Pregnancy Nutritionists and Dietitians in Melville, NY
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.
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My ideal clients are individuals experiencing complex, chronic health concerns such as gut issues, hormone imbalance, autoimmune conditions, thyroid dysfunction, food sensitivities, and low energy or poor sleep. They often feel frustrated by vague symptoms or inconclusive conventional testing and want deeper answers. I use a functional, whole-body approach with in-depth assessment and diagnostic testing to identify root causes. Together, we use personalized nutrition, lifestyle strategies, and education to improve symptoms and restore confidence in their health.
My ideal clients are individuals experiencing complex, chronic health concerns such as gut issues, hormone imbalance, autoimmune conditions, thyroid dysfunction, food sensitivities, and low energy or poor sleep. They often feel frustrated by vague symptoms or inconclusive conventional testing and want deeper answers. I use a functional, whole-body approach with in-depth assessment and diagnostic testing to identify root causes. Together, we use personalized nutrition, lifestyle strategies, and education to improve symptoms and restore confidence in their health.
MTHR Nutrition, is a concierge nutrition service for women and families during pre-conception, pregnancy and postpartum.
At MTHR Nutrition we believe that high-quality prenatal nutrition is essential to healthy life for both mom and baby. The nine months of pregnancy is the most meaningful period in terms of influencing our health for the rest of our lives.
MTHR Nutrition, is a concierge nutrition service for women and families during pre-conception, pregnancy and postpartum.
At MTHR Nutrition we believe that high-quality prenatal nutrition is essential to healthy life for both mom and baby. The nine months of pregnancy is the most meaningful period in terms of influencing our health for the rest of our lives.
PCOS l Endometriosis l Fertility l Pregnancy l Postpartum l Women's Health: I’m passionate about helping women reclaim their health.
Each woman’s health journey is unique, and so is my approach. I uncover the root cause of hormone imbalances, fertility issues, or reproductive concerns. My goal is to create a plan that delivers results and empowers you to feel vibrant and confident. Health should be nurtured with compassion and joy—because when you feel good, everything else falls in place
PCOS l Endometriosis l Fertility l Pregnancy l Postpartum l Women's Health: I’m passionate about helping women reclaim their health.
Each woman’s health journey is unique, and so is my approach. I uncover the root cause of hormone imbalances, fertility issues, or reproductive concerns. My goal is to create a plan that delivers results and empowers you to feel vibrant and confident. Health should be nurtured with compassion and joy—because when you feel good, everything else falls in place
I help women who are planning a pregnancy, currently pregnant, or recently postpartum reach optimum health during these extremely important and emotional periods of life.
I offer one on one nutrition counseling sessions that all come with an interactive meal planning tool. All nutrition guidance is individualized and catered to each specific person. All my services are offered virtually.
I help women who are planning a pregnancy, currently pregnant, or recently postpartum reach optimum health during these extremely important and emotional periods of life.
I offer one on one nutrition counseling sessions that all come with an interactive meal planning tool. All nutrition guidance is individualized and catered to each specific person. All my services are offered virtually.
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.
Juliana Shalek is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist licensed in both Massachusetts and New York. Juliana graduated Cum Laude from Union College in Schenectady, NY where she studied English and Psychology. She went on to complete her Dietetic Internship at Mount Sinai Hospital and received a master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University.
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 specializes in a variety of nutrition-related areas including weight loss, diabetes, bariatric
Juliana Shalek is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist licensed in both Massachusetts and New York. Juliana graduated Cum Laude from Union College in Schenectady, NY where she studied English and Psychology. She went on to complete her Dietetic Internship at Mount Sinai Hospital and received a master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University.
