Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians in Oak Harbor, WA
Shannon helps you reach your health and nutrition goals with nearly 20 years of experience helping people eat, think, and feel better. She has been a practicing Dietitian and Nutritionist since 2003 and has helped hundreds of clients to achieve healthier minds and bodies with nutrition. Shannon helps you achieve your health and nutrition goals while also helping you build a better relationship with food and your body.
Shannon helps you reach your health and nutrition goals with nearly 20 years of experience helping people eat, think, and feel better. She has been a practicing Dietitian and Nutritionist since 2003 and has helped hundreds of clients to achieve healthier minds and bodies with nutrition. Shannon helps you achieve your health and nutrition goals while also helping you build a better relationship with food and your body.
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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.
My experience working in a Level 1 trauma hospital means I have a careful eye for medical detail, and can work at a fast pace with your interdisciplinary care team.
When your child has an eating disorder, it’s easy to go into panic mode. Establishing a care team can be tedious, and once you do, you still feel lost.
I use Family Based Treatment (FBT), because it’s the gold-standard eating disorder treatment for kids. I am trained by leading experts in the pediatric eating disorder field, and have found success with this modality with many clients. I’ll help you implement it at home so you can guide your child through recovery with confidence. I will help you troubleshoot home feeding dynamics, develop school feeding plans, plan meals & snacks, and generate evidence-based target weight ranges.
My experience working in a Level 1 trauma hospital means I have a careful eye for medical detail, and can work at a fast pace with your interdisciplinary care team.
When your child has an eating disorder, it’s easy to go into panic mode. Establishing a care team can be tedious, and once you do, you still feel lost.
I use Family Based Treatment (FBT), because it’s the gold-standard eating disorder treatment for kids. I am trained by leading experts in the pediatric eating disorder field, and have found success with this modality with many clients. I’ll help you implement it at home so you can guide your child through recovery with confidence. I will help you troubleshoot home feeding dynamics, develop school feeding plans, plan meals & snacks, and generate evidence-based target weight ranges.
When I work with clients, I like to think that I offer a compassionate and non judgmental environment where we can explore what individual goals might look like and discover barriers to getting there. I focus on building confidence and comfortability at the eating experience instead of fear and anxiety. I use an anti diet, HAES aligned approach. If I help clients learn one thing, I hope that it might be: Fear has no place at the dinner table anymore!
When I work with clients, I like to think that I offer a compassionate and non judgmental environment where we can explore what individual goals might look like and discover barriers to getting there. I focus on building confidence and comfortability at the eating experience instead of fear and anxiety. I use an anti diet, HAES aligned approach. If I help clients learn one thing, I hope that it might be: Fear has no place at the dinner table anymore!
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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.
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.
Hi. I'm Ash! I'm here to help make eating feel less challenging.
In our sessions, I focus on understanding the complex and unique struggles each patient is experiencing to help guide them towards sustainable and manageable solutions to last a lifetime. My approach is neuro-affirming and weight inclusive. This approach can be particularly beneficial for patients who are neurodivergent (ADHD/Autism/OCD/SPD) and those with auto-immune conditions.
I have experience treating patients with all manner of disease states including diabetes, digestive disorders, heart disease, and kidney disease.
Hi. I'm Ash! I'm here to help make eating feel less challenging.
In our sessions, I focus on understanding the complex and unique struggles each patient is experiencing to help guide them towards sustainable and manageable solutions to last a lifetime. My approach is neuro-affirming and weight inclusive. This approach can be particularly beneficial for patients who are neurodivergent (ADHD/Autism/OCD/SPD) and those with auto-immune conditions.
I have experience treating patients with all manner of disease states including diabetes, digestive disorders, heart disease, and kidney disease.
Contact me to verify your coverage for nutrition therapy!
I specialize in helping you get "un-stuck." Most of my clients start off feeling stuck with managing weight, gut health, hormone health, blood sugar, metabolism, or healing a damaged relationship with food and your body. Whether you need support with metabolism, figuring out how to meet your needs, tips for making healthy sustainable, or digging into gut or hormone issues with comprehensive functional lab testing, I will help you get un-stuck. In 2025, clients voted me the Best Nutritionist/Dietitian in South Sound - I'm so honored they feel that way.
Contact me to verify your coverage for nutrition therapy!
I specialize in helping you get "un-stuck." Most of my clients start off feeling stuck with managing weight, gut health, hormone health, blood sugar, metabolism, or healing a damaged relationship with food and your body. Whether you need support with metabolism, figuring out how to meet your needs, tips for making healthy sustainable, or digging into gut or hormone issues with comprehensive functional lab testing, I will help you get un-stuck. In 2025, clients voted me the Best Nutritionist/Dietitian in South Sound - I'm so honored they feel that way.
