Non-Diet Approach Nutritionists and Dietitians in Milwaukie, OR
Ideal clients are individuals who spend a significant amount of time worrying about their body, weight, and food choices, often feeling trapped in a cycle of restriction, guilt, and frustration. They may believe they'll never achieve their health goals. These clients are ready to explore the diet cycle, challenge misinformation, and develop mindfulness around their thoughts on food, weight, and health. This process helps quiet the constant “food noise” in their minds and fosters greater self-compassion, freedom, and peace with food.
Ideal clients are individuals who spend a significant amount of time worrying about their body, weight, and food choices, often feeling trapped in a cycle of restriction, guilt, and frustration. They may believe they'll never achieve their health goals. These clients are ready to explore the diet cycle, challenge misinformation, and develop mindfulness around their thoughts on food, weight, and health. This process helps quiet the constant “food noise” in their minds and fosters greater self-compassion, freedom, and peace with food.
More Dietitians and Nutritionists Nearby
Holly is a weight inclusive and non-diet dietitian.
Addison is a registered dietitian who works to understand your needs by taking a comprehensive and personalized approach to nutrition therapy. She believes in weight-inclusive care, Health at Every Size, and strives to help her clients find balance with nutrition, movement, and their bodies. You can expect Addison to listen to you, support you, and provide you with the tools to find healing and balance. She will work with you to find ways to achieve your goals and understand the challenges you face. She is devoted to providing you with the most effective and up-to-date nutrition care and information possible.
Holly is a weight inclusive and non-diet dietitian.
Addison is a registered dietitian who works to understand your needs by taking a comprehensive and personalized approach to nutrition therapy. She believes in weight-inclusive care, Health at Every Size, and strives to help her clients find balance with nutrition, movement, and their bodies. You can expect Addison to listen to you, support you, and provide you with the tools to find healing and balance. She will work with you to find ways to achieve your goals and understand the challenges you face. She is devoted to providing you with the most effective and up-to-date nutrition care and information possible.
I provide an integrative, nonjudgmental, and personal approach to make lifestyle changes for you and your family. Whether you are struggling to manage your weight, keep your diabetes under control, or with GI or eating disorders, I can help you meet your goals for optimal wellness. As an experienced Registered Dietitian, and Licensed Professional Counselor in the healthcare industry for over 26 years, I take the guesswork out of making diet and lifestyle changes by including Health Coaching, Motivational Interviewing techniques, Clinical Hypnotherapy, and more to design a personal plan targeted for your specific needs.
I provide an integrative, nonjudgmental, and personal approach to make lifestyle changes for you and your family. Whether you are struggling to manage your weight, keep your diabetes under control, or with GI or eating disorders, I can help you meet your goals for optimal wellness. As an experienced Registered Dietitian, and Licensed Professional Counselor in the healthcare industry for over 26 years, I take the guesswork out of making diet and lifestyle changes by including Health Coaching, Motivational Interviewing techniques, Clinical Hypnotherapy, and more to design a personal plan targeted for your specific needs.
Carra is a Registered Dietitian (RD) who recognizes that nutrition is both universal and deeply personal. Nutrition isn’t just about eating—culture, goals, preferences, and habits all shape how we fuel ourselves. Carra provides a nonjudgmental space where individuals can connect nutrition and wellness and feel empowered to make sustainable changes.
Carra is a Registered Dietitian (RD) who recognizes that nutrition is both universal and deeply personal. Nutrition isn’t just about eating—culture, goals, preferences, and habits all shape how we fuel ourselves. Carra provides a nonjudgmental space where individuals can connect nutrition and wellness and feel empowered to make sustainable changes.
Caitlyn is a Registered Dietitian who works with clients ready to take charge of their health and make lasting changes. She understands that each person's relationship with food is deeply personal and strives to work alongside you in partnership. Caitlyn strongly believes that education is the key to meaningful behavior change, empowering her clients with the information they need to make informed decisions. She is ready to be your partner on your health journey, making the process achievable, sustainable, and—most importantly—enjoyable!
Caitlyn is a Registered Dietitian who works with clients ready to take charge of their health and make lasting changes. She understands that each person's relationship with food is deeply personal and strives to work alongside you in partnership. Caitlyn strongly believes that education is the key to meaningful behavior change, empowering her clients with the information they need to make informed decisions. She is ready to be your partner on your health journey, making the process achievable, sustainable, and—most importantly—enjoyable!
Danielle is a registered dietitian, or as she would call it a 'food and body image counselor.' Specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating, gastrointestinal disorders, IBS, intuitive eating, and somatic nutrition. She works in collaboration with you to help bring awareness to your body's unique nutrition needs through Intuitive Eating, while learning to respect your body and inspire hope. She practices from a Health At Every Size approach, believing all body's deserve respectful care and to be treated with kindness. This work can be vulnerable and empathy is at the center of her work with clients.
