Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians in Little Neck, NY
I am a registered dietitian/nutritionist located in NY. I utilize evidence-based, mindful eating and a functional and integrative treatment method in my coaching program. The program will address your unique needs and individuality in a whole system approach so that it can be sustainable, realistic, and impactful for you. In addition, we will work on the issues that negatively affect your relationship with food and causes undesirable results.
I am a registered dietitian/nutritionist located in NY. I utilize evidence-based, mindful eating and a functional and integrative treatment method in my coaching program. The program will address your unique needs and individuality in a whole system approach so that it can be sustainable, realistic, and impactful for you. In addition, we will work on the issues that negatively affect your relationship with food and causes undesirable results.
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At Fearlessly Nourished, I’m passionate about working with clients struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating who are ready to transform their relationship with food and rediscover body trust. Together, we’ll break free from judgment and stress around nutrition, creating space for balance, body acceptance, and self-compassion.
At Fearlessly Nourished, I’m passionate about working with clients struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating who are ready to transform their relationship with food and rediscover body trust. Together, we’ll break free from judgment and stress around nutrition, creating space for balance, body acceptance, and self-compassion.
I specialize in weight loss and transformation, helping people to boost their metabolism, increase energy, improve sleep, increase confidence, and look and feel better. I also have 16+ years of experience working with diabetes, prediabetes, PCOS, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, fitness/sports nutrition, GI disorders, and more. I individualize meal plans and programs to fit your lifestyle and preferences and get you the results you are looking for. I use tools like metabolic testing and body fat testing to gain further insights into your unique physiology to individualize your program and goals.
I specialize in weight loss and transformation, helping people to boost their metabolism, increase energy, improve sleep, increase confidence, and look and feel better. I also have 16+ years of experience working with diabetes, prediabetes, PCOS, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, fitness/sports nutrition, GI disorders, and more. I individualize meal plans and programs to fit your lifestyle and preferences and get you the results you are looking for. I use tools like metabolic testing and body fat testing to gain further insights into your unique physiology to individualize your program and goals.
Our Founder Maya Feller is a nationally recognized nutrition expert who appears on Good Morning America, is a Healthline Medical Advisor, and on the advisory board for SHAPE and Parents, as well as appearing on TODAY Show, and in The New York Times, mindbodygreen, Well+Good, Food Network, Martha Stewart, Real Simple, Good Housekeeping and more.
When working with clients, we believe in meeting the whole person where they are and using a patient-centered, antibias, culturally sensitive approach to enable each client to meet their unique nutrition-related goals. We offer personalized nutrition, group sessions as well as nutrition packages.
Our Founder Maya Feller is a nationally recognized nutrition expert who appears on Good Morning America, is a Healthline Medical Advisor, and on the advisory board for SHAPE and Parents, as well as appearing on TODAY Show, and in The New York Times, mindbodygreen, Well+Good, Food Network, Martha Stewart, Real Simple, Good Housekeeping and more.
When working with clients, we believe in meeting the whole person where they are and using a patient-centered, antibias, culturally sensitive approach to enable each client to meet their unique nutrition-related goals. We offer personalized nutrition, group sessions as well as nutrition packages.
Looking for a one-stop shop for all of your nutrition & exercise needs? I am a Registered Dietitian, exercise specialist, personal trainer, & Pilates instructor who can help you lose weight & keep it off, get in shape, gain muscle, increase energy, improve health, & make peace with your body & food. If you're frustrated with not losing weight, not seeing results, dieting, feeling deprived, or experiencing symptoms that interfere with your quality of life, I offer all of the nutrition & exercise solutions you need! I provide individualized nutrition & exercise recommendations, plans, & support for sustainable results & body confidence that will last a lifetime.
Looking for a one-stop shop for all of your nutrition & exercise needs? I am a Registered Dietitian, exercise specialist, personal trainer, & Pilates instructor who can help you lose weight & keep it off, get in shape, gain muscle, increase energy, improve health, & make peace with your body & food. If you're frustrated with not losing weight, not seeing results, dieting, feeling deprived, or experiencing symptoms that interfere with your quality of life, I offer all of the nutrition & exercise solutions you need! I provide individualized nutrition & exercise recommendations, plans, & support for sustainable results & body confidence that will last a lifetime.
