Mindful Eating Nutritionists and Dietitians in Newport News, VA
If you are looking for a professional and compassionate nutrition expert who personally understands what it’s like to struggle with chronic symptoms, look no further! I became passionate about nutrition and natural medicine many years ago through my own health journey. With a background in Psychology as well, I have a special interest in the mind-body connection. I am equipped to provide nutrition counseling to those with a wide range of health complaints including, but not limited to, chronic pain, digestive symptoms, POTS/dysautonomia, allergies, neurological conditions, and mental health concerns.
If you are looking for a professional and compassionate nutrition expert who personally understands what it’s like to struggle with chronic symptoms, look no further! I became passionate about nutrition and natural medicine many years ago through my own health journey. With a background in Psychology as well, I have a special interest in the mind-body connection. I am equipped to provide nutrition counseling to those with a wide range of health complaints including, but not limited to, chronic pain, digestive symptoms, POTS/dysautonomia, allergies, neurological conditions, and mental health concerns.
Hi Wellness seeker! I am a Registered Dietitian, personal trainer and yoga teacher, and I am here to support your success. At Nuleeu we create individualized programs, tailored to your unique needs.
Hi Wellness seeker! I am a Registered Dietitian, personal trainer and yoga teacher, and I am here to support your success. At Nuleeu we create individualized programs, tailored to your unique needs.
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Hello, I'm a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and have also completed a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification. I view wellness from a holistic approach with a focus on promoting behavior changes to assist clients with achieving their goals and creating a more balanced lifestyle. At Nuleeu we create individualized programs, tailored to your unique needs.
Hello, I'm a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and have also completed a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification. I view wellness from a holistic approach with a focus on promoting behavior changes to assist clients with achieving their goals and creating a more balanced lifestyle. At Nuleeu we create individualized programs, tailored to your unique needs.
I work with women to support improved health including great relationships with food, stress reduction, menstrual irregularities, and lifestyle support. I am a functionally trained nutritionist and specialize in using food and lifestyle to support and manage health issues. I am also a certified personal trainer and enjoy teaching clients about appropriate exercise, how to get stronger, and how to improve body composition.
I work with women to support improved health including great relationships with food, stress reduction, menstrual irregularities, and lifestyle support. I am a functionally trained nutritionist and specialize in using food and lifestyle to support and manage health issues. I am also a certified personal trainer and enjoy teaching clients about appropriate exercise, how to get stronger, and how to improve body composition.
My ideal client is someone feeling stuck in cycles of dieting, food rules, or body distress, often alongside anxiety, trauma, or other mental health concerns. They may feel disconnected from their body, overwhelmed by food decisions, or exhausted by trying to “get it right.” They want relief from constant food noise and a more peaceful, sustainable relationship with eating and their body. They’re seeking compassionate, weight-neutral support that honors their lived experiences, supports healing at their own pace, and helps them nourish themselves in a way that truly fits their real life—not rigid rules or quick fixes.
My ideal client is someone feeling stuck in cycles of dieting, food rules, or body distress, often alongside anxiety, trauma, or other mental health concerns. They may feel disconnected from their body, overwhelmed by food decisions, or exhausted by trying to “get it right.” They want relief from constant food noise and a more peaceful, sustainable relationship with eating and their body. They’re seeking compassionate, weight-neutral support that honors their lived experiences, supports healing at their own pace, and helps them nourish themselves in a way that truly fits their real life—not rigid rules or quick fixes.
Erika is a Registered Dietitian who helps clients build sustainable nutrition habits that support a life they feel good about. She takes a whole-body approach to understand each client’s health, lifestyle, and goals—considering food, sleep, stress, mindset, and daily routines. Erika believes meaningful change happens through collaboration, so she partners with clients to create realistic, empowering plans tailored to their preferences and needs, using a day-by-day approach for long-term success.
