Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians in Stanwood, WA
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.
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North Sound Nourishment and Recovery is an outpatient treatment clinic that specializes in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders for all ages from infancy to seniors; childhood feeding and weight concerns; and maternal nutrition.
North Sound Nourishment and Recovery is an outpatient treatment clinic that specializes in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders for all ages from infancy to seniors; childhood feeding and weight concerns; and maternal nutrition.
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.
My goal is to empower you with the support, guidance, and tools you need to feel better in your body—starting with nutrition that works for you.
Whether you're trying to manage blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, digestive issues, or navigating the emotional impact of grief or chronic illness, I'm here to help. Many people don’t realize that gut health plays a foundational role in nearly every system in the body. From inflammation and autoimmune conditions to mood disorders like anxiety and depression, your gut can impact it all.
My goal is to empower you with the support, guidance, and tools you need to feel better in your body—starting with nutrition that works for you.
Whether you're trying to manage blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, digestive issues, or navigating the emotional impact of grief or chronic illness, I'm here to help. Many people don’t realize that gut health plays a foundational role in nearly every system in the body. From inflammation and autoimmune conditions to mood disorders like anxiety and depression, your gut can impact it all.
Whether you are seeking assistance to improve your diet, to make dietary changes for medical necessity, or your feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting nutrition information in the world today, we will develop your personalized diet plan to promote, easy to follow, optimal eating habits that foster a positive and functional relationship with food.
We will develop a realistic and sustainable dietary plan through simple nutrition education, supportive goal setting and skills development empowering you to achieve your optimal nutritional status. I will help you to develop practical eating patterns and positive perspectives on diet and health.
Whether you are seeking assistance to improve your diet, to make dietary changes for medical necessity, or your feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting nutrition information in the world today, we will develop your personalized diet plan to promote, easy to follow, optimal eating habits that foster a positive and functional relationship with food.
We will develop a realistic and sustainable dietary plan through simple nutrition education, supportive goal setting and skills development empowering you to achieve your optimal nutritional status. I will help you to develop practical eating patterns and positive perspectives on diet and health.
I'm a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and trained Functional Dietitian focusing on holistic approaches to healing chronic and complex diseases. My areas of focus include women’s nutrition (PCOS, endometriosis, menopause, amenorrhea and other menstrual disorders), digestive disorders and diseases (IBS, SIBO, Celiac, Crohn’s, Colitis, and dysbiosis), metabolic conditions (blood sugar dysregulation and high cholesterol) and autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. I specialize in fertility nutrition for those trying to conceive, including general support and those going through Assisted Reproductive Technology.
I'm a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and trained Functional Dietitian focusing on holistic approaches to healing chronic and complex diseases. My areas of focus include women’s nutrition (PCOS, endometriosis, menopause, amenorrhea and other menstrual disorders), digestive disorders and diseases (IBS, SIBO, Celiac, Crohn’s, Colitis, and dysbiosis), metabolic conditions (blood sugar dysregulation and high cholesterol) and autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. I specialize in fertility nutrition for those trying to conceive, including general support and those going through Assisted Reproductive Technology.
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 am dedicated to providing individualized integrative nutrition therapy with a holistic lens.
I offer a integrative approach to care, considering the interconnected relationships between food patterns and habits, physical activity and movement, stress management and resilience, sleep quality and restoration as well as other lifestyle factors.
I am dedicated to providing individualized integrative nutrition therapy with a holistic lens.
I offer a integrative approach to care, considering the interconnected relationships between food patterns and habits, physical activity and movement, stress management and resilience, sleep quality and restoration as well as other lifestyle factors.
Whether life has just presented you with a new health concern, you are looking to rekindle your relationship with food, or anywhere in between, I am here to help! There are many factors to consider when striving to live well, and they can understandably lead to frustration. Eating is something we are biologically required to do, so why not make it a positive experience? My goal is to provide you with tools to help you feel empowered in nourishing your body on a daily basis. I prioritize bringing both balance and variety onto the plates of my clients.
Whether life has just presented you with a new health concern, you are looking to rekindle your relationship with food, or anywhere in between, I am here to help! There are many factors to consider when striving to live well, and they can understandably lead to frustration. Eating is something we are biologically required to do, so why not make it a positive experience? My goal is to provide you with tools to help you feel empowered in nourishing your body on a daily basis. I prioritize bringing both balance and variety onto the plates of my clients.
I specialize in using a low carbohydrate lifestyle to help clients feel better, move easier, reduce belly fat, improve blood sugar levels, achieve a healthier weight, lower blood pressure and decrease risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke.
