Nutritionists and Dietitians near Goleta, CA

90% of health conditions and diseases can be prevented by proper nutrition and lifestyle modifications. Not only does management and prevention of chronic health conditions improve the quality and satisfaction of living, but it also adds years and saves money later in life. The sooner you take the steps to a healthier life, the sooner you’ll feel better, happier, more energized, and more confident about your appearance. I’m here to help you set the foundation for a more fulfilling life you can enjoy with family and friends in years to come!

I work with women miserable from pain, bloat and fatigue who want to get up in the morning feeling energized, have a flat stomach, and know what she eats will not have her looking for the nearest bathroom. Do you suffer from diarrhea/constipation, IBS, brain fog, chronic fatigue, depression/anxiety and/or autoimmune disease and has your doctor told you you just have 'live with it’ because all tests came back normal? The good news? You can banish bloat, clear brain fog, feel energized and reduce pain. How? By testing for food sensitivities and/or finding out if your GI tract is out of balance.

My name is Tanja Samalya, and I am a certified Master Nutrition Therapist, a practitioner specializing in holistic nutrition principles. I recognize that one's picture of health is colored by various individual experiences of life: physical, biochemical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and environmental. I use clinical education to make science-based recommendations and health coaching skills that promote desired behavior modifications for my clients while honoring a holistic perspective and bio-individuality. I can help you transition to become "plant-forward" or to improve your current plant-based lifestyle.

Do you ever feel like you’ve been dealt a bad hand with your body? Do you live each day feeling sub-par? Are you tired of going to specialists and never feeling any better? You are not alone. Having been diagnosed with celiac disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis at a young age, I understand your health journey. Your symptoms are not your fault. Your symptoms are not just in your head. They’re real.

I understand that life can become quite hectic, making it challenging to prioritize your health and wellbeing. If you find yourself in need of assistance in achieving your health goals, managing your meal times, or fueling your busy lifestyle, I am here to offer my expertise. Working with me comes with several benefits, including motivational interviewing, personalized meal plans, and a comprehensive understanding of how nutrition impacts our bodies.

Clients who seek to work with Amy have often pursued other avenues of nutrition management, including diets, traditional meal plans, and other healthcare professionals as a means to meet their goals. Frequently, Amy provides a more in-depth examination of external tools, and encourages clients to inquire within and challenge themselves to view their food and their relationship with the body and self differently. In our current health climate, Amy also sees a number of clients who seek to address gastrointestinal conditions and autoimmune issues that interfere with feeding themselves and promote or encourage disordered eating.

Improve your athletic performance, energy, and health with personalized nutrition to help you reach your sport and fitness goals. Restore your relationship with food and your body using intuitive eating, health at every size, and mindfulness approaches. Make sense of all the confusing nutrition information to prevent and control high blood pressure, cholesterol, and more. I specialize in exercise/sports nutrition, disordered eating, and wellness. My passion is helping you to break free of the guilt you may carry around food, and joining you on the journey towards building a healthy relationship with food to complement your lifestyle.

I work with people of all ages, focusing on those struggling with eating disorders as well as working with people for prenatal and postnatal nutrition. There is a lot of pressure to eat a certain way and look a certain way, but everyone is unique and I work to help find what works best, and is healthiest, for you. I focus on understanding our thoughts, feelings, and actions around food and body image. I will provide you the tools you need to build healthy and sustainable habits around food and body image so that you can enjoy your life, minus restrictive thinking and behaviors.