on nutrition education, behavior change, and promoting health in a sustainable way. Stephanie enjoys connecting with her clients and developing a plan together that will work for their life and aligns with their goals.
Hi, I’m Kamila Veljkovic, CNS, LDN. I help women reduce fatigue, eliminate bloating, and lose weight by healing the gut, supporting Hashimoto’s remission, and improving their relationship with food. I’m in-network with Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare. Accepting new clients via telehealth. I specialize in Hashimoto’s, hormone imbalances, and gut health, working with women nationwide, including NJ, NY, CA, TX, MA, CT, MD, MI, AZ, and CO.
Hi, I’m Kamila Veljkovic, CNS, LDN. I help women reduce fatigue, eliminate bloating, and lose weight by healing the gut, supporting Hashimoto’s remission, and improving their relationship with food. I’m in-network with Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare. Accepting new clients via telehealth. I specialize in Hashimoto’s, hormone imbalances, and gut health, working with women nationwide, including NJ, NY, CA, TX, MA, CT, MD, MI, AZ, and CO.
Are you tired of feeling like you don’t have enough energy to support your busy life? Do you constantly feel bloated or that your body does not look and feel the way it used to? Are you frustrated and overwhelmed by all the misinformation constantly floating around the Internet about nutrition? Are you sick of fad diets or counting calories? Do you have a chronic illness that’s leaving you confused about the best food to fuel your body with? Are you fed up with putting a bandaid over your issues and you are now ready to get to the root cause?
Are you tired of feeling like you don’t have enough energy to support your busy life? Do you constantly feel bloated or that your body does not look and feel the way it used to? Are you frustrated and overwhelmed by all the misinformation constantly floating around the Internet about nutrition? Are you sick of fad diets or counting calories? Do you have a chronic illness that’s leaving you confused about the best food to fuel your body with? Are you fed up with putting a bandaid over your issues and you are now ready to get to the root cause?
Through a non-diet, intuitive eating approach, we hope to reconnect you to the joy of eating. Whether struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating, or needing a change from the diet culture, my goal is to help you learn how to appropriately and joyfully nourish your body. As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist & Consultant (CEDS-C) I have a passion for helping people and families heal their relationship with food, body, and movement.
Through a non-diet, intuitive eating approach, we hope to reconnect you to the joy of eating. Whether struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating, or needing a change from the diet culture, my goal is to help you learn how to appropriately and joyfully nourish your body. As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist & Consultant (CEDS-C) I have a passion for helping people and families heal their relationship with food, body, and movement.
Are you struggling with weight that won’t budge, low energy, frustrating GI symptoms, or hormonal imbalances? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the conflicting nutrition advice out there?
Whether you’re navigating weight management, diabetes, heart health, menopause, or simply trying to eat in a more balanced way, I help break nutrition down into simple steps that actually fit your life.
As a Registered Dietitian and Yoga Teacher, I combine evidence-based nutrition with a supportive, realistic approach so you can build confidence, improve your energy, and feel at ease with food again.
Are you struggling with weight that won’t budge, low energy, frustrating GI symptoms, or hormonal imbalances? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the conflicting nutrition advice out there?
Whether you’re navigating weight management, diabetes, heart health, menopause, or simply trying to eat in a more balanced way, I help break nutrition down into simple steps that actually fit your life.
As a Registered Dietitian and Yoga Teacher, I combine evidence-based nutrition with a supportive, realistic approach so you can build confidence, improve your energy, and feel at ease with food again.
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.
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.
Nutrition Counseling Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is nutrition counseling?
Nutrition counseling refers to the services provided by a Registered Dietitian (RD) that focus on diet and nutrition. Individuals often seek nutrition counseling to make diet-related lifestyle changes, especially after being diagnosed with chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or cardiovascular disease. However, nutrition counseling is not limited to these cases, and it can often benefit anyone looking to improve their overall health. Nutrition counselors also often address other aspects of a healthy lifestyle within sessions, such as advising on physical activity, chronic disease management, and mental health. They provide guidance and motivation, often adopting a holistic approach to support clients in achieving their health and wellbeing goals.
Who should see a nutrition counselor?
Many people can benefit from seeing a nutrition counselor; however, individuals with (or at risk of developing) chronic medical conditions or who have specific dietary challenges (for example, IBS, Crohn's disease, etc.) may find a nutrition counselor particularly helpful. Nutrition counselors are specifically trained to use diet modifications to manage health, so consulting a dietitian if you have a chronic condition can be greatly beneficial. Nutrition professionals can help clients understand how their diet impacts their symptoms and suggest strategies to improve overall health. Additionally, dietitians can coordinate with other medical professionals, such as primary care physicians or specialty physicians, to help support the client's overall health.
What happens during a nutrition counseling session?
Nutrition counseling is fundamentally focused on a client's individual health goals. The initial session with a nutrition professional typically involves an evaluation, during which the dietitian seeks to understand the client's reasons for seeking nutrition counseling. This session typically includes discussing the client's health history, current eating habits, lifestyle, and specific nutrition counseling goals. In follow-up sessions, the client and dietitian will typically review progress toward these goals, and the dietitian may examine the client's food intake and suggest areas for improvement. They may also educate the client on diet-related topics, such as ensuring adequate consumption of fruits and vegetables or reducing sodium intake. Additionally, nutrition counselors can help clients stay accountable for other lifestyle changes that support overall health, such as regular exercise, smoking cessation, or moderating alcohol consumption.
What should I look for in a nutrition counselor?
Clients seek nutritional support from dietitians and nutritionists for various reasons, ranging from managing medical conditions to addressing lifestyle concerns like weight loss or specific dietary requirements. When looking for a nutrition counselor, it is essential to find someone with expertise in the area of nutrition relevant to your needs. Consider factors such as insurance coverage, specific medical or dietary concerns, and the availability of professionals in your area to determine the best fit. Generally, nutritionists are not covered by insurance, whereas Registered Dietitians (RDs) often are, making it important to look for a professional with RD credentials. If you have a chronic medical condition like cancer or kidney disease, you may be interested in seeking 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), as these credentials indicate advanced education and a commitment to ongoing learning within a specific area.