Cholesterol Nutritionists and Dietitians in Charlottesville, VA
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.
Are you tired of spending the last 10, 20, or even 30 years frustrated with dieting? Have you tried every diet, only to feel more confused and defeated with food? Do you struggle with losing and re-gaining the same unwanted weight? Do you have increased anxiety and stress around food after dieting?
Are you tired of spending the last 10, 20, or even 30 years frustrated with dieting? Have you tried every diet, only to feel more confused and defeated with food? Do you struggle with losing and re-gaining the same unwanted weight? Do you have increased anxiety and stress around food after dieting?
As a Doctor of Nutrition (PhD) and Registered Dietitian (RD), I am dedicated to guide you to achieve a healthy yet enjoyable eating pattern for YOU. My passion is to help you discover YOUR balance in mind, body, and spirit and eat at your best life! I believe in hearing your story, creating the space to meet you where you are at, and walking together to achieve your wholeness in health.
As a Doctor of Nutrition (PhD) and Registered Dietitian (RD), I am dedicated to guide you to achieve a healthy yet enjoyable eating pattern for YOU. My passion is to help you discover YOUR balance in mind, body, and spirit and eat at your best life! I believe in hearing your story, creating the space to meet you where you are at, and walking together to achieve your wholeness in health.
Nourished Living, LLC (Nirvana Abou-Gabal)
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN
Charlottesville, VA 22901
My philosophy in a nutshell: Deciding what to eat shouldn't be complicated. In a world where food and wellness are the new religion, I’m as undogmatic as they come. I practice from a Health at Every Size paradigm, and believe that nurturing (and healing) our relationship with food is just as important as WHAT we eat. I help women who are already carrying the world on their shoulders prioritize their health once again without restriction, deprivation, or shame. By focusing on our relationship with food, in addition to overall nutrition, we quite literally bring joy back to the table.
My philosophy in a nutshell: Deciding what to eat shouldn't be complicated. In a world where food and wellness are the new religion, I’m as undogmatic as they come. I practice from a Health at Every Size paradigm, and believe that nurturing (and healing) our relationship with food is just as important as WHAT we eat. I help women who are already carrying the world on their shoulders prioritize their health once again without restriction, deprivation, or shame. By focusing on our relationship with food, in addition to overall nutrition, we quite literally bring joy back to the table.
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.
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
As a Women’s Health Dietitian, I specialize in supporting women with PCOS, fertility concerns, high cholesterol, pre-diabetes, and menopause.
Struggling with fatigue? Painful periods? Constipation? Intense cravings? With the right nutrition and lifestyle changes, you can take control of your health and feel your absolute best. Looking for accountability? Simple, fuss-free recipe ideas? Unsure which supplements are right for you? You’re in the right place—I’ve got you covered! I know how overwhelming it can be with all the conflicting information out there. That’s why I’ll work with you to create a personalized nutrition plan tailored to your unique needs, goals, and preferences. Together, we’ll cut through the noise and focus on what works for you.
As a Women’s Health Dietitian, I specialize in supporting women with PCOS, fertility concerns, high cholesterol, pre-diabetes, and menopause.
Struggling with fatigue? Painful periods? Constipation? Intense cravings? With the right nutrition and lifestyle changes, you can take control of your health and feel your absolute best. Looking for accountability? Simple, fuss-free recipe ideas? Unsure which supplements are right for you? You’re in the right place—I’ve got you covered! I know how overwhelming it can be with all the conflicting information out there. That’s why I’ll work with you to create a personalized nutrition plan tailored to your unique needs, goals, and preferences. Together, we’ll cut through the noise and focus on what works for you.
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.
I specialize in intuitive eating, mindfulness, eating disorders, emotional eating, food allergies and sensitivities, vegan and vegetarian diets, diabetes, PCOS, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, IBS and more.
I am a Registered Dietitian and Registered Yoga Teacher and am passionate about helping clients achieve their goals through an overall lifestyle approach that is unique to each person. My focus is on helping clients create change in a balanced way, with a focus on intuitive eating and Health At Every Size. I believe that nutrition isn't just about food, but your entire lifestyle as well. Taking care of yourself through movement, adequate sleep, stress management and intuitive eating are all components of living a healthy life and my goal is to help you find what will work best for your lifestyle and needs.
I specialize in intuitive eating, mindfulness, eating disorders, emotional eating, food allergies and sensitivities, vegan and vegetarian diets, diabetes, PCOS, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, IBS and more.
I am a Registered Dietitian and Registered Yoga Teacher and am passionate about helping clients achieve their goals through an overall lifestyle approach that is unique to each person. My focus is on helping clients create change in a balanced way, with a focus on intuitive eating and Health At Every Size. I believe that nutrition isn't just about food, but your entire lifestyle as well. Taking care of yourself through movement, adequate sleep, stress management and intuitive eating are all components of living a healthy life and my goal is to help you find what will work best for your lifestyle and needs.
