Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians in Waco, TX
Have you spent years trying to “fix” your eating habits or your body but nothing seems to work? Are you totally confused about what to eat? Are your days super busy and it’s hard to find time to eat? Want to eat in a way that feels good and doesn’t stress you out? I get it! I help people discover the joy in eating and pursue well-being without focusing on their weight. As a non-diet dietitian, my goal is to help you stop dieting and obsessing about food and your body, and start living a joyful life with sustainable health, peace, and balance.
Have you spent years trying to “fix” your eating habits or your body but nothing seems to work? Are you totally confused about what to eat? Are your days super busy and it’s hard to find time to eat? Want to eat in a way that feels good and doesn’t stress you out? I get it! I help people discover the joy in eating and pursue well-being without focusing on their weight. As a non-diet dietitian, my goal is to help you stop dieting and obsessing about food and your body, and start living a joyful life with sustainable health, peace, and balance.
When was the last time food was FUN for you? If it’s been a while, I’d love to help you explore how food can be more than just necessary nourishment. Eating disorders take the social, cultural, and, frankly, the joy out of eating. My goal is to guide each client on their journey, teaching clients how to nourish themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally.
When was the last time food was FUN for you? If it’s been a while, I’d love to help you explore how food can be more than just necessary nourishment. Eating disorders take the social, cultural, and, frankly, the joy out of eating. My goal is to guide each client on their journey, teaching clients how to nourish themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Following a no-diet approach, my team and I help clients achieve realistic changes through long-term support for lifetime success. No more short-lived diets, quick-fix supplements, Weight Watchers, or MLM products . Just real food solutions grounded in a functional medicine approach. We partner with individuals who are ready to put in the work and see realistic, sustainable results. We have a team of 4 dietitians with unique specialties (such as hormones and gut health) as well as therapists who support clients on the mental health side of their journey.
Following a no-diet approach, my team and I help clients achieve realistic changes through long-term support for lifetime success. No more short-lived diets, quick-fix supplements, Weight Watchers, or MLM products . Just real food solutions grounded in a functional medicine approach. We partner with individuals who are ready to put in the work and see realistic, sustainable results. We have a team of 4 dietitians with unique specialties (such as hormones and gut health) as well as therapists who support clients on the mental health side of their journey.
It is not often we are encouraged to honor our bodies needs. We live in world that teaches us to "watch it" and "have it together", especially around weight and food. Unfortunately, this constant pressure to "be good" can play a role in constant dieting, restricting, binging, purging and an all or nothing attitude around exercise. Fortunately, we can make peace with food and our bodies again. Our approach of trauma informed nutrition counseling and coaching teaches non-diet eating and body wisdom skills to learn to trust and feel safe inside the body and manage chronic issues such as burned and stressed out, PCOS and gut health.
It is not often we are encouraged to honor our bodies needs. We live in world that teaches us to "watch it" and "have it together", especially around weight and food. Unfortunately, this constant pressure to "be good" can play a role in constant dieting, restricting, binging, purging and an all or nothing attitude around exercise. Fortunately, we can make peace with food and our bodies again. Our approach of trauma informed nutrition counseling and coaching teaches non-diet eating and body wisdom skills to learn to trust and feel safe inside the body and manage chronic issues such as burned and stressed out, PCOS and gut health.
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
My ideal nutrition client is a motivated athlete or high-performing individual who is already training hard but isn’t getting the results they know they’re capable of. They may be hitting plateaus, struggling with recovery, or not seeing the strength, speed, or body composition changes they want. They know nutrition is the missing piece, but they don’t know how to optimize it for their specific goals.
They need a structured, science-based nutrition plan that supports performance, improves recovery, and enhances consistency without disrupting their training or lifestyle. They want guidance, measurable progress, and accountability.
My ideal nutrition client is a motivated athlete or high-performing individual who is already training hard but isn’t getting the results they know they’re capable of. They may be hitting plateaus, struggling with recovery, or not seeing the strength, speed, or body composition changes they want. They know nutrition is the missing piece, but they don’t know how to optimize it for their specific goals.
