Plant Based Diets Nutritionists and Dietitians in Thurston County, WA

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AP Nutrition PLLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS
Online Only
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.
(360) 300-4125 View (360) 300-4125
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Kate Ueland
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CSO
Online Only
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.
(206) 338-3824 View (206) 338-3824
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On Your Path Nutrition – Midlife Metabolic Health
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
1 Endorsed
Olympia, WA 98506
If you’re navigating rising cholesterol, prediabetes, insulin resistance, or other midlife metabolic changes, you don’t have to sort through conflicting advice alone. I specialize in helping adults improve lab values through evidence-based nutrition strategies tailored to how hormones and metabolism shift over time. Many of my clients are experiencing perimenopause, PCOS, or weight changes despite “doing everything right.”
If you’re navigating rising cholesterol, prediabetes, insulin resistance, or other midlife metabolic changes, you don’t have to sort through conflicting advice alone. I specialize in helping adults improve lab values through evidence-based nutrition strategies tailored to how hormones and metabolism shift over time. Many of my clients are experiencing perimenopause, PCOS, or weight changes despite “doing everything right.”
(360) 531-7347 View (360) 531-7347
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Jeannie Castell
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, CD
Online Only
Do you struggle with an eating disorder, mental health concerns, or a chronic health condition—and feel caught between systems that treat the body and mind as separate? Have you spent a lot of time trying to “fix” what’s on your plate, yet still feel disconnected or unseen? You may be ready to dig deeper, gain insight, and cultivate sustainable change and healing in a way that honors your full story—body, mind, and nervous system included
Do you struggle with an eating disorder, mental health concerns, or a chronic health condition—and feel caught between systems that treat the body and mind as separate? Have you spent a lot of time trying to “fix” what’s on your plate, yet still feel disconnected or unseen? You may be ready to dig deeper, gain insight, and cultivate sustainable change and healing in a way that honors your full story—body, mind, and nervous system included
(360) 800-1772 View (360) 800-1772
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New Leaf Nutrition Counseling
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, CD, LD
Online Only
We are a group practice of Registered Dietitians who specialize in eating disorder recovery, intuitive eating, and an anti-diet approach to wellness. We serve folks virtually in WA and OR and are based in Portland, OR. We value client-centered care by meeting clients where they’re at while providing supportive encouragement for clients to reach towards their goals.
We are a group practice of Registered Dietitians who specialize in eating disorder recovery, intuitive eating, and an anti-diet approach to wellness. We serve folks virtually in WA and OR and are based in Portland, OR. We value client-centered care by meeting clients where they’re at while providing supportive encouragement for clients to reach towards their goals.
(971) 257-1409 View (971) 257-1409
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Joanna Gallo Avery
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CDCES
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
(425) 371-5542 View (425) 371-5542
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Holistika Nutrition and Wellness
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CN, CNSc
Online Only
At Holistika Nutrition & Wellness, our clinic provides compassionate, evidence-based nutrition care for individuals seeking to understand and heal the root causes of their health concerns. 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. Our team of dietitians and nutritionists offers clarity, balance, and sustainable guidance tailored to your unique health journey.
At Holistika Nutrition & Wellness, our clinic provides compassionate, evidence-based nutrition care for individuals seeking to understand and heal the root causes of their health concerns. 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. Our team of dietitians and nutritionists offers clarity, balance, and sustainable guidance tailored to your unique health journey.
(206) 457-1558 View (206) 457-1558
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Ashley Bent
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CD
Online Only
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.
(206) 759-2366 View (206) 759-2366
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Erika Weber | Fertility, Prenatal, & Pediatric RD
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CD
Online Only
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!
(206) 395-9020 View (206) 395-9020

