Weight Loss/Weight Management Nutritionists and Dietitians in Milwaukee, WI
As a registered dietitian and psychotherapist, I specialize in research based weight management, chronic disease prevention and health promotion using a Health at Every Size and non-diet approach.
I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2008 with undergraduate degrees in Dietetics and Psychology. I completed my Dietetic Internship at Mount Mary College in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and went on to complete my Master's degree in Educational Psychology, with an emphasis on community counseling, at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2011.
As a registered dietitian and psychotherapist, I specialize in research based weight management, chronic disease prevention and health promotion using a Health at Every Size and non-diet approach.
I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2008 with undergraduate degrees in Dietetics and Psychology. I completed my Dietetic Internship at Mount Mary College in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and went on to complete my Master's degree in Educational Psychology, with an emphasis on community counseling, at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2011.
Our focus is weight loss.
Our goal is to help and motivate individuals achieve a healthy weight and healthy state of well being. We assess individuals beyond the number on the scale and first determine how and why they got to where they are. We have experts on staff at Weighless MD to best assess and address many foundational health conditions.
Our focus is weight loss.
Our goal is to help and motivate individuals achieve a healthy weight and healthy state of well being. We assess individuals beyond the number on the scale and first determine how and why they got to where they are. We have experts on staff at Weighless MD to best assess and address many foundational health conditions.
Some of Nazia’s professional interests include instructional design and designing nutrition courses/materials; nutrition support, obesity prevention in children, disease prevention and clinical research.
Nazia received her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Benedictine University in Lisle, IL. She then went onto complete her Master of Science in Nutrition and Wellness (MSNW) and Masters of Public Health (MPH) alongside her Dietetic Internship at Benedictine University. She then worked for Kaplan University for their Nutrition Department as an adjunct instructor. She has also worked as a clinical dietitian for Good Samaritan Hospital. While at Kaplan Nazia completed her Master of Science in Education in Instructional technology (MS Ed.). Nazia is currently working on her PhD in Health Sciences.
Some of Nazia’s professional interests include instructional design and designing nutrition courses/materials; nutrition support, obesity prevention in children, disease prevention and clinical research.
Nazia received her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Benedictine University in Lisle, IL. She then went onto complete her Master of Science in Nutrition and Wellness (MSNW) and Masters of Public Health (MPH) alongside her Dietetic Internship at Benedictine University. She then worked for Kaplan University for their Nutrition Department as an adjunct instructor. She has also worked as a clinical dietitian for Good Samaritan Hospital. While at Kaplan Nazia completed her Master of Science in Education in Instructional technology (MS Ed.). Nazia is currently working on her PhD in Health Sciences.
I can help you with your weight management goals, whether that is to gain or lose weight.
We might be a perfect fit for each other if you are someone who is looking to make healthy changes to your habits and lifestyle. I have a lot of experience working in clinical settings and have come to understand that health is very individual. This is why blanket statements like "eat less, move more" don't work for everyone. I see each person as someone with their own preferences, habits, and lifestyles. I enjoy working one-on-one with people to identify their goals and help connect the dots between habits and outcomes.
I can help you with your weight management goals, whether that is to gain or lose weight.
We might be a perfect fit for each other if you are someone who is looking to make healthy changes to your habits and lifestyle. I have a lot of experience working in clinical settings and have come to understand that health is very individual. This is why blanket statements like "eat less, move more" don't work for everyone. I see each person as someone with their own preferences, habits, and lifestyles. I enjoy working one-on-one with people to identify their goals and help connect the dots between habits and outcomes.
I am a licensed, registered dietitian and provide confidential, individual nutrition advice to meet your personal needs, whether you are looking for nutrition advice for weight management, optimal nutrition, or a medical condition.
I provide Virtual Consultation by secure video or phone calls. If you’re looking to meet with a dietitian/nutritionist to help with your current state of health, you are in the right place! Working with a dietitian/nutritionist can help you see the connection between your symptoms and what you are eating (or not eating). It can open your eyes to a world of ways to nourish your body. And it can help bring you into a balanced and healthy state. The human body has an amazing ability to heal itself, when provided proper nourishment.
I am a licensed, registered dietitian and provide confidential, individual nutrition advice to meet your personal needs, whether you are looking for nutrition advice for weight management, optimal nutrition, or a medical condition.
I provide Virtual Consultation by secure video or phone calls. If you’re looking to meet with a dietitian/nutritionist to help with your current state of health, you are in the right place! Working with a dietitian/nutritionist can help you see the connection between your symptoms and what you are eating (or not eating). It can open your eyes to a world of ways to nourish your body. And it can help bring you into a balanced and healthy state. The human body has an amazing ability to heal itself, when provided proper nourishment.
