Weight Loss/Weight Management Nutritionists and Dietitians in Alexandria City County, VA
I will help you lose 20 lbs or more in 12 weeks. Frustrated with your weight? Lose weight, only to regain it? Exercising but not losing weight? Is your weight effecting your life, your confidence, and your ability to do certain things? If so, I am the Weight Loss Expert, specializing in working with adults in a healthy and sustainable way. If that's you, I can help you!
I will help you lose 20 lbs or more in 12 weeks. Frustrated with your weight? Lose weight, only to regain it? Exercising but not losing weight? Is your weight effecting your life, your confidence, and your ability to do certain things? If so, I am the Weight Loss Expert, specializing in working with adults in a healthy and sustainable way. If that's you, I can help you!
My nutritional coaching approach focuses on guiding you to a healthier lifestyle by enjoying whole delicious foods, eating for balance and energy ,and healthy weight management. I look at the "whole" person and all the reasons we struggle with taking the right steps towards better health. Our work together will be about long term lifestyle changes rather than the quick fix diet mentality. We will design a plan unique to you , incorporating nutrition, exercise and stress management strategies. Together we can get you on a path to more optimal and balanced health and a life you love!
My nutritional coaching approach focuses on guiding you to a healthier lifestyle by enjoying whole delicious foods, eating for balance and energy ,and healthy weight management. I look at the "whole" person and all the reasons we struggle with taking the right steps towards better health. Our work together will be about long term lifestyle changes rather than the quick fix diet mentality. We will design a plan unique to you , incorporating nutrition, exercise and stress management strategies. Together we can get you on a path to more optimal and balanced health and a life you love!
You could prevent diabetes or diabetes complications, delay the chronic kidney disease progression, minimize the side effects of chemotherapy and prevent numerous chronic diseases (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity
Have you had trouble following any meal plan? I look forward to help you to understand what is happening in your body when you have chronic diseases. At the first appointment, I will review your medical and diet history. After that, I will explain how medical nutrition therapy works to treat your problem. I will help you to focus on lifestyle modifications to achieve your goal. Any diet you follow, the adherence is the key for success. At the end of each session, I will help you to set the goal.
You could prevent diabetes or diabetes complications, delay the chronic kidney disease progression, minimize the side effects of chemotherapy and prevent numerous chronic diseases (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity
Have you had trouble following any meal plan? I look forward to help you to understand what is happening in your body when you have chronic diseases. At the first appointment, I will review your medical and diet history. After that, I will explain how medical nutrition therapy works to treat your problem. I will help you to focus on lifestyle modifications to achieve your goal. Any diet you follow, the adherence is the key for success. At the end of each session, I will help you to set the goal.
Our philosophy centers on the holistic well-being of our patients, with a focus on delivering comprehensive care across every aspect of their health. By integrating wellness components, we can provide whole-person healthcare that considers all facets of our patients' health.
ELLAD Preventative Health proudly serves clients across multiple U.S. locations, including Chesterfield, Henrico, Richmond VA, Fairfax VA, Atlanta GA, Houston TX, and St. Petersburg FL. We deliver trusted, results-driven preventative health services with personalized care, transparent pricing, and reliable support—wherever you are.
Our philosophy centers on the holistic well-being of our patients, with a focus on delivering comprehensive care across every aspect of their health. By integrating wellness components, we can provide whole-person healthcare that considers all facets of our patients' health.
ELLAD Preventative Health proudly serves clients across multiple U.S. locations, including Chesterfield, Henrico, Richmond VA, Fairfax VA, Atlanta GA, Houston TX, and St. Petersburg FL. We deliver trusted, results-driven preventative health services with personalized care, transparent pricing, and reliable support—wherever you are.
I have experience with adult, pediatric and adolescent eating disorders as well as a wide range of chronic disease states, gastrointestinal complications and weight management.
I am a Registered Dietitian passionate about helping clients achieve their health goals through a personalized lifestyle approach using intuitive eating practices. Rather than focusing solely on weight, I help patients to focus on their current lifestyle and set reasonable goals towards achieving a better relationship with food and their body. Food has a complex relationship with many other components of our lives including sleep, physical activity, hydration and emotions. We will work through all of these items by setting individualized, achievable goals.
I have experience with adult, pediatric and adolescent eating disorders as well as a wide range of chronic disease states, gastrointestinal complications and weight management.
I am a Registered Dietitian passionate about helping clients achieve their health goals through a personalized lifestyle approach using intuitive eating practices. Rather than focusing solely on weight, I help patients to focus on their current lifestyle and set reasonable goals towards achieving a better relationship with food and their body. Food has a complex relationship with many other components of our lives including sleep, physical activity, hydration and emotions. We will work through all of these items by setting individualized, achievable goals.
