Nutritionists and Dietitians in Port Orchard, WA
I help those who are looking for support for disordered eating or an eating disorder, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, or OSFED. You may also feel stuck in cycles of restriction, binge eating, or distress around eating and body image.
Others come to me after years of dieting without sustainable results, experiencing weight cycling, metabolic concerns, or frustration with approaches that feel rigid or unrealistic. My approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, and grounded in evidence-based nutrition care. I focus on sustainable health behaviors, metabolic function, and overall wellbeing.
I help those who are looking for support for disordered eating or an eating disorder, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, or OSFED. You may also feel stuck in cycles of restriction, binge eating, or distress around eating and body image.
Others come to me after years of dieting without sustainable results, experiencing weight cycling, metabolic concerns, or frustration with approaches that feel rigid or unrealistic. My approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, and grounded in evidence-based nutrition care. I focus on sustainable health behaviors, metabolic function, and overall wellbeing.
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My favorite feedback I’ve gotten from a client was that our time together was “uplifting” and that’s how I want you to feel about your nutrition care. Working with a dietitian should never feel like a chore or a punishment. I am here to listen without judgment and learn about what you are struggling with and how I can help. Together we can find ways of including your favorite foods in a dietary pattern that meets your goals and needs. Don’t like to cook? Don’t worry: you aren’t alone, and we can come up with meal and snack ideas that are quick and easy!
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My favorite feedback I’ve gotten from a client was that our time together was “uplifting” and that’s how I want you to feel about your nutrition care. Working with a dietitian should never feel like a chore or a punishment. I am here to listen without judgment and learn about what you are struggling with and how I can help. Together we can find ways of including your favorite foods in a dietary pattern that meets your goals and needs. Don’t like to cook? Don’t worry: you aren’t alone, and we can come up with meal and snack ideas that are quick and easy!
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Are you tired of strict, restrictive, and overwhelming nutrition information? If you've spent a lot of time trying to squeeze yourself into diet rules that never quite fit, you're in the right place. Mirissa works best with clients who want to stop obsessing over food and start enjoying it — whether you're healing from disordered eating, looking for general health support, or just want to feel more neutral about food and your body.
Are you tired of strict, restrictive, and overwhelming nutrition information? If you've spent a lot of time trying to squeeze yourself into diet rules that never quite fit, you're in the right place. Mirissa works best with clients who want to stop obsessing over food and start enjoying it — whether you're healing from disordered eating, looking for general health support, or just want to feel more neutral about food and your body.
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.
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.
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 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.
Feeling overwhelmed and out of control? Is food often a reward or a punishment? Do you find yourself feeling guilty around your food choices or how much you eat? Do you find yourself skipping meals or changing how you eat because you are with other people? Do you struggle with feeling comfortable in your body? Are you eating or exercising to change the way you look? Food is not made to be overwhelming, stressful, guilt-provoking.
Feeling overwhelmed and out of control? Is food often a reward or a punishment? Do you find yourself feeling guilty around your food choices or how much you eat? Do you find yourself skipping meals or changing how you eat because you are with other people? Do you struggle with feeling comfortable in your body? Are you eating or exercising to change the way you look? Food is not made to be overwhelming, stressful, guilt-provoking.
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 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 ideal client is a woman who’s ready to understand her body on a deeper level. She may be struggling with hormonal changes, fertility challenges, postpartum recovery, digestive issues, or blood sugar imbalance. She wants to feel energized, balanced, and confident again—but is overwhelmed by conflicting advice. She’s looking for compassionate, science-based guidance to finally get to the root of what’s going on and feel like herself again.
My ideal client is a woman who’s ready to understand her body on a deeper level. She may be struggling with hormonal changes, fertility challenges, postpartum recovery, digestive issues, or blood sugar imbalance. She wants to feel energized, balanced, and confident again—but is overwhelmed by conflicting advice. She’s looking for compassionate, science-based guidance to finally get to the root of what’s going on and feel like herself again.
