Plant Based Diets Nutritionists and Dietitians in Philadelphia, PA
I'm Clara, a plant-based dietitian with 20 years of expertise.
My expertise includes plant-based diets and: weight loss, meal planning, habit changes, sports nutrition, menopause, balanced nutrition, vitamins & mineral deficiency, pregnancy, lactation, family & pediatric nutrition, digestive issues, IBS, PCOS, diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, eating disorders, intuitive eating, anti-inflammatory nutrition and more!
I'm Clara, a plant-based dietitian with 20 years of expertise.
My expertise includes plant-based diets and: weight loss, meal planning, habit changes, sports nutrition, menopause, balanced nutrition, vitamins & mineral deficiency, pregnancy, lactation, family & pediatric nutrition, digestive issues, IBS, PCOS, diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, eating disorders, intuitive eating, anti-inflammatory nutrition and more!
Her primary focus has been bariatric support, diabetes, IBS, and plant based nutrition, but her background also includes kidney disease, heart health, gut issues and malnutrition.
Specialities include: Bariatric Support, Weight Management and Weight Loss Medications, Diabetes, Kidney Disease, Plant-Based Eating, Heart Health and Mindful Eating.
Her primary focus has been bariatric support, diabetes, IBS, and plant based nutrition, but her background also includes kidney disease, heart health, gut issues and malnutrition.
Specialities include: Bariatric Support, Weight Management and Weight Loss Medications, Diabetes, Kidney Disease, Plant-Based Eating, Heart Health and Mindful Eating.
Providing evidence-based, clinical nutrition counseling to support you in achieving your health goals.
Providing evidence-based, clinical nutrition counseling to support you in achieving your health goals.
At Wellness By Wendy, my mission is to work with you to build lifelong, healthy nutrition habits. My approach is that all foods fit, and that enjoyment of life and good health are not mutually exclusive. My mission is to help you set the record straight on nutrition and learn how to build a healthy, non-restrictive eating plan that is individualized to your needs and preferences. While good food is the most important thing to me, I take a holistic wellness approach to make sure the good nutrition habits we establish together are serving you well in all other aspects of life including exercise, sleep, and mood.
At Wellness By Wendy, my mission is to work with you to build lifelong, healthy nutrition habits. My approach is that all foods fit, and that enjoyment of life and good health are not mutually exclusive. My mission is to help you set the record straight on nutrition and learn how to build a healthy, non-restrictive eating plan that is individualized to your needs and preferences. While good food is the most important thing to me, I take a holistic wellness approach to make sure the good nutrition habits we establish together are serving you well in all other aspects of life including exercise, sleep, and mood.
Not sure what to eat during pregnancy or postpartum? Nervous about starting solids? Want to help your picky eater?
Hi, I’m Dr. Megan Bragg, a dietitian, nutrition researcher, and mother of two. With a PhD in nutrition and expertise in maternal/child health, I use my research skills to navigate through nutrition misinformation, so you don’t have to.
Not sure what to eat during pregnancy or postpartum? Nervous about starting solids? Want to help your picky eater?
Hi, I’m Dr. Megan Bragg, a dietitian, nutrition researcher, and mother of two. With a PhD in nutrition and expertise in maternal/child health, I use my research skills to navigate through nutrition misinformation, so you don’t have to.
Anne is passionate about working collaboratively with clients to help them make healthy and sustainable diet changes that support their lifestyle and hormonal health. She understands food’s crucial role in balancing hormones and believes in the power of evidence-based research to guide her practice. Anne is particularly interested in the gut-brain connection and how it influences overall well-being. She emphasizes the importance of consuming whole foods that nourish the body and believes that access to nutritious food should be available to all.
Anne is passionate about working collaboratively with clients to help them make healthy and sustainable diet changes that support their lifestyle and hormonal health. She understands food’s crucial role in balancing hormones and believes in the power of evidence-based research to guide her practice. Anne is particularly interested in the gut-brain connection and how it influences overall well-being. She emphasizes the importance of consuming whole foods that nourish the body and believes that access to nutritious food should be available to all.
