Meal Plan Nutritionists and Dietitians in Charlottesville, VA
I’m a registered dietitian offering virtual nutrition counseling to help you improve your health and heal your relationship with food. My specialties include: eating disorders, binge eating disorder, disordered eating, women's health, and intuitive eating.
I’m a registered dietitian offering virtual nutrition counseling to help you improve your health and heal your relationship with food. My specialties include: eating disorders, binge eating disorder, disordered eating, women's health, and intuitive eating.
You deserve a peaceful, respectful relationship with your body, a natural, enjoyable relationship with food, and a sustainable, joyful relationship with movement. If you are experiencing challenges or distress around the food you eat or the exercise you do (or do not do), you could benefit from nutrition support and intuitive eating guidance. If you are struggling with an eating disorder/disordered eating or are tired of cycling through diet after diet, you can expect to receive support that meets you where you are - together we can work towards full recovery.
You deserve a peaceful, respectful relationship with your body, a natural, enjoyable relationship with food, and a sustainable, joyful relationship with movement. If you are experiencing challenges or distress around the food you eat or the exercise you do (or do not do), you could benefit from nutrition support and intuitive eating guidance. If you are struggling with an eating disorder/disordered eating or are tired of cycling through diet after diet, you can expect to receive support that meets you where you are - together we can work towards full recovery.
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.
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?
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
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 specialize in pediatric, prenatal, postpartum & vegan/vegetarian nutrition with an intuitive eating, non-diet & personalized approach. 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 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 specialize in pediatric, prenatal, postpartum & vegan/vegetarian nutrition with an intuitive eating, non-diet & personalized approach. My experience includes general nutrition guidance, pediatric growth concerns, picky eating, food allergies, introducing solid foods, gestational diabetes, breastfeeding guidance, weight management and diabetes.
Then we'll create a personalized plan, including exercise prescription, menu planning and ongoing coaching that will optimize your overall health and performance.
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.
Then we'll create a personalized plan, including exercise prescription, menu planning and ongoing coaching that will optimize your overall health and performance.
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.
Weight loss, fatigue, high cholesterol, cancer and more! - My 30-plus yrs of clinical experience allows me to expertly provide holistic care for all manner of health issues. Advanced blood and other forms of testing is available as Zoom, Phone & Facetime consultations. My BloodDetective approach compares you results and concerns to "health people" and not merely "average" like regular drs do; hidden causes and solutions are often uncovered allowing exacting nutritional suggestions. As a dietitian, dc, nutritional specialist, masters degree in nutrition, sports nutritionist with two board certifications I am qualified to help!
Weight loss, fatigue, high cholesterol, cancer and more! - My 30-plus yrs of clinical experience allows me to expertly provide holistic care for all manner of health issues. Advanced blood and other forms of testing is available as Zoom, Phone & Facetime consultations. My BloodDetective approach compares you results and concerns to "health people" and not merely "average" like regular drs do; hidden causes and solutions are often uncovered allowing exacting nutritional suggestions. As a dietitian, dc, nutritional specialist, masters degree in nutrition, sports nutritionist with two board certifications I am qualified to help!
I am a Functional Dietitian specializing in Gut Health and Lyme Disease and Coinfections. I have advanced certifications in SIBO, IBS and am a member of ILADS (International Lyme and Associated Disease Society).
I also counsel in general wellness and vegan nutrition and am a certified MRT and LEAP therapist.
I am able to see patients in AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NC, NV NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, WI, WA, VT as well as Canada, the UK and some countries outside the EU. Lyme coaching and education is available everywhere.
I am a Functional Dietitian specializing in Gut Health and Lyme Disease and Coinfections. I have advanced certifications in SIBO, IBS and am a member of ILADS (International Lyme and Associated Disease Society).
I also counsel in general wellness and vegan nutrition and am a certified MRT and LEAP therapist.
I am able to see patients in AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NC, NV NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, WI, WA, VT as well as Canada, the UK and some countries outside the EU. Lyme coaching and education is available everywhere.
Megan is a Registered Dietitian passionate about helping individuals achieve optimal health through personalized nutrition. With experience in clinical, long-term care, community health, population health, and private practice, she offers a comprehensive approach to nutrition counseling. Megan believes that small, sustainable changes can lead to significant improvements and is committed to empowering clients to live their best lives.
Megan is a Registered Dietitian passionate about helping individuals achieve optimal health through personalized nutrition. With experience in clinical, long-term care, community health, population health, and private practice, she offers a comprehensive approach to nutrition counseling. Megan believes that small, sustainable changes can lead to significant improvements and is committed to empowering clients to live their best lives.
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).
Helena is a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist in the VA, DC, and MD area who is dedicated to helping her clients re-discover a healthy relationship with food and their body.Over the years she has found a deep connection working with co-morbid health challenges that many times accompany disordered eating such as gastrointestinal conditions, Crohn’s Disease, and Hormonal Imbalances. She has strong experience working with the Binge Eating Population, along with other disorder. In all her practices she leads with the Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size(HAES) principles as she guides her clients towards food freedom
Helena is a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist in the VA, DC, and MD area who is dedicated to helping her clients re-discover a healthy relationship with food and their body.Over the years she has found a deep connection working with co-morbid health challenges that many times accompany disordered eating such as gastrointestinal conditions, Crohn’s Disease, and Hormonal Imbalances. She has strong experience working with the Binge Eating Population, along with other disorder. In all her practices she leads with the Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size(HAES) principles as she guides her clients towards food freedom
I have specialized in the field of eating disorders for nearly a decade. I work with clients with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, rumination disorder, and OSFED. I see clients as young as 9 years old and adults of all ages. I help assist clients and their families in figuring out the next steps when they receive a diagnosis that can feel confusing and scary. I provide assessments for those who might be concerned either themselves or their loved one may be struggling with an eating disorder. Above all else, I provide unwavering compassion and care.