Erika is a Registered Dietitian who helps clients build sustainable nutrition habits that support a life they feel good about. She takes a whole-body approach to understand each client’s health, lifestyle, and goals—considering food, sleep, stress, mindset, and daily routines. Erika believes meaningful change happens through collaboration, so she partners with clients to create realistic, empowering plans tailored to their preferences and needs, using a day-by-day approach for long-term success.
Anna is a Registered Dietitian that practices out of Health Loft specializing in working with adults and pediatrics with a history of GI disorders (Celiac, IBS, Low-FODMAP, IBD, Constipation, GERD, lactase and sucrase deficiency), Healthy Eating, Food Allergies, and Pediatric Nutrition. She works collaboratively with clients to set realistic and practical goals reflective of individualized nutrition plans. She believes that balanced nutrition looks differently for everyone, and client’s medical history needs to be considered along with their resources, schedules, and circumstances.
Anna is a Registered Dietitian that practices out of Health Loft specializing in working with adults and pediatrics with a history of GI disorders (Celiac, IBS, Low-FODMAP, IBD, Constipation, GERD, lactase and sucrase deficiency), Healthy Eating, Food Allergies, and Pediatric Nutrition. She works collaboratively with clients to set realistic and practical goals reflective of individualized nutrition plans. She believes that balanced nutrition looks differently for everyone, and client’s medical history needs to be considered along with their resources, schedules, and circumstances.
Danielle’s ideal client is a bariatric patient struggling to meet daily protein needs. Common concerns include low energy, confusion about which foods are appropriate, and uncertainty around high-protein sources. Clients often want guidance on protein goals and support with staying consistent with bariatric multivitamins.
Danielle’s ideal client is a bariatric patient struggling to meet daily protein needs. Common concerns include low energy, confusion about which foods are appropriate, and uncertainty around high-protein sources. Clients often want guidance on protein goals and support with staying consistent with bariatric multivitamins.
I take a gentle, whole-body approach to nutrition, supporting mindful and intuitive eating.
If you’ve been dealing with ongoing gut issues, hormone changes, or chronic symptoms and feel like you’re not getting real answers, you’re not alone—and you’re not imagining it. Clients often come to me feeling dismissed, overwhelmed, or stuck—and leave with clarity, direction, and a deeper understanding of their body.
If you’re ready to stop guessing and start feeling better, I’d love to support you.
I take a gentle, whole-body approach to nutrition, supporting mindful and intuitive eating.
If you’ve been dealing with ongoing gut issues, hormone changes, or chronic symptoms and feel like you’re not getting real answers, you’re not alone—and you’re not imagining it. Clients often come to me feeling dismissed, overwhelmed, or stuck—and leave with clarity, direction, and a deeper understanding of their body.
If you’re ready to stop guessing and start feeling better, I’d love to support you.
As a Registered Dietitian, trained at The University of Virginia Health System, I have almost a decade of experience providing adults and children with clinical nutrition support and nutrition counseling. Through my private practice, I provide nutrition counseling and support to people struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating or who want to become intuitive eaters. My clients don’t fit one mold. Some step down to work with me from higher levels of eating disorder care, some are tired of being wrapped up in diet culture and food rules and others want to learn how they can begin practicing intuitive eating.
As a Registered Dietitian, trained at The University of Virginia Health System, I have almost a decade of experience providing adults and children with clinical nutrition support and nutrition counseling. Through my private practice, I provide nutrition counseling and support to people struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating or who want to become intuitive eaters. My clients don’t fit one mold. Some step down to work with me from higher levels of eating disorder care, some are tired of being wrapped up in diet culture and food rules and others want to learn how they can begin practicing intuitive eating.
Carol is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist dedicated to supporting individuals in their recovery and health-driven goals. Her approach to nutrition emphasizes a size-inclusive framework, prioritizing peace with food and fostering a healthy relationship with the body. Carol utilizes patient-centered care to provide a non-diet approach to nutrition.