They need a structured, science-based nutrition plan that supports performance, improves recovery, and enhances consistency without disrupting their training or lifestyle. They want guidance, measurable progress, and accountability.
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.
At Nourish, we take into account your individual health status, medical history, and nutrition preferences to help get rid of uncomfortable bloat, constipation and anxiety.
Dr. Heather Finley is a registered dietitian. She helps people struggling with bloating, constipation, and IBS find relief from their symptoms and feel excited about food again. Heather struggled with her own digestive issues for nearly 20 years and understands first hand the impact that nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset have on digestive health. Gut health shouldn’t be restrictive, stressful, and all-consuming. She developed a simple way that individuals can reduce digestive symptoms and add foods back into their diet.
At Nourish, we take into account your individual health status, medical history, and nutrition preferences to help get rid of uncomfortable bloat, constipation and anxiety.
Dr. Heather Finley is a registered dietitian. She helps people struggling with bloating, constipation, and IBS find relief from their symptoms and feel excited about food again. Heather struggled with her own digestive issues for nearly 20 years and understands first hand the impact that nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset have on digestive health. Gut health shouldn’t be restrictive, stressful, and all-consuming. She developed a simple way that individuals can reduce digestive symptoms and add foods back into their diet.
Diabetes? High Cholesterol? Overweight? Need Healthy Meal Plans? Call today for your Initial Consultation. Tiene diabetes, colesterol, alta presion o esta sobre peso? Necesita ayuda con la planificacion de comidas? Llamenos hoy para su consulta inicial!
Diabetes? High Cholesterol? Overweight? Need Healthy Meal Plans? Call today for your Initial Consultation. Tiene diabetes, colesterol, alta presion o esta sobre peso? Necesita ayuda con la planificacion de comidas? Llamenos hoy para su consulta inicial!
Video tele-health available in numerous states and in office appointments available in San Diego and Austin. We accept most insurance plans. Individualized plans to work with your body's natural biology and chemistry to set the stage for success.
Video tele-health available in numerous states and in office appointments available in San Diego and Austin. We accept most insurance plans. Individualized plans to work with your body's natural biology and chemistry to set the stage for success.
Most insurance plans cover Medical Nutrition Therapy, offering 3 to unlimited visits under the preventative benefit, often at no cost to the insured.
I faced significant health challenges growing up, struggling with Inflammatory Bowel Disease throughout my childhood and into adulthood. My interest in nutrition grew as I realized it could greatly improve my quality of life. I strongly believe in the power of food as medicine, as it has transformed my health and benefited my entire family. Additionally, I developed a deep interest in diabetes care, which led me to become a Board-Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist 25+ years ago. I've helped many patients lower their A1C levels and achieve significant weight loss and improve stamina through simple lifestyle changes.
Most insurance plans cover Medical Nutrition Therapy, offering 3 to unlimited visits under the preventative benefit, often at no cost to the insured.
I faced significant health challenges growing up, struggling with Inflammatory Bowel Disease throughout my childhood and into adulthood. My interest in nutrition grew as I realized it could greatly improve my quality of life. I strongly believe in the power of food as medicine, as it has transformed my health and benefited my entire family. Additionally, I developed a deep interest in diabetes care, which led me to become a Board-Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist 25+ years ago. I've helped many patients lower their A1C levels and achieve significant weight loss and improve stamina through simple lifestyle changes.
I help clients with weight, gut health issues, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases transform their relationship with food and body image and improve their overall health using holistic, individualized therapies including mind body nutrition and dynamic eating psychology.
I help clients with weight, gut health issues, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases transform their relationship with food and body image and improve their overall health using holistic, individualized therapies including mind body nutrition and dynamic eating psychology.
After working with Baylor University Medical Center, I began private practice in 1999.
Over the last 30 years I’ve seen first hand that no two clients healing paths will be the same.