Kelsey Johnson of Ash & Birch Counseling
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MA, LMHCA, RDN, CEDS, C-AAIS
1 Endorsed
Puyallup, WA 98372
My nutritional philosophy incorporates Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size (HAES), Body Liberation, Self-Compassion, Division of Responsibility, Safe Exercise at Every Stage (SEES), and Medical Nutrition Therapy.
Hi there! I'm Kelsey! I'm a non-diet Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. I've been honored to serve adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders in a variety of treatment settings. I am committed to helping individuals establish a peaceful relationship with food and their bodies. In addition, I support others in managing chronic illnesses while maintaining a positive connection with food.
My nutritional philosophy incorporates Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size (HAES), Body Liberation, Self-Compassion, Division of Responsibility, Safe Exercise at Every Stage (SEES), and Medical Nutrition Therapy.
Hi there! I'm Kelsey! I'm a non-diet Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. I've been honored to serve adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders in a variety of treatment settings. I am committed to helping individuals establish a peaceful relationship with food and their bodies. In addition, I support others in managing chronic illnesses while maintaining a positive connection with food.
As both a Sports-, and Eating Disorders Dietitian, I've had the pleasure of helping athletes achieve personal records, recover faster, heal from injuries, and reach new levels of performance, in addition to helping people improve their relationship with food and their body as they navigate recovery from an eating disorder or disordered eating.
As both a Sports-, and Eating Disorders Dietitian, I've had the pleasure of helping athletes achieve personal records, recover faster, heal from injuries, and reach new levels of performance, in addition to helping people improve their relationship with food and their body as they navigate recovery from an eating disorder or disordered eating.
Helping you leave diet culture behind so that you can folks on all of the moving parts of food/eating! In nutrition counseling sessions with me you can expect: guidance with gaining autonomy and confidence with food choices, collaborative and individualized nutrition care, zero weight-loss recommendations, and support with demystifying nutrition information.
Helping you leave diet culture behind so that you can folks on all of the moving parts of food/eating! In nutrition counseling sessions with me you can expect: guidance with gaining autonomy and confidence with food choices, collaborative and individualized nutrition care, zero weight-loss recommendations, and support with demystifying nutrition information.
On Your Path Nutrition – Midlife Metabolic Health
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
1 Endorsed
Olympia, WA 98506
If you’re navigating rising cholesterol, prediabetes, insulin resistance, or other midlife metabolic changes, you don’t have to sort through conflicting advice alone. I specialize in helping adults improve lab values through evidence-based nutrition strategies tailored to how hormones and metabolism shift over time. Many of my clients are experiencing perimenopause, PCOS, or weight changes despite “doing everything right.”
If you’re navigating rising cholesterol, prediabetes, insulin resistance, or other midlife metabolic changes, you don’t have to sort through conflicting advice alone. I specialize in helping adults improve lab values through evidence-based nutrition strategies tailored to how hormones and metabolism shift over time. Many of my clients are experiencing perimenopause, PCOS, or weight changes despite “doing everything right.”
Are you fed-up with the rollercoaster of dieting? Overwhelmed by conflicting diet advice? Are thoughts about food and body claiming too much of your headspace? How would it feel to NOT spend so much time and effort analyzing and second guessing your food choices? You are not alone and you don't have to figure this all out by yourself! Many of us are taught messages about food and health as far back as we can remember, and all of these “rules” can feel overwhelming. I'll help you sort through the noise and find ways to nourish your body in a way that makes sense for you and your goals.
Are you fed-up with the rollercoaster of dieting? Overwhelmed by conflicting diet advice? Are thoughts about food and body claiming too much of your headspace? How would it feel to NOT spend so much time and effort analyzing and second guessing your food choices? You are not alone and you don't have to figure this all out by yourself! Many of us are taught messages about food and health as far back as we can remember, and all of these “rules” can feel overwhelming. I'll help you sort through the noise and find ways to nourish your body in a way that makes sense for you and your goals.
An impassioned self- employed private practice Health, Wellness, and Lifestyle expert with 11 years of experience working with individuals wishing to learn about or change their relationship with food and physical activity. Well versed in performing health and nutrition assessments and implementing customized lifestyle plans with a variety of health conditions and clients. Bound and committed to helping individuals achieve symptom remission and improved health through sharing knowledge, professional, and personal experience.
An impassioned self- employed private practice Health, Wellness, and Lifestyle expert with 11 years of experience working with individuals wishing to learn about or change their relationship with food and physical activity. Well versed in performing health and nutrition assessments and implementing customized lifestyle plans with a variety of health conditions and clients. Bound and committed to helping individuals achieve symptom remission and improved health through sharing knowledge, professional, and personal experience.
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.
I blend functional nutrition with inclusive weight neutral care to help you feel more confident around all things food, nutrition, and health.
If you’re tired of searching the internet for answers or relying on vague advice from your doctor, I've got you. We collaborate with you to create a sustainable, shame-free care plan because YOU are the expert of your own body. Stop outsourcing your health and learn to trust your body again.
