Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians in Cold Spring Harbor, NY
If you're exhausted from trying every diet, supplement, and protocol without lasting relief - and you're ready to finally understand what your body is trying to tell you - you've found the right place.
If you're exhausted from trying every diet, supplement, and protocol without lasting relief - and you're ready to finally understand what your body is trying to tell you - you've found the right place.
More Dietitians and Nutritionists Nearby
Your primary physician referred you to a dietitian, now what? You may feel anxious and wonder if this would work! There is so much nutrition information out there! If you suffer from high blood pressure or diabetes you may ask yourself some of these questions. Would I be able to eat my favorite foods? Would I be on a diet? Would I still be able to attend family functions? Several questions run through your mind when a physician gives you a referral. However, seeking a Registered Dietitian's expertise would make the process of therapeutic lifestyle changes much clearer and easier for you than trying to do it on your own.
Your primary physician referred you to a dietitian, now what? You may feel anxious and wonder if this would work! There is so much nutrition information out there! If you suffer from high blood pressure or diabetes you may ask yourself some of these questions. Would I be able to eat my favorite foods? Would I be on a diet? Would I still be able to attend family functions? Several questions run through your mind when a physician gives you a referral. However, seeking a Registered Dietitian's expertise would make the process of therapeutic lifestyle changes much clearer and easier for you than trying to do it on your own.
For weight management our therapy sessions may go on for 3 to 6 months or longer.
Struggling with weight management issues, unbalanced blood sugars, altered lab values, and in need of some help in managing your diet? With the right information, goals and tools, everyone should be able to live the life they deserve and strive for.
Kristal Pilavas is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, and Certified Lactation Consultant. Kristal provides nutrition care and counseling for patients and specializes in diabetes, gestational diabetes, perinatal nutrition, heart disease, weight management and more.
For weight management our therapy sessions may go on for 3 to 6 months or longer.
Struggling with weight management issues, unbalanced blood sugars, altered lab values, and in need of some help in managing your diet? With the right information, goals and tools, everyone should be able to live the life they deserve and strive for.
Kristal Pilavas is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, and Certified Lactation Consultant. Kristal provides nutrition care and counseling for patients and specializes in diabetes, gestational diabetes, perinatal nutrition, heart disease, weight management and more.
We are a private nutrition practice accepting most commercial and medicaid insurances. Our practice philosophy is to provide quality, individualized nutrition counseling to all clients, regardless of income. Unlike some other nutrition practices, we do not sell any products, shakes, supplements or gadgets in the office. We provide you with a tailored-approach and customized meal plan. We can help you lose weight, eat more healthfully, gain more energy, manage diabetes, hypertension, IBS, or other conditions.
We are a private nutrition practice accepting most commercial and medicaid insurances. Our practice philosophy is to provide quality, individualized nutrition counseling to all clients, regardless of income. Unlike some other nutrition practices, we do not sell any products, shakes, supplements or gadgets in the office. We provide you with a tailored-approach and customized meal plan. We can help you lose weight, eat more healthfully, gain more energy, manage diabetes, hypertension, IBS, or other conditions.
Irina Belfer-Lehat RD., CDN founded the Nutrition Solutions firm on the premises that through education, young and old alike are empowered to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. My mission is to enable my clients to optimize their health through nutrition education. I will get my client through clutter and confusion to achieve a clear and scientific pathway to a better and healthier lifestyle.
Irina Belfer-Lehat RD., CDN founded the Nutrition Solutions firm on the premises that through education, young and old alike are empowered to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. My mission is to enable my clients to optimize their health through nutrition education. I will get my client through clutter and confusion to achieve a clear and scientific pathway to a better and healthier lifestyle.
Specialties include weight neutral care, eating disorders, intuitive eating, integrative and functional nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, gerontology, trauma informed care, diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease and more.
Catherine Brown provides outpatient nutrition therapy to diverse populations. She has a special focus on mental illness and how nutrition can play a role in supporting psychological health. As someone with several disabilities, Catherine hopes to create a safe space where nutrition therapy can be accessible to everyone
Specialties include weight neutral care, eating disorders, intuitive eating, integrative and functional nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, gerontology, trauma informed care, diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease and more.
Catherine Brown provides outpatient nutrition therapy to diverse populations. She has a special focus on mental illness and how nutrition can play a role in supporting psychological health. As someone with several disabilities, Catherine hopes to create a safe space where nutrition therapy can be accessible to everyone
When was the last time food was FUN for you? If it’s been a while, I’d love to help you explore how food can be more than just necessary nourishment. Eating disorders take the social, cultural, and, frankly, the joy out of eating. My goal is to guide each client on their journey, teaching clients how to nourish themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally.