Carol is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist dedicated to supporting individuals in their recovery and health-driven goals. Her approach to nutrition emphasizes a size-inclusive framework, prioritizing peace with food and fostering a healthy relationship with the body. Carol utilizes patient-centered care to provide a non-diet approach to nutrition.
Are you in recovery from an eating disorder & need support from a provider to help you maintain your progress & prevent relapse? Stuck in the cycle of yo-yo dieting & weight cycling & ready for an alternative approach? Seeking support with your relationship with food but fear being shamed by a provider for your food choices and/or weight?Overwhelmed by feelings of guilt after eating? Feeling out of control around food?
Are you in recovery from an eating disorder & need support from a provider to help you maintain your progress & prevent relapse? Stuck in the cycle of yo-yo dieting & weight cycling & ready for an alternative approach? Seeking support with your relationship with food but fear being shamed by a provider for your food choices and/or weight?Overwhelmed by feelings of guilt after eating? Feeling out of control around food?
Specialties include mindful and intuitive eating, general nutrition and wellness, heart health, nutrition and aging, child nutrition, meal and menu planning, and cooking education.
Paula is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Professional Cook, and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor who practices at Health Loft. She believes people can find a peaceful relationship with food and their bodies with a compassionate guide who listens, offers accountability, and champions their efforts. Paula supports individuals seeking freedom from dieting cycles and rigid food rules by helping them uncover the “why” behind behaviors to build sustainable habits and nourishing life rhythms.
Specialties include mindful and intuitive eating, general nutrition and wellness, heart health, nutrition and aging, child nutrition, meal and menu planning, and cooking education.
Paula is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Professional Cook, and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor who practices at Health Loft. She believes people can find a peaceful relationship with food and their bodies with a compassionate guide who listens, offers accountability, and champions their efforts. Paula supports individuals seeking freedom from dieting cycles and rigid food rules by helping them uncover the “why” behind behaviors to build sustainable habits and nourishing life rhythms.
Carly is a Registered Dietitian who is passionate about helping people live their healthiest lives while fostering a positive relationship with food. She believes in taking a holistic approach to address the complex relationship between nutrition, mental health, and chronic conditions. Carly provides HAES-aligned care and emphasizes a non-diet approach for her nutrition counseling and evidenced-based interventions in several areas of health and nutrition, including but not limited to, pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, weight management, heart health, and GI management.
Carly is a Registered Dietitian who is passionate about helping people live their healthiest lives while fostering a positive relationship with food. She believes in taking a holistic approach to address the complex relationship between nutrition, mental health, and chronic conditions. Carly provides HAES-aligned care and emphasizes a non-diet approach for her nutrition counseling and evidenced-based interventions in several areas of health and nutrition, including but not limited to, pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, weight management, heart health, and GI management.
Changing your eating or exercise habits can be challenging at times. We may or may not know what to do, but often need assistance getting organized or started. Successful people quite often perform their best because they had a mentor or a coach. I believe that the positive changes that you make in your daily life can have major benefits to your health, spirit, mind, and body. I'm there to remind you how great you are and how well you are doing. I believe in your success sometimes even more than you do!
Changing your eating or exercise habits can be challenging at times. We may or may not know what to do, but often need assistance getting organized or started. Successful people quite often perform their best because they had a mentor or a coach. I believe that the positive changes that you make in your daily life can have major benefits to your health, spirit, mind, and body. I'm there to remind you how great you are and how well you are doing. I believe in your success sometimes even more than you do!
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.
Hi there! I am a Registered Dietitian with nutrition interests that focus on evidence-based, individualized nutrition counseling to help my clients and patients meet their nutrition and wellness goals. At Nuleeu, we create tailored programs to meet your unique needs.
Hi there! I am a Registered Dietitian with nutrition interests that focus on evidence-based, individualized nutrition counseling to help my clients and patients meet their nutrition and wellness goals. At Nuleeu, we create tailored programs to meet your unique needs.
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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 Registered Dietitian (RD) at ELLAD Preventative, committed to delivering evidence-based, holistic nutrition care tailored to each individual’s needs.
