Heart Health Nutritionists and Dietitians in Issaquah, WA
You may feel like your body is working against you—persistent fatigue, inflammation, gut issues, anxiety, weight gain, or hormone shifts that never fully resolve. You’ve likely tried different diets, supplements, or providers, yet something still feels off. What you truly want is to understand why this is happening and finally restore your energy, metabolism, and hormone balance so you can feel like yourself again. You’re not looking for another bandaid, you want to stop chasing symptoms and finally address the root cause. Not more restriction, but a steady, resilient foundation for long-term health.
You may feel like your body is working against you—persistent fatigue, inflammation, gut issues, anxiety, weight gain, or hormone shifts that never fully resolve. You’ve likely tried different diets, supplements, or providers, yet something still feels off. What you truly want is to understand why this is happening and finally restore your energy, metabolism, and hormone balance so you can feel like yourself again. You’re not looking for another bandaid, you want to stop chasing symptoms and finally address the root cause. Not more restriction, but a steady, resilient foundation for long-term health.
I'm a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and trained Functional Dietitian focusing on holistic approaches to healing chronic and complex diseases. My areas of focus include women’s nutrition (PCOS, endometriosis, menopause, amenorrhea and other menstrual disorders), digestive disorders and diseases (IBS, SIBO, Celiac, Crohn’s, Colitis, and dysbiosis), metabolic conditions (blood sugar dysregulation and high cholesterol) and autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. I specialize in fertility nutrition for those trying to conceive, including general support and those going through Assisted Reproductive Technology.
I'm a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and trained Functional Dietitian focusing on holistic approaches to healing chronic and complex diseases. My areas of focus include women’s nutrition (PCOS, endometriosis, menopause, amenorrhea and other menstrual disorders), digestive disorders and diseases (IBS, SIBO, Celiac, Crohn’s, Colitis, and dysbiosis), metabolic conditions (blood sugar dysregulation and high cholesterol) and autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. I specialize in fertility nutrition for those trying to conceive, including general support and those going through Assisted Reproductive Technology.
Do you wish that eating could be simple again, without all the guilt, shame, or feeling out of control around food? Do you ever find yourself thinking, "I already messed up today so I might as well eat the rest and start fresh tomorrow"? Do you feel confused about how to listen to and nourish your body despite perhaps knowing a lot about nutrition? If so, you're not alone - many of my clients come to me feeling exhausted and frustrated by trying to follow food rules or diet plans that end up making them feel crazy around food. They care a lot about their health but they wonder if there is another way.
Do you wish that eating could be simple again, without all the guilt, shame, or feeling out of control around food? Do you ever find yourself thinking, "I already messed up today so I might as well eat the rest and start fresh tomorrow"? Do you feel confused about how to listen to and nourish your body despite perhaps knowing a lot about nutrition? If so, you're not alone - many of my clients come to me feeling exhausted and frustrated by trying to follow food rules or diet plans that end up making them feel crazy around food. They care a lot about their health but they wonder if there is another way.
"I know what I should be doing... I just don't do it". If you've ever said that about your weight loss, sports nutrition or wellness goals, then you're just like the clients I work with everyday. They have great intentions to lose weight, get fit, and improve their health, but struggle to find the time, energy and motivation to make it a priority. They've tried strict diets, joined numerous exercise programs, and set unrealistic goals - only to experience frustration and failure.
"I know what I should be doing... I just don't do it". If you've ever said that about your weight loss, sports nutrition or wellness goals, then you're just like the clients I work with everyday. They have great intentions to lose weight, get fit, and improve their health, but struggle to find the time, energy and motivation to make it a priority. They've tried strict diets, joined numerous exercise programs, and set unrealistic goals - only to experience frustration and failure.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of dieting, struggling with your relationship with food, or unsure how to support your child’s eating? I can help.
I’m Marissa Beck, a non-diet dietitian specializing in eating disorders, weight concerns, and sports nutrition. With over 15 years of experience, I help people heal their relationship with food, eat in a way that feels better, and improve their overall well-being, without restrictive diets.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of dieting, struggling with your relationship with food, or unsure how to support your child’s eating? I can help.
I’m Marissa Beck, a non-diet dietitian specializing in eating disorders, weight concerns, and sports nutrition. With over 15 years of experience, I help people heal their relationship with food, eat in a way that feels better, and improve their overall well-being, without restrictive diets.
More Dietitians and Nutritionists Nearby
Jamie is a Registered Dietitian with Health Loft who takes a compassionate approach to nutrition therapy by meeting people where they are in their personal journeys. She helps clients make incremental changes to restore a peaceful relationship with food and their bodies. Jamie understands the harmful nature of diet culture and provides care that is affirming, sustainable, and tailored to each individual’s needs and goals. Her experience allows her to identify distorted beliefs and unhealthy eating patterns and offer thoughtful, evidence-based guidance.
