Postpartum Nutrition 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.
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?
Providing excellent medical nutrition therapy in Harrisonburg since 2013.
Providing excellent medical nutrition therapy in Harrisonburg since 2013.
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
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)!
I specialize in pediatric, prenatal, postpartum & vegan/vegetarian nutrition with an intuitive eating, non-diet & personalized approach.
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 specialize in pediatric, prenatal, postpartum & vegan/vegetarian nutrition with an intuitive eating, non-diet & personalized approach.
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 TAKE INSURANCE. Need a Lifestyle Change? Just want to be well? Want to eat healthy without dieting? Need to decrease HgbA1c? Decrease blood pressure? Need a Prevention Plan? Having Digestive issues? Constipated? Suffering from depression? Want to transition to Plant-Based eating? Tried food elimination plans that don't work? Concerned about getting all the right nutrients? Most diseases start in the gut so LET'S GET YOU WELL! I take a Food as Medicine approach for self-care and well-being. I also administer Mediator Release Testing to create a personalized meal plan for those suffering from chronic inflammation.
I TAKE INSURANCE. Need a Lifestyle Change? Just want to be well? Want to eat healthy without dieting? Need to decrease HgbA1c? Decrease blood pressure? Need a Prevention Plan? Having Digestive issues? Constipated? Suffering from depression? Want to transition to Plant-Based eating? Tried food elimination plans that don't work? Concerned about getting all the right nutrients? Most diseases start in the gut so LET'S GET YOU WELL! I take a Food as Medicine approach for self-care and well-being. I also administer Mediator Release Testing to create a personalized meal plan for those suffering from chronic inflammation.
I’m here to educate, listen, and empower you on your journey to addressing your health concerns to get you to feeling your best. When working with clients, I cater to each client’s uniqueness to craft personalized plans that are evidence based that aim to optimize and restore balance in the body - it simply doesn't start and stop with food. I operate from a judgement free space and seek to improve everyone's relationship with food while addressing top health concerns.
I’m here to educate, listen, and empower you on your journey to addressing your health concerns to get you to feeling your best. When working with clients, I cater to each client’s uniqueness to craft personalized plans that are evidence based that aim to optimize and restore balance in the body - it simply doesn't start and stop with food. I operate from a judgement free space and seek to improve everyone's relationship with food while addressing top health concerns.
I’m a Registered Dietitian specializing in eating disorder recovery, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, ARFID, and OSFED. My approach is warm, inclusive, and rooted in helping you rebuild trust with food and your body—without shame or diet culture. Whether you're just beginning recovery or returning to it, I offer compassionate support to help you create a more peaceful, sustainable relationship with food.
I’m a Registered Dietitian specializing in eating disorder recovery, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, ARFID, and OSFED. My approach is warm, inclusive, and rooted in helping you rebuild trust with food and your body—without shame or diet culture. Whether you're just beginning recovery or returning to it, I offer compassionate support to help you create a more peaceful, sustainable relationship with food.
Cynthia Libby is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist dedicated to helping individuals repair their relationships with food, body image, and movement. With years of experience treating adolescents and adults, Cynthia specializes in addressing disordered eating, body image issues, and co-occurring mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse. Her compassionate, client-centered approach fosters a healing environment where individuals can explore and redefine their relationship with food, away from the influence of diet culture.
Cynthia Libby is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist dedicated to helping individuals repair their relationships with food, body image, and movement. With years of experience treating adolescents and adults, Cynthia specializes in addressing disordered eating, body image issues, and co-occurring mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse. Her compassionate, client-centered approach fosters a healing environment where individuals can explore and redefine their relationship with food, away from the influence of diet culture.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
I am passionate about helping individuals make lifestyle changes to improve their overall health and wellness. I work with clients of all ages and believe in a Health at Every Size approach along with utilizing intuitive eating principles. My inpatient and outpatient experiences have equipped me to work with a variety of clients including those seeking help with pediatric nutrition, diabetes, cardiovascular health, gastrointestinal issues, weight loss, and emotional eating. I strive for each client to feel confident and comfortable throughout the process.