Do you struggle with feeling overwhelmed by food, your body, or the constant mental noise around eating? Have you spent years trying to do things “the right way,” yet food still feels stressful, rigid, or confusing? I work best with those healing from eating disorders, exploring intuitive eating, managing pre-diabetes, diabetes, or gut health concerns, and wanting a more peaceful, confident relationship with food grounded in collaboration—not rules.
Do you struggle with feeling overwhelmed by food, your body, or the constant mental noise around eating? Have you spent years trying to do things “the right way,” yet food still feels stressful, rigid, or confusing? I work best with those healing from eating disorders, exploring intuitive eating, managing pre-diabetes, diabetes, or gut health concerns, and wanting a more peaceful, confident relationship with food grounded in collaboration—not rules.
On Your Path Nutrition – Midlife Metabolic Health
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
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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.”
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.
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!
It is my passion and purpose to empower people to create and maintain a healthy lifestyle through nutrition, stress management, movement, and healthy relationships. I believe that everyone is unique in their approach to nutrition and I offer my clients the right tools, knowledge and strategies to help them overcome obstacles and regain their health. As as seasoned nutritionist I have worked with a wide range of people from executives and parents to athletes and performing artists, and anyone who loves to eat and wants to learn. My whole foods therapeutic approach and targeted supplemental use are the key to my practice.
It is my passion and purpose to empower people to create and maintain a healthy lifestyle through nutrition, stress management, movement, and healthy relationships. I believe that everyone is unique in their approach to nutrition and I offer my clients the right tools, knowledge and strategies to help them overcome obstacles and regain their health. As as seasoned nutritionist I have worked with a wide range of people from executives and parents to athletes and performing artists, and anyone who loves to eat and wants to learn. My whole foods therapeutic approach and targeted supplemental use are the key to my practice.
My ideal clients are individuals dealing with confusing, multi-layered symptoms who feel like their digestion, hormones, blood sugar, energy, weight, and stress are all deeply connected but don't know where to begin. They are brought to my practice looking for real answers and relief from chronic challenges like IBS, bloating, SIBO, PCOS, menopause transitions, fatigue, and insulin resistance, wanting to move away from rigid food rules or generic meal plans. At Holistika, we help them move forward by taking a thorough, whole-person approach—analyzing their health history, labs, lifestyle.
My ideal clients are individuals dealing with confusing, multi-layered symptoms who feel like their digestion, hormones, blood sugar, energy, weight, and stress are all deeply connected but don't know where to begin. They are brought to my practice looking for real answers and relief from chronic challenges like IBS, bloating, SIBO, PCOS, menopause transitions, fatigue, and insulin resistance, wanting to move away from rigid food rules or generic meal plans. At Holistika, we help them move forward by taking a thorough, whole-person approach—analyzing their health history, labs, lifestyle.
My ideal client is engaged and ready to participate. I’m patient and happy to take the time to build trust and collaboration, but I prefer working with people who want to do the work and communicate. I hope to meet clients with varied nutrition needs who understand that change takes time.
My ideal client is engaged and ready to participate. I’m patient and happy to take the time to build trust and collaboration, but I prefer working with people who want to do the work and communicate. I hope to meet clients with varied nutrition needs who understand that change takes time.
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.
Autoimmune kidney disease, CKD stages 3-5, PKD, and complex kidney disease are my specialty. You have likely spent hours on the internet researching and still are feel confused or feel overwhelmed by putting all the pieces together. If that is you, you've come to the right place for help. From shopping lists to healthy recipes you can have the information and tools needed to find success. My clients tell me it is the best thing they’ve done for themselves in their kidney health journey. You can preserve your kidney function so that you can avoid or push back the possibilities of dialysis or other invasive procedures..
Autoimmune kidney disease, CKD stages 3-5, PKD, and complex kidney disease are my specialty. You have likely spent hours on the internet researching and still are feel confused or feel overwhelmed by putting all the pieces together. If that is you, you've come to the right place for help. From shopping lists to healthy recipes you can have the information and tools needed to find success. My clients tell me it is the best thing they’ve done for themselves in their kidney health journey. You can preserve your kidney function so that you can avoid or push back the possibilities of dialysis or other invasive procedures..