Jamie is a Registered Dietitian with Health Loft who takes a compassionate approach to nutrition therapy by meeting people where they are in their personal journeys. She helps clients make incremental changes to restore a peaceful relationship with food and their bodies. Jamie understands the harmful nature of diet culture and provides care that is affirming, sustainable, and tailored to each individual’s needs and goals. Her experience allows her to identify distorted beliefs and unhealthy eating patterns and offer thoughtful, evidence-based guidance.
Alex is a board-certified lead dietitian at one of New York's largest hospitals. He started his private practice to improve access to nutritional counseling and build deep, long-term relationships with patients who are managing nutrition-related health conditions. His work focuses on patients with both chronic and acute/severe conditions, ranging from rapid weight change to cancer. Regardless of health reason, Alex strives to always create a kind and caring environment for his patients.
Alex is a board-certified lead dietitian at one of New York's largest hospitals. He started his private practice to improve access to nutritional counseling and build deep, long-term relationships with patients who are managing nutrition-related health conditions. His work focuses on patients with both chronic and acute/severe conditions, ranging from rapid weight change to cancer. Regardless of health reason, Alex strives to always create a kind and caring environment for his patients.
Julia’s ideal client is someone stuck in cycles of restriction, guilt, or frustration around food. She helps clients break free from rigid rules and all-or-nothing patterns through Intuitive Eating and sustainable behavior change. Her sessions are supportive, non-diet, and evidence-based, with a focus on consistency, self-trust, and personalized strategies. Julia creates real conversations that help clients build balance, confidence, and habits that fit their lives
Julia’s ideal client is someone stuck in cycles of restriction, guilt, or frustration around food. She helps clients break free from rigid rules and all-or-nothing patterns through Intuitive Eating and sustainable behavior change. Her sessions are supportive, non-diet, and evidence-based, with a focus on consistency, self-trust, and personalized strategies. Julia creates real conversations that help clients build balance, confidence, and habits that fit their lives
With 40 years clinical experience, the spectrum of my professional nutrition services range from basic nutrition counseling/education for those who simply want to improve their diet & lifestyle, on up to therapeutic nutritional support for specific health conditions - everything from indigestion to cancer (see list of specialties below). A functional medicine nutrition approach seeks to identify & resolve the root cause. Professional nutrition services determine your personal health profile. One size does not fit all. Anyone can sell you vitamins, few can tell you precisely which nutrients best meet your actual, individual need.
With 40 years clinical experience, the spectrum of my professional nutrition services range from basic nutrition counseling/education for those who simply want to improve their diet & lifestyle, on up to therapeutic nutritional support for specific health conditions - everything from indigestion to cancer (see list of specialties below). A functional medicine nutrition approach seeks to identify & resolve the root cause. Professional nutrition services determine your personal health profile. One size does not fit all. Anyone can sell you vitamins, few can tell you precisely which nutrients best meet your actual, individual need.
Ashlyn has a background in Medical Nutrition Therapy. She is equipped to work with disordered eating and/or eating disorders, utilizing principles of Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size and Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Ashlyn has provided care for a variety of conditions, including but not limited to gastrointestinal diseases such as pancreatitis, IBS, IBD, gastroparesis, liver diseases, GERD, dysphagia and food allergies/intolerances. She has successfully helped manage CKD, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune diseases, malnutrition, enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
Ashlyn has a background in Medical Nutrition Therapy. She is equipped to work with disordered eating and/or eating disorders, utilizing principles of Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size and Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Ashlyn has provided care for a variety of conditions, including but not limited to gastrointestinal diseases such as pancreatitis, IBS, IBD, gastroparesis, liver diseases, GERD, dysphagia and food allergies/intolerances. She has successfully helped manage CKD, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune diseases, malnutrition, enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
I enjoy working with people to make realistic dietary changes to improve overall health and wellness. Nutrition plans are customized to meet your individual dietary needs, goals, and preferences. Whether you are seeking assistance to improve your diet, to make dietary changes for medical necessity, or your feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting nutrition information in the world today, we will develop your personalized diet plan to promote, easy to follow, optimal eating habits that foster a positive and functional relationship with food.
I enjoy working with people to make realistic dietary changes to improve overall health and wellness. Nutrition plans are customized to meet your individual dietary needs, goals, and preferences. Whether you are seeking assistance to improve your diet, to make dietary changes for medical necessity, or your feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting nutrition information in the world today, we will develop your personalized diet plan to promote, easy to follow, optimal eating habits that foster a positive and functional relationship with food.