I have specialized in the field of eating disorders for nearly a decade. I work with clients with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, rumination disorder, and OSFED. I see clients as young as 9 years old and adults of all ages. I help assist clients and their families in figuring out the next steps when they receive a diagnosis that can feel confusing and scary. I provide assessments for those who might be concerned either themselves or their loved one may be struggling with an eating disorder. Above all else, I provide unwavering compassion and care.
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 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 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.
My name is Jenna Albert and I am a Registered Dietitian specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating. I use an intuitive eating framework and a Health At Every Size (R) approach to meet my clients where they are and honor their unique journeys. I’d love to work with you in exploring where your ideas about food, nutrition, and bodies come from so you can turn down the noise of diet culture and tune into your body's internal cues.
My name is Jenna Albert and I am a Registered Dietitian specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating. I use an intuitive eating framework and a Health At Every Size (R) approach to meet my clients where they are and honor their unique journeys. I’d love to work with you in exploring where your ideas about food, nutrition, and bodies come from so you can turn down the noise of diet culture and tune into your body's internal cues.
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. I want every client to feel better, reach their health goals, and gain a healthy relationship with ALL foods. I do not take a one size fits all approach and I work with you based on where you are now.
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. I want every client to feel better, reach their health goals, and gain a healthy relationship with ALL foods. I do not take a one size fits all approach and I work with you based on where you are now.
I am a board licensed Certified Nutrition Specialist and licensed dietitian nutritionist who provides a functional nutrition approach, sensitive to culture and race, in finding root causes to your health issues. I can provide therapy for women's health, perimenopause/menopause, children's nutrition, autoimmune disease, and metabolic conditions like diabetes and hypertension. I want you to be empowered to get metabolically healthy, manage chronic conditions, and reach health goals through your lifestyle efforts. I have a M.S. Applied Clinical Nutrition and a M.S. Education.
I am a board licensed Certified Nutrition Specialist and licensed dietitian nutritionist who provides a functional nutrition approach, sensitive to culture and race, in finding root causes to your health issues. I can provide therapy for women's health, perimenopause/menopause, children's nutrition, autoimmune disease, and metabolic conditions like diabetes and hypertension. I want you to be empowered to get metabolically healthy, manage chronic conditions, and reach health goals through your lifestyle efforts. I have a M.S. Applied Clinical Nutrition and a M.S. Education.
As a registered dietitian with over 10 years of experience and a board certified specialist in gerontological nutrition, I have dedicated my career to helping older adults achieve optimal health and wellness. With a passion for real food and a focus on personalized nutrition, I empower my clients to manage their blood sugar, lose weight, gain weight, and minimize gastrointestinal issues. My expertise in gerontological nutrition allows me to tailor my approach to the unique needs of older adults.
As a registered dietitian with over 10 years of experience and a board certified specialist in gerontological nutrition, I have dedicated my career to helping older adults achieve optimal health and wellness. With a passion for real food and a focus on personalized nutrition, I empower my clients to manage their blood sugar, lose weight, gain weight, and minimize gastrointestinal issues. My expertise in gerontological nutrition allows me to tailor my approach to the unique needs of older adults.
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.
Meal Plan Nutritionists and Dietitians
What does menu planning involve?
Menu planning is a strategy used by many dietitians to help clients map out their intake for future meals, often with the goal of improving the quality of the client's diet and/or meeting certain nutritional requirements. Depending on the needs of the client, dietitians may prescribe specific foods for clients or suggest serving suggestions for foods, such as encouraging clients to consume a designated amount of protein or vegetables.
How can a dietitian help with menu planning?
A dietitian can help with menu planning by developing a tailored food plan that aligns with a client’s nutritional preferences and goals. The process typically starts with a nutritional assessment to determine the client’s baseline needs based on factors such as age, activity level, and medical conditions. This assessment is particularly useful for clients who are new to tracking their nutrient intake. Dietitians also provide guidance on portion control and optimizing nutrient intake to ensure a balanced diet. Additionally, if the dietitian specializes in a specific area, such as vegetarian diets or nutrition for athletes, they can offer expert advice to create menus that meet those particular needs while maintaining variety and overall nutritional balance.
Who can benefit from menu planning?
Many people can benefit from planning, as it can be both a time-saving and money-saving option that can also promote physical health. When meals are planned out ahead of time, individuals may be less likely to consume unhealthy alternatives or default to getting takeout food, which may be high in calories and sodium. Individuals with specific diet-related chronic conditions may particularly benefit from menu planning for accountability purposes and to ensure that their diet is supportive of their nutrition-related health goals, such as hypertension management or blood sugar regulation.