Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians in Ridley Park, PA
I help my clients and patients prevent and manage diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia through personalized nutrition.
I help my clients and patients prevent and manage diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia through personalized nutrition.
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Are you frustrated with counting calories and missing your favorite foods with little results? Would you like to avoid another medication, even get off of current medication or avoid a complications from a chronic disease? Are you an athlete looking to optimize your performance or are you working hard in the gym and not seeing the results you desire? Imagine being in your best health while enjoying your favorite foods, confidently navigating the grocery store, preparing wholesome & nutritious meals, putting your health first and sustaining ideal health & wellness. Let's start this journey now!
Are you frustrated with counting calories and missing your favorite foods with little results? Would you like to avoid another medication, even get off of current medication or avoid a complications from a chronic disease? Are you an athlete looking to optimize your performance or are you working hard in the gym and not seeing the results you desire? Imagine being in your best health while enjoying your favorite foods, confidently navigating the grocery store, preparing wholesome & nutritious meals, putting your health first and sustaining ideal health & wellness. Let's start this journey now!
Whether you're managing a medical condition, trying to untangle years of diet rules, or want to feel better in your body, I’m here to help.
I specialize in GI concerns, disordered eating, neurodiversity, sports nutrition and medical nutrition therapy. My goal is to help you understand what your body needs without stress or shame. We'll work together to make nutrition feel more manageable, using tools that fit your daily life, not disrupt it.
Whether you're managing a medical condition, trying to untangle years of diet rules, or want to feel better in your body, I’m here to help.
I specialize in GI concerns, disordered eating, neurodiversity, sports nutrition and medical nutrition therapy. My goal is to help you understand what your body needs without stress or shame. We'll work together to make nutrition feel more manageable, using tools that fit your daily life, not disrupt it.
Family Food is a team of Registered Dietitians providing 1-on-1 nutrition counseling individualized to meet your needs! Our Registered Dietitian will work together with you on evidence-based strategies that will help you reach your goal. Since the nutrition counseling is 1-on-1 with the dietitian, the entire session can be customized to your needs. Popular topics we work with clients on include weight loss and management; health related issues like high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc; general healthy eating; parents concerned about their child's nutritional status; digestion issues; food allergies; and more!
Family Food is a team of Registered Dietitians providing 1-on-1 nutrition counseling individualized to meet your needs! Our Registered Dietitian will work together with you on evidence-based strategies that will help you reach your goal. Since the nutrition counseling is 1-on-1 with the dietitian, the entire session can be customized to your needs. Popular topics we work with clients on include weight loss and management; health related issues like high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc; general healthy eating; parents concerned about their child's nutritional status; digestion issues; food allergies; and more!
Paige is a Registered Dietitian with over 7 years of experience in several areas of nutrition, including but not limited to clinical nutrition for adults and neonates, pediatrics, public health, and weight management. She realized at an early age that she was passionate about helping people improve their health and well-being through holistic nutrition and lifestyle management. She is particularly passionate about working with women to manage their hormone health, including conditions such as PCOS, infertility, and other similar issues.
Paige is a Registered Dietitian with over 7 years of experience in several areas of nutrition, including but not limited to clinical nutrition for adults and neonates, pediatrics, public health, and weight management. She realized at an early age that she was passionate about helping people improve their health and well-being through holistic nutrition and lifestyle management. She is particularly passionate about working with women to manage their hormone health, including conditions such as PCOS, infertility, and other similar issues.
I am specialized in many other medical conditions as well.
Most of my clients are referred by their Primary Care Physician or Specialty Physician for specific medical conditions. See my website at www.medicalnutritionconsulting.com for details.
I am specialized in many other medical conditions as well.
Most of my clients are referred by their Primary Care Physician or Specialty Physician for specific medical conditions. See my website at www.medicalnutritionconsulting.com for details.
Do you wish it was easier to fit in healthy eating and exercise - But the demands of your family and life make it hard to be consistent? Let's work together to improve your health, energy and mood. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with a health condition and want to control it with diet, or if you are facing a a big life change (like a new baby or job) and need to find your new normal, I can help tailor a plan that specifically meets your needs - and fits in to your life! (oh and hey, you should take a moment to reflect and feel proud that you landed here. You've already taken a great step toward being your healthiest you)
Do you wish it was easier to fit in healthy eating and exercise - But the demands of your family and life make it hard to be consistent? Let's work together to improve your health, energy and mood. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with a health condition and want to control it with diet, or if you are facing a a big life change (like a new baby or job) and need to find your new normal, I can help tailor a plan that specifically meets your needs - and fits in to your life! (oh and hey, you should take a moment to reflect and feel proud that you landed here. You've already taken a great step toward being your healthiest you)
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!