As a dietitian, I provide evidence based nutrition counseling grounded in scientific research and focused on helping clients achieve sustainable, realistic improvements in their health and wellbeing.
I support individuals across a range of areas including weight management, gastrointestinal health, chronic disease management, women’s health, and healthy eating. My approach combines medical nutrition therapy with practical lifestyle strategies that fit into everyday life.
I am a Registered Dietitian (RD) at ELLAD Preventative, committed to delivering evidence-based, holistic nutrition care tailored to each individual’s needs.
As a dietitian, I provide evidence based nutrition counseling grounded in scientific research and focused on helping clients achieve sustainable, realistic improvements in their health and wellbeing.
I support individuals across a range of areas including weight management, gastrointestinal health, chronic disease management, women’s health, and healthy eating. My approach combines medical nutrition therapy with practical lifestyle strategies that fit into everyday life.
Liz works with clients to achieve their health and wellness goals through principles of intuitive and mindful eating.
Liz specializes in the treatment of eating disorders with experience in both medical hospitals and eating disorder treatment centers. Liz is also qualified to assist you with a variety of nutrition concerns including but not limited to: diabetes, high blood pressure, weight management, GI disorders, and general wellness.
Liz works with clients to achieve their health and wellness goals through principles of intuitive and mindful eating.
Liz specializes in the treatment of eating disorders with experience in both medical hospitals and eating disorder treatment centers. Liz is also qualified to assist you with a variety of nutrition concerns including but not limited to: diabetes, high blood pressure, weight management, GI disorders, and general wellness.
Mindful Eating Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is mindful eating?
Mindful eating is a practice that encourages individuals to be fully present and attentive while eating, focusing on the experience of each meal. It involves paying close attention to hunger, fullness, and satiety cues from the body, as well as being aware of the emotional factors influencing food choices and cravings. Unlike strict dietary rules, mindful eating promotes a nonjudgmental approach, emphasizing the sensory experience of eating and personal food preferences. By fostering greater awareness of how food affects both physical and emotional states, mindful eating helps individuals develop a healthier and more balanced relationship with food.
Who should practice mindful eating?
Mindful eating can benefit anyone looking to improve their relationship with food and enhance their awareness of how food impacts their body and mind. It is especially valuable for individuals experiencing food-related anxiety, such as those with eating disorders or other forms of food-related stress. Additionally, mindful eating can be helpful for those who frequently overeat or struggle to recognize their body's fullness cues. By fostering a greater connection with the sensory experience of eating and promoting awareness of hunger and satiety, mindful eating can aid in reducing overeating and cultivating a more balanced approach to food.
What are the benefits of mindful eating?
Mindful eating offers a range of benefits. For individuals with eating disorders or anxiety-related conditions, it can reduce stress and judgment surrounding food by fostering a non-judgmental and accepting approach to eating. Mindful eating is often taught alongside other self-acceptance practices and holistic nutritional approaches that emphasize overall wellbeing rather than weight or dieting. This combination can be particularly supportive in the recovery from food-related mental health issues. Additionally, mindful eating helps individuals better understand and respond to their body's hunger and fullness cues. While weight loss is not the primary goal of mindful eating, some individuals may experience weight reduction as a secondary benefit, particularly those who tend to overeat or ignore their body's signals. This can lead to improved health outcomes, such as better cardiovascular health.
How can a dietitian help with mindful eating?
A dietitian can help with mindful eating by working with the client to align their nutrition-related goals with mindful approaches. They often begin with a nutritional assessment to establish what the client's current approach to food is, including how food may be causing stress or disturbances in their life. Then, a dietitian will work with the client on how to implement mindful eating approaches, such as pausing before meals to assess hunger or keeping a journal to record how food consumption impacts their thoughts and emotions. Dietitians can also help clients reduce the self-judgment they may have around food and help clients practice self-acceptance and forgiveness as they work toward more mindful eating practices.