Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians in Austin, TX
Lauren Newman Nutrition Therapy
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LD, CDCES, CEDS
Verified Verified
Online Only
Lauren Newman Nutrition Therapy is a team of Registered Dietitians, Diabetes Care and Education Specialists, and Certified Eating Disorders Specialists committed to helping people with diabetes feel confident and comfortable around food!
We take an individualized, weight-inclusive, trauma informed approach to support your recovery from diet culture and disordered eating. Our team provides individual counseling and group support. We can serve as a client’s primary outpatient RD, and/or as adjunct diabetes specific support for clients with an established treatment team at all levels of care.
Lauren Newman Nutrition Therapy is a team of Registered Dietitians, Diabetes Care and Education Specialists, and Certified Eating Disorders Specialists committed to helping people with diabetes feel confident and comfortable around food!
We take an individualized, weight-inclusive, trauma informed approach to support your recovery from diet culture and disordered eating. Our team provides individual counseling and group support. We can serve as a client’s primary outpatient RD, and/or as adjunct diabetes specific support for clients with an established treatment team at all levels of care.
Molly Ostrander | Nutrition For People
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN LDN, IFNCP
Verified Verified
Online Only
I offer 1:1 medical nutrition therapy, online group programs, and self-paced courses to fit every budget.
Sick of your stomachache being dismissed by your provider? Digestive issues can reduce your quality of life, leaving you feeling isolated and embarrassed. I understand this deeply—I've lived with Crohn's disease for over 20 years.
I empower women to move past the shame, prioritize their health, and heal from GI diseases and disorders through a holistic, personalized approach. Together, we can help you figure out what to eat, restore balance in your life, normalize your bowel movements, boost your energy, and ease uncomfortable symptoms.
There’s no one-size-fits-all diet for GI issues. Each body is unique, with its own story to tell
I offer 1:1 medical nutrition therapy, online group programs, and self-paced courses to fit every budget.
Sick of your stomachache being dismissed by your provider? Digestive issues can reduce your quality of life, leaving you feeling isolated and embarrassed. I understand this deeply—I've lived with Crohn's disease for over 20 years.
I empower women to move past the shame, prioritize their health, and heal from GI diseases and disorders through a holistic, personalized approach. Together, we can help you figure out what to eat, restore balance in your life, normalize your bowel movements, boost your energy, and ease uncomfortable symptoms.
There’s no one-size-fits-all diet for GI issues. Each body is unique, with its own story to tell
I’ve been lucky enough to work with professional and elite athletes, eating disorders at the partial-hospitalization and intensive outpatient level of care, and medical nutrition.
Throughout my life, nutrition has shown me time and time again that the quality of food I eat has an impact on of every aspect of life. I believe that optimizing nutrition is vital to our health, whether you’re an athlete training for your sport or an individual who wants to feel their best while creating a healthy relationship with food.
I’ve been lucky enough to work with professional and elite athletes, eating disorders at the partial-hospitalization and intensive outpatient level of care, and medical nutrition.
Throughout my life, nutrition has shown me time and time again that the quality of food I eat has an impact on of every aspect of life. I believe that optimizing nutrition is vital to our health, whether you’re an athlete training for your sport or an individual who wants to feel their best while creating a healthy relationship with food.
I also specialize in nutritional interventions for Long-COVID, gut health, and medical nutrition therapy for specific disease states.
Do you need help with sports nutrition? Are you looking for personalized guidance on gut health or Long-COVID interventions? Do you have questions about food allergies, diet and nutrition, or lactation support? I'm a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with 25+ years of experience across CA to NC, specializing in sports nutrition. I develop tailored programs for athletes from Little League to pros, focusing on achieving specific performance goals and faster recovery. In partnership with Mad House Performance in Chattanooga, TN, I bring professional care to every individual.
I also specialize in nutritional interventions for Long-COVID, gut health, and medical nutrition therapy for specific disease states.
Do you need help with sports nutrition? Are you looking for personalized guidance on gut health or Long-COVID interventions? Do you have questions about food allergies, diet and nutrition, or lactation support? I'm a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with 25+ years of experience across CA to NC, specializing in sports nutrition. I develop tailored programs for athletes from Little League to pros, focusing on achieving specific performance goals and faster recovery. In partnership with Mad House Performance in Chattanooga, TN, I bring professional care to every individual.