She will help you achieve your nutrition goals through education, counseling, and therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure response prevention therapy, and medical nutrition therapy.
Specialties include: Sports Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Intuitive and Mindful Eating, Pre/Postnatal Nutrition, Plant Based Diets, Heart Health, Kidney Health, and General Lifestyle and Nutrition.
She will help you achieve your nutrition goals through education, counseling, and therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure response prevention therapy, and medical nutrition therapy.
Specialties include: Sports Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Intuitive and Mindful Eating, Pre/Postnatal Nutrition, Plant Based Diets, Heart Health, Kidney Health, and General Lifestyle and Nutrition.
Rachel graduated from West Chester University, Honors College XVI with a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics in 2018. She completed her dietetic internship at Immaculata University and graduated with her Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from Immaculata in May 2022. Rachel is a non-diet dietitian who believes in intuitive eating and is a HAES health at every size provider. She is passionate about walking alongside her clients as they seek to heal their relationship with food and their bodies, and re-discover the joy of eating!
Rachel graduated from West Chester University, Honors College XVI with a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics in 2018. She completed her dietetic internship at Immaculata University and graduated with her Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from Immaculata in May 2022. Rachel is a non-diet dietitian who believes in intuitive eating and is a HAES health at every size provider. She is passionate about walking alongside her clients as they seek to heal their relationship with food and their bodies, and re-discover the joy of eating!
I also work with a variety of other medical conditions.
I offer nutrition counseling for adults of all sizes and genders struggling with eating disorders and nutrition related health problems. I offer one-on-one behavioral modification sessions focused on clients individual needs. Together we will develop an individualized nutritional plan to overcome your challenges and help meet your goals.
I also work with a variety of other medical conditions.
I offer nutrition counseling for adults of all sizes and genders struggling with eating disorders and nutrition related health problems. I offer one-on-one behavioral modification sessions focused on clients individual needs. Together we will develop an individualized nutritional plan to overcome your challenges and help meet your goals.
Are you feeling frustrated by endless dieting? Are you confused about what you should or shouldn't eat? Are you tired of being told to "just lose weight" and your health will improve? Whether you have PCOS, struggle with disordered eating, or are just tired of dieting, you can learn to listen to your body and feel good in it. A big part of being healthy is feeling good. And when you feel good, you don't need to spend so many hours each day thinking about or distracting yourself from food.
Are you feeling frustrated by endless dieting? Are you confused about what you should or shouldn't eat? Are you tired of being told to "just lose weight" and your health will improve? Whether you have PCOS, struggle with disordered eating, or are just tired of dieting, you can learn to listen to your body and feel good in it. A big part of being healthy is feeling good. And when you feel good, you don't need to spend so many hours each day thinking about or distracting yourself from food.
You’ve spent years struggling with food, your body, or your gut—and you’re ready for that to change. You want to eat without guilt, have steady energy, and trust your body again. Whether it’s eating disorder recovery, gut distress, or hormonal shifts, you’re looking for compassionate support that helps you feel good in both body and mind.
You’ve spent years struggling with food, your body, or your gut—and you’re ready for that to change. You want to eat without guilt, have steady energy, and trust your body again. Whether it’s eating disorder recovery, gut distress, or hormonal shifts, you’re looking for compassionate support that helps you feel good in both body and mind.
Erika is a Registered Dietitian who helps clients build sustainable nutrition habits that support a life they feel good about. She takes a whole-body approach to understand each client’s health, lifestyle, and goals—considering food, sleep, stress, mindset, and daily routines. Erika believes meaningful change happens through collaboration, so she partners with clients to create realistic, empowering plans tailored to their preferences and needs, using a day-by-day approach for long-term success.
Erika is a Registered Dietitian who helps clients build sustainable nutrition habits that support a life they feel good about. She takes a whole-body approach to understand each client’s health, lifestyle, and goals—considering food, sleep, stress, mindset, and daily routines. Erika believes meaningful change happens through collaboration, so she partners with clients to create realistic, empowering plans tailored to their preferences and needs, using a day-by-day approach for long-term success.
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 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.
Doctor of Clinical Nutrition - Over 80% of clients who work with me start to see improvements within 3 weeks. At my clinic, Sage Integrative Health Center, I offer clinical expertise for a wide range of complex health concerns using functional nutrition, herbal medicine and wellness counseling. After your initial consultation, you will receive a comprehensive, customized therapeutic plan which includes my clinical assessment of your condition, nutritional strategies, meal plans, lifestyle recommendations, and areas for monitoring progress. Schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone call or introductory visit to learn more.
Doctor of Clinical Nutrition - Over 80% of clients who work with me start to see improvements within 3 weeks. At my clinic, Sage Integrative Health Center, I offer clinical expertise for a wide range of complex health concerns using functional nutrition, herbal medicine and wellness counseling. After your initial consultation, you will receive a comprehensive, customized therapeutic plan which includes my clinical assessment of your condition, nutritional strategies, meal plans, lifestyle recommendations, and areas for monitoring progress. Schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone call or introductory visit to learn more.