I am passionate about helping individuals make lifestyle changes to improve their overall health and wellness. I work with clients of all ages and believe in a Health at Every Size approach along with utilizing intuitive eating principles. My inpatient and outpatient experiences have equipped me to work with a variety of clients including those seeking help with pediatric nutrition, diabetes, cardiovascular health, gastrointestinal issues, weight loss, and emotional eating. I strive for each client to feel confident and comfortable throughout the process.
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.
As a Functional Nutritionist, I am dedicated to helping you achieve optimal health through personalized, science-based care. My expertise spans a variety of health concerns, with a special focus on supporting the immune system, managing chronic conditions, and improving metabolic health, including diabetes care. I take a holistic approach to uncovering and addressing the root causes of your health challenges. Whether you’re navigating an autoimmune condition, working to balance blood sugar levels, or looking to strengthen your immune system, I will develop a tailored plan that meets your unique needs and goals.
As a Functional Nutritionist, I am dedicated to helping you achieve optimal health through personalized, science-based care. My expertise spans a variety of health concerns, with a special focus on supporting the immune system, managing chronic conditions, and improving metabolic health, including diabetes care. I take a holistic approach to uncovering and addressing the root causes of your health challenges. Whether you’re navigating an autoimmune condition, working to balance blood sugar levels, or looking to strengthen your immune system, I will develop a tailored plan that meets your unique needs and goals.
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.
Clients who come to me ready to tackle big goals, share their successes and failures openly and honestly, and make an effort every day to improve themselves end up making the most progress because they allow me really identify where they need to make changes. When we are both on the same page, magic happens.
Clients who come to me ready to tackle big goals, share their successes and failures openly and honestly, and make an effort every day to improve themselves end up making the most progress because they allow me really identify where they need to make changes. When we are both on the same page, magic happens.
Postpartum Nutrition Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is postpartum nutrition?
Postpartum nutrition refers to the dietary practices and consumption of specific foods during the postpartum period, when the mother is recovering from childbirth and breastfeeding. Proper nutrition during this time is essential and can help replenish nutrients lost during childbirth, aid in healing, and ensure an adequate milk supply for the baby. Nutrition professionals specializing in postpartum nutrition can provide personalized consultation, helping new mothers identify the best foods for recovery and breastfeeding. They can also offer practical advice on adjusting eating habits to fit into the new routine of caring for a newborn.
Why is nutrition important during the postpartum period?
A healthy and balanced diet during the postpartum period is essential for both recovery from childbirth and supporting breastfeeding. Consuming a variety of nutrient-rich foods, such as whole grains, lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats, is crucial during this time. Additionally, breastfeeding women burn an extra 300-500 calories per day on average, so it’s important for them to consume enough calories to meet this increased demand. Key nutrients such as iodine, choline, and iron are particularly important during the postpartum period, as they play vital roles in maternal health and infant development. To ensure all nutrient requirements are met, doctors may recommend dietary supplements to help women get enough essential nutrients during the postpartum period.
What foods should I avoid postpartum?
Nutrition experts generally advise women to avoid alcohol, caffeine, and high-sugar foods during the postpartum period. It's also recommended that postpartum mothers avoid foods that may contain high levels of harmful chemicals, such as certain fish like mackerel, swordfish, and tuna, which can contain high mercury levels that may negatively affect a newborn's development if passed through breastmilk. Additionally, foods with strong smells and flavors, such as garlic, are often discouraged as they may cause the baby to reject breastfeeding due to taste preferences.
What diet is best for breastfeeding mothers?
For breastfeeding mothers, a well-rounded and nutritious diet is essential to support both the mother's health and the baby's growth and development. In general, it is recommended that breastfeeding mother's focus on consuming a balanced diet that contains whole grains, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, and lean protein sources. In particular, ensuring that one is getting enough protein can be critical to ensuring sufficient breast milk supply. Sources of such protein include dairy products, lean meats, eggs, nuts and seeds, and beans. Additionally, certain fish that are low in mercury, like salmon, bluefish, and bass, are particularly beneficial, as they provide omega-3 fatty acids, including docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which supports healthy infant brain development.