Our relationship with food and our bodies often gets complicated. I enjoy helping people develop a new relationship; one that is not guided by judgement or strict rules. I often work with individuals with eating disorders or erratic eating patterns and have years of experience in successfully helping people apply needed changes to their behaviors but also their thoughts and beliefs. In order to find a healthful and maintainable way of taking care of yourself I create a supportive environment as we work together to make progressive changes and deal with obstacles as they arise.
Our relationship with food and our bodies often gets complicated. I enjoy helping people develop a new relationship; one that is not guided by judgement or strict rules. I often work with individuals with eating disorders or erratic eating patterns and have years of experience in successfully helping people apply needed changes to their behaviors but also their thoughts and beliefs. In order to find a healthful and maintainable way of taking care of yourself I create a supportive environment as we work together to make progressive changes and deal with obstacles as they arise.
I use evidence-based nutrition therapy and practical strategies tailored to your unique needs and challenges.
I specialize in thyroid conditions, autoimmune diseases, women's health, and food sensitivities. I've worked in these conditions for 15 years and experienced them myself! You might be struggling with unexplained fatigue, weight changes, digestive issues, or inflammatory symptoms that leave you feeling frustrated and unheard. I'm here to help you heal through the complex relationship between nutrition, hormones, and autoimmune function. Your goal is to feel like yourself again, with energy for your daily life and confidence in your body's ability to heal and thrive.
I use evidence-based nutrition therapy and practical strategies tailored to your unique needs and challenges.
I specialize in thyroid conditions, autoimmune diseases, women's health, and food sensitivities. I've worked in these conditions for 15 years and experienced them myself! You might be struggling with unexplained fatigue, weight changes, digestive issues, or inflammatory symptoms that leave you feeling frustrated and unheard. I'm here to help you heal through the complex relationship between nutrition, hormones, and autoimmune function. Your goal is to feel like yourself again, with energy for your daily life and confidence in your body's ability to heal and thrive.
I help people improve their health and heal from decades of dieting so they can eat with confidence, trust and without restriction or fear - on or off GLP-1s.
I help people improve their health and heal from decades of dieting so they can eat with confidence, trust and without restriction or fear - on or off GLP-1s.
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.
You’re doing your best, yet your blood sugar is unpredictable, your weight won’t move, your energy crashes, or your cycles are irregular. You want answers, not another diet. My clients come to me when they’re struggling with insulin resistance, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, PCOS, fatty liver, or midlife metabolism and are ready for a plan that actually works. I use functional nutrition, hormone mapping, and microbiome science to find what’s driving your symptoms so you can feel better, lose weight, and finally see real, lasting results.
You’re doing your best, yet your blood sugar is unpredictable, your weight won’t move, your energy crashes, or your cycles are irregular. You want answers, not another diet. My clients come to me when they’re struggling with insulin resistance, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, PCOS, fatty liver, or midlife metabolism and are ready for a plan that actually works. I use functional nutrition, hormone mapping, and microbiome science to find what’s driving your symptoms so you can feel better, lose weight, and finally see real, lasting results.
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!
Elizabeth is a Registered Dietitian with over six years of experience helping individuals make healthier choices and achieve their goals. Using intuitive eating principles and a compassionate, client-centered approach, she tailors evidence-based plans to meet each person’s needs. Specializing in wellness, diabetes, and heart health, Elizabeth empowers clients with the tools and support they need to make lasting changes. Her compassionate counseling ensures that clients feel heard, confident, and motivated on their journey to improved health and well-being.
Elizabeth is a Registered Dietitian with over six years of experience helping individuals make healthier choices and achieve their goals. Using intuitive eating principles and a compassionate, client-centered approach, she tailors evidence-based plans to meet each person’s needs. Specializing in wellness, diabetes, and heart health, Elizabeth empowers clients with the tools and support they need to make lasting changes. Her compassionate counseling ensures that clients feel heard, confident, and motivated on their journey to improved health and well-being.
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.
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.
My name is Maria Aguero de Manunta, and I have more than ten years of experience providing nutrition counseling and therapy in English and Spanish, specializing in weight management, chronic diseases, cardiometabolic disease, eating disorders, gastrointestinal issues, and other nutrition-related issues. I am passionate about helping people learn about healthy eating to make unique, positive lifestyle changes. I know that changing habits is not always easy, but I will work with you to achieve your goals by empowering you to make lasting and sustainable changes that put you on the path to success!