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in eating disorder treatment, medical nutrition therapy, weight management, and motivational interviewing.
I am dedicated to improving health and well-being with a belief in health at every size, intuitive eating, body neutral work, and Family Based Treatment for eating disorders and weight management. My philosophy centers around the idea that nutrition should be enjoyable and inclusive, allowing individuals to listen to their bodies and make informed choices.
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in eating disorder treatment, medical nutrition therapy, weight management, and motivational interviewing.
I am dedicated to improving health and well-being with a belief in health at every size, intuitive eating, body neutral work, and Family Based Treatment for eating disorders and weight management. My philosophy centers around the idea that nutrition should be enjoyable and inclusive, allowing individuals to listen to their bodies and make informed choices.
I am here to guide you; whether due to an illness, dietary restrictions, weight loss, better athletic performance, or just wanting to try something new.
I completed my studies through Virginia Tech and did my dietetic internship through Meredith College. I have a certificate of training for adult, childhood and adolescent weight management through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
I am here to guide you; whether due to an illness, dietary restrictions, weight loss, better athletic performance, or just wanting to try something new.
I completed my studies through Virginia Tech and did my dietetic internship through Meredith College. I have a certificate of training for adult, childhood and adolescent weight management through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Do you struggle with shifting hormones, hot flashes, poor sleep, gastrointestinal distress, and menopausal weight gain? Knowing where to start, what to do, and who to trust is frustrating. With the abundance of conflicting information out there it’s easy to feel overwhelmed especially if you don’t see or feel results quickly. You need personalized nutrition and lifestyle recommendations to support what works best for your health condition, not another random diet that is destined to fail.
Do you struggle with shifting hormones, hot flashes, poor sleep, gastrointestinal distress, and menopausal weight gain? Knowing where to start, what to do, and who to trust is frustrating. With the abundance of conflicting information out there it’s easy to feel overwhelmed especially if you don’t see or feel results quickly. You need personalized nutrition and lifestyle recommendations to support what works best for your health condition, not another random diet that is destined to fail.
Her expertise extends to weight management, heart-healthy diets, and maternal and child nutrition, allowing her to provide comprehensive, evidence-based interventions for a wide range of patient needs.
Tarannum Lavani is a highly accomplished Registered Dietitian with over 18 years of clinical and community nutrition experience across Canada and the USA. She holds a Master’s degree in Foods and Nutrition from India and a second Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from the New York Institute of Technology, NY.
Her expertise extends to weight management, heart-healthy diets, and maternal and child nutrition, allowing her to provide comprehensive, evidence-based interventions for a wide range of patient needs.
Tarannum Lavani is a highly accomplished Registered Dietitian with over 18 years of clinical and community nutrition experience across Canada and the USA. She holds a Master’s degree in Foods and Nutrition from India and a second Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from the New York Institute of Technology, NY.
Hi, I'm Britt Kern, a registered dietitian specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating, weight concerns, autoimmune disorders, digestive disorders, and food sensitivities. With a compassionate and holistic approach, I am dedicated to helping individuals cultivate a healthy and balanced relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. I hold a degree in nutrition and dietetics and am licensed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). My previous experience spans high-level care settings, including inpatient, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).
Hi, I'm Britt Kern, a registered dietitian specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating, weight concerns, autoimmune disorders, digestive disorders, and food sensitivities. With a compassionate and holistic approach, I am dedicated to helping individuals cultivate a healthy and balanced relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. I hold a degree in nutrition and dietetics and am licensed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). My previous experience spans high-level care settings, including inpatient, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).
Issues we can tackle together: eating disorders, gut health (IBS, SIBO, UC), yo-yo dieting, weight management, prenatal nutrition, postpartum nutrition, childhood nutrition, and/or preventative nutrition.
My main goal is to keep nutrition manageable, fun, and realistic. When we look at the whole picture that is you, including stress, sleep, and movement and we come up together with a plan. Be warned, thinking out side of the box is a specialty of mine (got to keep things interesting)!
Issues we can tackle together: eating disorders, gut health (IBS, SIBO, UC), yo-yo dieting, weight management, prenatal nutrition, postpartum nutrition, childhood nutrition, and/or preventative nutrition.
My main goal is to keep nutrition manageable, fun, and realistic. When we look at the whole picture that is you, including stress, sleep, and movement and we come up together with a plan. Be warned, thinking out side of the box is a specialty of mine (got to keep things interesting)!