With years of experience at a major children's hospital and other medical facilities, I use evidence-based strategies to support children with picky eating, introducing first foods, reducing food allergy risks, optimizing weight, and more.
Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, and English, I provide dietary advice that respects your family's food traditions and preferences. My goal is to make nutrition easy and accessible for everyone.
With years of experience at a major children's hospital and other medical facilities, I use evidence-based strategies to support children with picky eating, introducing first foods, reducing food allergy risks, optimizing weight, and more.
Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, and English, I provide dietary advice that respects your family's food traditions and preferences. My goal is to make nutrition easy and accessible for everyone.
So, if you’re tired of skipping events to avoid food, binging after a date, feeling unsure about how meals and snacks should look after receiving a medical diagnosis, feeling anxious about preparing food in the kitchen, or if you're a little curious about what intuitive eating is - I am here to help!
In my practice, I encourage gentle nutrition from a weight-inclusive perspective to address conditions such as eating disorders, heart disease, women's health issues, family-based nutrition therapy, intuitive eating, and normalizing lab values. I have immediate virtual appointments for individual sessions in California and Tennessee.
So, if you’re tired of skipping events to avoid food, binging after a date, feeling unsure about how meals and snacks should look after receiving a medical diagnosis, feeling anxious about preparing food in the kitchen, or if you're a little curious about what intuitive eating is - I am here to help!
In my practice, I encourage gentle nutrition from a weight-inclusive perspective to address conditions such as eating disorders, heart disease, women's health issues, family-based nutrition therapy, intuitive eating, and normalizing lab values. I have immediate virtual appointments for individual sessions in California and Tennessee.
With my clinical experience in treating patients with digestive disorders and nutrition support, I am here to provide evidence-based, culturally sensitive nutrition therapy that is personalized to you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, scared of eating foods due to your digestive disorder diagnosis (Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis, IBS, gastroparesis, new ileostomy/colostomy, etc)? Has this led to a restrictive diet, fatigue, stress and weight loss? I am here to help clients like you to troubleshoot and navigate your digestive issues, empower you through personalized step-by-step strategies to help reduce fear and anxiety around eating, decrease inflammation, and get your peace, energy and confidence back.
With my clinical experience in treating patients with digestive disorders and nutrition support, I am here to provide evidence-based, culturally sensitive nutrition therapy that is personalized to you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, scared of eating foods due to your digestive disorder diagnosis (Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis, IBS, gastroparesis, new ileostomy/colostomy, etc)? Has this led to a restrictive diet, fatigue, stress and weight loss? I am here to help clients like you to troubleshoot and navigate your digestive issues, empower you through personalized step-by-step strategies to help reduce fear and anxiety around eating, decrease inflammation, and get your peace, energy and confidence back.
I believe in creating tailored strategies that support each person's specific medical needs and personal health goals.
My compassionate, sustainable approach to nutrition focuses on personalized strategies that meet your specific medical needs and health goals. Whether you're recovering from an eating disorder or improving overall nutrition, I am here to guide you in developing healthy, lasting eating behaviors that align with your values and lifestyle.
I believe in creating tailored strategies that support each person's specific medical needs and personal health goals.
My compassionate, sustainable approach to nutrition focuses on personalized strategies that meet your specific medical needs and health goals. Whether you're recovering from an eating disorder or improving overall nutrition, I am here to guide you in developing healthy, lasting eating behaviors that align with your values and lifestyle.
Medical research has shown that sensitivities to foods and food-chemicals can be involved in a wide array of painful symptoms and chronic health problems.
Free Yourself! Do you suffer with health problems that just will not go away? Are you tired of paying for treatments and medications that do not work? Consider this... Your food could be making you sick! For the past nine years, I have used the patented blood test Mediator Release Test (MRT) along with the Lifestyle Eating And Performance (LEAP) dietary protocol to identify reactive foods and develop a meal plan that has helped many people heal and get well.
Medical research has shown that sensitivities to foods and food-chemicals can be involved in a wide array of painful symptoms and chronic health problems.
