Intuitive Eating Nutritionists and Dietitians in Orange County, NY
If you are struggling with weight gain, gut issues (constipation/diarrhea), malnutrition, infertility/breastfeeding/pregnancy issues, and suffer from chronic diseases such as CVDs, renal diseases, cirrhosis, cancer, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, wound healing problems, or have trouble coping with stress, and if you are seeking a health coach or personal trainer and desire to make lifestyle changes, you are my ideal client! My method employs an integrative functional and holistic approach, along with structured lifestyle guidance. I offer group consultations and corporate events.
If you are struggling with weight gain, gut issues (constipation/diarrhea), malnutrition, infertility/breastfeeding/pregnancy issues, and suffer from chronic diseases such as CVDs, renal diseases, cirrhosis, cancer, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, wound healing problems, or have trouble coping with stress, and if you are seeking a health coach or personal trainer and desire to make lifestyle changes, you are my ideal client! My method employs an integrative functional and holistic approach, along with structured lifestyle guidance. I offer group consultations and corporate events.
Tara specializes in helping clients navigate the complex and interconnected challenges of Autoimmunity,hyper mobility syndromes, MCAS, POTS, and the crucial link between gut and mental health. She uniquely blends her background as a research scientist with the empathy of a nutritionist to move beyond simple symptom management, co-creating personalized, holistic plans that empower her clients to rebuild a profound trust in their bodies and step into a life defined by alignment and ease. Tara’s professional foundation is built on a decade of experience as an Immunology Research Scientist, giving her an invaluable, systems-level under
Tara specializes in helping clients navigate the complex and interconnected challenges of Autoimmunity,hyper mobility syndromes, MCAS, POTS, and the crucial link between gut and mental health. She uniquely blends her background as a research scientist with the empathy of a nutritionist to move beyond simple symptom management, co-creating personalized, holistic plans that empower her clients to rebuild a profound trust in their bodies and step into a life defined by alignment and ease. Tara’s professional foundation is built on a decade of experience as an Immunology Research Scientist, giving her an invaluable, systems-level under
As a nutritionist, my focus is working with the families of neurodivergent children to improve their nutrition and bring joy back to meal-time. Parents often face unique challenges when it comes to meal planning, and I am here to help alleviate some of that stress. Some families are seeking to improve the quality of food eaten where others want to help their child with gut issues. Whatever the reason, I am here to offer tailored solutions and practical advice to help improve your child's nutrition and overall well-being.
As a nutritionist, my focus is working with the families of neurodivergent children to improve their nutrition and bring joy back to meal-time. Parents often face unique challenges when it comes to meal planning, and I am here to help alleviate some of that stress. Some families are seeking to improve the quality of food eaten where others want to help their child with gut issues. Whatever the reason, I am here to offer tailored solutions and practical advice to help improve your child's nutrition and overall well-being.
Iris Epstein, a registered dietitian and founder of the Nutrition Improvement Center, specializing in eating disorders. With extensive experience, she is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate recovery challenges. As a Certified ARISE Interventionist, Iris provides compassionate, family-focused support. At her center, she offers personalized coaching to improve relationships with food and promote sustainable health. Her approach combines evidence-based nutrition strategies with an understanding of emotional and behavioral factors. Iris fosters communication and collaboration within families, ensuring holistic care.
Iris Epstein, a registered dietitian and founder of the Nutrition Improvement Center, specializing in eating disorders. With extensive experience, she is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate recovery challenges. As a Certified ARISE Interventionist, Iris provides compassionate, family-focused support. At her center, she offers personalized coaching to improve relationships with food and promote sustainable health. Her approach combines evidence-based nutrition strategies with an understanding of emotional and behavioral factors. Iris fosters communication and collaboration within families, ensuring holistic care.
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.
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
Do you want to eat healthier, lose weight, or simply feel better? Yes, it's possible and I can help you. I am an internationally recognized registered dietitian nutritionist, adjunct professor at NYU, & author of Finally Full, Finally Slim & The Portion Teller Plan. I counsel adults, children and families on weight loss, a range of medical nutrition issues, wellness, and behavior modification (VIRTUAL appointments available.) I design individualized programs unique to YOU based on your health & medical needs, lifestyle, and food preferences. As a seasoned professional, I focus on the whole person, integrating mind, body and spirit.
