Non-Diet Approach Nutritionists and Dietitians in Waco, TX
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.
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.
We offer trauma-informed nutrition counseling to heal chronic dieting, disordered eating and non-obsessive strategies to manage pain, stress and illness. This may include meal ideas, education on dismantling fat prejudice, lifestyle shifts to slow down to get needs met, body image counseling and sustainable movement and self care. www.tracybrownrd.com
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.
We offer trauma-informed nutrition counseling to heal chronic dieting, disordered eating and non-obsessive strategies to manage pain, stress and illness. This may include meal ideas, education on dismantling fat prejudice, lifestyle shifts to slow down to get needs met, body image counseling and sustainable movement and self care. www.tracybrownrd.com
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.
I whole-heartedly believe that health is more than just focusing on food- it’s mental health, rest, connection, creativity, and physical health. My approach combines the principles of Intuitive Eating, Health At Every Size ® framework, evidence-based nutrition, stress management, joyful movement, and honoring cultural traditions.
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.
I whole-heartedly believe that health is more than just focusing on food- it’s mental health, rest, connection, creativity, and physical health. My approach combines the principles of Intuitive Eating, Health At Every Size ® framework, evidence-based nutrition, stress management, joyful movement, and honoring cultural traditions.
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
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.
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.
I specialize in helping people manage their weight and/or weight related health concerns or with patients that have gastrointestinal complications. I also specialize in individuals that are new to exercise or looking to begin exercise and create long-term lifestyle changes. I do not use a one diet fits all approach. I utilize the latest cutting-edge research to help my clients understand not just what to change, but how to change it. My ideal client would be an individual who is sick of nutrition gimmicks and is looking to change their eating habits for long-term success.
I specialize in helping people manage their weight and/or weight related health concerns or with patients that have gastrointestinal complications. I also specialize in individuals that are new to exercise or looking to begin exercise and create long-term lifestyle changes. I do not use a one diet fits all approach. I utilize the latest cutting-edge research to help my clients understand not just what to change, but how to change it. My ideal client would be an individual who is sick of nutrition gimmicks and is looking to change their eating habits for long-term success.
My ideal clients are busy professionals and individuals in bilingual households who want personalized, culturally sensitive, and evidence-based nutrition care that fits into their modern lives. They may be managing digestive issues, chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or cholesterol concerns, or feeling overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice. I provide structured, tech-forward, bilingual (English/Spanish) nutrition counseling that helps clients understand their health, build sustainable habits, and achieve long-term results through realistic, practical strategies.
My ideal clients are busy professionals and individuals in bilingual households who want personalized, culturally sensitive, and evidence-based nutrition care that fits into their modern lives. They may be managing digestive issues, chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or cholesterol concerns, or feeling overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice. I provide structured, tech-forward, bilingual (English/Spanish) nutrition counseling that helps clients understand their health, build sustainable habits, and achieve long-term results through realistic, practical strategies.
Hi, I'm Beth Barnett-Boebel, and I’m here to help you get to the root of what is not working in your body and your mind. Many of you know what to eat, but often find yourself in a pattern of high motivation doing all the things, then one slip, and then it all seems to fall apart and you feel like you have failed again. This is where nutrition therapy comes in, getting through the patterns that have you stuck in the “on and off” a plan of getting healthy.
Hi, I'm Beth Barnett-Boebel, and I’m here to help you get to the root of what is not working in your body and your mind. Many of you know what to eat, but often find yourself in a pattern of high motivation doing all the things, then one slip, and then it all seems to fall apart and you feel like you have failed again. This is where nutrition therapy comes in, getting through the patterns that have you stuck in the “on and off” a plan of getting healthy.
Lemond Nutrition is proud to be one of the most trusted private nutrition practices among families and doctors in the Dallas and Lubbock areas. After seeing a need for comprehensive nutrition assistance specifically for children and families— Angela and Jeff Lemond founded the company in 2009. Lemond Nutrition has helped hundreds of people find a nutritious and healthy lifestyle. We are honored daily to be a continued resource for people in need.
Lemond Nutrition is proud to be one of the most trusted private nutrition practices among families and doctors in the Dallas and Lubbock areas. After seeing a need for comprehensive nutrition assistance specifically for children and families— Angela and Jeff Lemond founded the company in 2009. Lemond Nutrition has helped hundreds of people find a nutritious and healthy lifestyle. We are honored daily to be a continued resource for people in need.
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.
As a lifelong athlete and dietitian, I understand the demands of training, competition, and recovery very well. I help athletes at every level fuel smarter, recover faster, and perform at their best. I also help with disordered eating in both athletes and non-athletes. My approach blends evidence-based sports nutrition with a compassionate, non-restrictive framework so you can build strength, endurance, and energy without fad diets or extremes. Whether you’re chasing a PR, healing your relationship with food, or balancing training with work and life, I create personalized plans that support both performance and long-term wellbeing.
As a lifelong athlete and dietitian, I understand the demands of training, competition, and recovery very well. I help athletes at every level fuel smarter, recover faster, and perform at their best. I also help with disordered eating in both athletes and non-athletes. My approach blends evidence-based sports nutrition with a compassionate, non-restrictive framework so you can build strength, endurance, and energy without fad diets or extremes. Whether you’re chasing a PR, healing your relationship with food, or balancing training with work and life, I create personalized plans that support both performance and long-term wellbeing.
