Non-Diet Approach Nutritionists and Dietitians in Lake Forest Park, WA
What I enjoy most about being a nutritionist is helping people reconnect with themselves—empowering them to feel whole and confident from the inside out. Many clients face challenges like high blood pressure, prediabetes, digestive discomfort, or sensory sensitivities. Others seek relief from anxiety or depression. I guide individuals and families to discover how food can be a tool for healing, fostering confidence and long-term well-being.
What I enjoy most about being a nutritionist is helping people reconnect with themselves—empowering them to feel whole and confident from the inside out. Many clients face challenges like high blood pressure, prediabetes, digestive discomfort, or sensory sensitivities. Others seek relief from anxiety or depression. I guide individuals and families to discover how food can be a tool for healing, fostering confidence and long-term well-being.
If you struggle with your eating or relationship with food, I'm here to help. Or, are you an athlete trying to optimize your eating for performance and recovery while building a positive relationship with food and exercise? My passion is helping you get unstuck from cycles of dieting, reconnecting you with your body’s cues, and building skills and habits that last. While I bring expertise in nutrition, I believe you are the expert on your own life and body. My role is to help you clarify what matters most to you and provide practical, sustainable tools that support your long-term success.
If you struggle with your eating or relationship with food, I'm here to help. Or, are you an athlete trying to optimize your eating for performance and recovery while building a positive relationship with food and exercise? My passion is helping you get unstuck from cycles of dieting, reconnecting you with your body’s cues, and building skills and habits that last. While I bring expertise in nutrition, I believe you are the expert on your own life and body. My role is to help you clarify what matters most to you and provide practical, sustainable tools that support your long-term success.
More Dietitians and Nutritionists Nearby
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.
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.
I help women 30s–60s feel like themselves again—steady energy, better sleep and mood, easier digestion, and weight that actually moves—by aligning food and lifestyle with your hormones (no one-size-fits-all plans). Feeling out of sync? If mood swings, low energy, irregular cycles, brain fog, hot flashes, poor sleep or digestion are disrupting your life, I’ll help you connect the dots and create a plan you can live with. Book a free 15-min call to see if we’re a fit.
I help women 30s–60s feel like themselves again—steady energy, better sleep and mood, easier digestion, and weight that actually moves—by aligning food and lifestyle with your hormones (no one-size-fits-all plans). Feeling out of sync? If mood swings, low energy, irregular cycles, brain fog, hot flashes, poor sleep or digestion are disrupting your life, I’ll help you connect the dots and create a plan you can live with. Book a free 15-min call to see if we’re a fit.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based nutrition care to support individuals recovering from eating disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating, ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), and OSFED (Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder).
Additionally, I support clients who are interested in intuitive eating and/or managing health concerns through a weight-inclusive lens. I partner with clients to develop sustainable strategies for managing medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, digestive concerns, dyslipidemia, and more.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based nutrition care to support individuals recovering from eating disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating, ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), and OSFED (Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder).
Additionally, I support clients who are interested in intuitive eating and/or managing health concerns through a weight-inclusive lens. I partner with clients to develop sustainable strategies for managing medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, digestive concerns, dyslipidemia, and more.
Having trouble coping with food, nutrition, and your health, especially with the recent stress of COVID-19? Many people are experiencing stress-related changes in emotions, eating behaviors, and physical symptoms, including digestive issues. Whether these experiences are new to you or related to something you dealt with in the past, I’m here to help.
Having trouble coping with food, nutrition, and your health, especially with the recent stress of COVID-19? Many people are experiencing stress-related changes in emotions, eating behaviors, and physical symptoms, including digestive issues. Whether these experiences are new to you or related to something you dealt with in the past, I’m here to help.
You’re doing your best, yet your blood sugar is unpredictable, your weight won’t move, your energy crashes, or your cycles are irregular. You want answers, not another diet. My clients come to me when they’re struggling with insulin resistance, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, PCOS, fatty liver, or midlife metabolism and are ready for a plan that actually works. I use functional nutrition, hormone mapping, and microbiome science to find what’s driving your symptoms so you can feel better, lose weight, and finally see real, lasting results.
You’re doing your best, yet your blood sugar is unpredictable, your weight won’t move, your energy crashes, or your cycles are irregular. You want answers, not another diet. My clients come to me when they’re struggling with insulin resistance, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, PCOS, fatty liver, or midlife metabolism and are ready for a plan that actually works. I use functional nutrition, hormone mapping, and microbiome science to find what’s driving your symptoms so you can feel better, lose weight, and finally see real, lasting results.
Do you struggle with restrictive nutrition advice, food guilt, or feeling like you’re “doing nutrition wrong”? Have you spent a lot of time trying to follow rules that don’t fit your life, culture, or body? I’m best suited for people seeking flexible, realistic support for cancer prevention or survivorship, chronic conditions (like CKD, diabetes, GI disorders), eating disorders, or women’s health and hormone transitions—who want sustainable change and a more supportive relationship with food.