Do you want to eat healthier, lose weight, or simply feel better? Yes, it's possible and I can help you. I am an internationally recognized registered dietitian nutritionist, adjunct professor at NYU, & author of Finally Full, Finally Slim & The Portion Teller Plan. I counsel adults, children and families on weight loss, a range of medical nutrition issues, wellness, and behavior modification (VIRTUAL appointments available.) I design individualized programs unique to YOU based on your health & medical needs, lifestyle, and food preferences. As a seasoned professional, I focus on the whole person, integrating mind, body and spirit.
I draw on evidence-based nutrition, intuitive and mindful eating, feeding competence, and the principles of Ellyn Satter's Division of Responsibility (sDOR) to help clients build balanced and trusting relationships with food.
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 draw on evidence-based nutrition, intuitive and mindful eating, feeding competence, and the principles of Ellyn Satter's Division of Responsibility (sDOR) to help clients build balanced and trusting relationships with food.
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.
My approach is compassionate, developmentally informed, and rooted in medical nutrition therapy, intuitive eating, and Health at Every Size.
Healing Beyond Food: Recovery isn’t just about eating—it’s about identity, connection, and self-worth. I help teens rebuild trust in food, reconnect with who they are beyond the eating disorder, and develop the skills they need to thrive in life, relationships, and their bodies.
My approach is compassionate, developmentally informed, and rooted in medical nutrition therapy, intuitive eating, and Health at Every Size.
Healing Beyond Food: Recovery isn’t just about eating—it’s about identity, connection, and self-worth. I help teens rebuild trust in food, reconnect with who they are beyond the eating disorder, and develop the skills they need to thrive in life, relationships, and their bodies.
Rebecca is a Registered Dietitian with a passion for helping others develop a deeper, realistic understanding of nutrition concepts. Rebecca’s counseling style is compassionate and exploratory. She feels strongly there is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition, and finds most success through a collaborative approach. Rebecca practices from a weight-neutral and functional lens, always searching for the root causes of her patient’s symptoms.
Rebecca is a Registered Dietitian with a passion for helping others develop a deeper, realistic understanding of nutrition concepts. Rebecca’s counseling style is compassionate and exploratory. She feels strongly there is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition, and finds most success through a collaborative approach. Rebecca practices from a weight-neutral and functional lens, always searching for the root causes of her patient’s symptoms.
Wiese Nutrition is a weight inclusive and LGBTQ+ affirming nutrition practice that believes folks deserve care that addresses their mental and physical health needs, regardless of body size. We are made up of New York Eating Disorder Dietitians and Brooklyn Eating Disorder Dietitians with experience in treatment programs as well as outpatient treatment for folks in recovery or folks wanting to get off the fad dieting cycle. We provide in person and virtual one-to-one nutrition counseling and have in person availability in our Williamsburg, Brooklyn location.
Wiese Nutrition is a weight inclusive and LGBTQ+ affirming nutrition practice that believes folks deserve care that addresses their mental and physical health needs, regardless of body size. We are made up of New York Eating Disorder Dietitians and Brooklyn Eating Disorder Dietitians with experience in treatment programs as well as outpatient treatment for folks in recovery or folks wanting to get off the fad dieting cycle. We provide in person and virtual one-to-one nutrition counseling and have in person availability in our Williamsburg, Brooklyn location.
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!
I’m Cristina, a passionate Registered and Licensed Dietitian based in New York City. With years of experience and a deep commitment to women’s health, I’ve dedicated myself to understanding and addressing the unique challenges my female clients face. From navigating PCOS and other hormonal imbalances, to combating fatigue, autoimmune conditions, and relentless digestive issues, I’ve witnessed firsthand the common struggles that many women experience. Recognizing the limitations of conventional approaches and wanting to offer solutions that go beyond simple dietary advice, I immersed myself in the latest research on women’s health.
I’m Cristina, a passionate Registered and Licensed Dietitian based in New York City. With years of experience and a deep commitment to women’s health, I’ve dedicated myself to understanding and addressing the unique challenges my female clients face. From navigating PCOS and other hormonal imbalances, to combating fatigue, autoimmune conditions, and relentless digestive issues, I’ve witnessed firsthand the common struggles that many women experience. Recognizing the limitations of conventional approaches and wanting to offer solutions that go beyond simple dietary advice, I immersed myself in the latest research on women’s health.
Using intuitive eating and a non-diet approach, we work toward a relationship with food that no longer requires constant negotiation, while supporting performance nutrition without added pressure.