Major Areas of Specialization: Pediatric Nutrition, Clinical Adult Nutrition, Weight Management, Eating Disorders, Food Allergies, High Cholesterol.
Gastrointestinal Disorders, Food-Mood Energy Healing, Premenstrual Syndrome, Vegetarianism, Chemical Dependency/Addictions, Hyperlipidemia and Food Allergies. Michelle helps children and their families adjust their eating habits and relationship with food, optimizing their health and well-being.
Major Areas of Specialization: Pediatric Nutrition, Clinical Adult Nutrition, Weight Management, Eating Disorders, Food Allergies, High Cholesterol.
Gastrointestinal Disorders, Food-Mood Energy Healing, Premenstrual Syndrome, Vegetarianism, Chemical Dependency/Addictions, Hyperlipidemia and Food Allergies. Michelle helps children and their families adjust their eating habits and relationship with food, optimizing their health and well-being.
My experience includes general nutrition guidance, pediatric growth concerns, picky eating, food allergies, introducing solid foods, gestational diabetes, breastfeeding guidance, weight management and diabetes.
I love supporting families with nutrition & feeding challenges. When working together, we will set realistic & achievable goals. I don't give out standard meal plans or diets but instead focus on meeting nutrient needs - adding instead of taking away and helping you feel confident nourishing yourself and your family. I know you are doing the best you can & together we will come up with strategies to help you reach your nutrition goals.
My experience includes general nutrition guidance, pediatric growth concerns, picky eating, food allergies, introducing solid foods, gestational diabetes, breastfeeding guidance, weight management and diabetes.
I love supporting families with nutrition & feeding challenges. When working together, we will set realistic & achievable goals. I don't give out standard meal plans or diets but instead focus on meeting nutrient needs - adding instead of taking away and helping you feel confident nourishing yourself and your family. I know you are doing the best you can & together we will come up with strategies to help you reach your nutrition goals.
I support individuals with a variety of concerns including eating disorders, disordered eating, body image struggles, yo-yo dieting, nutrition support with weight loss medications (GLP-1s), blood sugar management, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, gut health, prenatal and postpartum support.
I help my clients heal their relationship with food, and learn how to nourish their bodies without guilt, food fear, or shame.
By offering individualized nutrition counseling, I help my clients learn what their bodies need to thrive. I support them in building sustainable SYSTEMS that will support healthy habits throughout all of life's seasons.
I support individuals with a variety of concerns including eating disorders, disordered eating, body image struggles, yo-yo dieting, nutrition support with weight loss medications (GLP-1s), blood sugar management, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, gut health, prenatal and postpartum support.
I help my clients heal their relationship with food, and learn how to nourish their bodies without guilt, food fear, or shame.
By offering individualized nutrition counseling, I help my clients learn what their bodies need to thrive. I support them in building sustainable SYSTEMS that will support healthy habits throughout all of life's seasons.
Provide telehealth only. As a seasoned Registered Dietitian with 15+ years of experience and mom of five, I bring a unique, practical approach to Medical Nutrition Therapy. I have both the hospital and outpatient nutrition experience and understand the challenges of balancing health goals with real-life demands.
Provide telehealth only. As a seasoned Registered Dietitian with 15+ years of experience and mom of five, I bring a unique, practical approach to Medical Nutrition Therapy. I have both the hospital and outpatient nutrition experience and understand the challenges of balancing health goals with real-life demands.
Specialties include: Weight Loss, Pre-Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Disease, High blood pressure, High Cholesterol, PCOS, Fertility & Prenatal/Postnatal Nutrition, Lyme Disease recovery, Natural Remedies, Weight gain, Eating Disorders.
Providing excellent medical nutrition therapy in Harrisonburg since 2013.
Specialties include: Weight Loss, Pre-Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Disease, High blood pressure, High Cholesterol, PCOS, Fertility & Prenatal/Postnatal Nutrition, Lyme Disease recovery, Natural Remedies, Weight gain, Eating Disorders.
Providing excellent medical nutrition therapy in Harrisonburg since 2013.
If you’re tired of overthinking food and just want a clear, realistic path to better health, you’re exactly who I work with. My clients are often burned out on diets, apps, and mixed messages, they want better energy, improved lab work, and confidence in their everyday food choices, but without rigid rules or guilt.
If you’re tired of overthinking food and just want a clear, realistic path to better health, you’re exactly who I work with. My clients are often burned out on diets, apps, and mixed messages, they want better energy, improved lab work, and confidence in their everyday food choices, but without rigid rules or guilt.
I support individuals across a range of areas including weight management, gastrointestinal health, chronic disease management, women’s health, and healthy eating.