Danielle is a registered dietitian, or as she would call it a 'food and body image counselor.' Specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating, gastrointestinal disorders, IBS, intuitive eating, and somatic nutrition. She works in collaboration with you to help bring awareness to your body's unique nutrition needs through Intuitive Eating, while learning to respect your body and inspire hope. She practices from a Health At Every Size approach, believing all body's deserve respectful care and to be treated with kindness. This work can be vulnerable and empathy is at the center of her work with clients.
If you’ve been struggling with bloating, gas, constipation, fatigue, mood swings or restrictive diets and feel like nothing has helped, you’re not alone. Many of my clients come to me after years of frustration, trying to manage chronic digestive issues, hormone imbalances, autoimmune conditions, or food intolerances—only to be met with quick fixes that don’t last. You deserve real answers and a sustainable approach to feeling better. Together, we’ll work to uncover the root cause of your symptoms and create a science-backed plan that supports your gut, balances your hormones, and helps you truly nourish your body.
If you’ve been struggling with bloating, gas, constipation, fatigue, mood swings or restrictive diets and feel like nothing has helped, you’re not alone. Many of my clients come to me after years of frustration, trying to manage chronic digestive issues, hormone imbalances, autoimmune conditions, or food intolerances—only to be met with quick fixes that don’t last. You deserve real answers and a sustainable approach to feeling better. Together, we’ll work to uncover the root cause of your symptoms and create a science-backed plan that supports your gut, balances your hormones, and helps you truly nourish your body.
I love working with people who are ready to feel better and are open to exploring new approaches to healing. My nutrition counseling style is patient-centered, with a focus on creating recommendations that truly resonate with you. I draw on the principles of intuitive eating and health autonomy so that our work together feels approachable, personalized, and sustainable. I often use functional nutrition testing for a deeper dive into your health story.
I love working with people who are ready to feel better and are open to exploring new approaches to healing. My nutrition counseling style is patient-centered, with a focus on creating recommendations that truly resonate with you. I draw on the principles of intuitive eating and health autonomy so that our work together feels approachable, personalized, and sustainable. I often use functional nutrition testing for a deeper dive into your health story.
Do you struggle with an eating disorder or disordered eating? I would love to support you on your journey to free yourself from a negative relationship with food and your body! I offer nutrition counseling for those diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder and OSFED. Disordered eating occurs on a spectrum and you do not need to be diagnosed with an eating disorder to be suffering! I also offer nutrition counseling services to help you achieve your health goals whether or not you feel you have disordered eating patterns.
Do you struggle with an eating disorder or disordered eating? I would love to support you on your journey to free yourself from a negative relationship with food and your body! I offer nutrition counseling for those diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder and OSFED. Disordered eating occurs on a spectrum and you do not need to be diagnosed with an eating disorder to be suffering! I also offer nutrition counseling services to help you achieve your health goals whether or not you feel you have disordered eating patterns.
Brayden is a registered dietitian with a passion for health and wellness. She supports clients through realistic, sustainable lifestyle changes using a compassionate, inclusive, and client-centered approach. Brayden blends evidence-based nutrition with practical habits to help clients feel their best in the long term. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space for exploring goals and challenges, offering personalized counseling and education to build lasting, meaningful change.
Brayden is a registered dietitian with a passion for health and wellness. She supports clients through realistic, sustainable lifestyle changes using a compassionate, inclusive, and client-centered approach. Brayden blends evidence-based nutrition with practical habits to help clients feel their best in the long term. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space for exploring goals and challenges, offering personalized counseling and education to build lasting, meaningful change.
Melissa is a dedicated Registered Dietitian who strives to build rapport with her clients and fully understand their nutritional challenges and needs while fostering a positive relationship with food and self-kindness. She enjoys helping others achieve positive changes in their mental and physical health through nutrition counseling and education. Melissa is particularly passionate about working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and the connection between nutrition and mental health.
Melissa is a dedicated Registered Dietitian who strives to build rapport with her clients and fully understand their nutritional challenges and needs while fostering a positive relationship with food and self-kindness. She enjoys helping others achieve positive changes in their mental and physical health through nutrition counseling and education. Melissa is particularly passionate about working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and the connection between nutrition and mental health.
My areas of expertise include disordered eating, formally diagnosed eating disorders of all kinds, diet burnout, pre-natal and post-partum nutrition, and weight-neutral, non-diet management of PCOS and type 2 diabetes.
As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, I have experience supporting clients in residential, intensive outpatient, and outpatient levels of care. I have received specialized training in the areas of eating disorders, peri-natal nutrition, and the non-diet management of PCOS. I am also a Certified Body Image Coach.
