Diabetes Nutritionists and Dietitians in Waynesboro City County, 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.
Me2 Nutrition & Health Coaching
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CDCES, C-IAYT, NBC-HWC
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Perhaps they want to avoid pre- diabetes from turning into diabetes.
I'm happy to partner with clients as a registered dietitian or as a health and wellness coach. I specialize in managing metabolic conditions (pre- diabetes, diabetes, BP, cholesterol, weight). My credentials include RDN-Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Care/Educator, Health & Wellness Coach, Nourishing Resilience provider, yoga Tx.
Perhaps they want to avoid pre- diabetes from turning into diabetes.
I'm happy to partner with clients as a registered dietitian or as a health and wellness coach. I specialize in managing metabolic conditions (pre- diabetes, diabetes, BP, cholesterol, weight). My credentials include RDN-Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Care/Educator, Health & Wellness Coach, Nourishing Resilience provider, yoga Tx.
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
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.
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.
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.
As a dietitian and diabetes educator, I have over 10 years of experience working with thousands of nutrition clients.
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 dietitian and diabetes educator, I have over 10 years of experience working with thousands of nutrition clients.
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?
Alexandra is also well versed in nutrition education for gastrointestinal issues, food aversions, diabetes, food allergies and overall health and wellness goals.
Alexandra is currently accepting new clients. Telehealth appointments are covered by most insurances. She's licensed in Virginia, Maryland, and Nebraska.
Alexandra is also well versed in nutrition education for gastrointestinal issues, food aversions, diabetes, food allergies and overall health and wellness goals.
Alexandra is currently accepting new clients. Telehealth appointments are covered by most insurances. She's licensed in Virginia, Maryland, and Nebraska.
To provide you with the best care, Miriam equips you with the individualized tools and resources to empower you to take control of your health. Miriam ensures that your primary care doctors, as well as your specialists are included in your care. Alongside your doctor(s), Miriam works with you to figure out what is going to make you the most successful in meeting your health goals.
To provide you with the best care, Miriam equips you with the individualized tools and resources to empower you to take control of your health. Miriam ensures that your primary care doctors, as well as your specialists are included in your care. Alongside your doctor(s), Miriam works with you to figure out what is going to make you the most successful in meeting your health goals.
I have experience working with clients who struggle with weight management and diabetes.
I am dedicated to improving health and well-being with a belief in health at every size, intuitive eating, body neutral work, and Family Based Treatment for eating disorders and weight management. My philosophy centers around the idea that nutrition should be enjoyable and inclusive, allowing individuals to listen to their bodies and make informed choices.
I have experience working with clients who struggle with weight management and diabetes.
I am dedicated to improving health and well-being with a belief in health at every size, intuitive eating, body neutral work, and Family Based Treatment for eating disorders and weight management. My philosophy centers around the idea that nutrition should be enjoyable and inclusive, allowing individuals to listen to their bodies and make informed choices.
When I imagine my ideal client, I picture someone motivated, intelligent, and ready for meaningful change—yet often frustrated by confusing, incomplete, or contradictory health information. They may be dealing with chronic symptoms, low energy, inflammation, digestive problems, weight issues, hormonal shifts, or simply the sense that they’re not functioning at their best. Many have already visited multiple practitioners without receiving clear answers, and they come to me looking for a comprehensive, science-based, holistic approach that finally makes sense of their health concerns.
My ideal client needs a practitioner who can conne
When I imagine my ideal client, I picture someone motivated, intelligent, and ready for meaningful change—yet often frustrated by confusing, incomplete, or contradictory health information. They may be dealing with chronic symptoms, low energy, inflammation, digestive problems, weight issues, hormonal shifts, or simply the sense that they’re not functioning at their best. Many have already visited multiple practitioners without receiving clear answers, and they come to me looking for a comprehensive, science-based, holistic approach that finally makes sense of their health concerns.
