Mindful Eating Nutritionists and Dietitians in Washington
My ideal client is the individual who believes that the road to health is not paved with medicine and has to decide to take their health into their own hands. Many of my clients come to me as the last resort on their journey of trying to overcome health challenges from autoimmune disease, weight issues, G.I. problems, hormone imbalances, diagnosed or undiagnosed symptoms that the medical community has brushed off. My clients want the complexity of their health and lifestyle to be heard and examined. I offer answers to their symptoms and real solutions to meet their bio-individual needs.
My ideal client is the individual who believes that the road to health is not paved with medicine and has to decide to take their health into their own hands. Many of my clients come to me as the last resort on their journey of trying to overcome health challenges from autoimmune disease, weight issues, G.I. problems, hormone imbalances, diagnosed or undiagnosed symptoms that the medical community has brushed off. My clients want the complexity of their health and lifestyle to be heard and examined. I offer answers to their symptoms and real solutions to meet their bio-individual needs.
Dr. Jennifer Champion
Nutritionist/Dietitian, DCN, CNS, CN, LDN, BCH
University Place, WA 98466
Waitlist for new clients
Have you been told to “just live with it”? That’s not a plan—it’s a pause. You deserve answers and a clear path forward. Together, we address nutrition, sleep, movement, and nervous system regulation to support hormones, mental health, and chronic conditions. Call or email today to get scheduled—don’t wait to feel better.
When you work with our team, expect personalized care, evidence-based guidance, collaborative support, and clear, actionable steps—so you leave each session feeling confident, equipped, and moving forward.
Have you been told to “just live with it”? That’s not a plan—it’s a pause. You deserve answers and a clear path forward. Together, we address nutrition, sleep, movement, and nervous system regulation to support hormones, mental health, and chronic conditions. Call or email today to get scheduled—don’t wait to feel better.
When you work with our team, expect personalized care, evidence-based guidance, collaborative support, and clear, actionable steps—so you leave each session feeling confident, equipped, and moving forward.
You’re doing your best, yet your blood sugar is unpredictable, your weight won’t move, your energy crashes, or your cycles are irregular. You want answers, not another diet. My clients come to me when they’re struggling with insulin resistance, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, PCOS, fatty liver, or midlife metabolism and are ready for a plan that actually works. I use functional nutrition, hormone mapping, and microbiome science to find what’s driving your symptoms so you can feel better, lose weight, and finally see real, lasting results.
You’re doing your best, yet your blood sugar is unpredictable, your weight won’t move, your energy crashes, or your cycles are irregular. You want answers, not another diet. My clients come to me when they’re struggling with insulin resistance, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, PCOS, fatty liver, or midlife metabolism and are ready for a plan that actually works. I use functional nutrition, hormone mapping, and microbiome science to find what’s driving your symptoms so you can feel better, lose weight, and finally see real, lasting results.
Sound Dietitians brings the nutrition expertise of a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to you. We have RDNs in various locations around the Puget Sound region and can meet with individual clients for customized nutrition counseling. We partner with clinics and facilities to make Medical Nutrition Therapy accessible and convenient. We provide on-site presentations and nutrition counseling as part of business and government Wellness Programs.
Sound Dietitians brings the nutrition expertise of a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to you. We have RDNs in various locations around the Puget Sound region and can meet with individual clients for customized nutrition counseling. We partner with clinics and facilities to make Medical Nutrition Therapy accessible and convenient. We provide on-site presentations and nutrition counseling as part of business and government Wellness Programs.
I truly enjoy supporting and educating my clients so they can feel confident making choices that nurture their body. If you're ready to take the next step in your health journey and are looking for guidance in building a healthy lifestyle or fostering a healthier relationship with food, I am here to support you every step of the way.
I truly enjoy supporting and educating my clients so they can feel confident making choices that nurture their body. If you're ready to take the next step in your health journey and are looking for guidance in building a healthy lifestyle or fostering a healthier relationship with food, I am here to support you every step of the way.
Do you struggle with restrictive nutrition advice, food guilt, or feeling like you’re “doing nutrition wrong”? Have you spent a lot of time trying to follow rules that don’t fit your life, culture, or body? I’m best suited for people seeking flexible, realistic support for cancer prevention or survivorship, chronic conditions (like CKD, diabetes, GI disorders), eating disorders, or women’s health and hormone transitions—who want sustainable change and a more supportive relationship with food.