I have been a dietitian since 2017 and have learned so much throughout the years. I specialize in renal disease, transplant (pre or post), diabetes, blood pressure, or cholesterol management and weight loss. I enjoy developing a good relationship with patients, not just learning about their diet, but their overall lifestyle. I am very flexible depending on patient's learning preferences and am happy to adjust education as needed. I look forward to working with new clients and helping as much as I can!
I have been a dietitian since 2017 and have learned so much throughout the years. I specialize in renal disease, transplant (pre or post), diabetes, blood pressure, or cholesterol management and weight loss. I enjoy developing a good relationship with patients, not just learning about their diet, but their overall lifestyle. I am very flexible depending on patient's learning preferences and am happy to adjust education as needed. I look forward to working with new clients and helping as much as I can!
Mary tailors nutrition consultations to meet the unique needs of each client to achieve weight loss and overall health.
Mary utilizes the latest research and methods to achieve results. She facilitates ongoing communication with the clients health care team. At your request she can provide the referring physician with progress notes and recommendations when indicated.
Mary tailors nutrition consultations to meet the unique needs of each client to achieve weight loss and overall health.
Mary utilizes the latest research and methods to achieve results. She facilitates ongoing communication with the clients health care team. At your request she can provide the referring physician with progress notes and recommendations when indicated.
During our sessions, we'll assess your diet, health habits, and lifestyle to develop a personalized plan that addresses your specific issues like cholesterol, gut health, and weight management, enhancing your overall wellness.
As a dedicated Registered Dietitian, I specialize in guiding families toward developing lifelong healthy behaviors, nutrition, and lifestyles. My passion lies in empowering parents and children to navigate the complexities of nutrition, particularly when it comes to food allergies and intolerances.
During our sessions, we'll assess your diet, health habits, and lifestyle to develop a personalized plan that addresses your specific issues like cholesterol, gut health, and weight management, enhancing your overall wellness.
As a dedicated Registered Dietitian, I specialize in guiding families toward developing lifelong healthy behaviors, nutrition, and lifestyles. My passion lies in empowering parents and children to navigate the complexities of nutrition, particularly when it comes to food allergies and intolerances.
She specializes in the HAES approach, intuitive eating, and weight management.
Morgan is a hard working and compassionate dietitian with 6 years of inpatient and outpatient experience. Morgan is willing to meet you where you are, creating interventions to align with your unique goals. Morgan provides HAES-aligned care and emphasizes a non-diet approach for her nutrition counseling/interventions. Morgan's methods within sessions are non-judgemental, inclusive, and collaborative allowing the client to feel comfortable and vulnerable when sharing background, stories, etc. Morgan works with her clients to understand the “why” and establish individualized goals to support results.
She specializes in the HAES approach, intuitive eating, and weight management.
Morgan is a hard working and compassionate dietitian with 6 years of inpatient and outpatient experience. Morgan is willing to meet you where you are, creating interventions to align with your unique goals. Morgan provides HAES-aligned care and emphasizes a non-diet approach for her nutrition counseling/interventions. Morgan's methods within sessions are non-judgemental, inclusive, and collaborative allowing the client to feel comfortable and vulnerable when sharing background, stories, etc. Morgan works with her clients to understand the “why” and establish individualized goals to support results.
Way Of Life is a philosophy that empowers the individual to reach any goal. We personalize every plan to your individual needs! There are no “cookie-cutter” plans or answers here! Everything is based on you, how your body works, your lifestyle, your health status and history and your personal health goals! Way Of Life has been helping people reach their highest potential since 2000. We have a sound track record of empowering individuals to work WITH themselves and stop working against themselves.
Way Of Life is a philosophy that empowers the individual to reach any goal. We personalize every plan to your individual needs! There are no “cookie-cutter” plans or answers here! Everything is based on you, how your body works, your lifestyle, your health status and history and your personal health goals! Way Of Life has been helping people reach their highest potential since 2000. We have a sound track record of empowering individuals to work WITH themselves and stop working against themselves.
Felicity is a Board-Certified Registered Dietitian who is licensed in the state of Illinois. She completed multiple dietetic internships before graduating with her master’s in nutrition from University of Illinois at Chicago. As a former Division I athlete, she has valuable experience in sports nutrition. She is passionate about nutrition education and became an RD to help people create the best version of themselves.
Felicity is a Board-Certified Registered Dietitian who is licensed in the state of Illinois. She completed multiple dietetic internships before graduating with her master’s in nutrition from University of Illinois at Chicago. As a former Division I athlete, she has valuable experience in sports nutrition. She is passionate about nutrition education and became an RD to help people create the best version of themselves.
Beth has been working for over five years as an inpatient, outpatient and long-term care Licensed Registered Dietitian. The possibilities to manage and prevent chronic disease with improved nutrition inspired Beth to begin a career in dietetics. A food lover at heart, Beth believes food must always taste good, therefore she loves to be creative with recipes to increase nutritional value. She helps guide her clients toward nutritious eating with the goal of nourishing the body to improve energy and quality of life.