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 specializes in a variety of nutrition-related areas including weight loss, diabetes, bariatric
Are you struggling with irregular cycles, GI disturbances, weight fluctuations, or conditions like PCOS? Feeling constantly fatigued? You’re not alone. I'm passionate about empowering and educating my clients to support their hormones and overall health. With so much nutrition information available, it's easy to feel lost. That's why my goal is to help you navigate the landscape and create sustainable changes. I offer evidence-based guidance and understand that there's no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to nutrition therapy. I use an integrative approach combining diet and lifestyle to help you tap into your power.
Are you struggling with irregular cycles, GI disturbances, weight fluctuations, or conditions like PCOS? Feeling constantly fatigued? You’re not alone. I'm passionate about empowering and educating my clients to support their hormones and overall health. With so much nutrition information available, it's easy to feel lost. That's why my goal is to help you navigate the landscape and create sustainable changes. I offer evidence-based guidance and understand that there's no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to nutrition therapy. I use an integrative approach combining diet and lifestyle to help you tap into your power.
Danielle is a compassionate and dietitian specializing in chronic conditions and eating disorder recovery by taking a holistic approach to your mental and physical health. Danielle recognizes that nutrition is central to overall wellbeing, so she is focused on helping her patients build a long term relationship with food.
Danielle is a compassionate and dietitian specializing in chronic conditions and eating disorder recovery by taking a holistic approach to your mental and physical health. Danielle recognizes that nutrition is central to overall wellbeing, so she is focused on helping her patients build a long term relationship with food.
I specialize in supporting individuals and families through the seasons of pregnancy, postpartum, and early childhood.
As a registered dietitian with a background in journalism and clinical nutrition, I bring both evidence-based expertise and clear, compassionate communication to every client interaction. My years as a clinical dietitian at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital—working with adult, perinatal, and pediatric populations—taught me that nutrition is as much about support and understanding as it is about science. Today, in my private practice, I combine that professional excellence with deep empathy to guide individuals and families through the powerful transition into parenthood.
I specialize in supporting individuals and families through the seasons of pregnancy, postpartum, and early childhood.
As a registered dietitian with a background in journalism and clinical nutrition, I bring both evidence-based expertise and clear, compassionate communication to every client interaction. My years as a clinical dietitian at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital—working with adult, perinatal, and pediatric populations—taught me that nutrition is as much about support and understanding as it is about science. Today, in my private practice, I combine that professional excellence with deep empathy to guide individuals and families through the powerful transition into parenthood.
Real You Nutrition is a nutritional counseling practice that specializes in intuitive eating, eating disorders, chronic illness, and women’s health. We offer a non-diet treatment plan that helps people establish healthy eating patterns that align with their values. We believe by nurturing your physical, mental and emotional well-being, you can become the best REAL version of yourself, reduce your risk of chronic disease, have more energy, and feel good about yourself. We offer extensive gastrointestinal dysfunction and hormonal testing to get to the root causes and personalize and customize a protocol to address these needs.
Real You Nutrition is a nutritional counseling practice that specializes in intuitive eating, eating disorders, chronic illness, and women’s health. We offer a non-diet treatment plan that helps people establish healthy eating patterns that align with their values. We believe by nurturing your physical, mental and emotional well-being, you can become the best REAL version of yourself, reduce your risk of chronic disease, have more energy, and feel good about yourself. We offer extensive gastrointestinal dysfunction and hormonal testing to get to the root causes and personalize and customize a protocol to address these needs.
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.
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.
I offer personalized, science-grounded nutrition care tailored to your unique health goals and lifestyle. Whether you're aiming to safely use GLP-1 medications, manage gut issues, improve cholesterol or blood pressure, support women’s health from fertility through post-menopause, or lose or maintain weight, I build plans designed around you. Expect realistic meal strategies, sustainable habits, and ongoing support — all delivered with warmth, evidence-based guidance, and no judgment.
I offer personalized, science-grounded nutrition care tailored to your unique health goals and lifestyle. Whether you're aiming to safely use GLP-1 medications, manage gut issues, improve cholesterol or blood pressure, support women’s health from fertility through post-menopause, or lose or maintain weight, I build plans designed around you. Expect realistic meal strategies, sustainable habits, and ongoing support — all delivered with warmth, evidence-based guidance, and no judgment.
