Behavior Modification Nutritionists and Dietitians in Seattle, WA
I work with people to improve their relationships with food, especially when complicated by medical conditions, such as digestive conditions (SIBO, IBS, Celiac, IBD, Fatty Liver), hormonal issues (PCOS, PMDD), insulin resistance (Pre-Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes), behavioral health conditions, genetic risk, chronic illness, and rare diseases.
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.
I work with people to improve their relationships with food, especially when complicated by medical conditions, such as digestive conditions (SIBO, IBS, Celiac, IBD, Fatty Liver), hormonal issues (PCOS, PMDD), insulin resistance (Pre-Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes), behavioral health conditions, genetic risk, chronic illness, and rare diseases.
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.
I educate on optimal nutrient intake, meal planning as well as behavioral & mindset work.
Now accepting insurance! I am passionate about helping individuals reclaim their life with a functional nutrition approach. I specialize in weight loss with a holistic emphasis on gut and hormonal balance. Suffering from a thyroid or autoimmune disorder, gut dysfunction, or hormonal imbalance can leave you fatigued and feeling uncomfortable in your own body. Using a holistic approach, it is possible to finally meet your goals while finding balance and vitality.
I educate on optimal nutrient intake, meal planning as well as behavioral & mindset work.
Now accepting insurance! I am passionate about helping individuals reclaim their life with a functional nutrition approach. I specialize in weight loss with a holistic emphasis on gut and hormonal balance. Suffering from a thyroid or autoimmune disorder, gut dysfunction, or hormonal imbalance can leave you fatigued and feeling uncomfortable in your own body. Using a holistic approach, it is possible to finally meet your goals while finding balance and vitality.
Excellent counseling skills utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance & commitment therapy, and motivational interviewing.
Dr. Harris (she/her) is passionate about empowering clients to nourish the joy in eating, feeding, and moving. Dr. Harris' weight-neutral and trauma-informed approach to counseling, education, and parenting are grounded in the evidence-based Eating Competence model that incorporates flexibility, attunement, trust, and embodiment in eating and moving.
Excellent counseling skills utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance & commitment therapy, and motivational interviewing.
Dr. Harris (she/her) is passionate about empowering clients to nourish the joy in eating, feeding, and moving. Dr. Harris' weight-neutral and trauma-informed approach to counseling, education, and parenting are grounded in the evidence-based Eating Competence model that incorporates flexibility, attunement, trust, and embodiment in eating and moving.
Motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, family-based treatment methods, and evidence-based nutrition counseling are the core of my practice.
I work primarily with adolescents and young adults to achieve a healthy relationship with food, body, and exercise, but take all humans of all ages who are ready to work through disordered eating patterns. I include families in my treatment, as needed, to ensure adequate supports for everyone. Treating an eating disorder works best with a team- I work with parents, therapists, medical providers, and any other professionals to help my clients recover.
Motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, family-based treatment methods, and evidence-based nutrition counseling are the core of my practice.
I work primarily with adolescents and young adults to achieve a healthy relationship with food, body, and exercise, but take all humans of all ages who are ready to work through disordered eating patterns. I include families in my treatment, as needed, to ensure adequate supports for everyone. Treating an eating disorder works best with a team- I work with parents, therapists, medical providers, and any other professionals to help my clients recover.
My mission and vision is to prevent needless suffering caused by hurtful messaging and misinformation from our culture, family, or health care system that disrupts the connection and/or enjoyment of your body, food, and eating. Shame, guilt, and stigma have no place in healthcare. I am committed to providing trauma informed care and seek to help provide tools and skills to help learn to self regulate and improve tolerance connecting the body and eating. I provide practical, realistic strategies resulting in long-term success. Stop overthinking food, hating your body, emotional eating, or regrets. I'm here to help!
My mission and vision is to prevent needless suffering caused by hurtful messaging and misinformation from our culture, family, or health care system that disrupts the connection and/or enjoyment of your body, food, and eating. Shame, guilt, and stigma have no place in healthcare. I am committed to providing trauma informed care and seek to help provide tools and skills to help learn to self regulate and improve tolerance connecting the body and eating. I provide practical, realistic strategies resulting in long-term success. Stop overthinking food, hating your body, emotional eating, or regrets. I'm here to help!
Liz Wyosnick MS, RDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Masters in Nutrition Science. I offer a non-dogmatic approach to health where recommendations are rooted in sustainability and science. I am particularly passionate about empowering individuals to live their life most well, in which healthy choices become what they want to do, versus what they have to do. I enjoy collaborating with my clients so that they receive thoughtful education around food, the body, and systems, as well as helpful insight within behavior change research.
Liz Wyosnick MS, RDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Masters in Nutrition Science. I offer a non-dogmatic approach to health where recommendations are rooted in sustainability and science. I am particularly passionate about empowering individuals to live their life most well, in which healthy choices become what they want to do, versus what they have to do. I enjoy collaborating with my clients so that they receive thoughtful education around food, the body, and systems, as well as helpful insight within behavior change research.