Erika specializes in women’s health, weight management, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 medications, PCOS, general healthy nutrition, meal planning, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, hypertension, heart conditions, fatty liver disease, and GERD.
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 specializes in women’s health, weight management, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 medications, PCOS, general healthy nutrition, meal planning, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, hypertension, heart conditions, fatty liver disease, and GERD.
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.
My ideal client is someone who is looking to make sustainable lifestyle changes to improve their relationship with food. They are looking to make lasting changes to improve their quality of life to allow them to focus their precious time and energy on things not related to their body or food choices.
My ideal client is someone who is looking to make sustainable lifestyle changes to improve their relationship with food. They are looking to make lasting changes to improve their quality of life to allow them to focus their precious time and energy on things not related to their body or food choices.
You may feel overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice, frustrated that past approaches haven’t worked, or worried about your child's eating. You might be looking for guidance that fits your day-to-day life and supports your health - without rigid rules or food guilt. Many of my clients are individuals working on their nutrition habits, managing health conditions, families navigating feeding challenges, or neurodivergent adults and children who benefit from flexible, sensory-aware strategies around food. They all have one thing in common: wanting a more peaceful relationship with food.
You may feel overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice, frustrated that past approaches haven’t worked, or worried about your child's eating. You might be looking for guidance that fits your day-to-day life and supports your health - without rigid rules or food guilt. Many of my clients are individuals working on their nutrition habits, managing health conditions, families navigating feeding challenges, or neurodivergent adults and children who benefit from flexible, sensory-aware strategies around food. They all have one thing in common: wanting a more peaceful relationship with food.
Compassionate and Highly Individualized Care: I love working with folks who are done with diet culture and are excited and open to learning new perspectives on what it means to be healthy. My experience includes supporting clients with various health conditions including eating disorders, PCOS, diabetes, Crohn's, liver disease, celiac nutrition, vegan/vegetarian and more. I have also participated in launching and managing higher level of care eating disorder programs. This combined background, and my passion for helping clients get out of the diet cycle means that I can truly meet you where you are on your nutrition journey.
Compassionate and Highly Individualized Care: I love working with folks who are done with diet culture and are excited and open to learning new perspectives on what it means to be healthy. My experience includes supporting clients with various health conditions including eating disorders, PCOS, diabetes, Crohn's, liver disease, celiac nutrition, vegan/vegetarian and more. I have also participated in launching and managing higher level of care eating disorder programs. This combined background, and my passion for helping clients get out of the diet cycle means that I can truly meet you where you are on your nutrition journey.
Do you feel trapped in the cycle of dieting, wondering if ease with food and your body is possible? You may feel overwhelmed by body pressures, frustrated by confusing health advice, or unsure how to eat in a way that feels good. You’re not alone. In our work, we ease the stress around food, ditch the body shame, and help you feel more aligned in your choices. Imagine enjoying meals without fear, trusting your body’s signals, and having more vitality for daily life. Whether you’re managing health concerns, recovery from an eating disorder, or simply tired of dieting, our work will build ease, confidence, and lasting self-compassion.
Do you feel trapped in the cycle of dieting, wondering if ease with food and your body is possible? You may feel overwhelmed by body pressures, frustrated by confusing health advice, or unsure how to eat in a way that feels good. You’re not alone. In our work, we ease the stress around food, ditch the body shame, and help you feel more aligned in your choices. Imagine enjoying meals without fear, trusting your body’s signals, and having more vitality for daily life. Whether you’re managing health concerns, recovery from an eating disorder, or simply tired of dieting, our work will build ease, confidence, and lasting self-compassion.
Joy is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with more than 15 years of experience, primarily serving as a dietitian for the U.S. Army. Her clinical background centers on eating disorders, and she’s passionate about helping clients define their own values around food, weight, and movement. She also facilitates eating-disorder recovery support groups through the National Alliance for Eating Disorders, supporting individuals and families throughout recovery.
Joy is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with more than 15 years of experience, primarily serving as a dietitian for the U.S. Army. Her clinical background centers on eating disorders, and she’s passionate about helping clients define their own values around food, weight, and movement. She also facilitates eating-disorder recovery support groups through the National Alliance for Eating Disorders, supporting individuals and families throughout recovery.
Specialties include: General Health, Weight Loss/Gain, PCOS, Type 2 Diabetes, Insulin Resistance, Hypothyroidism, Eating Disorders, Ketogenic Diet, and Heart Health.
Bailie is a Registered Dietitian with experience in weight loss, eating disorders and performance nutrition. She believes food is medicine and is dedicated to helping you create a positive relationship with food and movement while working together towards your goals. Bailie believes nutrition is not one size fits all and works with the patient to develop customized care based on the their goals, needs and lifestyle.