As a Dietitian and owner of Morning Bird Nutrition, I specialize in helping individuals navigate their unique health journeys, whether it's managing chronic conditions, achieving weight goals, improving routines and meal planning strategies, or simply building a healthier relationship with food. My approach is personalized and evidence-based, focusing on sustainable strategies that align with your lifestyle and goals.
As a Dietitian and owner of Morning Bird Nutrition, I specialize in helping individuals navigate their unique health journeys, whether it's managing chronic conditions, achieving weight goals, improving routines and meal planning strategies, or simply building a healthier relationship with food. My approach is personalized and evidence-based, focusing on sustainable strategies that align with your lifestyle and goals.
We specialize in weight management, food sensitivities (MRT/LEAP), blood sugar control, heart health, digestive issues, sports nutrition, and prenatal care—creating realistic plans you can actually follow and sustain.
Our patients are often overwhelmed, frustrated, and tired of nutrition plans that don’t work. Many are dealing with symptoms like bloating, fatigue, migraines, blood sugar swings, or weight changes—and want clear answers.
They come to us for clarity, relief, and a sustainable way to eat that fits real life.
We simplify nutrition with personalized, realistic plans based on how their body responds to food—helping them feel better, understand triggers, and build habits that last.
We specialize in weight management, food sensitivities (MRT/LEAP), blood sugar control, heart health, digestive issues, sports nutrition, and prenatal care—creating realistic plans you can actually follow and sustain.
Our patients are often overwhelmed, frustrated, and tired of nutrition plans that don’t work. Many are dealing with symptoms like bloating, fatigue, migraines, blood sugar swings, or weight changes—and want clear answers.
They come to us for clarity, relief, and a sustainable way to eat that fits real life.
We simplify nutrition with personalized, realistic plans based on how their body responds to food—helping them feel better, understand triggers, and build habits that last.
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!
The Registered Dietitians at Nutrition in Motion, P.C. share a philosophy of using food to fuel, nourish and strengthen one's body. We treat each patient as an individual in order to collaboratively create a plan to reach the individual's goals. We believe in the use of behavior modification in conjunction with nutrition counseling, rather than attempting to follow an unsustainable diet. This helps clients make more attainable and enduring lifestyle changes. All foods can have a place as a part of a healthy lifestyle, and we are here to help you make them fit.
The Registered Dietitians at Nutrition in Motion, P.C. share a philosophy of using food to fuel, nourish and strengthen one's body. We treat each patient as an individual in order to collaboratively create a plan to reach the individual's goals. We believe in the use of behavior modification in conjunction with nutrition counseling, rather than attempting to follow an unsustainable diet. This helps clients make more attainable and enduring lifestyle changes. All foods can have a place as a part of a healthy lifestyle, and we are here to help you make them fit.
All things diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, prediabetes - prevention of development into type 2 DM, diabetes and weight loss related medications, including insulin & GLP-1's), hypertension, elevated cholesterol, PCOS, menopause, pregnancy/postpartum health, teen nutrition, disordered eating, & eating disorder recovery.
Ebb & Flow Medical Nutrition Therapy & Consulting: helping people with chronic conditions - such as PCOS, diabetes, hypertension, and disordered eating - find solutions and peace with food through evidence-based, functional nutrition.
I use food and nutrients to remit or improve chronic conditions, while teaching you about food/your body along the way.
We look forward to meeting and working with you!
All things diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, prediabetes - prevention of development into type 2 DM, diabetes and weight loss related medications, including insulin & GLP-1's), hypertension, elevated cholesterol, PCOS, menopause, pregnancy/postpartum health, teen nutrition, disordered eating, & eating disorder recovery.
Ebb & Flow Medical Nutrition Therapy & Consulting: helping people with chronic conditions - such as PCOS, diabetes, hypertension, and disordered eating - find solutions and peace with food through evidence-based, functional nutrition.