"I just want to be able to eat and not feel guilty about it but I also want to feel good in my body." Does this sound familiar? Does it feel like you're either fighting a battle with food or fighting a battle with yourself? Whether you are healing from a diagnosed eating disorder or you're tired of food controlling so much of your life; your intuition is correct, there is another way to engage with food and relate to your body. A way to live more aligned with your values, be present to the relationships you care about, and reclaim your agency. If you're here; congratulations, you're already on your way.
"I just want to be able to eat and not feel guilty about it but I also want to feel good in my body." Does this sound familiar? Does it feel like you're either fighting a battle with food or fighting a battle with yourself? Whether you are healing from a diagnosed eating disorder or you're tired of food controlling so much of your life; your intuition is correct, there is another way to engage with food and relate to your body. A way to live more aligned with your values, be present to the relationships you care about, and reclaim your agency. If you're here; congratulations, you're already on your way.
Nearly a decade into my dietetic practice, I know the recipe for success. I’ve worked with clients perplexed with weight loss and weight gain alike. I’ve worked with infants and ninety year olds, ultra marathon athletes and those struggling to get off the couch. One thing I know for sure is that eating healthy doesn’t have to be hard. I’m here to teach you how to make it easy. I specialize in creating unique strategies and solutions for the busiest of people to meet their personal health goals.
Nearly a decade into my dietetic practice, I know the recipe for success. I’ve worked with clients perplexed with weight loss and weight gain alike. I’ve worked with infants and ninety year olds, ultra marathon athletes and those struggling to get off the couch. One thing I know for sure is that eating healthy doesn’t have to be hard. I’m here to teach you how to make it easy. I specialize in creating unique strategies and solutions for the busiest of people to meet their personal health goals.
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.
Are you thinking about food or your body non-stop? Struggling with fatigue, poor recovery, impaired performance, or a missing period? Do you suspect that you might have disordered eating or an eating disorder?I'm so glad you're here - reaching out for help takes a lot of courage. It is totally possible to live in a world where food and your body don't distract you from what really matters.
Are you thinking about food or your body non-stop? Struggling with fatigue, poor recovery, impaired performance, or a missing period? Do you suspect that you might have disordered eating or an eating disorder?I'm so glad you're here - reaching out for help takes a lot of courage. It is totally possible to live in a world where food and your body don't distract you from what really matters.
Sofia is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Digestive issues (IBS, IBD, Low FODMAP), Hormonal Imbalances (PCOS, etc.), and interested in Sports Nutrition. Sofia is passionate about helping others build a positive relationship with food and their bodies. Nutrition is not one-size-fits all, and Sofia believes in the importance of having a client-centered approach and providing personalized nutrition care. Her past experiences have driven her desire to help others reach lifestyle changes in a sustainable and practical way.
Sofia is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Digestive issues (IBS, IBD, Low FODMAP), Hormonal Imbalances (PCOS, etc.), and interested in Sports Nutrition. Sofia is passionate about helping others build a positive relationship with food and their bodies. Nutrition is not one-size-fits all, and Sofia believes in the importance of having a client-centered approach and providing personalized nutrition care. Her past experiences have driven her desire to help others reach lifestyle changes in a sustainable and practical way.
Nutrition has the power to transform your health and life, but it doesn’t need to be a source of stress. I’ll work with you to find flexibility with food, so you can reach the right balance between satisfaction and health, allowing you to build habits that last. If you feel out of control with food, struggle with repetitive dieting, or find it hard to make lasting changes, I’m here to guide you on a journey of self-discovery. Together, we’ll take a big-picture approach to uncover and address the root causes of your eating challenges, helping you reconnect with your natural ability to regulate your eating.
Nutrition has the power to transform your health and life, but it doesn’t need to be a source of stress. I’ll work with you to find flexibility with food, so you can reach the right balance between satisfaction and health, allowing you to build habits that last. If you feel out of control with food, struggle with repetitive dieting, or find it hard to make lasting changes, I’m here to guide you on a journey of self-discovery. Together, we’ll take a big-picture approach to uncover and address the root causes of your eating challenges, helping you reconnect with your natural ability to regulate your eating.
As a nutrition educator I can help you learn about how food affects your health. As a nutrition counselor, I can help you with motivation and making sustainable changes while supporting your culture, preferences and lifestyle.
As a nutrition educator I can help you learn about how food affects your health. As a nutrition counselor, I can help you with motivation and making sustainable changes while supporting your culture, preferences and lifestyle.
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.
Are you struggling with anxiety around meals, guilt after eating, or physical issues like digestive problems or hormonal imbalances? Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of dieting, restriction, or binging with no end in sight? Maybe you’re watching your child struggle with body image or refusing to eat, leaving you feeling worried and helpless. We understand that healing from an eating disorder isn’t just about food—it’s about rebuilding trust with your body and mind. Our personalized, non-judgmental approach helps you develop healthy habits. Our dietitians are here to guide you in reclaiming your health and finding long-term balance.
