Intuitive Eating Nutritionists and Dietitians in Ohio

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Adam Walz
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LD, ISAK-1
3 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43224
Specialties include sports nutrition; prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent); IBS and digestive health (Low FODMAP); food allergies/intolerances; heart health; mindful/ intuitive and plant-based eating; weight management (bariatrics, GLP-1s); fatty liver; and women’s health.
Welcome! I’m Adam Walz, a Registered and Licensed Dietitian dedicated to helping people achieve lasting wellness and improved health. I’ve worked with professional and Division I athletes, pregnant and postpartum women, and clients of all ages—from children and adolescents to adults. I hold a Certificate of Training in Adult and Pediatric Obesity (Commission on Dietetic Registration) and I’m certified in the Low Fodmap Diet for IBS management. I provide personalized, evidence-based support tailored to your needs.
Specialties include sports nutrition; prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent); IBS and digestive health (Low FODMAP); food allergies/intolerances; heart health; mindful/ intuitive and plant-based eating; weight management (bariatrics, GLP-1s); fatty liver; and women’s health.
Welcome! I’m Adam Walz, a Registered and Licensed Dietitian dedicated to helping people achieve lasting wellness and improved health. I’ve worked with professional and Division I athletes, pregnant and postpartum women, and clients of all ages—from children and adolescents to adults. I hold a Certificate of Training in Adult and Pediatric Obesity (Commission on Dietetic Registration) and I’m certified in the Low Fodmap Diet for IBS management. I provide personalized, evidence-based support tailored to your needs.
(551) 365-7752 View (551) 365-7752
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Amy McCrea
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD, IFNCP, CGN, CLT
Online Only
Amy is a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist specializing in gastrointestinal disorders and autoimmune conditions. She uses food, simple lifestyle changes, and targeted supplements as appropriate to heal the body. On your journey with Amy, the two of you will dig deep to uncover the root causes of your current health issues and develop a customized plan to restore your health one fork at a time! She holds the following designations: Integrative & Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner (IFNCP), Certified Gastrointestinal Nutritionist (CGN), and Certified Leap Therapist (CLT).
Amy is a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist specializing in gastrointestinal disorders and autoimmune conditions. She uses food, simple lifestyle changes, and targeted supplements as appropriate to heal the body. On your journey with Amy, the two of you will dig deep to uncover the root causes of your current health issues and develop a customized plan to restore your health one fork at a time! She holds the following designations: Integrative & Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner (IFNCP), Certified Gastrointestinal Nutritionist (CGN), and Certified Leap Therapist (CLT).
(380) 220-7062 View (380) 220-7062
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Julia Ambrozy
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LD
3 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44105
She helps clients break free from rigid rules and all-or-nothing patterns through Intuitive Eating and sustainable behavior change.
Julia specializes in Intuitive Eating, weight-inclusive care, and practical, sustainable wellness strategies. She supports clients using GLP-1 medications, helping them pair treatment with real-life habits. Sessions are collaborative and personalized, focused on lasting change without rigid rules, guilt, or dieting.
She helps clients break free from rigid rules and all-or-nothing patterns through Intuitive Eating and sustainable behavior change.
Julia specializes in Intuitive Eating, weight-inclusive care, and practical, sustainable wellness strategies. She supports clients using GLP-1 medications, helping them pair treatment with real-life habits. Sessions are collaborative and personalized, focused on lasting change without rigid rules, guilt, or dieting.
(904) 650-5357 View (904) 650-5357
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Anthony Beard
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD, CIEC
1 Endorsed
Shaker Heights, OH 44120
In a 1995 Nutrition in Medical Science Class, I discovered that statistically, African Americans suffered disproportionately from many chronic diseases. I made it my goal in this life to discover a solution to alter the trajectory of the problem. I now help African-Americans develop a proper relationship with the food they eat by incorporating culture into the recipe of active living, glorious nutrition and wellness!
In a 1995 Nutrition in Medical Science Class, I discovered that statistically, African Americans suffered disproportionately from many chronic diseases. I made it my goal in this life to discover a solution to alter the trajectory of the problem. I now help African-Americans develop a proper relationship with the food they eat by incorporating culture into the recipe of active living, glorious nutrition and wellness!
