Pregnancy 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.
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?
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’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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Pregnancy Nutritionists and Dietitians
What should I eat during pregnancy?
A healthy and balanced diet during pregnancy is crucial for both maternal and child health, and it supports recovery and breastfeeding in the postpartum period. It is important to consume a variety of nutrient-rich foods, including whole grains, lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats. These foods provide essential nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy, such as folic acid found in beans, eggs, and spinach, which supports the development of the baby's brain and spinal cord. Additionally, breastfeeding women typically burn an extra 300 calories per day on average, so it is important to ensure an adequate calorie intake to meet this increased demand.
What foods should I avoid during pregnancy?
Nutrition experts generally advise women to avoid alcohol, caffeine, and high-sugar foods during pregnancy. It is also recommended that postpartum mothers avoid foods that contain high levels of harmful chemicals, which may negatively impact a newborn's development if passed on to them; specifically, the FDA thus recommends that women limit consumption of high-mercury fish, such as tuna, mackerel, swordfish, and shark. In addition, pregnant women should not consume raw or potentially undercooked meats and seafood, which may contain bacteria that can harm the fetus and put the mother at greater risk of developing a foodborne illness.
Can nutrition help with pregnancy symptoms?
Nutrition plays a key role in pregnancy, and can significantly impact common symptoms of pregnancy—such as nausea, vomiting, and appetite changes. Experts usually recommend that women focus on consuming a balanced diet as much as possible when pregnant. However, some women with extreme morning sickness or similar symptoms may need to focus on consuming more bland foods, such as plain toast, applesauce, rice, or oatmeal, in order to manage symptoms. In addition, eating small but frequent meals can help reduce symptoms for many women, as can drinking an adequate amount of water. In some cases, if women are unable to meet their nutrient needs, such as their folic acid intake, through their diet due to pregnancy symptoms, they may choose to take supplements to ensure that they are still meeting their nutrient needs.
Should pregnant mothers see a dietitian?
Many pregnant women may find it beneficial to consult with a dietitian. While OB/GYNs can address general dietary questions during pregnancy, dietitians specializing in pregnancy nutrition can offer valuable support for those with specific nutrition-related concerns. OB/GYNs often maintain lists of recommended dietitians who specialize in pregnancy, providing a useful resource for pregnant women if needed. Dietitians can be particularly helpful for women experiencing issues like severe food intolerances or nausea. They can assess whether these symptoms are within normal ranges or require further medical attention. Additionally, dietitians can help pregnant women identify foods that alleviate pregnancy-related symptoms such as nausea, and ensure they consume a diverse range of foods to maintain a balanced diet throughout pregnancy.