My areas of expertise include disordered eating, formally diagnosed eating disorders of all kinds, diet burnout, pre-natal and post-partum nutrition, and weight-neutral, non-diet management of PCOS and type 2 diabetes.
As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, I have experience supporting clients in residential, intensive outpatient, and outpatient levels of care. I have received specialized training in the areas of eating disorders, peri-natal nutrition, and the non-diet management of PCOS. I am also a Certified Body Image Coach.
Madeline utilizes a non-diet, food freedom approach to nutritional counseling to ensure sustainable change and outcomes.
Madeline is a registered dietitian who is passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals and feel in control of their own nutrition journey. She has experience in all levels of eating disorder treatment across all age groups. Madeline has a background in athletics and utilizes this to foster resilience and strength in her clients. She approaches each session with curiosity and drive to understand her clients struggles. She provides a safe space for all individuals to create and define their own definition of health and sustainable change.
Madeline utilizes a non-diet, food freedom approach to nutritional counseling to ensure sustainable change and outcomes.
Madeline is a registered dietitian who is passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals and feel in control of their own nutrition journey. She has experience in all levels of eating disorder treatment across all age groups. Madeline has a background in athletics and utilizes this to foster resilience and strength in her clients. She approaches each session with curiosity and drive to understand her clients struggles. She provides a safe space for all individuals to create and define their own definition of health and sustainable change.
Our team of non-diet, weight-inclusive dietitians supports intuitive eating, eating disorder recovery, and pediatric nutrition.
We are a team of anti-diet dietitians supporting adults and teens to eat intuitively and improve their relationship with food. Let us, partner, with you to be your nutrition guide, so you can find the solutions that result in positive experiences around food and nourishing your family. We are Registered Dietitians currently working with families virtually or at one of our offices in Portland, Vancouver and our new Bend office.
Our team of non-diet, weight-inclusive dietitians supports intuitive eating, eating disorder recovery, and pediatric nutrition.
We are a team of anti-diet dietitians supporting adults and teens to eat intuitively and improve their relationship with food. Let us, partner, with you to be your nutrition guide, so you can find the solutions that result in positive experiences around food and nourishing your family. We are Registered Dietitians currently working with families virtually or at one of our offices in Portland, Vancouver and our new Bend office.
Do you feel confused and overwhelmed by what to eat? Have you been feeling "off" for so long you can't remember what normal feels like? Are you struggling with gas, bloating, diarrhea, heartburn, and/or constipation? I provide supportive nutrition counseling for gut problems. I help adults and children who struggle with digestive issues, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Small Intestinal Overgrowth (SIBO), Candida overgrowth, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Celiac Disease, and food allergies. We will get to the root of the problem so you can eat with freedom and comfort.
Do you feel confused and overwhelmed by what to eat? Have you been feeling "off" for so long you can't remember what normal feels like? Are you struggling with gas, bloating, diarrhea, heartburn, and/or constipation? I provide supportive nutrition counseling for gut problems. I help adults and children who struggle with digestive issues, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Small Intestinal Overgrowth (SIBO), Candida overgrowth, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Celiac Disease, and food allergies. We will get to the root of the problem so you can eat with freedom and comfort.
You are in the right place if you are seeking a more positive place for food in your day and better health to live your best life!
You might be navigating the complexities of nutrition interventions to manage or prevent a chronic disease or looking to learn the basics of overall healthy food habits
Some of the ways I can help: individualized nutritional guidance that supports goals for healthy blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol and/or triglycerides; tools to plan meals that work for the whole family; interventions for nutrition and aging, supporting muscle and bone health; or support for balance plant-based eating.
You are in the right place if you are seeking a more positive place for food in your day and better health to live your best life!
You might be navigating the complexities of nutrition interventions to manage or prevent a chronic disease or looking to learn the basics of overall healthy food habits
Some of the ways I can help: individualized nutritional guidance that supports goals for healthy blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol and/or triglycerides; tools to plan meals that work for the whole family; interventions for nutrition and aging, supporting muscle and bone health; or support for balance plant-based eating.
Hello! I'm a Registered Dietitian who's passionate about providing individualized nutrition care that considers the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. I aim to help clients improve their relationships with food, self-care, and their bodies from a Health At Every Size (HAES) perspective. My counseling approach is based in Intuitive Eating principles and bolstered by somatics and self-compassion-focused behavior change techniques. I'm also aware of the importance of nervous system regulation for positive, sustainable behavior change, thus I'm a proponent of the healing capacity of sensory-engaging practices (like art!)