Do you struggle with restrictive nutrition advice, food guilt, or feeling like you’re “doing nutrition wrong”? Have you spent a lot of time trying to follow rules that don’t fit your life, culture, or body? I’m best suited for people seeking flexible, realistic support for cancer prevention or survivorship, chronic conditions (like CKD, diabetes, GI disorders), eating disorders, or women’s health and hormone transitions—who want sustainable change and a more supportive relationship with food.
When the majority of your thoughts constantly revolve around food, your body, or your weight, it can feel like you’re constantly battling with yourself. It’s exhausting- and it’s not your fault. Diet culture thrives on disconnecting you from your body’s wisdom, leaving you stuck in cycles of shame, confusion, and self-blame. You deserve better. I’m here to help you tune back into yourself: to rebuild trust with your body, make peace with food, and reclaim your energy for things that actually matter in your life.
When the majority of your thoughts constantly revolve around food, your body, or your weight, it can feel like you’re constantly battling with yourself. It’s exhausting- and it’s not your fault. Diet culture thrives on disconnecting you from your body’s wisdom, leaving you stuck in cycles of shame, confusion, and self-blame. You deserve better. I’m here to help you tune back into yourself: to rebuild trust with your body, make peace with food, and reclaim your energy for things that actually matter in your life.
Danielle is a registered dietitian, or as she would call it a 'food and body image counselor.' Specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating, gastrointestinal disorders, IBS, intuitive eating, and somatic nutrition. She works in collaboration with you to help bring awareness to your body's unique nutrition needs through Intuitive Eating, while learning to respect your body and inspire hope. She practices from a Health At Every Size approach, believing all body's deserve respectful care and to be treated with kindness. This work can be vulnerable and empathy is at the center of her work with clients.
Danielle is a registered dietitian, or as she would call it a 'food and body image counselor.' Specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating, gastrointestinal disorders, IBS, intuitive eating, and somatic nutrition. She works in collaboration with you to help bring awareness to your body's unique nutrition needs through Intuitive Eating, while learning to respect your body and inspire hope. She practices from a Health At Every Size approach, believing all body's deserve respectful care and to be treated with kindness. This work can be vulnerable and empathy is at the center of her work with clients.
Nataly Nislow is a Certified Nutrition Specialist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor specializing in supporting individuals navigating the complexities of eating disorders, disordered eating, intuitive eating, body acceptance, and recovery from chronic dieting. Nataly finds fulfillment in working closely with those diagnosed with OCD, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Beyond her expertise in mental health nutrition, Nataly extends her services to individuals living with heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and digestive disorders.
Nataly Nislow is a Certified Nutrition Specialist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor specializing in supporting individuals navigating the complexities of eating disorders, disordered eating, intuitive eating, body acceptance, and recovery from chronic dieting. Nataly finds fulfillment in working closely with those diagnosed with OCD, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Beyond her expertise in mental health nutrition, Nataly extends her services to individuals living with heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and digestive disorders.
I am a registered dietitian who specializes in anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, bulimia, ARFID, orthorexia, and other specified feeding and eating disorders. I practice under the “Health At Every Size” (HAES) philosophy and understand that body size is not a determinant factor of health. By incorporating an “all foods fit” approach to eating, I work alongside my clients to understand and incorporate the benefits of a less restrictive, more inclusive and joyful approach to eating.
I am a registered dietitian who specializes in anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, bulimia, ARFID, orthorexia, and other specified feeding and eating disorders. I practice under the “Health At Every Size” (HAES) philosophy and understand that body size is not a determinant factor of health. By incorporating an “all foods fit” approach to eating, I work alongside my clients to understand and incorporate the benefits of a less restrictive, more inclusive and joyful approach to eating.
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.
Do you struggle with food guilt, body image distress, or feeling stuck in diet culture? Have you spent a lot of time navigating an eating disorder, chronic dieting, or trying to figure out what and how to eat in a way that supports both your physical and mental health? I love working with patients seeking a peaceful, sustainable relationship with food, including those with eating disorders, disordered eating, PCOS, diabetes, hypertension, or mental health concerns!
Do you struggle with food guilt, body image distress, or feeling stuck in diet culture? Have you spent a lot of time navigating an eating disorder, chronic dieting, or trying to figure out what and how to eat in a way that supports both your physical and mental health? I love working with patients seeking a peaceful, sustainable relationship with food, including those with eating disorders, disordered eating, PCOS, diabetes, hypertension, or mental health concerns!
Her sessions are supportive, non-diet, and evidence-based, with a focus on consistency, self-trust, and personalized strategies.
Julia specializes in Intuitive Eating, weight-inclusive care, and practical, sustainable wellness strategies. She supports clients using GLP-1 medications, helping them pair treatment with real-life habits. Sessions are collaborative and personalized, focused on lasting change without rigid rules, guilt, or dieting.
Her sessions are supportive, non-diet, and evidence-based, with a focus on consistency, self-trust, and personalized strategies.
Julia specializes in Intuitive Eating, weight-inclusive care, and practical, sustainable wellness strategies. She supports clients using GLP-1 medications, helping them pair treatment with real-life habits. Sessions are collaborative and personalized, focused on lasting change without rigid rules, guilt, or dieting.
