Diabetes Nutritionists and Dietitians in Orchards, WA

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Julie Bowman
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD , LMHC
Serves Area
I specialize in all types of eating disorders and disordered eating, including working with those wanting to stop dieting and find balance. I will help you strengthen, recover or discover a more peaceful relationship with food and body that incorporates pleasure, awareness and flexibility. I am trained in Family Based Treatment (FBT) which I use in combination with Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT). I am passionate about supporting and empowering parents/caregivers and including them in child, teen and young adult eating disorder treatment. I am able to see clients in person and virtually.
I specialize in all types of eating disorders and disordered eating, including working with those wanting to stop dieting and find balance. I will help you strengthen, recover or discover a more peaceful relationship with food and body that incorporates pleasure, awareness and flexibility. I am trained in Family Based Treatment (FBT) which I use in combination with Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT). I am passionate about supporting and empowering parents/caregivers and including them in child, teen and young adult eating disorder treatment. I am able to see clients in person and virtually.
(360) 301-7017 View (360) 301-7017

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Nutrition In The Right Place
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MscN, CN
Serves Area
I work with a lot of clients that have weight loss goals and to prevent, reverse or manage chronic disease including heart disease and diabetes.
Complete list on my website NutritionInTheRightPlace.com. I only use evidence based and well researched recommendations in my nutrition practice. My specialties include type 2 diabetes, cholesterol, high blood pressure, weight loss, heart disease, Keto, Vegetarian/Vegan, medical nutrition therapy, SIBO, Sports Nutrition, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and more!
I work with a lot of clients that have weight loss goals and to prevent, reverse or manage chronic disease including heart disease and diabetes.
Complete list on my website NutritionInTheRightPlace.com. I only use evidence based and well researched recommendations in my nutrition practice. My specialties include type 2 diabetes, cholesterol, high blood pressure, weight loss, heart disease, Keto, Vegetarian/Vegan, medical nutrition therapy, SIBO, Sports Nutrition, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and more!
(508) 544-0663 View (508) 544-0663
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Madeleine Hutchison
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CD
11 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
(206) 693-4243 View (206) 693-4243
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Nutrition Studio
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CD, CIEC
Serves Area
Our specialties include disordered eating, intuitive eating, digestive health (IBD, SIBO, IBS), type 1 and type 2 diabetes, women's health, PCOS, autoimmune conditions, complex health issues, and more!
We specialize in personalized nutrition counseling, and immersive nutrition education. We use an evidence based approach and offer a judgement free space to explore your intrinsic relationship to food and body. We work from a foundation of Weight Neutrality and Functional and Integrative Nutrition to treat the whole person and identify root causes.
Our specialties include disordered eating, intuitive eating, digestive health (IBD, SIBO, IBS), type 1 and type 2 diabetes, women's health, PCOS, autoimmune conditions, complex health issues, and more!
We specialize in personalized nutrition counseling, and immersive nutrition education. We use an evidence based approach and offer a judgement free space to explore your intrinsic relationship to food and body. We work from a foundation of Weight Neutrality and Functional and Integrative Nutrition to treat the whole person and identify root causes.
(503) 213-4510 View (503) 213-4510
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Mikalah Barem
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
Serves Area
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 provide individualized nutrition counseling, using intuitive eating and clinical nutrition principles. I love engaging my clients with food exposures and food habituation, challenging the diet narrative, and especially using somatic and mindfulness based body work.
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 provide individualized nutrition counseling, using intuitive eating and clinical nutrition principles. I love engaging my clients with food exposures and food habituation, challenging the diet narrative, and especially using somatic and mindfulness based body work.
(503) 461-9950 View (503) 461-9950
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Nielson Nutrition & Diabetes Care, LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CDCES, LD, CD
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Managing diabetes is a full time job, but what if there was a way to simplify it?
Specializing in diabetes and celiac, I see people struggling to manage blood sugar or wanting to improve health outcomes by better understanding their bodies and how to get the best results with the least effort. As we talk through recommendations, we often experiment to learn more about your unique body's reaction to insulin, carbs, stress and activity.
Managing diabetes is a full time job, but what if there was a way to simplify it?
Specializing in diabetes and celiac, I see people struggling to manage blood sugar or wanting to improve health outcomes by better understanding their bodies and how to get the best results with the least effort. As we talk through recommendations, we often experiment to learn more about your unique body's reaction to insulin, carbs, stress and activity.
(971) 298-7784 View (971) 298-7784
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Nabi Health
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CEDS, CDCES, CLT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
(206) 905-4812 View (206) 905-4812
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Holistika Nutrition and Wellness
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CN, CNSc
Online Only
We specialize in supporting women through hormonal changes, PCOS, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and menopause, as well as adults managing diabetes, high cholesterol, metabolic syndrome, and gut health concerns.