Brianne is a registered dietitian who practices out of Health Loft. She enjoys working with clients to provide individualized support in reaching their health goals and achieving sustainable lifestyle changes. Her perspective is rooted in meeting a patient where they are at in their journey with no judgment. She believes wholeheartedly that the approach with nutrition, eating and health is not one size fits all and strives to support patients in each of their unique journeys, one step at a time.
Brianne is a registered dietitian who practices out of Health Loft. She enjoys working with clients to provide individualized support in reaching their health goals and achieving sustainable lifestyle changes. Her perspective is rooted in meeting a patient where they are at in their journey with no judgment. She believes wholeheartedly that the approach with nutrition, eating and health is not one size fits all and strives to support patients in each of their unique journeys, one step at a time.
I believe that nutrition is the cornerstone of a healthy life, and I'm here to provide you with evidence-based guidance, practical advice, and ongoing support. I will take into account your unique needs, preferences, and lifestyle, ensuring that your journey towards better health is both enjoyable and sustainable.
I believe that nutrition is the cornerstone of a healthy life, and I'm here to provide you with evidence-based guidance, practical advice, and ongoing support. I will take into account your unique needs, preferences, and lifestyle, ensuring that your journey towards better health is both enjoyable and sustainable.
Greta is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Master’s of Science in nutrition. Greta graduated from Saint Elizabeth’s University where she specialized in alternative nutrition approaches, medical nutrition therapy and motivational interviewing. Greta’s passion is helping adolescents and adults with eating disorders and related struggles such as body image, weight management, and self-esteem issues. She has additional experience working in a hospital setting providing nutrition education for clients with diabetes, renal issues, cardiovascular disease and gastrointestinal problems.
Greta is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Master’s of Science in nutrition. Greta graduated from Saint Elizabeth’s University where she specialized in alternative nutrition approaches, medical nutrition therapy and motivational interviewing. Greta’s passion is helping adolescents and adults with eating disorders and related struggles such as body image, weight management, and self-esteem issues. She has additional experience working in a hospital setting providing nutrition education for clients with diabetes, renal issues, cardiovascular disease and gastrointestinal problems.
Abbie is passionate about helping others improve their relationship with food, body image, weight, and health. She helps clients achieve positive changes in mental and physical well-being through nutrition counseling and education. Abbie provides personalized care tailored to your nutritional needs using a non-diet approach. She offers counseling in a supportive setting, using methods like motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral therapy, along with tools such as hands-on activities and educational handouts.
Abbie is passionate about helping others improve their relationship with food, body image, weight, and health. She helps clients achieve positive changes in mental and physical well-being through nutrition counseling and education. Abbie provides personalized care tailored to your nutritional needs using a non-diet approach. She offers counseling in a supportive setting, using methods like motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral therapy, along with tools such as hands-on activities and educational handouts.
If interested I can help you transition to a delicious affordable plant-based diet or vegan - or not!
Our lives are complex enough, so I make nutrition easy and convenient. I am credentialed to accept payment direct from most health plans. I can help with menu item selection, 10 minute recipes and I look at your whole lifestyle not just food. Scales and calories are misleading - I have better ways to improve your health! Why not call me today?
If interested I can help you transition to a delicious affordable plant-based diet or vegan - or not!
Our lives are complex enough, so I make nutrition easy and convenient. I am credentialed to accept payment direct from most health plans. I can help with menu item selection, 10 minute recipes and I look at your whole lifestyle not just food. Scales and calories are misleading - I have better ways to improve your health! Why not call me today?
Casey is a compassionate Registered Dietitian (RD) dedicated to helping individuals achieve optimal health and well-being. Her ideal client is someone who is curious about improving their relationship with food and their body through sustainable nutrition practices.