Food rules have been running so long you cannot remember life without them. You plan around meals, feel guilt before finishing, and know this is not how it should feel—yet it persists. You are not looking for more rules, but a way out of the ones you already have.
You know how to fuel performance, but pressure to look or eat a certain way has started shaping your choices beyond energy and recovery. The line between discipline and restriction is getting harder to see. I support dancers, athletes, and performers who want to protect performance while rebuilding a more flexible, sustainable relationship with food.
Using intuitive eating and a non-diet approach, we work toward a relationship with food that no longer requires constant negotiation, while supporting performance nutrition without added pressure.
Food rules have been running so long you cannot remember life without them. You plan around meals, feel guilt before finishing, and know this is not how it should feel—yet it persists. You are not looking for more rules, but a way out of the ones you already have.
You know how to fuel performance, but pressure to look or eat a certain way has started shaping your choices beyond energy and recovery. The line between discipline and restriction is getting harder to see. I support dancers, athletes, and performers who want to protect performance while rebuilding a more flexible, sustainable relationship with food.
My name is Andie and I am a registered dietitian specializing in intuitive eating, eating disorders and disordered eating, pediatric nutrition, and general nutrition and wellness.
Whether you're seeking support in eating disorder recovery, healing your relationship with food so eating doesn't feel stressful, improving your half-marathon time, or just wanting to learn how to best nourish yourself, I'm excited to support you! I also provide medical nutrition therapy for different diagnoses, including diabetes and elevated cholesterol.
My name is Andie and I am a registered dietitian specializing in intuitive eating, eating disorders and disordered eating, pediatric nutrition, and general nutrition and wellness.
Whether you're seeking support in eating disorder recovery, healing your relationship with food so eating doesn't feel stressful, improving your half-marathon time, or just wanting to learn how to best nourish yourself, I'm excited to support you! I also provide medical nutrition therapy for different diagnoses, including diabetes and elevated cholesterol.
Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN)and Pediatric Nutrition Specialist with over 40 years of clinical experience. I have treated people of all ages and backgrounds basing my advice on state of the art, well-established nutrition care guidelines supported by most major medical organizations. Due to my extensive background in clinical and outpatient pediatric nutrition, I am excited to bring parent feeding counseling and an individualized child non-diet approach to the Capital District of New York.
Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN)and Pediatric Nutrition Specialist with over 40 years of clinical experience. I have treated people of all ages and backgrounds basing my advice on state of the art, well-established nutrition care guidelines supported by most major medical organizations. Due to my extensive background in clinical and outpatient pediatric nutrition, I am excited to bring parent feeding counseling and an individualized child non-diet approach to the Capital District of New York.
They often feel stuck between diet rules, confusion, or guilt around eating, and want a more sustainable, intuitive approach.
I specialize in mindful eating, intuitive eating, and culturally inclusive nutrition. I help clients heal their relationship with food, improve energy, and build sustainable habits by blending nutrition guidance with cultural awareness, behavior change, and practical strategies that fit real life.
They often feel stuck between diet rules, confusion, or guilt around eating, and want a more sustainable, intuitive approach.
I specialize in mindful eating, intuitive eating, and culturally inclusive nutrition. I help clients heal their relationship with food, improve energy, and build sustainable habits by blending nutrition guidance with cultural awareness, behavior change, and practical strategies that fit real life.
The Harvest Method serves thoughtful, high-achieving individuals who feel successful on the outside but dysregulated within. They may struggle with digestive issues, hormonal imbalance, emotional eating, burnout, or boundary challenges. They want more than a meal plan — they want root-cause care that integrates functional nutrition, behavior change, and emotional regulation. Their goal is sustainable health, self-trust, balanced relationships, and the ability to succeed without sacrificing their wellbeing.
The Harvest Method serves thoughtful, high-achieving individuals who feel successful on the outside but dysregulated within. They may struggle with digestive issues, hormonal imbalance, emotional eating, burnout, or boundary challenges. They want more than a meal plan — they want root-cause care that integrates functional nutrition, behavior change, and emotional regulation. Their goal is sustainable health, self-trust, balanced relationships, and the ability to succeed without sacrificing their wellbeing.