Jamie is a Registered Dietitian with Health Loft who takes a compassionate approach to nutrition therapy by meeting people where they are in their personal journeys. She helps clients make incremental changes to restore a peaceful relationship with food and their bodies. Jamie understands the harmful nature of diet culture and provides care that is affirming, sustainable, and tailored to each individual’s needs and goals. Her experience allows her to identify distorted beliefs and unhealthy eating patterns and offer thoughtful, evidence-based guidance.
Jamie is a Registered Dietitian with Health Loft who takes a compassionate approach to nutrition therapy by meeting people where they are in their personal journeys. She helps clients make incremental changes to restore a peaceful relationship with food and their bodies. Jamie understands the harmful nature of diet culture and provides care that is affirming, sustainable, and tailored to each individual’s needs and goals. Her experience allows her to identify distorted beliefs and unhealthy eating patterns and offer thoughtful, evidence-based guidance.
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.
Mary-Lauren Shelton Vise, RDN, LD, CEDS-C, provides personalized, non-diet, weight-neutral care tailored to each client’s unique needs.
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).
Mary-Lauren Shelton Vise, RDN, LD, CEDS-C, provides personalized, non-diet, weight-neutral care tailored to each client’s unique needs.
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).
Hi! I’m Jade Lee - a registered dietitian based in Austin, Texas. I work with athletes at every level, from recreational and club competitors to collegiate and pros, across sports like swimming, cycling, basketball, soccer, volleyball, weightlifting, Hyrox, CrossFit, track and field, triathlon, and distance running. Through my private practice and roles with USA Track & Field, I help individuals fuel with purpose and perform with intention.
Hi! I’m Jade Lee - a registered dietitian based in Austin, Texas. I work with athletes at every level, from recreational and club competitors to collegiate and pros, across sports like swimming, cycling, basketball, soccer, volleyball, weightlifting, Hyrox, CrossFit, track and field, triathlon, and distance running. Through my private practice and roles with USA Track & Field, I help individuals fuel with purpose and perform with intention.
Our mission is to empower individuals to make informed and healthy choices about their nutrition and lifestyle. We believe that proper nutrition is the foundation for a happy and fulfilling life, and we strive to help our clients achieve their goals by providing personalized, evidence-based guidance and support.
Our mission is to empower individuals to make informed and healthy choices about their nutrition and lifestyle. We believe that proper nutrition is the foundation for a happy and fulfilling life, and we strive to help our clients achieve their goals by providing personalized, evidence-based guidance and support.
I offer weight-inclusive, non-diet nutrition counseling for eating disorder recovery, ARFID, sports nutrition, gut health, and medical nutrition therapy.
My clients are adults, teens, and athletes who are tired of fighting with food. Some are in recovery from anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, or ARFID. Some are athletes underfueling without realizing it. Others have spent years dieting, feeling out of control around food, or following rules that stopped working. They're not looking for another meal plan that tells them what they're doing wrong — they want support that actually fits their life. Many come in already knowing something needs to change. They just need a space to figure out what that looks like without shame or pressure.
I offer weight-inclusive, non-diet nutrition counseling for eating disorder recovery, ARFID, sports nutrition, gut health, and medical nutrition therapy.
My clients are adults, teens, and athletes who are tired of fighting with food. Some are in recovery from anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, or ARFID. Some are athletes underfueling without realizing it. Others have spent years dieting, feeling out of control around food, or following rules that stopped working. They're not looking for another meal plan that tells them what they're doing wrong — they want support that actually fits their life. Many come in already knowing something needs to change. They just need a space to figure out what that looks like without shame or pressure.
The dietitians at TLB Nutrition Therapy strive to provide individualized nutrition care for those wanting to heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Our goal is to support each client on their food and body journey by centering their lived experiences, honoring their unique needs, and practicing from a place of curiosity and respect. While we acknowledge that much of traditional research is rooted in bias and lacks inclusivity, we prioritize the wisdom of the individual in front of us. Our recommendations are guided by the client's lived reality—not generalized assumptions.
The dietitians at TLB Nutrition Therapy strive to provide individualized nutrition care for those wanting to heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Our goal is to support each client on their food and body journey by centering their lived experiences, honoring their unique needs, and practicing from a place of curiosity and respect. While we acknowledge that much of traditional research is rooted in bias and lacks inclusivity, we prioritize the wisdom of the individual in front of us. Our recommendations are guided by the client's lived reality—not generalized assumptions.
Helping clients with insulin resistance in the form of diabetes, pre-diabetes, PCOS, and those starting or using GLP1 medications. Helping those who feel uncertain about what dietary changes to make and are in need of further guidance and accountability support. They also desire to see improvements in their weight or lab results, but are unsure how to begin making these changes. They also want to improve their relationship with food, and break disordered eating patterns and yo-yo dieting.
Helping clients with insulin resistance in the form of diabetes, pre-diabetes, PCOS, and those starting or using GLP1 medications. Helping those who feel uncertain about what dietary changes to make and are in need of further guidance and accountability support. They also desire to see improvements in their weight or lab results, but are unsure how to begin making these changes. They also want to improve their relationship with food, and break disordered eating patterns and yo-yo dieting.
I like to take a holistic approach with nutrition so we can figure out what your body needs to be nourished from the inside out. No matter your goals, I will provide you with an individualized plan with evidence-based nutrition knowledge & tools to be confident in your choices! A healthy diet looks different for everyone, there is absolutely no "one size fits all" or some magical fad diet (I promise).
I like to take a holistic approach with nutrition so we can figure out what your body needs to be nourished from the inside out. No matter your goals, I will provide you with an individualized plan with evidence-based nutrition knowledge & tools to be confident in your choices! A healthy diet looks different for everyone, there is absolutely no "one size fits all" or some magical fad diet (I promise).
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.