My name is Maria Aguero de Manunta, and I have more than ten years of experience providing nutrition counseling and therapy in English and Spanish, specializing in weight management, chronic diseases, cardiometabolic disease, eating disorders, gastrointestinal issues, and other nutrition-related issues. I am passionate about helping people learn about healthy eating to make unique, positive lifestyle changes. I know that changing habits is not always easy, but I will work with you to achieve your goals by empowering you to make lasting and sustainable changes that put you on the path to success!
You'll only be responsible for the co-insurance established during your intake, allowing you to focus solely on your therapy sessions.
Karissa prioritizes a compassionate, non-judgmental approach around nutrition counseling. She understands change is difficult, especially when it comes to something as personal as your relationship with food. Her goal is to build a safe space to explore the physical, mental, and emotional impact of nutrition as it fits into your life.
You'll only be responsible for the co-insurance established during your intake, allowing you to focus solely on your therapy sessions.
Karissa prioritizes a compassionate, non-judgmental approach around nutrition counseling. She understands change is difficult, especially when it comes to something as personal as your relationship with food. Her goal is to build a safe space to explore the physical, mental, and emotional impact of nutrition as it fits into your life.
My practice focuses on helping patients create and sustain new eating and lifestyle behaviors that can effectively improve their medical conditions, support immunity, increase energy and well being.
I assess a patient's medical history, blood/lab values, medications, and conduct weight/height, body composition, BMI and then carefully review their food,exercise and lifestyle details. Each patient is taught nutrition fundamentals and receive an individualized plan that is designed to be easily implemented in his/her daily routine .
My practice focuses on helping patients create and sustain new eating and lifestyle behaviors that can effectively improve their medical conditions, support immunity, increase energy and well being.
I assess a patient's medical history, blood/lab values, medications, and conduct weight/height, body composition, BMI and then carefully review their food,exercise and lifestyle details. Each patient is taught nutrition fundamentals and receive an individualized plan that is designed to be easily implemented in his/her daily routine .
Prior to starting her private practice in 2018, Juliana gained extensive counseling experience working in an outpatient medical setting with a group of practitioners.
Juliana believes you can lose weight and feel your best while still eating the foods you love (just in moderation!) Juliana lives outside of Boston with her husband and two daughters.
Prior to starting her private practice in 2018, Juliana gained extensive counseling experience working in an outpatient medical setting with a group of practitioners.
Juliana believes you can lose weight and feel your best while still eating the foods you love (just in moderation!) Juliana lives outside of Boston with her husband and two daughters.
I work with patients navigating the complex world of cardiometabolic conditions, PCOS, and chronic health challenges who feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice and failed quick fixes. They're seeking more than temporary solutions—they want sustainable, science-based approaches that honor their unique circumstances and busy lives. These are people ready to dig deeper, understanding that true health transformation requires addressing root causes rather than just managing symptoms. They value expertise but also need genuine understanding of how difficult it can be to change lifelong patterns while juggling work, family, and
I work with patients navigating the complex world of cardiometabolic conditions, PCOS, and chronic health challenges who feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice and failed quick fixes. They're seeking more than temporary solutions—they want sustainable, science-based approaches that honor their unique circumstances and busy lives. These are people ready to dig deeper, understanding that true health transformation requires addressing root causes rather than just managing symptoms. They value expertise but also need genuine understanding of how difficult it can be to change lifelong patterns while juggling work, family, and
Maria Dello, Expert in her field & member of NANP owner of Dellonutritionals, located at 75 Plandome Road in Manhasset, NY. Ms. Dello was most recently seen on NBC Channel 4 News and frequently appears on television nutrition segments. She also previously co-hosted WOR 710AM Radio's, "The Heart Show," where she lectured about weight loss, diabetes, and family nutrition. Ms. Dello is dedicated to her passionate goal of teaching, guiding, and educating every individual who walks in her door or visits her website about the benefits of a salubrious lifestyle and diet and has been working in the practice for 20 years now. Maria Dello.
Maria Dello, Expert in her field & member of NANP owner of Dellonutritionals, located at 75 Plandome Road in Manhasset, NY. Ms. Dello was most recently seen on NBC Channel 4 News and frequently appears on television nutrition segments. She also previously co-hosted WOR 710AM Radio's, "The Heart Show," where she lectured about weight loss, diabetes, and family nutrition. Ms. Dello is dedicated to her passionate goal of teaching, guiding, and educating every individual who walks in her door or visits her website about the benefits of a salubrious lifestyle and diet and has been working in the practice for 20 years now. Maria Dello.
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.