Beth has been working for over five years as an inpatient, outpatient and long-term care Licensed Registered Dietitian. The possibilities to manage and prevent chronic disease with improved nutrition inspired Beth to begin a career in dietetics. A food lover at heart, Beth believes food must always taste good, therefore she loves to be creative with recipes to increase nutritional value. She helps guide her clients toward nutritious eating with the goal of nourishing the body to improve energy and quality of life.
Elisa Stegman is a Board Certified Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She completed her BS in Dietetics from Iowa State University and her MS in Clinical Nutrition from University of Wisconsin. Elisa is Chicago-based with several years of both pediatric and adult clinical experience at the University of Iowa and Lurie Children's hospitals. She is a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician and is also currently working toward a certificate in Integrative Functional Nutrition. Elisa believes in approaching health from a holistic perspective and the value of using food as medicine.
Elisa Stegman is a Board Certified Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She completed her BS in Dietetics from Iowa State University and her MS in Clinical Nutrition from University of Wisconsin. Elisa is Chicago-based with several years of both pediatric and adult clinical experience at the University of Iowa and Lurie Children's hospitals. She is a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician and is also currently working toward a certificate in Integrative Functional Nutrition. Elisa believes in approaching health from a holistic perspective and the value of using food as medicine.
Lane is a Certified Registered Dietitian. He completed his dietetic internship at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial after graduating with a degree in Dietetics from Indiana University. Lane loves creating a safe space for his clients to share and does his best to provide evidence based medical nutrition therapy. He is also a NASM- Certified Personal Trainer, which allows him to combine his passion for nutrition and fitness. In his free time, he enjoys spending time getting creative. Whether it be through photography, drawing, making new recipes, or creating new workouts.
Lane is a Certified Registered Dietitian. He completed his dietetic internship at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial after graduating with a degree in Dietetics from Indiana University. Lane loves creating a safe space for his clients to share and does his best to provide evidence based medical nutrition therapy. He is also a NASM- Certified Personal Trainer, which allows him to combine his passion for nutrition and fitness. In his free time, he enjoys spending time getting creative. Whether it be through photography, drawing, making new recipes, or creating new workouts.
You don’t have to feel like crap just because you’re over 40.
Bloating, weight gain, exhaustion, and hormonal chaos aren’t just part of aging—they’re a sign your body needs support. And that’s exactly what I help my clients do: heal their gut, balance their hormones, and lose weight without restrictive diets or endless Google rabbit holes.
I’m Lindsay, a Holistic Nutritionist & Health Coach with a Master’s in Holistic Nutrition. I help busy women over 40 stop guessing about their health and start feeling amazing in their bodies again—without adding more to their to-do list.
You don’t have to feel like crap just because you’re over 40.
Bloating, weight gain, exhaustion, and hormonal chaos aren’t just part of aging—they’re a sign your body needs support. And that’s exactly what I help my clients do: heal their gut, balance their hormones, and lose weight without restrictive diets or endless Google rabbit holes.
I’m Lindsay, a Holistic Nutritionist & Health Coach with a Master’s in Holistic Nutrition. I help busy women over 40 stop guessing about their health and start feeling amazing in their bodies again—without adding more to their to-do list.
Anna Petersen is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed in the state of Illinois. She graduated with a Master of Science degree in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics and has 10+ years of clinical experience, providing Medical Nutrition Therapy to complex patients in a fast paced acute care setting. Anna’s experience as an inpatient dietitian has provided her with a strong foundation, working with various disease states as well as diverse populations throughout the lifespan.
Anna Petersen is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed in the state of Illinois. She graduated with a Master of Science degree in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics and has 10+ years of clinical experience, providing Medical Nutrition Therapy to complex patients in a fast paced acute care setting. Anna’s experience as an inpatient dietitian has provided her with a strong foundation, working with various disease states as well as diverse populations throughout the lifespan.
Michele is a Registered Licensed Dietitian with extensive experience in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. I not only have years of professional experience, but I have years of life experience. I see you as an individual with unique circumstances and needs. I enjoy getting to know each client and working together to reach attainable, sustainable goals. I practice what I teach and I enjoy the reward of a healthy life. I enjoy hiking, biking and yoga as exercise. There is an activity for everyone (walking is a great one!). I also enjoy gardening and cooking (specialty with food hacks!).
Michele is a Registered Licensed Dietitian with extensive experience in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. I not only have years of professional experience, but I have years of life experience. I see you as an individual with unique circumstances and needs. I enjoy getting to know each client and working together to reach attainable, sustainable goals. I practice what I teach and I enjoy the reward of a healthy life. I enjoy hiking, biking and yoga as exercise. There is an activity for everyone (walking is a great one!). I also enjoy gardening and cooking (specialty with food hacks!).