Yet clients often share similar concerns "digestive distress, stubborn blood sugars, fatigue, brian fog, inflammation, painful joints, difficult health conditions, feeling stressed, too little time, contradictory information, and in need of meal ideas, and personalized guidance to get and stay healthy."
I have also seen first hand the power of food and lifestyle to help turn back disease and heal.
After working with Baylor University Medical Center, I began private practice in 1999.
Over the last 30 years I’ve seen first hand that no two clients healing paths will be the same.
Yet clients often share similar concerns "digestive distress, stubborn blood sugars, fatigue, brian fog, inflammation, painful joints, difficult health conditions, feeling stressed, too little time, contradictory information, and in need of meal ideas, and personalized guidance to get and stay healthy."
I have also seen first hand the power of food and lifestyle to help turn back disease and heal.
I am a passionate Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a commitment to promoting health and wellness. Navigating all the nutrition information out there can be confusing and that is why I am here to support you on your journey. I offer personalized guidance for all ages and specialize in food allergy prevention. As someone who grew up in a family with food allergies, I know how hard it is to navigate. I am dedicated to helping soon to be moms reduce their babies risk of developing food allergies through evidence based nutrition.
I am a passionate Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a commitment to promoting health and wellness. Navigating all the nutrition information out there can be confusing and that is why I am here to support you on your journey. I offer personalized guidance for all ages and specialize in food allergy prevention. As someone who grew up in a family with food allergies, I know how hard it is to navigate. I am dedicated to helping soon to be moms reduce their babies risk of developing food allergies through evidence based nutrition.
Do you suffer from low energy? Digestive issues? Not sure what to eat? Tired of trying diets? Frustrated with not being able to stick to diets? Unable to meet your health goals and want to get back to feeling like yourself? If you’re wanting to feel more confident, increase your energy, or ready to feel like the best version of yourself – you’re in the right place. Maybe this means resolving any digestive issues, developing a healthier relationship with food, feeling more energized with proper nourishment, learning how to have peace with food. Sound like something you're in need of? Let's chat!
Do you suffer from low energy? Digestive issues? Not sure what to eat? Tired of trying diets? Frustrated with not being able to stick to diets? Unable to meet your health goals and want to get back to feeling like yourself? If you’re wanting to feel more confident, increase your energy, or ready to feel like the best version of yourself – you’re in the right place. Maybe this means resolving any digestive issues, developing a healthier relationship with food, feeling more energized with proper nourishment, learning how to have peace with food. Sound like something you're in need of? Let's chat!
I specialize in weight loss nutritional counseling, vegetarian/vegan, sports nutrition, and strength, balance, and flexibility training. It is important to like what you're eating, and it doesn't have to all be health food. We discuss what you can eat more than what you can't. People become overweight for reasons other than knowledge and eat for reasons other than nourishment. Nutrition counseling is an client-driven exploratory process that teaches a lot about you and why you do what you do. Most clients have tried other programs and want a tailored solution that is efficient.
I specialize in weight loss nutritional counseling, vegetarian/vegan, sports nutrition, and strength, balance, and flexibility training. It is important to like what you're eating, and it doesn't have to all be health food. We discuss what you can eat more than what you can't. People become overweight for reasons other than knowledge and eat for reasons other than nourishment. Nutrition counseling is an client-driven exploratory process that teaches a lot about you and why you do what you do. Most clients have tried other programs and want a tailored solution that is efficient.
Your health matters. Let's talk about it! Hi I’m Pamela, a registered dietitian who cares about you and your health. Whether you want to restore a trusting relationship with food and your body or gain new knowledge, I would love to help. I understand how disappointing it can be to try diet after diet without any sustainable healthy changes. The food rules that you live by may be more harmful than helpful. Together, we can work through the barriers that stand in the way of you gaining a healthy mindset, as health starts from the inside out.
Your health matters. Let's talk about it! Hi I’m Pamela, a registered dietitian who cares about you and your health. Whether you want to restore a trusting relationship with food and your body or gain new knowledge, I would love to help. I understand how disappointing it can be to try diet after diet without any sustainable healthy changes. The food rules that you live by may be more harmful than helpful. Together, we can work through the barriers that stand in the way of you gaining a healthy mindset, as health starts from the inside out.