I am a Registered Dietitian specializing in sports nutrition, health and longevity, and sustainable body composition change. I also have experience in eating disorder treatment, women’s health and pregnancy, endocrinology, bariatrics, and supporting weight loss, including GLP-1–related care. My approach is highly individualized, rooted in each person’s unique needs and goals. Having seen firsthand the transformative power of nutrition, I’m passionate about helping others build healthier, fuller lives. I would love to work with you to create a healthier, happier you!
I am a Registered Dietitian specializing in sports nutrition, health and longevity, and sustainable body composition change. I also have experience in eating disorder treatment, women’s health and pregnancy, endocrinology, bariatrics, and supporting weight loss, including GLP-1–related care. My approach is highly individualized, rooted in each person’s unique needs and goals. Having seen firsthand the transformative power of nutrition, I’m passionate about helping others build healthier, fuller lives. I would love to work with you to create a healthier, happier you!
Exhausted from diets? Overwhelmed by social media telling you what to do? Working with me, I help you learn how to best meet your body's needs without toxic diet culture trends. As a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, I assist my clients in establishing a healthy relationship with food and their body. Additionally, I can help you manage health-conditions including IBS, PCOS, Hashimoto's, and Diabetes using realistic interventions custom fit to your needs. I can also help you to navigate realistic Nutrition recommendations customized for your needs.
Exhausted from diets? Overwhelmed by social media telling you what to do? Working with me, I help you learn how to best meet your body's needs without toxic diet culture trends. As a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, I assist my clients in establishing a healthy relationship with food and their body. Additionally, I can help you manage health-conditions including IBS, PCOS, Hashimoto's, and Diabetes using realistic interventions custom fit to your needs. I can also help you to navigate realistic Nutrition recommendations customized for your needs.
At Nabi, we provide weight-inclusive, trauma-informed care that values lived experience over rigid rules and we believe true healing begins when the whole person is seen—not just a diagnosis.
At Nabi, we provide weight-inclusive, trauma-informed care that values lived experience over rigid rules and we believe true healing begins when the whole person is seen—not just a diagnosis.
Do you struggle with rigid food rules, chronic dieting, or constantly thinking about food? Have you spent a lot of time trying to balance performance goals, recovery, and everyday life without burning out? I help you with navigating disordered eating or eating disorder recovery, athletic performance at any level, and achieving a calmer, more intuitive relationship with food while supporting energy, performance, and overall well-being.
Do you struggle with rigid food rules, chronic dieting, or constantly thinking about food? Have you spent a lot of time trying to balance performance goals, recovery, and everyday life without burning out? I help you with navigating disordered eating or eating disorder recovery, athletic performance at any level, and achieving a calmer, more intuitive relationship with food while supporting energy, performance, and overall well-being.
Non-Diet Approach Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is the non-diet approach to nutrition?
A non-diet approach to nutrition is a holistic strategy that prioritizes overall health and well-being over strict diets or weight loss plans. Dietitians who practice this approach emphasize intuitive eating, encouraging clients to listen to their internal hunger and fullness cues rather than following rigid dietary rules. This method promotes a healthier relationship with food and fosters self-acceptance, especially for individuals with a history of dieting or disordered eating patterns.
Why should I see a dietitian who takes a non-diet approach?
As more evidence highlights the ineffectiveness and potential harm of many diets, the non-diet approach is gaining popularity and recognition as a sustainable and compassionate nutritional strategy. Non-diet dietitians help clients shift their focus from weight to overall health, supporting behaviors that enhance physical and emotional well-being. Therefore, a non-diet approach to nutrition may be a welcome change for many individuals who are looking to branch out from the heavy emphasis on diets and weights that many professionals in the medical and wellness communities may have. Additionally, because non-diet dietitians take a more holistic approach, they will also often work with clients on their relationship to other lifestyle habits that impact wellbeing, such as encouraging a healthy relationship with exercise.
What can a non-diet approach help with?
A non-diet approach can be highly beneficial for individuals with a history of eating disorders or disordered eating patterns, as well as those who have experienced repeated dieting with little success. This approach helps clients move away from rigid food rules and promotes a healthier relationship with food. By focusing on intuitive eating, clients learn to trust their internal hunger and fullness cues, rather than adhering to external dietary guidelines. This approach can help clients develop an intuitive sense of their nutritional needs, improve body acceptance, and reduce the psychological stress or shame commonly associated with dieting.
What should I look for in a non-diet dietitian?
When searching for a non-diet dietitian, it's important to consider several factors to ensure they are the right fit for you. Start by reviewing the dietitian's profile on Psychology Today or their personal website. Look for mentions of intuitive eating, body acceptance, or Health At Every Size (HAES) principles, which are indicative of a non-diet approach. Non-diet dietitians often outline their nutrition philosophy in these profiles. In addition to their approach, consider practical factors such as session costs, accepted insurance plans, and the availability of in-person or telehealth options. When you find a professional who seems like a good fit, reach out to speak with them. During the conversation, pay attention to whether you feel comfortable with them and how they explain their non-diet approach. If you are seeking a dietitian for a specific concern, such as disordered eating or chronic dieting, this can also be a good time to ask about their experience in these areas.