Do you struggle with restrictive nutrition advice, food guilt, or feeling like you’re “doing nutrition wrong”? Have you spent a lot of time trying to follow rules that don’t fit your life, culture, or body? I’m best suited for people seeking flexible, realistic support for cancer prevention or survivorship, chronic conditions (like CKD, diabetes, GI disorders), eating disorders, or women’s health and hormone transitions—who want sustainable change and a more supportive 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.
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!
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.
Healthy isn’t about perfection, it’s about feeling nourished, confident, and supported. At Summit, we work with clients navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, ADHD-related nutrition challenges, chronic conditions, pediatric feeding concerns, and prenatal/postpartum needs. Many feel stuck, overwhelmed, or exhausted by dieting. Our compassionate, evidence-based approach helps clients rebuild trust with food, reduce stress around eating, and create realistic habits that support their lives and their families, not control them.
Healthy isn’t about perfection, it’s about feeling nourished, confident, and supported. At Summit, we work with clients navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, ADHD-related nutrition challenges, chronic conditions, pediatric feeding concerns, and prenatal/postpartum needs. Many feel stuck, overwhelmed, or exhausted by dieting. Our compassionate, evidence-based approach helps clients rebuild trust with food, reduce stress around eating, and create realistic habits that support their lives and their families, not control them.
Our functional medicine dietitians will work with you to take a deep dive into how to reduce your health risks. You will receive generous amounts of time so that we can understand your lifestyle, habits, unique preferences and challenges. We will help you sort through confusion and make a bite-sized plan that is manageable. Your customized nutrition plan will fit your specific lifestyle, health profile and your personal needs. We also offer sophisticated meal planning, advanced-practice lab review and testing, and stress reduction techniques.
Our functional medicine dietitians will work with you to take a deep dive into how to reduce your health risks. You will receive generous amounts of time so that we can understand your lifestyle, habits, unique preferences and challenges. We will help you sort through confusion and make a bite-sized plan that is manageable. Your customized nutrition plan will fit your specific lifestyle, health profile and your personal needs. We also offer sophisticated meal planning, advanced-practice lab review and testing, and stress reduction techniques.
When your child has an eating disorder, it’s easy to go into panic mode. Establishing a care team can be tedious, and once you do, you still feel lost.
I use Family Based Treatment (FBT), because it’s the gold-standard eating disorder treatment for kids. I am trained by leading experts in the pediatric eating disorder field, and have found success with this modality with many clients. I’ll help you implement it at home so you can guide your child through recovery with confidence. I will help you troubleshoot home feeding dynamics, develop school feeding plans, plan meals & snacks, and generate evidence-based target weight ranges.
When your child has an eating disorder, it’s easy to go into panic mode. Establishing a care team can be tedious, and once you do, you still feel lost.
I use Family Based Treatment (FBT), because it’s the gold-standard eating disorder treatment for kids. I am trained by leading experts in the pediatric eating disorder field, and have found success with this modality with many clients. I’ll help you implement it at home so you can guide your child through recovery with confidence. I will help you troubleshoot home feeding dynamics, develop school feeding plans, plan meals & snacks, and generate evidence-based target weight ranges.
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.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of dieting, struggling with your relationship with food, or unsure how to support your child’s eating? I can help.
I’m Marissa Beck, a non-diet dietitian specializing in eating disorders, weight concerns, and sports nutrition. With over 15 years of experience, I help people heal their relationship with food, eat in a way that feels better, and improve their overall well-being, without restrictive diets.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of dieting, struggling with your relationship with food, or unsure how to support your child’s eating? I can help.
I’m Marissa Beck, a non-diet dietitian specializing in eating disorders, weight concerns, and sports nutrition. With over 15 years of experience, I help people heal their relationship with food, eat in a way that feels better, and improve their overall well-being, without restrictive diets.
I am a passionate advocate for the power of sports nutrition in enhancing athletic performance and overall well-being. With a deep understanding of how the right fuel can optimize training, recovery, and endurance, I am dedicated in helping athletes and active individuals unlock their full potential. In addition, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals on their journey in healing from their eating disorder/disordered eating behaviors!
I am a passionate advocate for the power of sports nutrition in enhancing athletic performance and overall well-being. With a deep understanding of how the right fuel can optimize training, recovery, and endurance, I am dedicated in helping athletes and active individuals unlock their full potential. In addition, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals on their journey in healing from their eating disorder/disordered eating behaviors!