Specialties include: General Health, Weight Loss/Gain, PCOS, Type 2 Diabetes, Insulin Resistance, Hypothyroidism, Eating Disorders, Ketogenic Diet, and Heart Health.
Bailie is a Registered Dietitian with experience in weight loss, eating disorders and performance nutrition. She believes food is medicine and is dedicated to helping you create a positive relationship with food and movement while working together towards your goals. Bailie believes nutrition is not one size fits all and works with the patient to develop customized care based on the their goals, needs and lifestyle.
Hello, I am Virginia (Gigi) a registered dietitian, psychotherapist, and yoga and mindfulness teacher. I specialize in supporting individuals struggling with eating disorders/disordered eating, are in a journey of healing their relationships with food and exercise and want reconnection with their bodies.
I also provide bioindividualized medical nutrition therapy for diverse health conditions such as GI disorders like IBS, GERD, dysbiosis, motility issues, nutritional imbalances, and mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Hello, I am Virginia (Gigi) a registered dietitian, psychotherapist, and yoga and mindfulness teacher. I specialize in supporting individuals struggling with eating disorders/disordered eating, are in a journey of healing their relationships with food and exercise and want reconnection with their bodies.
I also provide bioindividualized medical nutrition therapy for diverse health conditions such as GI disorders like IBS, GERD, dysbiosis, motility issues, nutritional imbalances, and mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Taking the first step to heal your relationship with food and body can feel overwhelming! My goal is to ensure that you don’t have to walk that path alone. I am a dietitian with experience working with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns. I believe the right path forward looks different for each person. Therefore, I take a trauma-informed and patient-centered approach. This is achieved through modeling genuine curiosity and empathy. Together, we will identify strategies that help you reclaim your health while maintaining a healthy relationship with food.
Taking the first step to heal your relationship with food and body can feel overwhelming! My goal is to ensure that you don’t have to walk that path alone. I am a dietitian with experience working with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns. I believe the right path forward looks different for each person. Therefore, I take a trauma-informed and patient-centered approach. This is achieved through modeling genuine curiosity and empathy. Together, we will identify strategies that help you reclaim your health while maintaining a healthy relationship with food.
Heart Health Nutritionists and Dietitians
How does nutrition affect heart health?
Nutrition plays a significant role in heart health, affecting conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Consuming too much saturated and trans fats can raise "bad" cholesterol levels, potentially leading to clogged arteries and heart disease. In addition, high-sugar and refined carb foods, common in the American diet, are often high in calories but low in nutrients. Abundant consumption of such foods can lead to conditions such as weight gain and diabetes, which put extra strain on the heart. Excess sodium intake is yet another dietary component that can impact heart health. Consumption of too much sodium can raise blood pressure, making the heart work harder. Conversely, eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats helps support heart health through the maintenance of healthy cholesterol levels and the reduction of inflammation.
What diet is best for heart health?
In general, experts recommend a plant-based diet high in fiber, healthy fats, and lean protein as the best nutrition approach to a heart healthy diet. The "Mediterranean diet," characterized by the consumption of lots of healthy fats, vegetables, beans, and whole grains is one common diet with abundant evidence supporting its efficacy in reducing blood cholesterol levels and preventing cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is another common diet shown to reduce blood pressure and positively impact heart health; the DASH diet emphasizes the consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low fat dairy products with a particular focus on reducing the consumption of saturated fats. Conversely, diets that include the consumption of large amounts of protein and fats—such as the keto diet and atkins diet—are generally not recommended for those with heart conditions or high cholesterol levels due to the high levels of saturated and trans fats such diets can include.
What foods increase one's risk of heart disease?
Foods high in saturated and trans fats, such as fatty meats, cream, butter, and pastries, can have a very negative impact on heart health. In addition, sweets, high-sugar drinks, and refined carbohydrates like white bread and pasta are usually good to avoid in order to positively impact heart health. Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fat alternatives, such as consuming lean fish high in omega-3 fatty acids instead of red meat, is often a good strategy, as is replacing highly-processed and sugar-rich foods with alternative carbohydrates, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Why should someone with heart disease see a dietitian?
Dietitians are specifically trained to use diet modifications to manage health, so individuals with heart disease may greatly benefit from seeing a dietitian to improve their cardiac health. Dietitians can help clients identify foods that support heart health, such as whole grains, as well as help clients eliminate foods that can place a strain on the heart when consumed in large quantities over time, such as saturated and trans fats. Dietitians can also help hold clients accountable for their nutrition and provide resources for other lifestyle modifications that support heart health, such as exercise, smoking cessation, and alcohol consumption reduction. Additionally, dietitians can assist in managing other chronic diseases often associated with heart disease, such as kidney conditions or diabetes.