(216) 666-5361 View (216) 666-5361
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Lauren Keyser
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD
West Chester, OH 45069
My ideal client is someone feeling stuck in cycles of dieting, food rules, or body distress, often alongside anxiety, trauma, or other mental health concerns. They may feel disconnected from their body, overwhelmed by food decisions, or exhausted by trying to “get it right.” They want relief from constant food noise and a more peaceful, sustainable relationship with eating and their body. They’re seeking compassionate, weight-neutral support that honors their lived experiences, supports healing at their own pace, and helps them nourish themselves in a way that truly fits their real life—not rigid rules or quick fixes.
My ideal client is someone feeling stuck in cycles of dieting, food rules, or body distress, often alongside anxiety, trauma, or other mental health concerns. They may feel disconnected from their body, overwhelmed by food decisions, or exhausted by trying to “get it right.” They want relief from constant food noise and a more peaceful, sustainable relationship with eating and their body. They’re seeking compassionate, weight-neutral support that honors their lived experiences, supports healing at their own pace, and helps them nourish themselves in a way that truly fits their real life—not rigid rules or quick fixes.
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Heidi Morrissey
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD
Online Only
I'm a Dietitian/Nutritionist, and my goal is to help you improve your health through nutrition and lifestyle change. I specialize in gut health issues, and PCOS/Women's health - but I'm experienced in working with many other health conditions (diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, autoimmune conditions, thyroid disease, and general weight management).
I'm a Dietitian/Nutritionist, and my goal is to help you improve your health through nutrition and lifestyle change. I specialize in gut health issues, and PCOS/Women's health - but I'm experienced in working with many other health conditions (diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, autoimmune conditions, thyroid disease, and general weight management).
(234) 224-1763 View (234) 224-1763
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One Bite Wellness, LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD, CHHP, CLT
Online Only
Adrienne is an integrative & functional dietitian and health coach who helps clients navigate complex health issues with a holistic, root-cause approach. She works in Columbus, Ohio, and beyond, offering personalized support that goes far beyond one-size-fits-all nutrition advice. With over a decade of experience, Adrienne has guided individuals through nutrition counseling, lifestyle change, cooking education, and corporate and medical wellness programs. Her work integrates whole-food nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and functional nutrition principles to support concerns related to digestion, hormones, weight + more.
Adrienne is an integrative & functional dietitian and health coach who helps clients navigate complex health issues with a holistic, root-cause approach. She works in Columbus, Ohio, and beyond, offering personalized support that goes far beyond one-size-fits-all nutrition advice. With over a decade of experience, Adrienne has guided individuals through nutrition counseling, lifestyle change, cooking education, and corporate and medical wellness programs. Her work integrates whole-food nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and functional nutrition principles to support concerns related to digestion, hormones, weight + more.
(614) 887-7969 View (614) 887-7969
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Roger E Adams
Nutritionist/Dietitian, PhD, CISSN, ACE-CPT
Hudson, OH 44236
PLEASE note: I do not take insurance, but I do accept all credit cards. No one has the same nutritional needs. Therefore, I customize each nutrition program to fit your individual needs by working one-on-one with you as you strive to meet your personal nutrition and fitness goals. I believe the majority of nutrition or food related issues are behavioral in nature. Therefore, I work with you on identifying behaviors contributing to your eating problems and food-related issues. The plan I create with you will be specific for your needs and goals; you will succeed because the plan is yours, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
PLEASE note: I do not take insurance, but I do accept all credit cards. No one has the same nutritional needs. Therefore, I customize each nutrition program to fit your individual needs by working one-on-one with you as you strive to meet your personal nutrition and fitness goals. I believe the majority of nutrition or food related issues are behavioral in nature. Therefore, I work with you on identifying behaviors contributing to your eating problems and food-related issues. The plan I create with you will be specific for your needs and goals; you will succeed because the plan is yours, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
(330) 937-9801 View (330) 937-9801
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Integrative Nutrition - Hyde Park, Cincinnati