Many clients come to us frustrated by restrictive diets and quick fixes. At Holistika, we listen to your story and create personalized plans that fit your life. Using lifestyle medicine and nutrition therapy, we help you improve energy, balance hormones, and restore lasting health from the inside out.
We specialize in supporting women through hormonal changes, PCOS, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and menopause, as well as adults managing diabetes, high cholesterol, metabolic syndrome, and gut health concerns.
Many clients come to us frustrated by restrictive diets and quick fixes. At Holistika, we listen to your story and create personalized plans that fit your life. Using lifestyle medicine and nutrition therapy, we help you improve energy, balance hormones, and restore lasting health from the inside out.
(206) 457-1558 View (206) 457-1558
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New Leaf Nutrition Counseling
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, CD, LD
Online Only
We are a group practice of Registered Dietitians who specialize in eating disorder recovery, intuitive eating, and an anti-diet approach to wellness. We serve folks virtually in WA and OR and are based in Portland, OR. We value client-centered care by meeting clients where they’re at while providing supportive encouragement for clients to reach towards their goals.
We are a group practice of Registered Dietitians who specialize in eating disorder recovery, intuitive eating, and an anti-diet approach to wellness. We serve folks virtually in WA and OR and are based in Portland, OR. We value client-centered care by meeting clients where they’re at while providing supportive encouragement for clients to reach towards their goals.
(971) 257-1409 View (971) 257-1409
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Clover Nutrition Counseling
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MPH, RDN, LD
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98660
You are in the right place if you are seeking a more positive place for food in your day and better health to live your best life! You might be navigating the complexities of nutrition interventions to manage or prevent a chronic disease or looking to learn the basics of overall healthy food habits Some of the ways I can help: individualized nutritional guidance that supports goals for healthy blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol and/or triglycerides; tools to plan meals that work for the whole family; interventions for nutrition and aging, supporting muscle and bone health; or support for balance plant-based eating.
You are in the right place if you are seeking a more positive place for food in your day and better health to live your best life! You might be navigating the complexities of nutrition interventions to manage or prevent a chronic disease or looking to learn the basics of overall healthy food habits Some of the ways I can help: individualized nutritional guidance that supports goals for healthy blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol and/or triglycerides; tools to plan meals that work for the whole family; interventions for nutrition and aging, supporting muscle and bone health; or support for balance plant-based eating.
(360) 743-3267 View (360) 743-3267
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Heather Brummer
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, LAc, CN
Online Only
Are you tired of being confused about what to eat? I'm here for you! As a nutritionist that has practiced for nearly twenty years, I have seen a lot of fads come and go. And I have worked with so many of you who have come to me unsure about which fad was “right”. Instead of focusing on the perfectly “right” way to eat, I help my clients find the right ways to eat for them, while also helping to reverse prediabetes, improve fertility or symptoms with PCOS, and create a more resilient immune and hormonal balance with autoimmune conditions such as Hashimoto’s disease.
Are you tired of being confused about what to eat? I'm here for you! As a nutritionist that has practiced for nearly twenty years, I have seen a lot of fads come and go. And I have worked with so many of you who have come to me unsure about which fad was “right”. Instead of focusing on the perfectly “right” way to eat, I help my clients find the right ways to eat for them, while also helping to reverse prediabetes, improve fertility or symptoms with PCOS, and create a more resilient immune and hormonal balance with autoimmune conditions such as Hashimoto’s disease.
(206) 672-0681 View (206) 672-0681
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Kenna Kita
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CD
10 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
(206) 745-4315 View (206) 745-4315
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Kate Webb
Nutritionist/Dietitian, BS, RDN, LD
Online Only
NOTE: the best way to reach me/schedule is via email as my office hours are limited. I will work with you to develop healthy eating behaviors that will help you improve your health while also building a positive relationship with food. I take an individualized and longevity-focused approach working with my clients to ensure that they feel confident with their nutrition for the long haul. I do not believe in "quick fix" diets. All the work I do with my clients is sustainable and realistic, providing them knowledge and confidence throughout all seasons of life.
NOTE: the best way to reach me/schedule is via email as my office hours are limited. I will work with you to develop healthy eating behaviors that will help you improve your health while also building a positive relationship with food. I take an individualized and longevity-focused approach working with my clients to ensure that they feel confident with their nutrition for the long haul. I do not believe in "quick fix" diets. All the work I do with my clients is sustainable and realistic, providing them knowledge and confidence throughout all seasons of life.