I use food and nutrients to remit or improve chronic conditions, while teaching you about food/your body along the way.
We look forward to meeting and working with you!
She has experience in PCOS, infertility, prenatal/postpartum nutrition, anti-inflammatory diets, picky eating in children, blood pressure and cholesterol management, cardiovascular health, weight management, diabetes, food sensitivities, vegan/vegetarian diets, and overall wellness.
Megan provides personalized, evidence-based nutrition counseling for PCOS, infertility, prenatal/postpartum nutrition, anti-inflammatory diets, picky eating, blood pressure, cholesterol, cardiovascular health, weight management, diabetes, food sensitivities, vegan/vegetarian diets, and overall wellness.
She has experience in PCOS, infertility, prenatal/postpartum nutrition, anti-inflammatory diets, picky eating in children, blood pressure and cholesterol management, cardiovascular health, weight management, diabetes, food sensitivities, vegan/vegetarian diets, and overall wellness.
Megan provides personalized, evidence-based nutrition counseling for PCOS, infertility, prenatal/postpartum nutrition, anti-inflammatory diets, picky eating, blood pressure, cholesterol, cardiovascular health, weight management, diabetes, food sensitivities, vegan/vegetarian diets, and overall wellness.
Pregnancy Nutritionists and Dietitians
What should I eat during pregnancy?
A healthy and balanced diet during pregnancy is crucial for both maternal and child health, and it supports recovery and breastfeeding in the postpartum period. It is important to consume a variety of nutrient-rich foods, including whole grains, lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats. These foods provide essential nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy, such as folic acid found in beans, eggs, and spinach, which supports the development of the baby's brain and spinal cord. Additionally, breastfeeding women typically burn an extra 300 calories per day on average, so it is important to ensure an adequate calorie intake to meet this increased demand.
What foods should I avoid during pregnancy?
Nutrition experts generally advise women to avoid alcohol, caffeine, and high-sugar foods during pregnancy. It is also recommended that postpartum mothers avoid foods that contain high levels of harmful chemicals, which may negatively impact a newborn's development if passed on to them; specifically, the FDA thus recommends that women limit consumption of high-mercury fish, such as tuna, mackerel, swordfish, and shark. In addition, pregnant women should not consume raw or potentially undercooked meats and seafood, which may contain bacteria that can harm the fetus and put the mother at greater risk of developing a foodborne illness.
Can nutrition help with pregnancy symptoms?
Nutrition plays a key role in pregnancy, and can significantly impact common symptoms of pregnancy—such as nausea, vomiting, and appetite changes. Experts usually recommend that women focus on consuming a balanced diet as much as possible when pregnant. However, some women with extreme morning sickness or similar symptoms may need to focus on consuming more bland foods, such as plain toast, applesauce, rice, or oatmeal, in order to manage symptoms. In addition, eating small but frequent meals can help reduce symptoms for many women, as can drinking an adequate amount of water. In some cases, if women are unable to meet their nutrient needs, such as their folic acid intake, through their diet due to pregnancy symptoms, they may choose to take supplements to ensure that they are still meeting their nutrient needs.
Should pregnant mothers see a dietitian?
Many pregnant women may find it beneficial to consult with a dietitian. While OB/GYNs can address general dietary questions during pregnancy, dietitians specializing in pregnancy nutrition can offer valuable support for those with specific nutrition-related concerns. OB/GYNs often maintain lists of recommended dietitians who specialize in pregnancy, providing a useful resource for pregnant women if needed. Dietitians can be particularly helpful for women experiencing issues like severe food intolerances or nausea. They can assess whether these symptoms are within normal ranges or require further medical attention. Additionally, dietitians can help pregnant women identify foods that alleviate pregnancy-related symptoms such as nausea, and ensure they consume a diverse range of foods to maintain a balanced diet throughout pregnancy.