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and an Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner. I use a "food as medicine" approach to help clients improve their health, alleviate symptoms, and minimize their need for medication. I like to educate my clients on the role of diet in disease prevention as well.
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and an Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner. I use a "food as medicine" approach to help clients improve their health, alleviate symptoms, and minimize their need for medication. I like to educate my clients on the role of diet in disease prevention as well.
I firmly believe in the transformative power of food to promote and sustain health. Adequate nutrition is fundamental for well-being; without it, true health is unattainable. However, I also recognize that nutrition is just one aspect of holistic wellness. My passion lies in guiding individuals to cultivate a balanced relationship with food, alleviating concerns about weight and chronic conditions. By fostering this harmony, my goal is to empower clients to prioritize what truly matters in life, embracing a sense of peace within their own bodies.
I firmly believe in the transformative power of food to promote and sustain health. Adequate nutrition is fundamental for well-being; without it, true health is unattainable. However, I also recognize that nutrition is just one aspect of holistic wellness. My passion lies in guiding individuals to cultivate a balanced relationship with food, alleviating concerns about weight and chronic conditions. By fostering this harmony, my goal is to empower clients to prioritize what truly matters in life, embracing a sense of peace within their own bodies.
At Bodacious Nutrition, we specialize in helping clients find optimal health AND food and body peace. Joanna is a virtual somatic registered dietitian/nutritionist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She specializes in a food-relationship first approach for a variety of health concerns including heart and metabolic health, food peace with GLP-1s, Intuitive Eating and body image coaching, nutrition for mental health, plant-based eating, eating disorders and disordered eating, PCOS, perimenopause/menopause, and IBS and digestion. She is a weight-neutral dietitian, and sessions are collaborative, empowering, and virtual.
At Bodacious Nutrition, we specialize in helping clients find optimal health AND food and body peace. Joanna is a virtual somatic registered dietitian/nutritionist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She specializes in a food-relationship first approach for a variety of health concerns including heart and metabolic health, food peace with GLP-1s, Intuitive Eating and body image coaching, nutrition for mental health, plant-based eating, eating disorders and disordered eating, PCOS, perimenopause/menopause, and IBS and digestion. She is a weight-neutral dietitian, and sessions are collaborative, empowering, and virtual.
I am a registered dietitian with a board certification in Sports Nutrition. I presently see clients via a virtual telehealth platform, Healthie. I have over 25 years of experience developing Wellness programs and providing cutting-edge nutrition, fitness and wellness services to a wide variety of individuals and groups. My specialties include health promotion, weight management, sports nutrition, wellness and fitness. I have experience working with vegetarian diets, celiac disease and eating disorders. I graduated from University of Rhode Island and obtained my Master of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences from UMASS Amherst.
I am a registered dietitian with a board certification in Sports Nutrition. I presently see clients via a virtual telehealth platform, Healthie. I have over 25 years of experience developing Wellness programs and providing cutting-edge nutrition, fitness and wellness services to a wide variety of individuals and groups. My specialties include health promotion, weight management, sports nutrition, wellness and fitness. I have experience working with vegetarian diets, celiac disease and eating disorders. I graduated from University of Rhode Island and obtained my Master of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences from UMASS Amherst.
Telehealth appointments only.
Alisha is a Registered Dietitian who is passionate about helping individuals meet their
health and wellness needs. Through evidence-based nutrition counseling and care, she promotes establishing a positive relationship with food by following a Health-at-Every Size approach and All Foods Fit principle. Alisha provides a safe, caring, nonjudgmental environment and will work with you to identify goals to support your health journey with a care plan that is holistic and unique to your needs.
Telehealth appointments only.
Alisha is a Registered Dietitian who is passionate about helping individuals meet their
health and wellness needs. Through evidence-based nutrition counseling and care, she promotes establishing a positive relationship with food by following a Health-at-Every Size approach and All Foods Fit principle. Alisha provides a safe, caring, nonjudgmental environment and will work with you to identify goals to support your health journey with a care plan that is holistic and unique to your needs.
Our philosophy centers around the holistic well-being of our patients, with a focus on delivering comprehensive care for every aspect of our patient's health. By integrating wellness components, we can provide whole-person healthcare that considers all facets of our patient's health.
Our philosophy centers around the holistic well-being of our patients, with a focus on delivering comprehensive care for every aspect of our patient's health. By integrating wellness components, we can provide whole-person healthcare that considers all facets of our patient's health.
I believe food does so much more than fuel our bodies. Eating brings families together, creates memories, tells stories, and adds to our experiences in life. For many people, food can hold a lot of power and can be a significant source of fear, stress, and anxiety. I strive to empower my clients to rediscover enjoyment in eating by helping them improve their relationship with food and their body.