Free Yourself! Do you suffer with health problems that just will not go away? Are you tired of paying for treatments and medications that do not work? Consider this... Your food could be making you sick! For the past nine years, I have used the patented blood test Mediator Release Test (MRT) along with the Lifestyle Eating And Performance (LEAP) dietary protocol to identify reactive foods and develop a meal plan that has helped many people heal and get well.
Timely nutrition therapy can delay or completely avoid the need for dialysis.
My core philosophy is to help preserve kidney function through plant based nutrition. I am also a certified LEAP therapist, and can help manage food sensitivities and related inflammatory or autoimmune conditions through the LEAP diet protocol. Managing inflammation is important as it affects kidney health.
Timely nutrition therapy can delay or completely avoid the need for dialysis.
My core philosophy is to help preserve kidney function through plant based nutrition. I am also a certified LEAP therapist, and can help manage food sensitivities and related inflammatory or autoimmune conditions through the LEAP diet protocol. Managing inflammation is important as it affects kidney health.
Rosemary credits her strong clinical foundation when applying evidenced-based medical nutrition therapy to clients one on one.
Rosemary recognizes there’s no cookie cutter way of eating. Working together, we’ll incorporate your food preferences and lifestyle to meet and sustain your nutrition goals.In free time, Rosemary loves a hot yoga class, trying out new recipes, or picking up a new book.
Rosemary credits her strong clinical foundation when applying evidenced-based medical nutrition therapy to clients one on one.
Rosemary recognizes there’s no cookie cutter way of eating. Working together, we’ll incorporate your food preferences and lifestyle to meet and sustain your nutrition goals.In free time, Rosemary loves a hot yoga class, trying out new recipes, or picking up a new book.
Meet Our Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians
We will collaborate to address your health concerns, goals and discuss how your medical diagnoses, medication, nutrient deficiencies affect your gut, sleep, mood, focus, and energy level.
Looking for a gut health and food allergy expert for the family? Children and Adult Ezcema? Food allergies? Bloating? Gas? IBS? IBD? GERD? Hi, I'm Maya! I'm a licensed clinical nutritionist with a personalized approach to nutrition counseling for gut health, food allergies, metabolic health, and women's health. I have a 100% telehealth practice. I work with clients who experience conditions such as SIBO, food allergies, colic, reflux, imbalanced hormones, post-partum, pregnancy, ADHD, brain fog, anxiety, migraines, stress, insomnia, and disordered eating. You know your body best!
We will collaborate to address your health concerns, goals and discuss how your medical diagnoses, medication, nutrient deficiencies affect your gut, sleep, mood, focus, and energy level.
Looking for a gut health and food allergy expert for the family? Children and Adult Ezcema? Food allergies? Bloating? Gas? IBS? IBD? GERD? Hi, I'm Maya! I'm a licensed clinical nutritionist with a personalized approach to nutrition counseling for gut health, food allergies, metabolic health, and women's health. I have a 100% telehealth practice. I work with clients who experience conditions such as SIBO, food allergies, colic, reflux, imbalanced hormones, post-partum, pregnancy, ADHD, brain fog, anxiety, migraines, stress, insomnia, and disordered eating. You know your body best!
I have been working as a clinical dietitian and utilizing Medical Nutrition Therapy for the past 7 years.
I understand that life’s challenges are complex and unique to each individual. Busy schedules, limited nutrition resources, and complicated relationships with food are just some of the many factors that contribute to failed diet and lifestyle changes. I’m here to help you establish a healthy relationship with food and guide you through the connection between mind, body, and spirit to accomplish your goals. I firmly believe that wellness is a dynamic process of change and growth, “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease“.
I have been working as a clinical dietitian and utilizing Medical Nutrition Therapy for the past 7 years.
I understand that life’s challenges are complex and unique to each individual. Busy schedules, limited nutrition resources, and complicated relationships with food are just some of the many factors that contribute to failed diet and lifestyle changes. I’m here to help you establish a healthy relationship with food and guide you through the connection between mind, body, and spirit to accomplish your goals. I firmly believe that wellness is a dynamic process of change and growth, “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease“.
I spent many years working in healthcare with a focus on medical nutrition therapy including oncology, kidney disease, heart health, and diabetes.