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MPH, RD, LD
Cincinnati, OH 45208
Do you have chronic health problems to which the standard medical care is unable to provide answers? Symptoms and conditions that are not responding to conventional medical therapy can resolve when a person follows The Institute of Functional Medicine© – Functional Nutrition Protocols. Functional Nutrition can help in IMPROVING: Digestive problems, Headaches/ Migraines, Chronic sinus drainage, Low energy / Fatigue, Depression/ Mood swings, Eczema/ Skin problems, Joint inflammation/ Arthritis, Asthma, Hyperlipidemia/ High Cholesterol, Insulin Resistance/ high blood sugar and Weight imbalances. More-> https://INHWellness.com
Do you have chronic health problems to which the standard medical care is unable to provide answers? Symptoms and conditions that are not responding to conventional medical therapy can resolve when a person follows The Institute of Functional Medicine© – Functional Nutrition Protocols. Functional Nutrition can help in IMPROVING: Digestive problems, Headaches/ Migraines, Chronic sinus drainage, Low energy / Fatigue, Depression/ Mood swings, Eczema/ Skin problems, Joint inflammation/ Arthritis, Asthma, Hyperlipidemia/ High Cholesterol, Insulin Resistance/ high blood sugar and Weight imbalances. More-> https://INHWellness.com
(513) 666-5115 View (513) 666-5115
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Clem&Thyme Functional Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MPH, RDN, CDE, CLT, IFCNP
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
At Clem&Thyme Nutrition, we are more than a functional nutrition practice—we are a team committed to empowering individuals to uncover and address the root causes of their health challenges. Our mission is to provide tailored, evidence-based nutrition therapy that goes beyond treating symptoms to support whole-body wellness. By combining functional lab testing with customized strategies, our approach creates meaningful, lasting change. We offer in-person appointments at our four Ohio offices in Yellow Springs, Columbus, and Cincinnati, as well as telehealth for added convenience.
At Clem&Thyme Nutrition, we are more than a functional nutrition practice—we are a team committed to empowering individuals to uncover and address the root causes of their health challenges. Our mission is to provide tailored, evidence-based nutrition therapy that goes beyond treating symptoms to support whole-body wellness. By combining functional lab testing with customized strategies, our approach creates meaningful, lasting change. We offer in-person appointments at our four Ohio offices in Yellow Springs, Columbus, and Cincinnati, as well as telehealth for added convenience.
(937) 598-4043 View (937) 598-4043
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Michaila Byers
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD
1 Endorsed
Toledo, OH 43606
Specialties include: functional nutrition, integrative health and wellness, gastrointestinal disorders, food allergies, food sensitivities, disordered eating, mindful eating, intuitive eating, anti-inflammatory approaches, weight management, and nutritional care.
Michaila is a registered dietitian who seeks to help patients achieve an overall sense of health and wellness. She creates a safe space for exploring nutritional patterns and concerns in a kind and non-judgmental way. Having worked at Cleveland Clinic's Center for Functional Medicine, she takes a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of symptoms. Her approach is patient-centered, tailoring each session to the client's individual wants and needs. When you collaborate with Michaila, she will guide you on a path to better health, optimizing nutrition and improving well-being.
Specialties include: functional nutrition, integrative health and wellness, gastrointestinal disorders, food allergies, food sensitivities, disordered eating, mindful eating, intuitive eating, anti-inflammatory approaches, weight management, and nutritional care.
Michaila is a registered dietitian who seeks to help patients achieve an overall sense of health and wellness. She creates a safe space for exploring nutritional patterns and concerns in a kind and non-judgmental way. Having worked at Cleveland Clinic's Center for Functional Medicine, she takes a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of symptoms. Her approach is patient-centered, tailoring each session to the client's individual wants and needs. When you collaborate with Michaila, she will guide you on a path to better health, optimizing nutrition and improving well-being.
(469) 382-5972 View (469) 382-5972
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Anita Dock Nutrition Counseling
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CDE, CLT
Cincinnati, OH 45242
Is this the year to redeem good health? Do you want to leave your extreme fatigue & brain fog behind? Would you like to determine the root cause of your digestive issues? Has years of dieting made you feel discouraged as your weight continues to go up? Are the google searches to answer your nutrition questions providing more questions than answers? Maybe you just want a healthy body image and relationship with food so you don't restrict what you eat all day and then binge at night?
