Mindful Eating Nutritionists and Dietitians in Winnebago County, WI

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Emily Simmons
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CD
Serves Area
I am a weight-inclusive Registered Dietitian who applies the principles of Intuitive Eating to help clients explore their relationship with food and body. My goal is to address the misconceptions diet culture has created while simultaneously helping clients achieve body trust and eat in a sustainable way. I strive to assist clients in shifting from a disordered place of eating and moving to a peaceful place of embracing their food choices and exploring fun ways to move their body.
I am a weight-inclusive Registered Dietitian who applies the principles of Intuitive Eating to help clients explore their relationship with food and body. My goal is to address the misconceptions diet culture has created while simultaneously helping clients achieve body trust and eat in a sustainable way. I strive to assist clients in shifting from a disordered place of eating and moving to a peaceful place of embracing their food choices and exploring fun ways to move their body.
(414) 895-5081 View (414) 895-5081

Online Dietitians and Nutritionists

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Ashley Walls
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, RDN, LDN
3 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Ashley Walls specializes in working with clients interested in general healthy eating, and conditions including Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Celiac, Crohn's, IBS, Intuitive Eating, Weight Management and more. With 3 years of experience at a residential treatment level, Ashley is well versed on the difficulties associated with cooccurring diagnosis and eating disorder recovery. She believes that all foods fit through practice of balance, variety and moderation. Her past experiences as an athlete and personal trainer has prompted a particular interest in sports nutrition.
Ashley Walls specializes in working with clients interested in general healthy eating, and conditions including Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Celiac, Crohn's, IBS, Intuitive Eating, Weight Management and more. With 3 years of experience at a residential treatment level, Ashley is well versed on the difficulties associated with cooccurring diagnosis and eating disorder recovery. She believes that all foods fit through practice of balance, variety and moderation. Her past experiences as an athlete and personal trainer has prompted a particular interest in sports nutrition.
(312) 374-5399 View (312) 374-5399
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Samantha Gollup
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CD
Online Only
As a Registered Dietitian and mom, I help you break free from diet culture and rebuild trust with food and your body. I understand the pressure to “eat right,” look a certain way, and feed your family well. Together, we’ll simplify nutrition, reduce stress, and create sustainable habits so you and your kids feel nourished, confident, and supported—without guilt or perfection.
As a Registered Dietitian and mom, I help you break free from diet culture and rebuild trust with food and your body. I understand the pressure to “eat right,” look a certain way, and feed your family well. Together, we’ll simplify nutrition, reduce stress, and create sustainable habits so you and your kids feel nourished, confident, and supported—without guilt or perfection.
(608) 573-8183 View (608) 573-8183
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Nicole Burkhalter
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CD, LD
Online Only
Hi, I'm Nicole! Owner of EmpowRD LLC, and a registered dietitian with a passion for empowering individuals to achieve their health goals, I am dedicated to providing personalized nutrition counseling tailored to your unique needs. My approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, ensuring that you receive the most current and effective guidance on your journey to better health. Whether you're seeking to manage a specific health condition, or simply adopt a healthier lifestyle, I am here to work side by side with you to offer compassionate support and practical solutions.
Hi, I'm Nicole! Owner of EmpowRD LLC, and a registered dietitian with a passion for empowering individuals to achieve their health goals, I am dedicated to providing personalized nutrition counseling tailored to your unique needs. My approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, ensuring that you receive the most current and effective guidance on your journey to better health. Whether you're seeking to manage a specific health condition, or simply adopt a healthier lifestyle, I am here to work side by side with you to offer compassionate support and practical solutions.
(219) 327-8011 View (219) 327-8011
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Ava Ajlouny
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Ava’s ideal client is someone who is curious about nutrition and ready to make real, lasting changes. They want to break free from diets, rebuild their relationship with food, and learn to trust their body’s cues. They’re interested in hormone balance, gut health, anti-inflammatory eating, and sustainable habits that support energy and well-being. They value guidance, education, and accountability as they move toward intuitive eating, joyful movement, and long-term health.
Ava’s ideal client is someone who is curious about nutrition and ready to make real, lasting changes. They want to break free from diets, rebuild their relationship with food, and learn to trust their body’s cues. They’re interested in hormone balance, gut health, anti-inflammatory eating, and sustainable habits that support energy and well-being. They value guidance, education, and accountability as they move toward intuitive eating, joyful movement, and long-term health.
(614) 756-2433 View (614) 756-2433
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Madeleine Boyle
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CSDH, LD, CD
Online Only
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with special interests in the following areas: 1.) Goal achieving performance nutrition for runners 2.) Eating Disorder Nutrition Therapy for individuals of all sizes 3.) Digestive health and Low FODMAP diets My goal is to help guide your nutrition for any and all of the above concerns.
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with special interests in the following areas: 1.) Goal achieving performance nutrition for runners 2.) Eating Disorder Nutrition Therapy for individuals of all sizes 3.) Digestive health and Low FODMAP diets My goal is to help guide your nutrition for any and all of the above concerns.
(414) 404-5020 View (414) 404-5020
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.