Mary-Lauren has extensive experience working with clients who have a variety of weight and eating concerns such as eating disorders, disordered eating, athletes, and those with medical diagnoses that require nutrition therapy, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Now accepting new clients! Nutrition DiscoveRD specializes in eating disorder recovery, sports nutrition, managing PCOS, and improving relationships with food and body image after chronic dieting.
Mary-Lauren Shelton Vise, RDN, LD, CEDS-C, provides personalized, non-diet, weight-neutral care tailored to each client’s unique needs. Whether you are seeking support for eating concerns, navigating disordered eating patterns, or looking to optimize athletic performance, our approach emphasizes nutrition education, challenging diet culture, and fostering a positive, sustainable relationship with food and your body.
Mary-Lauren has extensive experience working with clients who have a variety of weight and eating concerns such as eating disorders, disordered eating, athletes, and those with medical diagnoses that require nutrition therapy, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Now accepting new clients! Nutrition DiscoveRD specializes in eating disorder recovery, sports nutrition, managing PCOS, and improving relationships with food and body image after chronic dieting.
Mary-Lauren Shelton Vise, RDN, LD, CEDS-C, provides personalized, non-diet, weight-neutral care tailored to each client’s unique needs. Whether you are seeking support for eating concerns, navigating disordered eating patterns, or looking to optimize athletic performance, our approach emphasizes nutrition education, challenging diet culture, and fostering a positive, sustainable relationship with food and your body.
Whether you have a specific medical condition such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Eating Disorders, or are in need of Family Nutrition or individual consultation for weight management or malnutrition, I am the best choice for your nutritional needs
I provide individualized medical nutrition therapy helping you to manage your blood sugars, cholesterol levels, weight gain or weight loss as well as behavior modification to accomplish your nutritional needs. Ofrezco terapia médica nutricional personalizada para ayudarlo a mejorar su salud.
Whether you have a specific medical condition such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Eating Disorders, or are in need of Family Nutrition or individual consultation for weight management or malnutrition, I am the best choice for your nutritional needs
I provide individualized medical nutrition therapy helping you to manage your blood sugars, cholesterol levels, weight gain or weight loss as well as behavior modification to accomplish your nutritional needs. Ofrezco terapia médica nutricional personalizada para ayudarlo a mejorar su salud.
Are you working hard in the gym but not seeing the results show up in your health? Or perhaps you know what to eat, but struggle to make it stick in a busy lifestyle?
It is incredibly frustrating to feel like you are doing everything "right"—exercising and trying to eat well—yet still dealing with low energy, stubborn weight issues, or confusing lab results. You don't need another generic meal plan or a drill sergeant; you need a strategy that connects the dots between your movement and your metabolism to finally see results.
Are you working hard in the gym but not seeing the results show up in your health? Or perhaps you know what to eat, but struggle to make it stick in a busy lifestyle?
It is incredibly frustrating to feel like you are doing everything "right"—exercising and trying to eat well—yet still dealing with low energy, stubborn weight issues, or confusing lab results. You don't need another generic meal plan or a drill sergeant; you need a strategy that connects the dots between your movement and your metabolism to finally see results.
My ideal clients are active individuals who want to lose weight, improve body composition, or better fuel their performance without restrictive dieting. Many are navigating appetite changes from GLP-1 medications or struggling with consistency, portion control, and knowing what to eat. I help by providing clear structure, realistic strategies, and accountability—focusing on high-protein nutrition, balanced meals, and sustainable habits that fit into their lifestyle so they can see long-term results.
My ideal clients are active individuals who want to lose weight, improve body composition, or better fuel their performance without restrictive dieting. Many are navigating appetite changes from GLP-1 medications or struggling with consistency, portion control, and knowing what to eat. I help by providing clear structure, realistic strategies, and accountability—focusing on high-protein nutrition, balanced meals, and sustainable habits that fit into their lifestyle so they can see long-term results.
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.