(360) 300-8951 View (360) 300-8951
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Linden Hale
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD
Online Only
I'm Linden Hale (she/her/hers), and I am a weight-neutral Registered Dietitian. I specialize in eating disorders/disordered eating, digestive health, ADHD/ASD, sports nutrition, and relationships to food & body. I love working with patients of all genders, neurotypes, and identities who are ready to explore their relationship to food with curiosity and compassion. I know that you are the best expert on your life and experience, so I take a collaborative, client-led approach to my work. My counseling style includes humor, sarcasm, compassionate honesty, and appearances by my two Corgi dogs (Barley & Pepper).
I'm Linden Hale (she/her/hers), and I am a weight-neutral Registered Dietitian. I specialize in eating disorders/disordered eating, digestive health, ADHD/ASD, sports nutrition, and relationships to food & body. I love working with patients of all genders, neurotypes, and identities who are ready to explore their relationship to food with curiosity and compassion. I know that you are the best expert on your life and experience, so I take a collaborative, client-led approach to my work. My counseling style includes humor, sarcasm, compassionate honesty, and appearances by my two Corgi dogs (Barley & Pepper).
(253) 528-4979 View (253) 528-4979
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Laura K Chasteen
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
Online Only
Compassionate nutrition counseling, evidenced based Medical Nutrition Therapy.
Compassionate nutrition counseling, evidenced based Medical Nutrition Therapy.
(425) 946-2114 View (425) 946-2114
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Enriched Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS
Online Only
If you’ve been struggling with bloating, gas, constipation, fatigue, mood swings or restrictive diets and feel like nothing has helped, you’re not alone. Many of my clients come to me after years of frustration, trying to manage chronic digestive issues, hormone imbalances, autoimmune conditions, or food intolerances—only to be met with quick fixes that don’t last. You deserve real answers and a sustainable approach to feeling better. Together, we’ll work to uncover the root cause of your symptoms and create a science-backed plan that supports your gut, balances your hormones, and helps you truly nourish your body.
If you’ve been struggling with bloating, gas, constipation, fatigue, mood swings or restrictive diets and feel like nothing has helped, you’re not alone. Many of my clients come to me after years of frustration, trying to manage chronic digestive issues, hormone imbalances, autoimmune conditions, or food intolerances—only to be met with quick fixes that don’t last. You deserve real answers and a sustainable approach to feeling better. Together, we’ll work to uncover the root cause of your symptoms and create a science-backed plan that supports your gut, balances your hormones, and helps you truly nourish your body.
(503) 782-9614 View (503) 782-9614

Online Dietitians and Nutritionists

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Becki Parsons Nutrition & Fitness
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CCEP
Olympia, WA 98502
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.
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.
(360) 860-5489 View (360) 860-5489
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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.”
(360) 531-7347 View (360) 531-7347
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Sydni Murphy
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CN
Online Only
Your healing journey starts here—guided, grounded, and fully seen. I’m a functional nutritionist who believes that true healing begins by meeting you exactly where you are—with compassion, curiosity, and without judgment. Whether you're navigating chronic symptoms, hormonal imbalances, gut issues, fatigue, or just feeling out of sync in your body, I’m here to help you reconnect to the wisdom of your own health story. I use functional lab testing when appropriate to dig deeper into what's driving your symptoms and to guide our path forward with clarity and confidence.
Your healing journey starts here—guided, grounded, and fully seen. I’m a functional nutritionist who believes that true healing begins by meeting you exactly where you are—with compassion, curiosity, and without judgment. Whether you're navigating chronic symptoms, hormonal imbalances, gut issues, fatigue, or just feeling out of sync in your body, I’m here to help you reconnect to the wisdom of your own health story. I use functional lab testing when appropriate to dig deeper into what's driving your symptoms and to guide our path forward with clarity and confidence.
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True for You Nutrition, LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MPH, RDN, CD
1 Endorsed
Olympia, WA 98502
Hi, I’m Cathy Visser, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist here to support you on your journey to better health. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, breaking the cycle of yo-yo dieting, or healing from an eating disorder, I’m here to help. As a certified Intuitive Eating dietitian, I’ll guide you toward a healthier relationship with food and support you as you learn to feel good in your body. I also offer personalized meal plans—online or on paper—at no extra charge. Let’s connect for a free 20-minute consultation.
Hi, I’m Cathy Visser, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist here to support you on your journey to better health. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, breaking the cycle of yo-yo dieting, or healing from an eating disorder, I’m here to help. As a certified Intuitive Eating dietitian, I’ll guide you toward a healthier relationship with food and support you as you learn to feel good in your body. I also offer personalized meal plans—online or on paper—at no extra charge. Let’s connect for a free 20-minute consultation.
(360) 515-3259 View (360) 515-3259
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.