I’m a Registered Dietitian with over eight years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, and parents build more peaceful, trusting relationships with food. My work centers on the whole family system—supporting kiddos with feeding challenges, guiding parents who want to nourish their child without pressure or fear, and helping caregivers heal their own relationship with food so they can pass along confidence rather than confusion.
I also have several years of experience supporting individuals after bariatric surgery, helping them rebuild a trusting, sustainable relationship with nourishment across all stages of life.
I’m a Registered Dietitian with over eight years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, and parents build more peaceful, trusting relationships with food. My work centers on the whole family system—supporting kiddos with feeding challenges, guiding parents who want to nourish their child without pressure or fear, and helping caregivers heal their own relationship with food so they can pass along confidence rather than confusion.
I also have several years of experience supporting individuals after bariatric surgery, helping them rebuild a trusting, sustainable relationship with nourishment across all stages of life.
Feel like your food and body struggles are taking over? Are you eating in secret, hiding food, or covering up how much or how little you've eaten? Obsessing over your weight and/or body shape? If so, and you're here reading this, it sounds like you realize that something needs to change. I've helped hundreds of people out of these struggles, and am confident I can help get you on the road to recovery too.
Feel like your food and body struggles are taking over? Are you eating in secret, hiding food, or covering up how much or how little you've eaten? Obsessing over your weight and/or body shape? If so, and you're here reading this, it sounds like you realize that something needs to change. I've helped hundreds of people out of these struggles, and am confident I can help get you on the road to recovery too.
FAQs - About Nutritionists and Dietitians
How can I find a dietitian or nutritionist in Port Orchard?
To find dietitians and nutritionists near you, input your city, town, suburb, zip code, or a provider's name in the search bar at the top of the page. From there, you can filter by specialty, treatment technique, and gender to find a dietitian or nutritionist who matches your needs.
When you visit a dietitian or nutritionist's profile, you can get a better idea if they're the right fit for you. Consider things like session cost, accepted insurance plans, and their location or telehealth options. If someone seems like a good match, you can email them or call the number on their profile. When speaking with a professional, pay attention to whether or not you feel comfortable in the conversation and how knowledgeable they are about your specific nutrition concerns. It may also be helpful to ask more about their general approach to nutrition and the training behind their credentials.
When you visit a dietitian or nutritionist's profile, you can get a better idea if they're the right fit for you. Consider things like session cost, accepted insurance plans, and their location or telehealth options. If someone seems like a good match, you can email them or call the number on their profile. When speaking with a professional, pay attention to whether or not you feel comfortable in the conversation and how knowledgeable they are about your specific nutrition concerns. It may also be helpful to ask more about their general approach to nutrition and the training behind their credentials.
What is the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?
The terms dietitian and nutritionist are often used interchangeably. However, there are actually key credential differences between dietitians and nutritionists that are important to keep in mind when seeking a nutrition professional.
A registered dietitian (RD) or registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) has earned at least a graduate degree from an accredited program, completed a supervised practice program, passed the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam, and continues their education regularly. The RD and RDN credentials are regulated by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the largest nutrition-related organization in the country. Only professionals who meet their standards can call themselves an RD or RDN and enjoy privileges like billing insurance. Additionally, RDs and RDNs can get board certifications in specialized areas such as gerontological nutrition (CSG), sports dietetics (CSSD), pediatric nutrition (CSP), renal nutrition (CSR), or oncology nutrition (CSO). They also need state licensure, which usually aligns with national requirements.
In contrast, the title "nutritionist" doesn't require any formal education or credentials; anyone can use the title of nutritionist, including those with very limited or no formal training in nutrition. Although there are certification programs that are marketed toward those interested in nutrition counseling, the rigor and academic requirements for such programs varies greatly. These important differences between dietitians and nutritionists are thus very important to consider when choosing the right nutrition professional for your needs. To be listed in the HealthProfs directory, Nutritionists must have a minimum of a Masters Degree in a relevant field.
