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Vital Practice Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN, CDN
Photo of Julianne Kaphar - Vital Practice Nutrition, Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN, CDN

Vital Practice Nutrition

Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN, CDN (she, her)

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Hamden, CT 06514
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We live in a diet-obsessed culture that hyper-focuses on thinness as a proxy for health. Many of us have lost touch with our body's innate hunger and fullness cues because we have tried so many different diet plans, detoxes, cleanses, and "lifestyle changes." All of these dietary experiments ultimately wreak havoc on our mental and physical health, leading to disordered eating, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and weight cycling, among other things. Many of my clients tell me they just don't know what to eat anymore because of all the dietary rules to which they have been adhering.
I am a board-certified clinical nutritionist and a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. I help clients experience freedom from restrictive patterns of eating that are under the guise of “health” so they can experience true vitality and well-being. You will cultivate gentle, evidence-based, non-diet practices into your life based on variety and satisfaction.
Wherever you are on your nutrition journey, I invite you to find the freedom and support that working with a nutrition therapist can provide! I would love to offer you a free 15-minute consult to see if working together would be a good fit.
Vital Practice Nutrition now for a free 15 minute consultation

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Hamden, CT 06514

I specialize in Eating Disorders, ARFID and Disordered Eating 
$125 Per Appointment  
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Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Hamden, CT 06514

I specialize in Eating Disorders, ARFID and Disordered Eating 
$125 Per Appointment  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Appointments $125
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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At this time, I am not able to take insurance, but I can provide a superbill. I have a certain number of reduced rate slots available to clients who need assistance.
Photo of Julianne Kaphar - Vital Practice Nutrition, Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN, CDN
Vital Practice Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN, CDN
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
At this time, I am not able to take insurance, but I can provide a superbill. I have a certain number of reduced rate slots available to clients who need assistance.
Photo of Julianne Kaphar - Vital Practice Nutrition, Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN, CDN
Vital Practice Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN, CDN
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

    Nutritionist/Dietitian: Julianne Kaphar

  • Verified by HealthProfs.com License: Connecticut / 002232 Julianne Kaphar
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 5 years
  • University of Bridgeport, MS Nutrition, Graduated 2020
  • Additional Credentials

  • Board Certification by Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists
  • Membership with EDRDPro (Eating Disorder Registered Dietitians and Professionals) 2022
  • Certificate from Original Intuitive Eating Pros Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor 2022
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Vital Practice Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN, CDN
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
Photo of Julianne Kaphar - Vital Practice Nutrition, Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN, CDN
Vital Practice Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN, CDN
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Eating Disorders
  • ARFID
  • Disordered Eating
  • Wellness Counseling
  • Emotional Eating

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Cholesterol
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Food Allergy
  • Food Sensitivity
  • Gastrointestinal (GI)
  • Gluten Free
  • Heart Health
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Plant Based Diets
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Weight Loss/Weight Management
  • Women's Health
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I work with clients who struggle with eating disorders or disordered eating patterns, in particular clients with ARFID (I am a Certified ARFID Specialist). I also work with clients who may be struggling with metabolic health issues like blood sugar dysregulation, diabetes, hypertension, PCOS, and/or high cholesterol. I work with teens and adults.
Photo of Julianne Kaphar - Vital Practice Nutrition, Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN, CDN
Vital Practice Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN, CDN
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I work with clients who struggle with eating disorders or disordered eating patterns, in particular clients with ARFID (I am a Certified ARFID Specialist). I also work with clients who may be struggling with metabolic health issues like blood sugar dysregulation, diabetes, hypertension, PCOS, and/or high cholesterol. I work with teens and adults.
Photo of Julianne Kaphar - Vital Practice Nutrition, Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN, CDN
Vital Practice Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN, CDN
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)

Age

Adults
Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)

Treatment Approach

Style/Type

  • Certified Nutrition Specialist
  • Clinical Nutritionist
  • Health Coaching
  • Integrative Nutritionist
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)

Treatment Techniques

  • Food Exposures for ARFID
  • Intuitive Eating
  • Meal Plan
  • Mindful Eating
  • Nutrition Coaching
  • Nutrition Counseling
  • Nutrition Therapy
Photo of Julianne Kaphar - Vital Practice Nutrition, Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN, CDN
Vital Practice Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN, CDN
Ask about what different forms of treatment will be like.
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Vital Practice Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN, CDN
Ask about what different forms of treatment will be like.

Location

Primary Location

Hamden, CT 06514

Photo of Julianne Kaphar - Vital Practice Nutrition, Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN, CDN
Vital Practice Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN, CDN
Photo of Julianne Kaphar - Vital Practice Nutrition, Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN, CDN
Vital Practice Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN, CDN