When was the last time food was FUN for you? If it’s been a while, I’d love to help you explore how food can be more than just necessary nourishment. Eating disorders take the social, cultural, and, frankly, the joy out of eating. My goal is to guide each client on their journey, teaching clients how to nourish themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Hi, I’m Jackie! I work one-on-one with clients through my virtual private practice, specializing in neurodivergent children, teens, and adults, including those with autism, ADHD, and intellectual or developmental disabilities. My passion lies in creating personalized nutrition strategies that align with your strengths and abilities. With a weight-inclusive, neuro-affirming approach, I’ve supported clients of all ages and ability levels reach their health and nutrition goals. I’d love to support you on your journey!
Hi, I’m Jackie! I work one-on-one with clients through my virtual private practice, specializing in neurodivergent children, teens, and adults, including those with autism, ADHD, and intellectual or developmental disabilities. My passion lies in creating personalized nutrition strategies that align with your strengths and abilities. With a weight-inclusive, neuro-affirming approach, I’ve supported clients of all ages and ability levels reach their health and nutrition goals. I’d love to support you on your journey!
Through my master’s coursework at Teacher’s College, I trained at the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center.
As an RDN, my areas of expertise include celiac disease and the gluten-free diet, and other digestive disorders such as IBS and low FODMAP diet. I will help you navigate through these gastrointestinal issues with compassion and determination. I understand that getting a diagnosis can be overwhelming, and reshaping fundamental aspects of life, such as your daily diet, can be stressful. However, by prioritizing your needs and concerns, we will work together to help you develop strategies for food shopping, eating at home, dining out, and traveling. I want to ensure that you live your healthiest, nutritious, and happiest life!
Through my master’s coursework at Teacher’s College, I trained at the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center.
As an RDN, my areas of expertise include celiac disease and the gluten-free diet, and other digestive disorders such as IBS and low FODMAP diet. I will help you navigate through these gastrointestinal issues with compassion and determination. I understand that getting a diagnosis can be overwhelming, and reshaping fundamental aspects of life, such as your daily diet, can be stressful. However, by prioritizing your needs and concerns, we will work together to help you develop strategies for food shopping, eating at home, dining out, and traveling. I want to ensure that you live your healthiest, nutritious, and happiest life!
She creates an individualized plan based on your specific nutritional needs, medical and family history, weight history, preferences and lifestyle.
Alex currently works at Montefiore Medical Center in Pediatric Endocrinology, counseling patients with diabetes, celiac disease and endocrine disorders. She has also counseled adults with medical conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, gastrointestinal conditions, allergies, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Alex is a writer for Livestrong, eHow nutrition and SFGate Healthy Living.
She creates an individualized plan based on your specific nutritional needs, medical and family history, weight history, preferences and lifestyle.
Alex currently works at Montefiore Medical Center in Pediatric Endocrinology, counseling patients with diabetes, celiac disease and endocrine disorders. She has also counseled adults with medical conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, gastrointestinal conditions, allergies, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Alex is a writer for Livestrong, eHow nutrition and SFGate Healthy Living.
In addition to my work with clients, I am also a medical reviewer for HealthCentral, a frequent contributor to publications in the health and nutrition space, and I am on the National Scientific Advisory Committee for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.
Rachel works with clients on individualized, science-backed dietary strategies to achieve sustainable, long-term health. She received her Master's in Clinical Nutrition from NYU and completed clinical training at The Mount Sinai Hospital. Rachel is also on the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's National Scientific Advisory Committee, where she works to help advance the nutrition care of people living with IBD. Her nutrition philosophy is centered around optimizing the gut microbiome, the trillions of microorganisms inhabiting our gut. In applying this, Rachel helps others improve their health and prevent or manage chronic conditions.
In addition to my work with clients, I am also a medical reviewer for HealthCentral, a frequent contributor to publications in the health and nutrition space, and I am on the National Scientific Advisory Committee for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.
Rachel works with clients on individualized, science-backed dietary strategies to achieve sustainable, long-term health. She received her Master's in Clinical Nutrition from NYU and completed clinical training at The Mount Sinai Hospital. Rachel is also on the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's National Scientific Advisory Committee, where she works to help advance the nutrition care of people living with IBD. Her nutrition philosophy is centered around optimizing the gut microbiome, the trillions of microorganisms inhabiting our gut. In applying this, Rachel helps others improve their health and prevent or manage chronic conditions.
