Cholesterol Nutritionists and Dietitians in Thurston County, WA
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.
My approach is practical, evidence-based, and free from diet culture. I focus on clear priorities that improve cholesterol, stabilize blood sugar, and support long-term metabolic health. Together, we review your history, labs, and daily routines so your plan fits your real life — not an idealized version of it.
If you’re navigating rising cholesterol, prediabetes, insulin resistance, or other midlife metabolic changes, you don’t have to sort through conflicting advice alone.
My approach is practical, evidence-based, and free from diet culture. I focus on clear priorities that improve cholesterol, stabilize blood sugar, and support long-term metabolic health. Together, we review your history, labs, and daily routines so your plan fits your real life — not an idealized version of it.
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.
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.
I empower clients to achieve their wellness goals, whether it's disease prevention and management, weight management, or overall lifestyle improvement. I cover all of Washington and Oregon via telehealth.
I empower clients to achieve their wellness goals, whether it's disease prevention and management, weight management, or overall lifestyle improvement. I cover all of Washington and Oregon via telehealth.
Looking for nutrition support? Join the Rooted Family! I see folks for many reasons, but specialize in nutrition for Women's health, specializing in preconception, infertility and pregnancy nutrition. Nourishing your body can help improve egg quality, regulate menstrual cycles, balance blood sugars, increase implantation rate, optimize thyroid hormones, improve PCOS symptoms and enhance IVF outcomes. Easy online booking is available on our website! Not sure this is the right next step in your health journey? Let's chat! Book a quick free clarity call today!
Looking for nutrition support? Join the Rooted Family! I see folks for many reasons, but specialize in nutrition for Women's health, specializing in preconception, infertility and pregnancy nutrition. Nourishing your body can help improve egg quality, regulate menstrual cycles, balance blood sugars, increase implantation rate, optimize thyroid hormones, improve PCOS symptoms and enhance IVF outcomes. Easy online booking is available on our website! Not sure this is the right next step in your health journey? Let's chat! Book a quick free clarity call today!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Struggling to navigate fertility nutrition or feeling overwhelmed by pregnancy food rules? I help growing families ditch the guilt and nourish their bodies with a non-diet, weight-inclusive approach. Whether you're currently navigating fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, or feeding little ones, I provide nutrition counseling that's personalized to you and will meet you wherever you're at. I offer virtual nutrition counseling nationwide so you never have to leave the comfort of your home!
Struggling to navigate fertility nutrition or feeling overwhelmed by pregnancy food rules? I help growing families ditch the guilt and nourish their bodies with a non-diet, weight-inclusive approach. Whether you're currently navigating fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, or feeding little ones, I provide nutrition counseling that's personalized to you and will meet you wherever you're at. I offer virtual nutrition counseling nationwide so you never have to leave the comfort of your home!
Are you looking for support with managing type 1, gestational, or type 2 diabetes? Are you confused about what/when to eat? Do you worry that your food choices will lead to blood sugars that are above or below your target range? As a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and my personal experience of living with diabetes for the past 20 years, I am devoted to providing support, education, and compassionate understanding to you. Often our health and what we can and cannot eat are used to define us. Let's restore the joy of eating while empowering you to be your best self!
Are you looking for support with managing type 1, gestational, or type 2 diabetes? Are you confused about what/when to eat? Do you worry that your food choices will lead to blood sugars that are above or below your target range? As a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and my personal experience of living with diabetes for the past 20 years, I am devoted to providing support, education, and compassionate understanding to you. Often our health and what we can and cannot eat are used to define us. Let's restore the joy of eating while empowering you to be your best self!
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.
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.
I understand the challenges of putting food as medicine into action. Often, the complex individual nutrient needs to promote good health can feel tricky or hindered by life stressors. I can't promise a quick, easy fix but I will offer support that is practical and evidence informed - supporting healthy aging, mindful eating practices, and peace with food.
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.
I understand the challenges of putting food as medicine into action. Often, the complex individual nutrient needs to promote good health can feel tricky or hindered by life stressors. I can't promise a quick, easy fix but I will offer support that is practical and evidence informed - supporting healthy aging, mindful eating practices, and peace with food.
Are you confused about the conflicting information on cancer or sports nutrition and just want to feel confident in your choices? Need someone to sort out the fact from fiction and make changes sustainable? If you are ready to talk or make changes, I'm here for you.
Are you confused about the conflicting information on cancer or sports nutrition and just want to feel confident in your choices? Need someone to sort out the fact from fiction and make changes sustainable? If you are ready to talk or make changes, I'm here for you.
Creating Peace with Food, LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CEDS-S, RD, LD, CD
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Licensed in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Connecticut and Pennsylvania - Hi! I'm Brandi, a nutrition therapist, parent coach, supervisor and speaker. I help adults, young adults and parents create attuned food and body relationships. My clinical specialties are ADHD/ASD - including PDA, eating disorders - all types, including ARFID, pediatric nutrition, food allergies, IBD - Crohn's & Colitis, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, POTS, MCAS, PCOS, & Diabetes. In nutrition therapy, we explore about any topic related to food, eating and body image either weekly or twice monthly depending on availability and medical necessity.