I am a Research Scientist, certified Holistic Nutritionist, and Health and Wellness Life Coach. Through years of research and personal experience, I discovered the powerful impact holistic approaches can have on overall well-being. Combining evidence-based science with the healing power of nature became my guiding philosophy, inspiring a new way to approach health challenges from the ground up. My mission is to integrate science and nature for a healthier, more balanced life. This philosophy not only shapes my practice but also fuels my commitment to education, empowerment, and lasting transformation.
I am a Research Scientist, certified Holistic Nutritionist, and Health and Wellness Life Coach. Through years of research and personal experience, I discovered the powerful impact holistic approaches can have on overall well-being. Combining evidence-based science with the healing power of nature became my guiding philosophy, inspiring a new way to approach health challenges from the ground up. My mission is to integrate science and nature for a healthier, more balanced life. This philosophy not only shapes my practice but also fuels my commitment to education, empowerment, and lasting transformation.
Are you ready to find joy in food again? Jessica helps clients struggling with food, exercise, and weight. If food preoccupies your thoughts, she can help. Jessica combines her expertise in disordered eating research with practical, real-life experience to guide her clients toward recovery.
Are you ready to find joy in food again? Jessica helps clients struggling with food, exercise, and weight. If food preoccupies your thoughts, she can help. Jessica combines her expertise in disordered eating research with practical, real-life experience to guide her clients toward recovery.
Are you feeling overwhelmed managing diabetes? Ashley can help you navigate your blood sugars while also addressing complicated relationships with food. Ashley helps her clients expertly manage blood sugars in a stress-free way. If you feel caught between the medical expectations of “perfect” diabetes management and the emotional toll of rigid food rules, guilt, or shame around eating, Ashley can help!
Are you feeling overwhelmed managing diabetes? Ashley can help you navigate your blood sugars while also addressing complicated relationships with food. Ashley helps her clients expertly manage blood sugars in a stress-free way. If you feel caught between the medical expectations of “perfect” diabetes management and the emotional toll of rigid food rules, guilt, or shame around eating, Ashley can help!
Intuitive Eating Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is intuitive eating?
Intuitive eating is a nutritional philosophy that emphasizes the use of physical hunger cues and satisfaction to guide eating, while rejecting common principles of weight loss, dieting, and restriction. Intuitive eating was popularized by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch, two Registered Dietitians specializing in eating disorders who outlined 10 principles of intuitive eating that continue to shape the approach today: Reject the Diet Mentality, Honor Your Hunger, Make Peace with Food, Challenge the Food Police, Respect Your Fullness, Discover the Satisfaction Factor, Honor Your Feelings without Using Food, Respect Your Body, Exercise—”Feel the Difference, and Honor Your Health with Gentle Nutrition.”
What does an intuitive eating dietitian do?
An intuitive eating dietitian applies the key principles of intuitive eating to their work with clients, helping them honor their hunger, reduce dietary restriction or "food rules," and improve their body image. Unlike dietitians who prescribe strict dietary changes or meal plans, intuitive eating dietitians often take a more holistic approach with clients. They may discuss the physical aspects of intuitive eating with clients, such as helping clients identify when they experience hunger, but they may also discuss topics such as mindfulness, exercise, body acceptance, and mental health.
Who should see an intuitive eating dietitian?
Anyone can see an intuitive eating dietitian; indeed, many people may be drawn to the idea of intuitive eating for its departure from the strict rules of diet culture and its emphasis on weight inclusivity and body acceptance. In particular, individuals who have a long history of chronic dieting may be particularly interested in seeing an intuitive eating dietitian, who will not emphasize diets as many other nutrition professionals may. In addition, individuals recovering from disordered eating or food restriction may also benefit from seeing an intuitive eating dietitian, who can help them become less reliant on rigid food rules and develop a more positive relationship with food and their body.
How do I find a good intuitive eating dietitian?
When you visit a dietitian or nutritionist's profile, you can get a better idea if they are the right fit for you by reading about their approach to nutrition. Often, dietitians who specialize in intuitive eating will outline this nutrition philosophy on their Psychology Today profile or on their website; if not, it can be helpful to look for a dietitian who emphasizes similar principles in their nutrition practice, such as taking a non-diet approach or emphasizing body acceptance or Health At Every Size (HAES) principles. When looking for potential dietitians, it can also be important to look at things like session cost, accepted insurance plans, and their location or telehealth options. When you find a professional who may be a good fit, you can reach out to speak with them and ask about their expertise within a specific area, such as eating disorders or mindful eating.