Food issues and eating disorders are rarely resolved through diet support alone. Using techniques developed over 30+ years of practice, I help clients uncover the underlying triggers that lead to problematic relationships with eating. Understanding the reasons my clients use food to comfort and self-soothe is an important part of developing balanced, intuitive eating strategies that can guide them toward making the sort of choices that help them nourish themselves on all levels. My goal, then, is to help patients establish healthy ways of relating to food while improving their relationships with their own bodies.
Food issues and eating disorders are rarely resolved through diet support alone. Using techniques developed over 30+ years of practice, I help clients uncover the underlying triggers that lead to problematic relationships with eating. Understanding the reasons my clients use food to comfort and self-soothe is an important part of developing balanced, intuitive eating strategies that can guide them toward making the sort of choices that help them nourish themselves on all levels. My goal, then, is to help patients establish healthy ways of relating to food while improving their relationships with their own bodies.
As a Registered Dietitian (RD, CDN), I help clients move beyond diets, confusion, and quick fixes into a sustainable, empowered relationship with food and body. My approach blends evidence-based nutrition with holistic practices rooted in neuroscience, mindset, and embodiment. Together, we uncover patterns that keep you stuck, calm the inner voice of doubt, and build trust in your body’s signals. Clients often arrive frustrated or disconnected; I guide them toward food freedom, body acceptance, and a clear, confident path to lasting wellness.
As a Registered Dietitian (RD, CDN), I help clients move beyond diets, confusion, and quick fixes into a sustainable, empowered relationship with food and body. My approach blends evidence-based nutrition with holistic practices rooted in neuroscience, mindset, and embodiment. Together, we uncover patterns that keep you stuck, calm the inner voice of doubt, and build trust in your body’s signals. Clients often arrive frustrated or disconnected; I guide them toward food freedom, body acceptance, and a clear, confident path to lasting wellness.
If you are struggling with your relationship with food, movement or your body, we might be a good fit to work together! I am a registered dietitian based in New York City who specializes in disordered eating and eating disorder treatment as well as other nutrition-related issues, like diabetes and GI nutrition. If you often feel pre-occupied with food or your body, struggle with feeling chaotic or in control around food, or if it feels hard to feel confident in your food choices, we can do this work together! I am here to support you in finding peace with food and your body. My goal is to help you do sustainable work with support!
If you are struggling with your relationship with food, movement or your body, we might be a good fit to work together! I am a registered dietitian based in New York City who specializes in disordered eating and eating disorder treatment as well as other nutrition-related issues, like diabetes and GI nutrition. If you often feel pre-occupied with food or your body, struggle with feeling chaotic or in control around food, or if it feels hard to feel confident in your food choices, we can do this work together! I am here to support you in finding peace with food and your body. My goal is to help you do sustainable work with support!
If you struggle with an eating disorder, disordered eating, chronic dieting, or other health conditions, you have come to the right place. We believe that difficult relationships with food and body image are barriers to living life fully. We are passionate about helping our clients develop a positive relationship with food and body image through a weight-inclusive, individualized approach. We offer you a safe and non-judgmental space for healing,
If you struggle with an eating disorder, disordered eating, chronic dieting, or other health conditions, you have come to the right place. We believe that difficult relationships with food and body image are barriers to living life fully. We are passionate about helping our clients develop a positive relationship with food and body image through a weight-inclusive, individualized approach. We offer you a safe and non-judgmental space for healing,
I’m Azi Ahmadi, MS, RDN, CDCES, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 25 years of experience in diabetes care, body recomposition, sports nutrition, and longevity-focused metabolic health.
I work with active men and women of all ages who want to lose fat, gain or preserve muscle, improve performance, and feel strong and energized as they age—without extreme diets.
I often use Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) to help clients see how their body responds to food, exercise, stress, and sleep in real time. You don’t need diabetes to benefit—CGM is a powerful learning and personalization tool.
I’m Azi Ahmadi, MS, RDN, CDCES, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 25 years of experience in diabetes care, body recomposition, sports nutrition, and longevity-focused metabolic health.
I work with active men and women of all ages who want to lose fat, gain or preserve muscle, improve performance, and feel strong and energized as they age—without extreme diets.
I often use Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) to help clients see how their body responds to food, exercise, stress, and sleep in real time. You don’t need diabetes to benefit—CGM is a powerful learning and personalization tool.
I help my clients and patients prevent and manage diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia through personalized nutrition.
I help my clients and patients prevent and manage diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia through personalized nutrition.