I specialize in using a low carbohydrate lifestyle to help clients feel better, move easier, reduce belly fat, improve blood sugar levels, achieve a healthier weight, lower blood pressure and decrease risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke.
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.
Whether you are a parent trying to feed your family, a casual or competitive athlete looking to optimize your nutrition, navigating a medical condition, or simply looking to support your long-term health with food, our expert RDNs are here to help you incorporate (and maintain) positive health behaviors that work with your unique lifestyle.
As weight-neutral providers, we understand that food is social, emotional, and cultural. One way of eating doesn’t fit all, and knowing which foods optimally fuel your body is complex. Our goal is to empower you with nutritional education, support, and strategy so you can live the life you choose.
Whether you are a parent trying to feed your family, a casual or competitive athlete looking to optimize your nutrition, navigating a medical condition, or simply looking to support your long-term health with food, our expert RDNs are here to help you incorporate (and maintain) positive health behaviors that work with your unique lifestyle.
As weight-neutral providers, we understand that food is social, emotional, and cultural. One way of eating doesn’t fit all, and knowing which foods optimally fuel your body is complex. Our goal is to empower you with nutritional education, support, and strategy so you can live the life you choose.
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.
I help women 30s–60s feel like themselves again—steady energy, better sleep and mood, easier digestion, and weight that actually moves—by aligning food and lifestyle with your hormones (no one-size-fits-all plans). Feeling out of sync? If mood swings, low energy, irregular cycles, brain fog, hot flashes, poor sleep or digestion are disrupting your life, I’ll help you connect the dots and create a plan you can live with. Book a free 15-min call to see if we’re a fit.
I help women 30s–60s feel like themselves again—steady energy, better sleep and mood, easier digestion, and weight that actually moves—by aligning food and lifestyle with your hormones (no one-size-fits-all plans). Feeling out of sync? If mood swings, low energy, irregular cycles, brain fog, hot flashes, poor sleep or digestion are disrupting your life, I’ll help you connect the dots and create a plan you can live with. Book a free 15-min call to see if we’re a fit.
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.
Are you ready to make a change to improve your health? Do you have questions or concerns regarding nutrition for you or your family? Whether you are looking to prevent a health condition, to heal from a condition or simply to reduce your symptoms, your approach to eating and taking care of yourself can have a profound effect on your health. We can work together to bring clarity and create the best plan to meet your health goals. I provide individualized nutritional counseling to people of all ages to help establish diet and lifestyle habits that serve their unique needs.
Are you ready to make a change to improve your health? Do you have questions or concerns regarding nutrition for you or your family? Whether you are looking to prevent a health condition, to heal from a condition or simply to reduce your symptoms, your approach to eating and taking care of yourself can have a profound effect on your health. We can work together to bring clarity and create the best plan to meet your health goals. I provide individualized nutritional counseling to people of all ages to help establish diet and lifestyle habits that serve their unique needs.
If you’re struggling with your relationship to food, I’m here to help. Whether you have a diagnosed eating disorder, a GI condition that feels like it is limiting what you can eat, or simply feel like thoughts and worries about food are taking up too much of your life, you deserve support.
If you’re struggling with your relationship to food, I’m here to help. Whether you have a diagnosed eating disorder, a GI condition that feels like it is limiting what you can eat, or simply feel like thoughts and worries about food are taking up too much of your life, you deserve support.
We partner with clinics and facilities to make Medical Nutrition Therapy accessible and convenient.
Sound Dietitians RDNs have various areas of expertise, including: Weight Management, Diabetes Education, Sports Nutrition, Gastrointestinal Disorders, and Food Sensitivities
We partner with clinics and facilities to make Medical Nutrition Therapy accessible and convenient.
Sound Dietitians RDNs have various areas of expertise, including: Weight Management, Diabetes Education, Sports Nutrition, Gastrointestinal Disorders, and Food Sensitivities
I partner with clients to develop sustainable strategies for managing medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, digestive concerns, dyslipidemia, and more.
I am passionate about empowering clients to break free from rigid food rules and find a way of relating to food and body that fosters trust, balance, and recovery. My approach prioritizes compassionate, personalized care in a safe and judgment-free space where your story is valued, and you feel empowered to make meaningful progress.
I partner with clients to develop sustainable strategies for managing medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, digestive concerns, dyslipidemia, and more.
I am passionate about empowering clients to break free from rigid food rules and find a way of relating to food and body that fosters trust, balance, and recovery. My approach prioritizes compassionate, personalized care in a safe and judgment-free space where your story is valued, and you feel empowered to make meaningful progress.
Before becoming a registered dietitian, I worked in medical research for ten years.
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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Before becoming a registered dietitian, I worked in medical research for ten years.
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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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.