Riley is a registered dietitian on a mission to help individuals and family systems build an empowering relationship with food and body. She believes that nutrition can be simple, accessible, and intuitive. Riley specializes in eating disorders (bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, orthorexia, other specified feeding and eating disorder), sports nutrition, digestive health, nutrition for dancers and aerial artists, adolescent and pediatric nutrition, women’s health (PCOS, menstrual disorders, menopause, amenorrhea, pregnancy, lactation), lifestyle nutrition, and intuitive eating.
Riley is a registered dietitian on a mission to help individuals and family systems build an empowering relationship with food and body. She believes that nutrition can be simple, accessible, and intuitive. Riley specializes in eating disorders (bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, orthorexia, other specified feeding and eating disorder), sports nutrition, digestive health, nutrition for dancers and aerial artists, adolescent and pediatric nutrition, women’s health (PCOS, menstrual disorders, menopause, amenorrhea, pregnancy, lactation), lifestyle nutrition, and intuitive eating.
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'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.
Helping you leave diet culture behind so that you can folks on all of the moving parts of food/eating! In nutrition counseling sessions with me you can expect: guidance with gaining autonomy and confidence with food choices, collaborative and individualized nutrition care, zero weight-loss recommendations, and support with demystifying nutrition information.
Helping you leave diet culture behind so that you can folks on all of the moving parts of food/eating! In nutrition counseling sessions with me you can expect: guidance with gaining autonomy and confidence with food choices, collaborative and individualized nutrition care, zero weight-loss recommendations, and support with demystifying nutrition information.
Using the principles of Intuitive Eating, Health At Every Size, and Mindful Eating we can move from a place of chaos and distress to really trusting your relationship with food and enjoy your body.
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.
Using the principles of Intuitive Eating, Health At Every Size, and Mindful Eating we can move from a place of chaos and distress to really trusting your relationship with food and enjoy your body.
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.
Mindful Eating Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is mindful eating?
Mindful eating is a practice that encourages individuals to be fully present and attentive while eating, focusing on the experience of each meal. It involves paying close attention to hunger, fullness, and satiety cues from the body, as well as being aware of the emotional factors influencing food choices and cravings. Unlike strict dietary rules, mindful eating promotes a nonjudgmental approach, emphasizing the sensory experience of eating and personal food preferences. By fostering greater awareness of how food affects both physical and emotional states, mindful eating helps individuals develop a healthier and more balanced relationship with food.
Who should practice mindful eating?
Mindful eating can benefit anyone looking to improve their relationship with food and enhance their awareness of how food impacts their body and mind. It is especially valuable for individuals experiencing food-related anxiety, such as those with eating disorders or other forms of food-related stress. Additionally, mindful eating can be helpful for those who frequently overeat or struggle to recognize their body's fullness cues. By fostering a greater connection with the sensory experience of eating and promoting awareness of hunger and satiety, mindful eating can aid in reducing overeating and cultivating a more balanced approach to food.
What are the benefits of mindful eating?
Mindful eating offers a range of benefits. For individuals with eating disorders or anxiety-related conditions, it can reduce stress and judgment surrounding food by fostering a non-judgmental and accepting approach to eating. Mindful eating is often taught alongside other self-acceptance practices and holistic nutritional approaches that emphasize overall wellbeing rather than weight or dieting. This combination can be particularly supportive in the recovery from food-related mental health issues. Additionally, mindful eating helps individuals better understand and respond to their body's hunger and fullness cues. While weight loss is not the primary goal of mindful eating, some individuals may experience weight reduction as a secondary benefit, particularly those who tend to overeat or ignore their body's signals. This can lead to improved health outcomes, such as better cardiovascular health.
How can a dietitian help with mindful eating?
A dietitian can help with mindful eating by working with the client to align their nutrition-related goals with mindful approaches. They often begin with a nutritional assessment to establish what the client's current approach to food is, including how food may be causing stress or disturbances in their life. Then, a dietitian will work with the client on how to implement mindful eating approaches, such as pausing before meals to assess hunger or keeping a journal to record how food consumption impacts their thoughts and emotions. Dietitians can also help clients reduce the self-judgment they may have around food and help clients practice self-acceptance and forgiveness as they work toward more mindful eating practices.