Are you struggling with anxiety around meals, guilt after eating, or physical issues like digestive problems or hormonal imbalances? Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of dieting, restriction, or binging with no end in sight? Maybe you’re watching your child struggle with body image or refusing to eat, leaving you feeling worried and helpless. We understand that healing from an eating disorder isn’t just about food—it’s about rebuilding trust with your body and mind. Our personalized, non-judgmental approach helps you develop healthy habits. Our dietitians are here to guide you in reclaiming your health and finding long-term balance.
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.
Our bodies are our first homes. And yet, the struggle to belong in our skin and bones is widespread. From an early age, we are taught to mistrust our bodies; tune out its sensations and longings. We exile the parts of us that society deems unsavory to the point where the pain, grief, and loneliness of not belonging feel like our only option. You are here because you know you deserve to belong in your body. I am here to witness your journey toward building a loving and embodied relationship with yourself and the world around you.
Our bodies are our first homes. And yet, the struggle to belong in our skin and bones is widespread. From an early age, we are taught to mistrust our bodies; tune out its sensations and longings. We exile the parts of us that society deems unsavory to the point where the pain, grief, and loneliness of not belonging feel like our only option. You are here because you know you deserve to belong in your body. I am here to witness your journey toward building a loving and embodied relationship with yourself and the world around you.
If you’re struggling with your relationship to food, I’m here to help. Whether you have a diagnosed eating disorder or simply feel like thoughts and worries about food are taking up too much of your life, you deserve support. Are you someone who is also struggling with digestive issues? I can help with that too. My goal is to partner with you to help you not only nourish yourself physically, but reconnect to the joy that can be found in eating and find a greater sense of balance and ease with food and body.
If you’re struggling with your relationship to food, I’m here to help. Whether you have a diagnosed eating disorder or simply feel like thoughts and worries about food are taking up too much of your life, you deserve support. Are you someone who is also struggling with digestive issues? I can help with that too. My goal is to partner with you to help you not only nourish yourself physically, but reconnect to the joy that can be found in eating and find a greater sense of balance and ease with food and body.
Hello! I'm Sara, registered dietitian and owner of Zesty Nutrition. You may have found me because you have ADHD, autism, or both. Perhaps you're here because you want to heal a complicated relationship with food and body. Or maybe, you're ready to let go of your diet-centric beliefs about health AND lean into your neurodivergence at the same time! I am an anti-diet, weight-inclusive provider, and I'm here to help. As an ADHDer myself, I see it as part of my purpose on this planet to help you untangle the mess of food struggles, neurodivergence, and external expectations that are so very hard to navigate.
Hello! I'm Sara, registered dietitian and owner of Zesty Nutrition. You may have found me because you have ADHD, autism, or both. Perhaps you're here because you want to heal a complicated relationship with food and body. Or maybe, you're ready to let go of your diet-centric beliefs about health AND lean into your neurodivergence at the same time! I am an anti-diet, weight-inclusive provider, and I'm here to help. As an ADHDer myself, I see it as part of my purpose on this planet to help you untangle the mess of food struggles, neurodivergence, and external expectations that are so very hard to navigate.
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.
Behavior Modification Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is behavioral modification?
Behavioral modification in diet and nutrition involves using targeted strategies to change food, weight, and exercise behaviors, rather than relying on invasive options like surgery or medications for weight loss. This approach recognizes that behaviors leading to conditions such as obesity are often influenced by one's environment. Therefore, a key component of behavioral modification is creating an environment that supports weight management goals. For example, planning meals for the week and making a grocery list of healthy ingredients can help set oneself up for success. This reduces the temptation to rely on fast food or quick, less healthy options, ensuring healthier choices are more accessible and convenient.
Who is behavioral modification for?
Behavioral modification is an accessible and affordable approach to weight management and is thus a great option for many individuals looking to make lifestyle changes. Because behavioral modification is less invasive than other weight loss options, it is often the first line of treatment for individuals who are overweight or at risk of becoming overweight. If behavioral modifications alone are not sufficient to help achieve weight loss goals, then additional strategies, such as medication, may be pursued.
How long does it take to see results from behavior modification?
The length of time it takes to see results from behavior modification can vary significantly depending on the type and success of the behavior modifications made. Experts estimate that it takes about 2 months for behaviors to become habitual or automatic, so weight loss results from behavior modifications often take time and prolonged commitment to ensure results. While a behavioral change such as a drastic reduction in calorie consumption may promote weight loss within weeks instead of months, if an individual cannot sustain the dietary changes, then they will often not obtain lasting lifestyle changes. Therefore, many nutrition experts recommend that individuals start slowly with behavior modifications in order to ensure that the changes that they are making are sustainable, even if this means that it will take longer to see results in weight reduction.
Can a dietitian help with behavior modification for weight loss?
Dietitians can be a great resource for clients pursuing behavioral modifications for weight loss, as they help individuals stay accountable to their goals. Accountability is a key component of behavioral modification, often involving tracking food intake or exercise routines. Dietitians can review these journals, suggest changes, and offer strategies to help clients adhere to their behavioral modifications. Dietitians can also be particularly helpful to clients who have struggled to make successful changes on their own. The added accountability of working with a dietitian can be a valuable resource before considering more invasive weight loss options, such as surgery or medication.