I specialize in clinical and healthy lifestyle nutrition, providing evidence-based support for weight management, metabolic health, and sustainable fat loss. I work with clients managing IBS and digestive disorders, diabetes and prediabetes, high cholesterol, and cardiovascular risk, PCOS, eating disorders, menopause, and other conditions.
I support individuals across a range of areas including weight management, gastrointestinal health, chronic disease management, women’s health, and healthy eating.
I specialize in clinical and healthy lifestyle nutrition, providing evidence-based support for weight management, metabolic health, and sustainable fat loss. I work with clients managing IBS and digestive disorders, diabetes and prediabetes, high cholesterol, and cardiovascular risk, PCOS, eating disorders, menopause, and other conditions.
As a registered dietitian with over 10 years of experience and a passion for personalized nutrition, I am dedicated to helping individuals achieve their health and wellness goals. Whether you're looking to manage blood sugar, lose or gain weight, or improve gastrointestinal health, I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs.
As a registered dietitian with over 10 years of experience and a passion for personalized nutrition, I am dedicated to helping individuals achieve their health and wellness goals. Whether you're looking to manage blood sugar, lose or gain weight, or improve gastrointestinal health, I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs.
I am a board licensed Certified Nutrition Specialist and licensed dietitian nutritionist who provides a functional nutrition approach, sensitive to culture and race. I look for the root causes to your health issues through a multifactorial approach. I provide medical nutrition therapy for women's health, perimenopause/menopause, autoimmune disease, metabolic conditions like diabetes and hypertension, inflammation, and GI issues. My goal is to help you understand how to live an anti-inflammatory lifestyle and develop systems in your life to make optimized health sustainable.
I am a board licensed Certified Nutrition Specialist and licensed dietitian nutritionist who provides a functional nutrition approach, sensitive to culture and race. I look for the root causes to your health issues through a multifactorial approach. I provide medical nutrition therapy for women's health, perimenopause/menopause, autoimmune disease, metabolic conditions like diabetes and hypertension, inflammation, and GI issues. My goal is to help you understand how to live an anti-inflammatory lifestyle and develop systems in your life to make optimized health sustainable.
Weight Loss/Weight Management Nutritionists and Dietitians
Why is nutrition important for weight loss?
Dietitians often identify diet and exercise as the two key factors in achieving weight loss goals. To lose weight, individuals must consume fewer calories than they expend, making a supportive diet essential. Foods that are satiating, such as the healthy fats found in nuts or fish like salmon, can help keep individuals full longer and reduce overall intake. In contrast, foods high in sugar and refined carbohydrates are quickly burned by the body and can lead to excessive caloric intake. These examples highlight the importance of overall nutrition choices, beyond just calorie counting, in weight loss. Additionally, a well-balanced diet can help reduce symptoms of conditions associated with obesity or being overweight, such as high blood sugar and hypertension.
What diet is best for weight loss?
There is no single best diet for weight loss; instead, dietitians often advocate for adopting overall lifestyle changes that support sustainable weight loss rather than extreme, short-term diets. Generally, dietary changes that include more plant-based foods and those low in added sugars and saturated fats are recommended. One example of such a diet is the Mediterranean-style diet, which emphasizes whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and lean sources of animal protein. Specific dietary patterns may also be tailored to the client's underlying health conditions. For instance, individuals with hypertension or high cholesterol might benefit from the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), which focuses on heart-healthy foods.
What foods should I avoid for weight loss?
When aiming for weight loss, dietitians generally advise against consuming high-calorie and highly-processed foods, such as fried foods, fatty meats, sugar-rich desserts or baked goods, refined carbohydrates like white bread, and candy. Additionally, beverages such as sodas and high-calorie coffee drinks can negatively impact weight loss goals. Instead, nutrition professionals recommend incorporating foods that contribute to satiety and overall health, including fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats, and whole grains. Focusing on adding these nutrient-dense foods, instead of taking away certain foods, can support a healthier lifestyle and help individuals both meet their nutritional needs while also achieving their weight loss goals.
How can a dietitian help with weight loss?
Dietitians assist with weight loss by helping clients develop and implement lifestyle changes, including dietary modifications and exercise routines, that support sustained weight management. They will work with clients to create personalized weight loss plans and hold them accountable for meeting their goals. Dietitians may also address the psychological aspects of weight loss, promoting positive self-esteem and self-worth. Many encourage clients to keep a food diary or journal to track their diet and provide ongoing guidance as the client makes the recommended lifestyle changes. Additionally, dietitians may coordinate with other healthcare professionals, such as medical doctors, to address any underlying health conditions, such as diabetes.