I take an individualized, client-centered approach to care with focus on a healthy lifestyle and intuitive eating. I don't believe there is a 'one size fits all' approach to nutrition and tailor sessions to each individual. We can talk about your experience with food, movement, and overall health to set achievable goals without completely restrictive diets.
I spent many years working in healthcare with a focus on medical nutrition therapy including oncology, kidney disease, heart health, and diabetes.
I take an individualized, client-centered approach to care with focus on a healthy lifestyle and intuitive eating. I don't believe there is a 'one size fits all' approach to nutrition and tailor sessions to each individual. We can talk about your experience with food, movement, and overall health to set achievable goals without completely restrictive diets.
I specialize in helping those with Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders. This can include Binge Eating Disorder, Anorexia, Bulimia and ARFID. I focus on an anti-diet approach, and strongly believe in Intuitive eating and Health at Every Size. There are many misconceptions about health, and I want to help people navigate through all of the misleading information. My end goal is to help people reach a positive relationship with food!
I specialize in helping those with Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders. This can include Binge Eating Disorder, Anorexia, Bulimia and ARFID. I focus on an anti-diet approach, and strongly believe in Intuitive eating and Health at Every Size. There are many misconceptions about health, and I want to help people navigate through all of the misleading information. My end goal is to help people reach a positive relationship with food!
My mission is to empower individuals to make informed and healthy choices about their nutrition and lifestyle to prevent food allergies and other allergic diseases in their child. I believe that the right nutrition is the foundation for allergy prevention, and I aim to provide you with the latest evidence-based guidance and support.
My mission is to empower individuals to make informed and healthy choices about their nutrition and lifestyle to prevent food allergies and other allergic diseases in their child. I believe that the right nutrition is the foundation for allergy prevention, and I aim to provide you with the latest evidence-based guidance and support.
Welcome to Mavrakis Nutrition!
You deserve a relationship with food that feels calm, nourishing, and flexible. Whether you’re here to heal your relationship with food, manage an eating disorder, or simply reduce the overwhelm around eating—I’m here to help.
I work with people navigating busy lives, mental and physical health concerns, and everything in between. My approach is compassionate, realistic, and focused on building trust in yourself—one step at a time.
Let’s make food feel less like a stressor and more like support.
Welcome to Mavrakis Nutrition!
You deserve a relationship with food that feels calm, nourishing, and flexible. Whether you’re here to heal your relationship with food, manage an eating disorder, or simply reduce the overwhelm around eating—I’m here to help.
I work with people navigating busy lives, mental and physical health concerns, and everything in between. My approach is compassionate, realistic, and focused on building trust in yourself—one step at a time.
Let’s make food feel less like a stressor and more like support.
Do you feel overwhelmed trying to make healthy food choices or manage your nutrition? Struggling with weight management, digestive health issues, or the complexities of managing chronic conditions like diabetes? Nutrition shouldn’t feel like a battle—it should empower you to live a healthier, more confident life.
Do you feel overwhelmed trying to make healthy food choices or manage your nutrition? Struggling with weight management, digestive health issues, or the complexities of managing chronic conditions like diabetes? Nutrition shouldn’t feel like a battle—it should empower you to live a healthier, more confident life.
Hi! I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Functional Medicine Practitioner, and Certified Exercise Physiologist. I focus on healing the body from the inside out, discovering the root cause of health issues, and filling nutrient gaps to bring balance back to the mind and body.
Hi! I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Functional Medicine Practitioner, and Certified Exercise Physiologist. I focus on healing the body from the inside out, discovering the root cause of health issues, and filling nutrient gaps to bring balance back to the mind and body.
A happy and healthy mind, body, and soul start from within. This triad of wellness can be attributed to adequate nutrition, exercise, rest, and a positive mindset. When these needs are met, we believe a higher level of wellness is possible. Our practice is based on a positive and supportive approach to help clients enjoy their best quality of life. Our sole objective is to improve our clients' overall wellbeing.
A happy and healthy mind, body, and soul start from within. This triad of wellness can be attributed to adequate nutrition, exercise, rest, and a positive mindset. When these needs are met, we believe a higher level of wellness is possible. Our practice is based on a positive and supportive approach to help clients enjoy their best quality of life. Our sole objective is to improve our clients' overall wellbeing.
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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.