A registered dietitian (RD) or registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) has earned at least a graduate degree from an accredited program, completed a supervised practice program, passed the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam, and continues their education regularly. The RD and RDN credentials are regulated by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the largest nutrition-related organization in the country. Only professionals who meet their standards can call themselves an RD or RDN and enjoy privileges like billing insurance. Additionally, RDs and RDNs can get board certifications in specialized areas such as gerontological nutrition (CSG), sports dietetics (CSSD), pediatric nutrition (CSP), renal nutrition (CSR), or oncology nutrition (CSO). They also need state licensure, which usually aligns with national requirements.
In contrast, the title "nutritionist" doesn't require any formal education or credentials; anyone can use the title of nutritionist, including those with very limited or no formal training in nutrition. Although there are certification programs that are marketed toward those interested in nutrition counseling, the rigor and academic requirements for such programs varies greatly. These important differences between dietitians and nutritionists are thus very important to consider when choosing the right nutrition professional for your needs. To be listed in the HealthProfs directory, Nutritionists must have a minimum of a Masters Degree in a relevant field.
When should I see a dietitian or a nutritionist?
Clients seek nutritional support from dietitians and nutritionists for various reasons, ranging from medical conditions to lifestyle concerns like weight loss or dietary requirements; however, it's always important to find a professional who is a good fit for you. Consider factors such as insurance coverage, your specific medical or dietary concerns, and the availability of professionals near you to determine whether a dietitian or nutritionist may be a better fit.
Generally, nutritionists are not covered by insurance, whereas Registered Dietitians (RDs) often are, especially for those with medical conditions. If you have a chronic medical condition like cancer or kidney disease, you might want to seek out an RD with specialized expertise, such as a Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) or a Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR). These credentials indicate advanced education and a commitment to ongoing learning within a specific area. Additionally, consider the availability of professionals in your area and their openness to telehealth sessions. While the field of dietetics is growing, there may not always be a wide selection of professionals, especially in rural areas. In such cases, focusing on the experience and expertise of the nutrition professional can be more important than their specific credentials.
Generally, nutritionists are not covered by insurance, whereas Registered Dietitians (RDs) often are, especially for those with medical conditions. If you have a chronic medical condition like cancer or kidney disease, you might want to seek out an RD with specialized expertise, such as a Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) or a Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR). These credentials indicate advanced education and a commitment to ongoing learning within a specific area. Additionally, consider the availability of professionals in your area and their openness to telehealth sessions. While the field of dietetics is growing, there may not always be a wide selection of professionals, especially in rural areas. In such cases, focusing on the experience and expertise of the nutrition professional can be more important than their specific credentials.
Do I need a referral to see a dietitian or a nutritionist?
A referral is not required to see a dietitian or nutritionist, and many individuals independently seek nutritional support without prior medical advice. However, for a nutrition service to be covered by insurance, a referral from a primary care physician or another medical professional may be necessary. 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. If insurance coverage is critical to a client's ability to see a dietitian, they should contact their insurance provider to determine if a referral is needed for nutritional counseling and to understand any potential co-pays or coverage limits that may apply in their individual circumstance.
How much does it cost to see a dietitian or a nutritionist?
The cost of seeing a dietitian or nutritionist depends on a number of variables, including their location, their specialty, whether they take insurance, and the professional's experience and training. On average, the cost of out-of-pocket sessions with a dietitian or nutritionist within the United States ranges from $50-$150. In some cases, nutrition professionals will require a longer initial evaluation session that will cost more than ongoing follow-up sessions. Dietitians and nutritionists may also offer packages for clients interested in longer-term nutritional support; in such cases, they may charge monthly or other periodic fees for more comprehensive services, such as a combination of nutrition sessions and out-of-session coaching support. If nutrition services are covered by a client's insurance plan and they are eligible for coverage based on any referral requirements, the out-of-pocket cost of seeing a dietitian may be completely covered or significantly reduced.
Are consultations with a dietitian or nutritionist covered by insurance?
If your insurance covers nutrition services, the cost is usually lower than paying out-of-pocket. 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.
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. However, these spots are often limited and may not always be available.
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. However, these spots are often limited and may not always be available.