Is this the year to redeem good health? Do you want to leave your extreme fatigue & brain fog behind? Would you like to determine the root cause of your digestive issues? Has years of dieting made you feel discouraged as your weight continues to go up? Are the google searches to answer your nutrition questions providing more questions than answers? Maybe you just want a healthy body image and relationship with food so you don't restrict what you eat all day and then binge at night?
(513) 854-0200 View (513) 854-0200
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Mary Witnauer
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LD
Online Only
I like to help my clients integrate intuitive eating practices to help heal their relationship with food!
As a registered dietitian, my goal is to empower individuals to make informed, lasting changes to their health by simplifying their relationship with food. I am passionate about helping clients break free from restrictive diet patterns and eliminate food-related stress and guilt, guiding them toward a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
I like to help my clients integrate intuitive eating practices to help heal their relationship with food!
As a registered dietitian, my goal is to empower individuals to make informed, lasting changes to their health by simplifying their relationship with food. I am passionate about helping clients break free from restrictive diet patterns and eliminate food-related stress and guilt, guiding them toward a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
(614) 714-6902 View (614) 714-6902
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Lauren Grieco
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, MS
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43215
Waitlist for new clients
Lauren provides 1:1 medical nutrition therapy through a non-diet lens. Lauren is passionate about providing nutrition recommendations to empower individuals to enjoy foods they love in a realistic and balanced way, specific to their needs and lifestyle. She utilizes evidence-based research to help clients sort out the correct nutrition information from the myth. Lauren has experience working both the inpatient and outpatient settings seeing clients with a variety of health conditions. Lauren is comfortable working with clients working to heal disordered eating, improve GI symptoms, and support PCOS/endometriosis.
Lauren provides 1:1 medical nutrition therapy through a non-diet lens. Lauren is passionate about providing nutrition recommendations to empower individuals to enjoy foods they love in a realistic and balanced way, specific to their needs and lifestyle. She utilizes evidence-based research to help clients sort out the correct nutrition information from the myth. Lauren has experience working both the inpatient and outpatient settings seeing clients with a variety of health conditions. Lauren is comfortable working with clients working to heal disordered eating, improve GI symptoms, and support PCOS/endometriosis.
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Kelli Santiago
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, OH 44107
Hi, I’m Kelli- a Board Certified Sports Dietitian and Intuitive Eating Counselor with over a decade of experience helping athletes fuel smarter and perform better.
I’ve worked with hundreds of athletes to overcome fatigue, improve stamina, and build healthy, lasting habits that support their goals. With personalized plans that are designed to fit your lifestyle, training demands and budget, you’ll be able to fuel confidently, stay healthy, and feel strong—through every season.
Hi, I’m Kelli- a Board Certified Sports Dietitian and Intuitive Eating Counselor with over a decade of experience helping athletes fuel smarter and perform better.
I’ve worked with hundreds of athletes to overcome fatigue, improve stamina, and build healthy, lasting habits that support their goals. With personalized plans that are designed to fit your lifestyle, training demands and budget, you’ll be able to fuel confidently, stay healthy, and feel strong—through every season.
(216) 369-1979 View (216) 369-1979
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Erin Welch
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LDN
Online Only
An advocate for health guidance to be offered through an Intuitive Eating, trauma-informed, and Health at Every Size lens; meaning she will make health promoting behaviors accessible without weight stigma.
Erin is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with extensive experience working with those impacted by eating disorders. For years Erin worked as the lead dietitian at a partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient level eating disorder clinic. She is currently accepting clients for outpatient nutrition counseling, and is a great fit for those looking to improve their thoughts and behaviors surrounding nutrition, nutrition related labs, body, or exercise. Additionally, Erin enjoys working with athletes looking for help meeting advanced fueling needs, and those looking for help improving their lipid, blood sugar, or liver health.
An advocate for health guidance to be offered through an Intuitive Eating, trauma-informed, and Health at Every Size lens; meaning she will make health promoting behaviors accessible without weight stigma.