Hello! I'm a Registered Dietitian who's passionate about providing individualized nutrition care that considers the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. I aim to help clients improve their relationships with food, self-care, and their bodies from a Health At Every Size (HAES) perspective. My counseling approach is based in Intuitive Eating principles and bolstered by somatics and self-compassion-focused behavior change techniques. I'm also aware of the importance of nervous system regulation for positive, sustainable behavior change, thus I'm a proponent of the healing capacity of sensory-engaging practices (like art!)
Ashlee is a registered dietitian with a passion for helping clients build healthier lives through nutrition. She chose dietetics to support individuals in creating sustainable habits while feeling guided and supported throughout their journey. With both personal and professional experience in eating disorder recovery, this population is especially close to her heart. Ashlee is dedicated to helping clients develop a positive relationship with food and their bodies using compassion, evidence-based care, and lived experience.
Ashlee is a registered dietitian with a passion for helping clients build healthier lives through nutrition. She chose dietetics to support individuals in creating sustainable habits while feeling guided and supported throughout their journey. With both personal and professional experience in eating disorder recovery, this population is especially close to her heart. Ashlee is dedicated to helping clients develop a positive relationship with food and their bodies using compassion, evidence-based care, and lived experience.
I love helping my clients achieve their ideal weight and manage any chronic health conditions. Nutrition is not one-size-fits-all, so I really spend the time getting to know my clients and offer a personalized plan that will work for you. If going in one direction doesn't work for you, we will regroup and try something else until we find a way to help you live your best possible life while still enjoying what you eat. I also offer meal planning services, complete with grocery lists and recipes!
I love helping my clients achieve their ideal weight and manage any chronic health conditions. Nutrition is not one-size-fits-all, so I really spend the time getting to know my clients and offer a personalized plan that will work for you. If going in one direction doesn't work for you, we will regroup and try something else until we find a way to help you live your best possible life while still enjoying what you eat. I also offer meal planning services, complete with grocery lists and recipes!
Sol Food Nutrition, LLC is your home for nutritional support. The company is owned by Iris Briand, RDN, LD. Ms. Briand provides Custom Nutrition Coaching and Presentations that help lead people to adopt a healthier lifestyle by preparing simple, healthy & delicious meals.
Sol Food Nutrition, LLC is your home for nutritional support. The company is owned by Iris Briand, RDN, LD. Ms. Briand provides Custom Nutrition Coaching and Presentations that help lead people to adopt a healthier lifestyle by preparing simple, healthy & delicious meals.
Non-Diet Approach Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is the non-diet approach to nutrition?
A non-diet approach to nutrition is a holistic strategy that prioritizes overall health and well-being over strict diets or weight loss plans. Dietitians who practice this approach emphasize intuitive eating, encouraging clients to listen to their internal hunger and fullness cues rather than following rigid dietary rules. This method promotes a healthier relationship with food and fosters self-acceptance, especially for individuals with a history of dieting or disordered eating patterns.
Why should I see a dietitian who takes a non-diet approach?
As more evidence highlights the ineffectiveness and potential harm of many diets, the non-diet approach is gaining popularity and recognition as a sustainable and compassionate nutritional strategy. Non-diet dietitians help clients shift their focus from weight to overall health, supporting behaviors that enhance physical and emotional well-being. Therefore, a non-diet approach to nutrition may be a welcome change for many individuals who are looking to branch out from the heavy emphasis on diets and weights that many professionals in the medical and wellness communities may have. Additionally, because non-diet dietitians take a more holistic approach, they will also often work with clients on their relationship to other lifestyle habits that impact wellbeing, such as encouraging a healthy relationship with exercise.
What can a non-diet approach help with?
A non-diet approach can be highly beneficial for individuals with a history of eating disorders or disordered eating patterns, as well as those who have experienced repeated dieting with little success. This approach helps clients move away from rigid food rules and promotes a healthier relationship with food. By focusing on intuitive eating, clients learn to trust their internal hunger and fullness cues, rather than adhering to external dietary guidelines. This approach can help clients develop an intuitive sense of their nutritional needs, improve body acceptance, and reduce the psychological stress or shame commonly associated with dieting.
What should I look for in a non-diet dietitian?
When searching for a non-diet dietitian, it's important to consider several factors to ensure they are the right fit for you. Start by reviewing the dietitian's profile on Psychology Today or their personal website. Look for mentions of intuitive eating, body acceptance, or Health At Every Size (HAES) principles, which are indicative of a non-diet approach. Non-diet dietitians often outline their nutrition philosophy in these profiles. In addition to their approach, consider practical factors such as session costs, accepted insurance plans, and the availability of in-person or telehealth options. When you find a professional who seems like a good fit, reach out to speak with them. During the conversation, pay attention to whether you feel comfortable with them and how they explain their non-diet approach. If you are seeking a dietitian for a specific concern, such as disordered eating or chronic dieting, this can also be a good time to ask about their experience in these areas.