In our initial session, we’ll dive into your goals, medical history, and habits to create a personalized 8-12 week plan for long-term success.
I work with clients managing diabetes or prediabetes, ADHD, weight loss, and women’s health conditions, including PCOS and fertility challenges. I take an integrative approach to nutrition and wellness, creating personalized plans tailored to each individual’s needs and lifestyle. My goal is to help clients improve their energy, health, and overall well-being through compassionate, evidence-based strategies.
Together, we’ll work toward lasting, meaningful change and a thriving, healthier life.
In our initial session, we’ll dive into your goals, medical history, and habits to create a personalized 8-12 week plan for long-term success.
I work with clients managing diabetes or prediabetes, ADHD, weight loss, and women’s health conditions, including PCOS and fertility challenges. I take an integrative approach to nutrition and wellness, creating personalized plans tailored to each individual’s needs and lifestyle. My goal is to help clients improve their energy, health, and overall well-being through compassionate, evidence-based strategies.
Together, we’ll work toward lasting, meaningful change and a thriving, healthier life.
Let’s get you started with a plan that is custom-made just for you. I have helped hundreds of clients, both children and adults reach their goals, and I make sure every client of mine gets the same personalized treatment to succeed. I want to help you feel your best, and perform your best: in your sport, in school, at work, or at play.
Let’s get you started with a plan that is custom-made just for you. I have helped hundreds of clients, both children and adults reach their goals, and I make sure every client of mine gets the same personalized treatment to succeed. I want to help you feel your best, and perform your best: in your sport, in school, at work, or at play.
I work with adults who have ADHD and feel overwhelmed by managing emotions, energy levels, and daily tasks. They struggle with consistency in both nutrition and life routines. They’re looking for holistic support that addresses both their physical and emotional needs—whether it’s building sustainable nutrition habits, improving focus, or creating routines that actually stick. Their goal is to feel more balanced, confident, and in control of their health and life, without being overwhelmed or feeling like they’re constantly behind. They want personalized guidance that fits their unique brain and body, so they can thrive.
I work with adults who have ADHD and feel overwhelmed by managing emotions, energy levels, and daily tasks. They struggle with consistency in both nutrition and life routines. They’re looking for holistic support that addresses both their physical and emotional needs—whether it’s building sustainable nutrition habits, improving focus, or creating routines that actually stick. Their goal is to feel more balanced, confident, and in control of their health and life, without being overwhelmed or feeling like they’re constantly behind. They want personalized guidance that fits their unique brain and body, so they can thrive.
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is medical nutrition therapy?
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) involves the use of personalized dietary changes to prevent or manage chronic conditions. Typically conducted in an outpatient setting by a Registered Dietitian (RD), MNT aims to address specific health issues through tailored nutrition plans. Clients are often referred for MNT by healthcare professionals who identify conditions that could benefit from dietary and lifestyle modifications, such as diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular disease. The goal of MNT is to improve overall health outcomes by making adjustments to the client's diet based on their individual needs and medical conditions.
What conditions is medical nutrition therapy for?
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is often used for individuals with diseases caused or worsened by poor diet, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, and cardiovascular diseases. However, other conditions can also benefit from nutrition therapy. MNT is typically not intended to replace other treatments, such as medication, but rather to complement them. By improving a person's overall diet and health, MNT aims to prevent the exacerbation of symptoms and complement other treatments.
Is medical nutrition therapy covered by insurance?
Medical nutrition therapy is frequently covered by insurance. 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. While a referral is not required to see a dietitian or nutritionist, and many individuals independently seek nutritional support without prior medical advice, a referral from a primary care physician or another medical professional may be necessary to obtain coverage for medical nutrition services. 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. 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.
What does medical nutrition therapy involve?
The approach a dietitian will take in a medical nutrition therapy session will depend on a number of factors, including what conditions the client has and what the goals of the client are. An initial session often involves an assessment of the client's overall health and current dietary intake; a dietitian may also speak with a client's medical doctor prior to or following a first session to obtain information on the medical condition(s) the client is seeking nutrition therapy counseling for. The dietitian will then work with the client to create goals of medical nutrition therapy sessions, such as weight loss, eating a more plant-based diet, or reducing sodium intake. Then, in ongoing sessions, the dietitian will work with the client to meet their stated goals. These ongoing sessions often include menu planning and coaching, which involve the dietitian working with the client to develop strategies for a healthier and more balanced diet. Dietitians may suggest recipes, put together grocery shopping lists, and/or recommend tracking one's intake in order to help clients make desired changes.