Fay Nutrition & Dietetics helps you connect with the right board-certified Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and works with your insurance company to cover the care. It's simple, convenient and affordable: Book a consultation with a dietitian who specializes in your needs and accepts your insurance; Connect with your dietitian nutritionist online from the comfort of your home or meet in-person; Every dietitian is in-network, and we bill to your insurance after your appointment, so you don't have to worry.
Fay Nutrition & Dietetics helps you connect with the right board-certified Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and works with your insurance company to cover the care. It's simple, convenient and affordable: Book a consultation with a dietitian who specializes in your needs and accepts your insurance; Connect with your dietitian nutritionist online from the comfort of your home or meet in-person; Every dietitian is in-network, and we bill to your insurance after your appointment, so you don't have to worry.
HOPE. . .that's what I'm all about. Healthy Options for Problem Eating. Whether overweight or underweight, when our relationship with food is out of balance, it can be a very dark place. We often "know" what we "should" do, but we are "stuck" not doing it. As a "Nutrition Therapist", I have both the clinical expertise to help you learn how to fuel your life and your dreams as well as counseling skills to help identify obstacles and problem solve through them, finding a new, balanced and powerful relationship with your body and food.
HOPE. . .that's what I'm all about. Healthy Options for Problem Eating. Whether overweight or underweight, when our relationship with food is out of balance, it can be a very dark place. We often "know" what we "should" do, but we are "stuck" not doing it. As a "Nutrition Therapist", I have both the clinical expertise to help you learn how to fuel your life and your dreams as well as counseling skills to help identify obstacles and problem solve through them, finding a new, balanced and powerful relationship with your body and food.
Leah Schock
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CD, LDN
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Milwaukee, WI 53215
Leah is a Registered Dietitian dedicated to helping individuals build a positive, sustainable relationship with food. She empowers her clients to make balanced choices that support both their physical and emotional health. Leah takes a Health at Every Size approach, focusing on body respect, intuitive eating, and overall well-being to guide individuals toward lasting, meaningful health transformations.
Leah is a Registered Dietitian dedicated to helping individuals build a positive, sustainable relationship with food. She empowers her clients to make balanced choices that support both their physical and emotional health. Leah takes a Health at Every Size approach, focusing on body respect, intuitive eating, and overall well-being to guide individuals toward lasting, meaningful health transformations.
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Weight Loss/Weight Management Nutritionists and Dietitians
Why is nutrition important for weight loss?
Dietitians often identify diet and exercise as the two key factors in achieving weight loss goals. To lose weight, individuals must consume fewer calories than they expend, making a supportive diet essential. Foods that are satiating, such as the healthy fats found in nuts or fish like salmon, can help keep individuals full longer and reduce overall intake. In contrast, foods high in sugar and refined carbohydrates are quickly burned by the body and can lead to excessive caloric intake. These examples highlight the importance of overall nutrition choices, beyond just calorie counting, in weight loss. Additionally, a well-balanced diet can help reduce symptoms of conditions associated with obesity or being overweight, such as high blood sugar and hypertension.
What diet is best for weight loss?
There is no single best diet for weight loss; instead, dietitians often advocate for adopting overall lifestyle changes that support sustainable weight loss rather than extreme, short-term diets. Generally, dietary changes that include more plant-based foods and those low in added sugars and saturated fats are recommended. One example of such a diet is the Mediterranean-style diet, which emphasizes whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and lean sources of animal protein. Specific dietary patterns may also be tailored to the client's underlying health conditions. For instance, individuals with hypertension or high cholesterol might benefit from the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), which focuses on heart-healthy foods.
What foods should I avoid for weight loss?
When aiming for weight loss, dietitians generally advise against consuming high-calorie and highly-processed foods, such as fried foods, fatty meats, sugar-rich desserts or baked goods, refined carbohydrates like white bread, and candy. Additionally, beverages such as sodas and high-calorie coffee drinks can negatively impact weight loss goals. Instead, nutrition professionals recommend incorporating foods that contribute to satiety and overall health, including fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats, and whole grains. Focusing on adding these nutrient-dense foods, instead of taking away certain foods, can support a healthier lifestyle and help individuals both meet their nutritional needs while also achieving their weight loss goals.
How can a dietitian help with weight loss?
Dietitians assist with weight loss by helping clients develop and implement lifestyle changes, including dietary modifications and exercise routines, that support sustained weight management. They will work with clients to create personalized weight loss plans and hold them accountable for meeting their goals. Dietitians may also address the psychological aspects of weight loss, promoting positive self-esteem and self-worth. Many encourage clients to keep a food diary or journal to track their diet and provide ongoing guidance as the client makes the recommended lifestyle changes. Additionally, dietitians may coordinate with other healthcare professionals, such as medical doctors, to address any underlying health conditions, such as diabetes.