Licensed in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Connecticut and Pennsylvania - Hi! I'm Brandi, a nutrition therapist, parent coach, supervisor and speaker. I help adults, young adults and parents create attuned food and body relationships. My clinical specialties are ADHD/ASD - including PDA, eating disorders - all types, including ARFID, pediatric nutrition, food allergies, IBD - Crohn's & Colitis, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, POTS, MCAS, PCOS, & Diabetes. In nutrition therapy, we explore about any topic related to food, eating and body image either weekly or twice monthly depending on availability and medical necessity.
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
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.
You may feel like your body is working against you—persistent fatigue, inflammation, gut issues, anxiety, weight gain, or hormone shifts that never fully resolve. You’ve likely tried different diets, supplements, or providers, yet something still feels off. What you truly want is to understand why this is happening and finally restore your energy, metabolism, and hormone balance so you can feel like yourself again. You’re not looking for another bandaid, you want to stop chasing symptoms and finally address the root cause. Not more restriction, but a steady, resilient foundation for long-term health.
You may feel like your body is working against you—persistent fatigue, inflammation, gut issues, anxiety, weight gain, or hormone shifts that never fully resolve. You’ve likely tried different diets, supplements, or providers, yet something still feels off. What you truly want is to understand why this is happening and finally restore your energy, metabolism, and hormone balance so you can feel like yourself again. You’re not looking for another bandaid, you want to stop chasing symptoms and finally address the root cause. Not more restriction, but a steady, resilient foundation for long-term health.
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 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.
Ready to develop a better relationship with food, even with ADHD? Want something freeing and stress-reducing… that works with, not against, your brain, lifestyle, schedule, and responsibilities? You've been working so hard. Imagine what life could be like with less guilt, negative self-talk, and unsatisfying food choices. What if you could feel nourished and confident around food, have energy for your day, and trust your body?
Ready to develop a better relationship with food, even with ADHD? Want something freeing and stress-reducing… that works with, not against, your brain, lifestyle, schedule, and responsibilities? You've been working so hard. Imagine what life could be like with less guilt, negative self-talk, and unsatisfying food choices. What if you could feel nourished and confident around food, have energy for your day, and trust your body?
Cholesterol Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found in the blood that is essential for forming healthy cells and ensuring regular body functions. Although cholesterol often has a negative reputation, it plays a crucial role in our health. There are several types of cholesterol, including low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). The balance between these types is more important than eliminating cholesterol entirely. In general HDL is considered to be the "good" form of cholesterol, while LDL is considered to be the "bad" form associated with conditions such as cardiovascular diseases. Individuals with high levels of LDL cholesterol circulating in their blood are at an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, as a result of plaque build-up on the interior of the body's arteries.
How does diet affect cholesterol?
While many individuals with high cholesterol are prescribed medications to help lower their levels, lifestyle changes—especially dietary modifications—are considered the first line of treatment. Reducing the consumption of foods high in saturated and trans fats, such as fatty meats, cream, butter, and pastries, helps lower cholesterol. Conversely, consuming sufficient fiber, healthy fats (like those found in salmon and nuts), and low-fat proteins can help lower LDL levels and improve cardiovascular health.
What diet is best if you have high cholesterol?
In general, experts recommend a plant-based diet high in fiber, healthy fats, and lean protein as the best nutrition approach to lowering blood cholesterol levels. The "Mediterranean diet," characterized by the consumption of lots of healthy fats, vegetables, beans, and whole grains is one common diet with abundant evidence supporting its efficacy in reducing blood cholesterol levels and preventing cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is another common diet shown to reduce cholesterol levels; the DASH diet emphasizes the consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low fat dairy products with a particular focus on reducing the consumption of saturated fats. Conversely, diets that include the consumption of large amounts of protein and fats—such as the keto diet and atkins diet—are generally not recommended for those with high cholesterol levels due to the high levels of saturated and trans fats that such diets can include.
Why is it useful to see a dietitian if you have high cholesterol?
Dietitians are specifically trained to use diet modifications to manage health, so consulting a dietitian if you have high cholesterol can be greatly beneficial. They can help construct a diet that lowers cholesterol and promotes a healthier lifestyle. Dietitians can assist clients in identifying foods that are low in cholesterol and those that support overall health. They can also help hold clients accountable for their nutrition and provide resources for other lifestyle modifications that support blood cholesterol reduction, such as exercise, smoking cessation, and alcohol consumption reduction. Additionally, dietitians can assist in managing other chronic diseases often associated with high cholesterol, such as kidney conditions, diabetes, and heart disease.