Casey is a compassionate Registered Dietitian (RD) dedicated to helping individuals achieve optimal health and well-being. Her ideal client is someone who is curious about improving their relationship with food and their body through sustainable nutrition practices.
I have experience in Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating, Orthorexia, unspecified eating disorders, plant-based nutrition, intuitive eating, mindful eating, weight management, and food intolerances.
I can assure you working with me will be a life changing experience. I often see clients who want to develop a positive relationship with their bodies and their food. Nourishing our bodies should be enjoyable. However, that is not always everyone's experience.
I have experience in Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating, Orthorexia, unspecified eating disorders, plant-based nutrition, intuitive eating, mindful eating, weight management, and food intolerances.
I can assure you working with me will be a life changing experience. I often see clients who want to develop a positive relationship with their bodies and their food. Nourishing our bodies should be enjoyable. However, that is not always everyone's experience.
Do you struggle with nutrition in a way that supports your physical AND mental health? Are you confused about all the misinformation you find so easily on the internet & social media? Have you ever felt out of control around food and wish you could just “normalize” your eating? Don’t know where to turn? I’m here to help!
Do you struggle with nutrition in a way that supports your physical AND mental health? Are you confused about all the misinformation you find so easily on the internet & social media? Have you ever felt out of control around food and wish you could just “normalize” your eating? Don’t know where to turn? I’m here to help!
Comprehensive Nutrition Support, Unique to You. We’ll meet you where you are in your journey and build a practical nutrition plan that works for you. We prioritize taking into consideration your current living situations, providing equitable care and giving you the highest chance of making practical and meaningful lifestyle changes.
Comprehensive Nutrition Support, Unique to You. We’ll meet you where you are in your journey and build a practical nutrition plan that works for you. We prioritize taking into consideration your current living situations, providing equitable care and giving you the highest chance of making practical and meaningful lifestyle changes.
Start where you are. I believe that good nutrition is attainable through personally tailored, evidence-based, doable, accessible, dietary changes. Building a sense of partnership with clients is the key to our success. I specialize in weight management, diabetes, prediabetes, cardiovascular concerns such as cholesterol and high blood pressure, autoimmune disorders, and GI issues including IBS, Crohn’s, lactose and gluten sensitivities.
Start where you are. I believe that good nutrition is attainable through personally tailored, evidence-based, doable, accessible, dietary changes. Building a sense of partnership with clients is the key to our success. I specialize in weight management, diabetes, prediabetes, cardiovascular concerns such as cholesterol and high blood pressure, autoimmune disorders, and GI issues including IBS, Crohn’s, lactose and gluten sensitivities.
My passion is educating patients in weight management, food sensitivities, wellness and fitness I have a certification in Adult Weight Management levels I and II through the ADA and a certification in Sports Nutrition through ACE. I am a Certified LEAP therapist and can help you determine what foods, food additives/chemicals may be contributing to your health issues. I run my private practice out of my home office and can also provide nutrition coaching virtually. I am certified to teach PiYo and I am a certified Personal Trainer. Check out my website joannegibsondietitian.com for services and scheduling.
My passion is educating patients in weight management, food sensitivities, wellness and fitness I have a certification in Adult Weight Management levels I and II through the ADA and a certification in Sports Nutrition through ACE. I am a Certified LEAP therapist and can help you determine what foods, food additives/chemicals may be contributing to your health issues. I run my private practice out of my home office and can also provide nutrition coaching virtually. I am certified to teach PiYo and I am a certified Personal Trainer. Check out my website joannegibsondietitian.com for services and scheduling.
Christina Ushler, MS, RD, LDN is a registered dietitian/health coach specializing in weight management and preventative health. Christina provides nutritional counseling, health coaching, and meal planning. Christina will explore concerns specific to you and help you discover tools needed for a lifetime of balance. Your personalized program will radically improve your health and happiness!
Christina Ushler, MS, RD, LDN is a registered dietitian/health coach specializing in weight management and preventative health. Christina provides nutritional counseling, health coaching, and meal planning. Christina will explore concerns specific to you and help you discover tools needed for a lifetime of balance. Your personalized program will radically improve your health and happiness!