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.
Specializing in nutrition, exercise, and a holistic approach to wellness,
my goal is to provide you the support, tools, & expertise needed to facilitate your health journey. Whether you are starting from square one or simply need a little extra guidance,
together we will create a customized plan that meets you where you are.
No Judgement and no quick fixes.
Just a practical and sustainable approach to lifelong wellness.
Specializing in nutrition, exercise, and a holistic approach to wellness,
my goal is to provide you the support, tools, & expertise needed to facilitate your health journey. Whether you are starting from square one or simply need a little extra guidance,
together we will create a customized plan that meets you where you are.
No Judgement and no quick fixes.
Just a practical and sustainable approach to lifelong wellness.
I work with women to cut through the fads and confusing messages to determine the best fueling for you to feel your best. I specialize in weight management, cardio-metabolic health including pre-diabetes or elevated cholesterol, disease prevention, sports nutrition and women's health, including menopause and pregnancy.
I work with women to cut through the fads and confusing messages to determine the best fueling for you to feel your best. I specialize in weight management, cardio-metabolic health including pre-diabetes or elevated cholesterol, disease prevention, sports nutrition and women's health, including menopause and pregnancy.
Brittany Payton, RD, LD, is a licensed dietitian with over 19 years of experience helping clients heal chronic conditions using food as medicine. After facing her own health challenges, she adopted a root-cause, whole-body approach. Brittany blends functional nutrition, clinical insight, and compassion to create personalized, practical plans. She truly listens to each client, empowering them to make lasting change—no quick fixes or restrictive diets here.
Brittany Payton, RD, LD, is a licensed dietitian with over 19 years of experience helping clients heal chronic conditions using food as medicine. After facing her own health challenges, she adopted a root-cause, whole-body approach. Brittany blends functional nutrition, clinical insight, and compassion to create personalized, practical plans. She truly listens to each client, empowering them to make lasting change—no quick fixes or restrictive diets here.
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is medical nutrition therapy?
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) involves the use of personalized dietary changes to prevent or manage chronic conditions. Typically conducted in an outpatient setting by a Registered Dietitian (RD), MNT aims to address specific health issues through tailored nutrition plans. Clients are often referred for MNT by healthcare professionals who identify conditions that could benefit from dietary and lifestyle modifications, such as diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular disease. The goal of MNT is to improve overall health outcomes by making adjustments to the client's diet based on their individual needs and medical conditions.
What conditions is medical nutrition therapy for?
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is often used for individuals with diseases caused or worsened by poor diet, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, and cardiovascular diseases. However, other conditions can also benefit from nutrition therapy. MNT is typically not intended to replace other treatments, such as medication, but rather to complement them. By improving a person's overall diet and health, MNT aims to prevent the exacerbation of symptoms and complement other treatments.
Is medical nutrition therapy covered by insurance?
Medical nutrition therapy is frequently covered by insurance. However, insurance coverage can vary based on factors like your specific plan details, whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network provider, and whether you have a referral for nutrition services based on a medical diagnosis. While a referral is not required to see a dietitian or nutritionist, and many individuals independently seek nutritional support without prior medical advice, a referral from a primary care physician or another medical professional may be necessary to obtain coverage for medical nutrition services. In such cases, a referral is typically made for those who have been formally diagnosed with a medical condition requiring nutrition counseling, such as diabetes or hypertension. Coverage also depends on the type of nutrition service. Typically, insurance plans only cover services provided by a licensed Registered Dietitian (RD) and do not cover those offered by nutritionists or nutrition coaches without the RD credential. If nutrition services are not covered by your insurance, some dietitians and nutritionists may offer sliding scale rates or lower-cost services for clients who cannot afford their full fee.
What does medical nutrition therapy involve?
The approach a dietitian will take in a medical nutrition therapy session will depend on a number of factors, including what conditions the client has and what the goals of the client are. An initial session often involves an assessment of the client's overall health and current dietary intake; a dietitian may also speak with a client's medical doctor prior to or following a first session to obtain information on the medical condition(s) the client is seeking nutrition therapy counseling for. The dietitian will then work with the client to create goals of medical nutrition therapy sessions, such as weight loss, eating a more plant-based diet, or reducing sodium intake. Then, in ongoing sessions, the dietitian will work with the client to meet their stated goals. These ongoing sessions often include menu planning and coaching, which involve the dietitian working with the client to develop strategies for a healthier and more balanced diet. Dietitians may suggest recipes, put together grocery shopping lists, and/or recommend tracking one's intake in order to help clients make desired changes.