I believe food does so much more than fuel our bodies. Eating brings families together, creates memories, tells stories, and adds to our experiences in life. For many people, food can hold a lot of power and can be a significant source of fear, stress, and anxiety. I strive to empower my clients to rediscover enjoyment in eating by helping them improve their relationship with food and their body.
Telehealth appointments only. Alexandra has been a RD for the past 7 years. As a Chef and dietitian, Alexandra firmly believes that nutrition AND enjoyment of foods is crucial for a well-lived life. Alexandra practices via a HAES, weight neutral lens and "all foods can fit" philosophy. Alexandra particularly loves to do work around body image, finding food freedom, and helping clients who struggle with disordered eating. Alexandra is also well versed in nutrition education for gastrointestinal issues, food aversions, diabetes, food allergies and overall health and wellness goals.
Telehealth appointments only. Alexandra has been a RD for the past 7 years. As a Chef and dietitian, Alexandra firmly believes that nutrition AND enjoyment of foods is crucial for a well-lived life. Alexandra practices via a HAES, weight neutral lens and "all foods can fit" philosophy. Alexandra particularly loves to do work around body image, finding food freedom, and helping clients who struggle with disordered eating. Alexandra is also well versed in nutrition education for gastrointestinal issues, food aversions, diabetes, food allergies and overall health and wellness goals.
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.
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.
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist helping people live happier and healthier lives through improved nutrition and positive lifestyle changes. I believe food and eating are meant to be pleasurable, not a source of stress and frustration. After listening carefully to your unique story, we will work together as a team to develop individualized solutions that are simple and sustainable using holistic approaches within a compassionate, judgement-free environment. I am particularly passionate about gut health and its foundational impact on overall health and wellness.
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist helping people live happier and healthier lives through improved nutrition and positive lifestyle changes. I believe food and eating are meant to be pleasurable, not a source of stress and frustration. After listening carefully to your unique story, we will work together as a team to develop individualized solutions that are simple and sustainable using holistic approaches within a compassionate, judgement-free environment. I am particularly passionate about gut health and its foundational impact on overall health and wellness.
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).
I am a registered dietitian nutritionist and a certified eating disorder specialist. I am passionate about working with those who have eating disorders and those who struggle with their relationship with food.
I am a registered dietitian nutritionist and a certified eating disorder specialist. I am passionate about working with those who have eating disorders and those who struggle with their relationship with food.
Cholesterol Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found in the blood that is essential for forming healthy cells and ensuring regular body functions. Although cholesterol often has a negative reputation, it plays a crucial role in our health. There are several types of cholesterol, including low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). The balance between these types is more important than eliminating cholesterol entirely. In general HDL is considered to be the "good" form of cholesterol, while LDL is considered to be the "bad" form associated with conditions such as cardiovascular diseases. Individuals with high levels of LDL cholesterol circulating in their blood are at an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, as a result of plaque build-up on the interior of the body's arteries.
How does diet affect cholesterol?
While many individuals with high cholesterol are prescribed medications to help lower their levels, lifestyle changes—especially dietary modifications—are considered the first line of treatment. Reducing the consumption of foods high in saturated and trans fats, such as fatty meats, cream, butter, and pastries, helps lower cholesterol. Conversely, consuming sufficient fiber, healthy fats (like those found in salmon and nuts), and low-fat proteins can help lower LDL levels and improve cardiovascular health.
What diet is best if you have high cholesterol?
In general, experts recommend a plant-based diet high in fiber, healthy fats, and lean protein as the best nutrition approach to lowering blood cholesterol levels. The "Mediterranean diet," characterized by the consumption of lots of healthy fats, vegetables, beans, and whole grains is one common diet with abundant evidence supporting its efficacy in reducing blood cholesterol levels and preventing cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is another common diet shown to reduce cholesterol levels; the DASH diet emphasizes the consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low fat dairy products with a particular focus on reducing the consumption of saturated fats. Conversely, diets that include the consumption of large amounts of protein and fats—such as the keto diet and atkins diet—are generally not recommended for those with high cholesterol levels due to the high levels of saturated and trans fats that such diets can include.
Why is it useful to see a dietitian if you have high cholesterol?
Dietitians are specifically trained to use diet modifications to manage health, so consulting a dietitian if you have high cholesterol can be greatly beneficial. They can help construct a diet that lowers cholesterol and promotes a healthier lifestyle. Dietitians can assist clients in identifying foods that are low in cholesterol and those that support overall health. They can also help hold clients accountable for their nutrition and provide resources for other lifestyle modifications that support blood cholesterol reduction, such as exercise, smoking cessation, and alcohol consumption reduction. Additionally, dietitians can assist in managing other chronic diseases often associated with high cholesterol, such as kidney conditions, diabetes, and heart disease.