I blend functional nutrition with inclusive weight neutral care to help you feel more confident around all things food, nutrition, and health.
If you’re tired of searching the internet for answers or relying on vague advice from your doctor, I've got you. We collaborate with you to create a sustainable, shame-free care plan because YOU are the expert of your own body. Stop outsourcing your health and learn to trust your body again.
We practice Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy, which is simply helping you make sense of your symptoms and addressing the root causes of your health concerns, while optimizing your body's ability to heal itself and/or prevent disease and chronic illness.
Do you have digestive issues(bloating/gas, constipation, loose stool, reflux/GERD, SIBO) or an autoimmune condition (Crohn's, Ulcerative colitis, Hashimoto's) keeping you from feeling your best? We'll work together to develop a personalized action plan, taking your current diet and lifestyle habits, environment, gut health, genetics, family history (and much more) into account. We also use specialty testing as a cornerstone of care to eliminate a lot of the guesswork.
We practice Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy, which is simply helping you make sense of your symptoms and addressing the root causes of your health concerns, while optimizing your body's ability to heal itself and/or prevent disease and chronic illness.
Do you have digestive issues(bloating/gas, constipation, loose stool, reflux/GERD, SIBO) or an autoimmune condition (Crohn's, Ulcerative colitis, Hashimoto's) keeping you from feeling your best? We'll work together to develop a personalized action plan, taking your current diet and lifestyle habits, environment, gut health, genetics, family history (and much more) into account. We also use specialty testing as a cornerstone of care to eliminate a lot of the guesswork.
Ready to develop a better relationship with food, even with ADHD? Want something freeing and stress-reducing… that works with, not against, your brain, lifestyle, schedule, and responsibilities? You've been working so hard. Imagine what life could be like with less guilt, negative self-talk, and unsatisfying food choices. What if you could feel nourished and confident around food, have energy for your day, and trust your body?
Ready to develop a better relationship with food, even with ADHD? Want something freeing and stress-reducing… that works with, not against, your brain, lifestyle, schedule, and responsibilities? You've been working so hard. Imagine what life could be like with less guilt, negative self-talk, and unsatisfying food choices. What if you could feel nourished and confident around food, have energy for your day, and trust your body?
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.
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is medical nutrition therapy?
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) involves the use of personalized dietary changes to prevent or manage chronic conditions. Typically conducted in an outpatient setting by a Registered Dietitian (RD), MNT aims to address specific health issues through tailored nutrition plans. Clients are often referred for MNT by healthcare professionals who identify conditions that could benefit from dietary and lifestyle modifications, such as diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular disease. The goal of MNT is to improve overall health outcomes by making adjustments to the client's diet based on their individual needs and medical conditions.
What conditions is medical nutrition therapy for?
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is often used for individuals with diseases caused or worsened by poor diet, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, and cardiovascular diseases. However, other conditions can also benefit from nutrition therapy. MNT is typically not intended to replace other treatments, such as medication, but rather to complement them. By improving a person's overall diet and health, MNT aims to prevent the exacerbation of symptoms and complement other treatments.
Is medical nutrition therapy covered by insurance?
Medical nutrition therapy is frequently covered by insurance. However, insurance coverage can vary based on factors like your specific plan details, whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network provider, and whether you have a referral for nutrition services based on a medical diagnosis. While a referral is not required to see a dietitian or nutritionist, and many individuals independently seek nutritional support without prior medical advice, a referral from a primary care physician or another medical professional may be necessary to obtain coverage for medical nutrition services. In such cases, a referral is typically made for those who have been formally diagnosed with a medical condition requiring nutrition counseling, such as diabetes or hypertension. Coverage also depends on the type of nutrition service. Typically, insurance plans only cover services provided by a licensed Registered Dietitian (RD) and do not cover those offered by nutritionists or nutrition coaches without the RD credential. If nutrition services are not covered by your insurance, some dietitians and nutritionists may offer sliding scale rates or lower-cost services for clients who cannot afford their full fee.
What does medical nutrition therapy involve?
The approach a dietitian will take in a medical nutrition therapy session will depend on a number of factors, including what conditions the client has and what the goals of the client are. An initial session often involves an assessment of the client's overall health and current dietary intake; a dietitian may also speak with a client's medical doctor prior to or following a first session to obtain information on the medical condition(s) the client is seeking nutrition therapy counseling for. The dietitian will then work with the client to create goals of medical nutrition therapy sessions, such as weight loss, eating a more plant-based diet, or reducing sodium intake. Then, in ongoing sessions, the dietitian will work with the client to meet their stated goals. These ongoing sessions often include menu planning and coaching, which involve the dietitian working with the client to develop strategies for a healthier and more balanced diet. Dietitians may suggest recipes, put together grocery shopping lists, and/or recommend tracking one's intake in order to help clients make desired changes.