Online Dietitians and Nutritionists

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Nutrition Authority, PLLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, CEO, RDN, CD
Puyallup, WA 98373
Looking for your own personal nutrition expert? The team of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) at Nutrition Authority (in business since 2006) are uniquely qualified to coach you towards a more healthful lifestyle by providing relevant and credible nutrition information in a personalized (one-on-one) and easy-to-understand format. Do you want to age healthfully or miserably? The choice is yours! Your 'soon-to-be' personal nutritionist is ready to meet you! Contacting the nutrition experts at Nutrition Authority is your first step to making a positive decision to improve your health, vitality and wellness.
Looking for your own personal nutrition expert? The team of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) at Nutrition Authority (in business since 2006) are uniquely qualified to coach you towards a more healthful lifestyle by providing relevant and credible nutrition information in a personalized (one-on-one) and easy-to-understand format. Do you want to age healthfully or miserably? The choice is yours! Your 'soon-to-be' personal nutritionist is ready to meet you! Contacting the nutrition experts at Nutrition Authority is your first step to making a positive decision to improve your health, vitality and wellness.
(253) 465-6650 View (253) 465-6650
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Danielle Venhuizen
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CD, CLT
Burien, WA 98166
I strongly believe in the power of food as medicine. I work with my clients to treat their health concerns using a natural, whole foods approach, but do incorporate supplements when appropriate. My main areas of expertise include food digestive disorders such as IBS and SIBO, food allergies & sensitivities, diabetes, and cardiovascular health.
I strongly believe in the power of food as medicine. I work with my clients to treat their health concerns using a natural, whole foods approach, but do incorporate supplements when appropriate. My main areas of expertise include food digestive disorders such as IBS and SIBO, food allergies & sensitivities, diabetes, and cardiovascular health.
(206) 208-1452 View (206) 208-1452
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Nabi Health
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CEDS, CDCES, CLT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
At Nabi, we provide weight-inclusive, trauma-informed care that values lived experience over rigid rules and we believe true healing begins when the whole person is seen—not just a diagnosis.
At Nabi, we provide weight-inclusive, trauma-informed care that values lived experience over rigid rules and we believe true healing begins when the whole person is seen—not just a diagnosis.
(206) 905-4812 View (206) 905-4812
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Jamie Clayton
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CDCES
2 Endorsed
Arlington, WA 98223
Do you feel overwhelmed navigating a diabetes diagnosis? Are you tired of GI symptoms impacting your quality of life? Are you simply seeking guidance on how to make changes to support your general health? As a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, I have a decade of experience helping people achieve their health goals and improve their food habits and food relationships.
Do you feel overwhelmed navigating a diabetes diagnosis? Are you tired of GI symptoms impacting your quality of life? Are you simply seeking guidance on how to make changes to support your general health? As a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, I have a decade of experience helping people achieve their health goals and improve their food habits and food relationships.
(360) 795-5093 View (360) 795-5093
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Kokua Lifestyle and Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CD
Snohomish, WA 98296
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.
(425) 549-9875 View (425) 549-9875
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Riley Eidson-White
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LD
10 Endorsed
Online Only
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!
(206) 984-7059 View (206) 984-7059
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Megan Charles
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CD, LD
10 Endorsed
Online Only
You may be interested in plant-based, vegetarian, or vegan eating and want guidance that feels collaborative, realistic, and empowering.
I provide individualized nutrition counseling grounded in education, collaboration, and a holistic lens. I’ll never tell you what to do—instead we explore options together to determine next best steps. You can expect unwavering support, accountability, and practical tools to build sustainable habits.
You may be interested in plant-based, vegetarian, or vegan eating and want guidance that feels collaborative, realistic, and empowering.
I provide individualized nutrition counseling grounded in education, collaboration, and a holistic lens. I’ll never tell you what to do—instead we explore options together to determine next best steps. You can expect unwavering support, accountability, and practical tools to build sustainable habits.
(206) 278-3495 View (206) 278-3495
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Virginia May Everett
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CD
Port Orchard, WA 98367
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.
(253) 528-7193 View (253) 528-7193
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Leah Dambacher
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CD
10 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you struggle with rigid food rules, chronic dieting, or constantly thinking about food? Have you spent a lot of time trying to balance performance goals, recovery, and everyday life without burning out? I help you with navigating disordered eating or eating disorder recovery, athletic performance at any level, and achieving a calmer, more intuitive relationship with food while supporting energy, performance, and overall well-being.
Do you struggle with rigid food rules, chronic dieting, or constantly thinking about food? Have you spent a lot of time trying to balance performance goals, recovery, and everyday life without burning out? I help you with navigating disordered eating or eating disorder recovery, athletic performance at any level, and achieving a calmer, more intuitive relationship with food while supporting energy, performance, and overall well-being.
(206) 672-8944 View (206) 672-8944
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Sara Kushner
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
Online Only
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.
(425) 546-1581 View (425) 546-1581
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Dana Kruse
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS
Online Only
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.
(425) 243-1649 View (425) 243-1649
Plant Based Diets Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is a plant-based diet?
A plant-based diet emphasizes the consumption of foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, while reducing or eliminating animal products like meat and dairy. Unlike a vegan diet, which excludes all animal products, a plant-based diet does not necessarily require complete elimination of animal-based foods, although some individuals choose to do so. Many people following a plant-based diet also aim to incorporate more "whole foods" into their meals, favoring less-processed options over highly processed foods. For example, they might choose brown rice over white bread or fresh fruits over baked goods. The focus is on eating nutrient-dense, natural foods to promote overall health and well-being.

What are the benefits of a plant-based diet?
Research has shown that a plant-based diet offers numerous health benefits, including weight loss, lowered cholesterol levels, reduced blood pressure, and better blood sugar control. These benefits can arise from eating fewer animal-based foods, which are high in saturated fats, or from the weight loss that many people experience when starting a plant-based diet. Additionally, plant-based diets are known for their anti-inflammatory effects, which support a healthy immune system and may be particularly helpful for those with inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis. Plant-based diets are also high in fiber, which improves digestive health and can help stabilize blood sugar levels.

Who should follow a plant-based diet?
Anyone can follow a plant-based diet, and many nutrition and medical professionals encourage its adoption due to the numerous health benefits associated with consuming more plants and reducing animal-based products. People may also choose a plant-based diet for environmental and ethical reasons. For health-related benefits, a plant-based diet can be particularly advantageous for individuals diagnosed with or at risk of developing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, and certain inflammatory conditions. Since many chronic diseases are related to obesity, the weight management benefits of a plant-based diet are especially valuable. Additionally, a plant-based diet can help reduce cholesterol levels, improve blood pressure, and enhance insulin sensitivity.

How do I start a plant-based diet?
A plant-based diet can be started at any time and may even be a more accessible option for individuals not ready to completely eliminate animal-based products from their diet. Many people start a plant-based diet slowly, such as with substituting meat or dairy for alternative products just a few times a week; for instance, finding easy swaps—such as whole grains in place of white bread products and beans or tofu in lieu of meat products—can be a great way to start eating a more plant-based diet. In addition, working to plan more meals ahead of time and constructing plant-based grocery store lists may be beneficial to ensure that consuming a plant-based meal is an accessible option when first getting started.