Hi All! My expertise is in hormonal health including PCOS, insulin resistance, diabetes and prediabetes and GI. I am a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). I am an ardent ‘Health at Every Size’ provider and a member of the Association for Size Diversity and Health; see my profile on their site. I have a masters degree in nutrition and I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist licensed in New York, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Illinois. I can see clients from a variety of other states as well depending on reciprocity. LGBTQ+ provider.
I work with insurance in most cases.
Hi All! My expertise is in hormonal health including PCOS, insulin resistance, diabetes and prediabetes and GI. I am a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). I am an ardent ‘Health at Every Size’ provider and a member of the Association for Size Diversity and Health; see my profile on their site. I have a masters degree in nutrition and I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist licensed in New York, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Illinois. I can see clients from a variety of other states as well depending on reciprocity. LGBTQ+ provider.
I work with insurance in most cases.
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The number one thing I hear is "I know what I need to do, but I'm not doing it." My intention is to break down that barrier to help start doing it. My ideal client is someone who wants and/or needs to make changes to their diet and lifestyle, but looking for a professional who can guide them and provide accountability. Whether this is for weight loss, heart health, diabetes, sports nutrition or just for eating healthier, my goal is support you.
The number one thing I hear is "I know what I need to do, but I'm not doing it." My intention is to break down that barrier to help start doing it. My ideal client is someone who wants and/or needs to make changes to their diet and lifestyle, but looking for a professional who can guide them and provide accountability. Whether this is for weight loss, heart health, diabetes, sports nutrition or just for eating healthier, my goal is support you.
Plant Based Diets Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is a plant-based diet?
A plant-based diet emphasizes the consumption of foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, while reducing or eliminating animal products like meat and dairy. Unlike a vegan diet, which excludes all animal products, a plant-based diet does not necessarily require complete elimination of animal-based foods, although some individuals choose to do so. Many people following a plant-based diet also aim to incorporate more "whole foods" into their meals, favoring less-processed options over highly processed foods. For example, they might choose brown rice over white bread or fresh fruits over baked goods. The focus is on eating nutrient-dense, natural foods to promote overall health and well-being.
What are the benefits of a plant-based diet?
Research has shown that a plant-based diet offers numerous health benefits, including weight loss, lowered cholesterol levels, reduced blood pressure, and better blood sugar control. These benefits can arise from eating fewer animal-based foods, which are high in saturated fats, or from the weight loss that many people experience when starting a plant-based diet. Additionally, plant-based diets are known for their anti-inflammatory effects, which support a healthy immune system and may be particularly helpful for those with inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis. Plant-based diets are also high in fiber, which improves digestive health and can help stabilize blood sugar levels.
Who should follow a plant-based diet?
Anyone can follow a plant-based diet, and many nutrition and medical professionals encourage its adoption due to the numerous health benefits associated with consuming more plants and reducing animal-based products. People may also choose a plant-based diet for environmental and ethical reasons. For health-related benefits, a plant-based diet can be particularly advantageous for individuals diagnosed with or at risk of developing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, and certain inflammatory conditions. Since many chronic diseases are related to obesity, the weight management benefits of a plant-based diet are especially valuable. Additionally, a plant-based diet can help reduce cholesterol levels, improve blood pressure, and enhance insulin sensitivity.
How do I start a plant-based diet?
A plant-based diet can be started at any time and may even be a more accessible option for individuals not ready to completely eliminate animal-based products from their diet. Many people start a plant-based diet slowly, such as with substituting meat or dairy for alternative products just a few times a week; for instance, finding easy swaps—such as whole grains in place of white bread products and beans or tofu in lieu of meat products—can be a great way to start eating a more plant-based diet. In addition, working to plan more meals ahead of time and constructing plant-based grocery store lists may be beneficial to ensure that consuming a plant-based meal is an accessible option when first getting started.