Erin is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with extensive experience working with those impacted by eating disorders. For years Erin worked as the lead dietitian at a partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient level eating disorder clinic. She is currently accepting clients for outpatient nutrition counseling, and is a great fit for those looking to improve their thoughts and behaviors surrounding nutrition, nutrition related labs, body, or exercise. Additionally, Erin enjoys working with athletes looking for help meeting advanced fueling needs, and those looking for help improving their lipid, blood sugar, or liver health.
(614) 660-8455 View (614) 660-8455
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Brian Parana
Nutritionist/Dietitian, BA
Online Only
I work with busy professionals over 35 often reach out when their weight, energy, and health markers are no longer where they want them. Many are parents balancing careers, travel, and family life, trying to stay active while managing stress and limited time. They are tired of starting and stopping diets or workouts that don’t last and want a realistic plan they can follow consistently. Their goal is steady fat loss, better labs, more strength, stamina, with a structured approach that fits their schedule so they can feel better, keep up with their kids, & maintain results long term. They want to feel in control of their health
I work with busy professionals over 35 often reach out when their weight, energy, and health markers are no longer where they want them. Many are parents balancing careers, travel, and family life, trying to stay active while managing stress and limited time. They are tired of starting and stopping diets or workouts that don’t last and want a realistic plan they can follow consistently. Their goal is steady fat loss, better labs, more strength, stamina, with a structured approach that fits their schedule so they can feel better, keep up with their kids, & maintain results long term. They want to feel in control of their health
(330) 427-4467 View (330) 427-4467
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Jordan Ouellette
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LD
3 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43219
My name is Jordan Ouellette, and I am a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, and co-owner of Nutrition Empowered, LLC. I work with men and women who want to improve their relationship with food, and eat a diverse range of foods in order to feel their best mentally and physically. At Nutrition Empowered, LLC, our dietitians are Health at Every Size-aligned, and centered around building sustainable habits that fit into your current lifestyle. Other specialties include general nutrition and wellness, weight concerns, diabetes management, cholesterol and hypertension, IBD/IBS, fertility, PCOS, and fertility/pre and postnatal nutrition.
My name is Jordan Ouellette, and I am a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, and co-owner of Nutrition Empowered, LLC. I work with men and women who want to improve their relationship with food, and eat a diverse range of foods in order to feel their best mentally and physically. At Nutrition Empowered, LLC, our dietitians are Health at Every Size-aligned, and centered around building sustainable habits that fit into your current lifestyle. Other specialties include general nutrition and wellness, weight concerns, diabetes management, cholesterol and hypertension, IBD/IBS, fertility, PCOS, and fertility/pre and postnatal nutrition.
(380) 201-9642 View (380) 201-9642
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Julie Lipowski
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD
Online Only
I am thankful to work as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Quality of life is enhanced greatly when eating the right kinds of food in the right quantity. A few examples of clients who benefit from my services include: parents who would like help feeding their family, any individuals with anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorder, weight gain or loss, athletes, and basic meal planning and grocery shopping tips. I look forward to working with each of my unique clients. Everyone deserves to take care of themselves in a way that makes you feel your best!
I am thankful to work as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Quality of life is enhanced greatly when eating the right kinds of food in the right quantity. A few examples of clients who benefit from my services include: parents who would like help feeding their family, any individuals with anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorder, weight gain or loss, athletes, and basic meal planning and grocery shopping tips. I look forward to working with each of my unique clients. Everyone deserves to take care of themselves in a way that makes you feel your best!
(440) 536-3927 View (440) 536-3927
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Olivia Jackson
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LD
4 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43209
She specializes in eating disorders, disordered eating, and intuitive and mindful eating, providing a safe space for clients to explore and challenge difficult food beliefs.
Specialties include: eating disorders (from adolescence into adulthood), disordered eating, intuitive eating, mindful eating, general healthy eating, weight-neutral care, patient-centered approaches, evidence-based practice, and gender-affirming nutrition.
She specializes in eating disorders, disordered eating, and intuitive and mindful eating, providing a safe space for clients to explore and challenge difficult food beliefs.
Specialties include: eating disorders (from adolescence into adulthood), disordered eating, intuitive eating, mindful eating, general healthy eating, weight-neutral care, patient-centered approaches, evidence-based practice, and gender-affirming nutrition.
(708) 332-8474 View (708) 332-8474
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.