My ideal client needs a practitioner who can conne
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.
Are you looking to heal your relationship with food and optimize not only your physical health, but mental and emotional well-being? Liz works with clients to achieve their health and wellness goals through principles of intuitive and mindful eating.
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.
Are you looking to heal your relationship with food and optimize not only your physical health, but mental and emotional well-being? Liz works with clients to achieve their health and wellness goals through principles of intuitive and mindful eating.
I work with clients managing IBS and digestive disorders, diabetes and prediabetes, high cholesterol, and cardiovascular risk, PCOS, eating disorders, menopause, and other conditions.
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 work with clients managing IBS and digestive disorders, diabetes and prediabetes, high cholesterol, and cardiovascular risk, PCOS, eating disorders, menopause, and other conditions.
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 provide medical nutrition therapy for women's health, perimenopause/menopause, autoimmune disease, metabolic conditions like diabetes and hypertension, inflammation, and GI issues.
My approach is multifactorial and I work with you to reduce inflammation, improve and optimize gut health, restore core metabolic imbalances and nutrient deficiencies, increase physical activity, improve sleep quality, and improve stress management. I provide personalized meal plans, clinical herbalism recommendations, functional lab testing, and more.
I provide medical nutrition therapy for women's health, perimenopause/menopause, autoimmune disease, metabolic conditions like diabetes and hypertension, inflammation, and GI issues.
My approach is multifactorial and I work with you to reduce inflammation, improve and optimize gut health, restore core metabolic imbalances and nutrient deficiencies, increase physical activity, improve sleep quality, and improve stress management. I provide personalized meal plans, clinical herbalism recommendations, functional lab testing, and more.
Diabetes Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a metabolic condition characterized by excessively high blood sugar levels due to insufficient insulin. Insulin is a hormone essential for reducing blood sugar by enabling cells to absorb glucose from the bloodstream. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin due to an inflammatory process affecting insulin-producing cells. In contrast, type 2 diabetes is an acquired condition resulting from a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors, such as obesity and physical inactivity. In type 2 diabetes, the body has an impaired response to insulin, known as "insulin resistance." Even if the pancreas produces a normal amount of insulin, the body stops responding effectively to the hormone, resulting in impaired glucose uptake into cells.
Is type 2 diabetes caused by a bad diet?
Type 2 diabetes is a complex disease influenced by both genetic and lifestyle factors. Research has shown that poor diet is a major contributor, particularly the consumption of sugar-rich foods and refined carbohydrates, which can lead to insulin resistance. An unhealthy diet promoting obesity is another risk factor, as excess weight increases the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes. Additional lifestyle factors such as physical inactivity, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption also contribute to the disease's onset. These elements collectively underscore the importance of healthy diet choices in preventing type 2 diabetes.
How does nutrition affect diabetes?
Nutrition plays a vital role in managing both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Keeping track of carbohydrate intake is essential for proper insulin dosing and maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. To manage blood sugar effectively, many people with diabetes avoid foods that cause spikes in blood sugar, like sugary snacks and refined carbs such as white bread. Instead, they focus on foods that help stabilize blood sugar, like healthy fats and high-fiber options. Portion control and eating meals at regular times are also important for keeping blood sugar levels steady.
How can a dietitian help someone with diabetes?
Dietitians play a crucial role in assisting individuals with diabetes through lifestyle modification strategies and symptom management. Their expertise is particularly valuable for those recently diagnosed or at risk of developing diabetes. Dietitians provide guidance on tracking carbohydrate intake and appropriately dosing insulin, which is essential for effective diabetes management. For individuals with type 2 diabetes, dietitians can help design weight loss plans and recommend specific dietary modifications, such as increasing the intake of plant-based foods, to promote a healthier lifestyle. In addition, dietitians will often work with other medical professionals on a patient's care team to help the patient navigate symptoms and can thus help the patient integrate input from various professional sources in the management of their condition.