Nutritionists and Dietitians near Westerly, RI

I specialize in performance nutrition, mindful/intuitive eating, eating disorders, co-existing food fears & anxiety disorders including OCD. I believe that fueling & nourishing one’s body with awareness, curiosity & compassion are pivotal to feeling one’s best both physically & emotionally. As a weight-neutral dietitian, my mission is simple: I promote a non-diet mindful & intuitive eating & fueling philosophy, believe that ALL foods fit & that choosing foods that we find enjoyable is essential. I provide client-centered counseling. This enables us to work together as a team & places you in the “driver's seat."

I am a Registered Dietitian and a Certified Diabetes Outpatient Educator who works with both adults and the pediatric population. I earned my bachelors of science from the University of Rhode Island, and completed by Dietetic Internship at New York University, Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein Hospital in New York City. My specialties include Diabetes, Digestive Disorders, Vegansim, and Weight Management, with a certificate of training in weight managment. My education and work experience, coupled with my passion for nutrition, has allowed me to successfully assist others in obtaining and sustaining healthy eating behaviors and balanced lifestyles.

I am a Non Diet/HAES Dietitian and a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. My passion is to help people who struggle with chronic dieting and eating disorders. I help my clients develop a healthy REAL INTUITIVE relationship with food, by stopping the "food worrying" and labeling food as "good or bad" and becoming their own experts when it comes to listening to their bodies. My approach is very unique and individualized. I work with children, adolescents, college students, adults and all genders.

In a world with so much nutrition noise, it's hard to know what applies to you, what doesn't and to separate fact from fiction. It's especially hard when you truly want to learn how to nourish your body. Whether you have diabetes, chronic kidney disease or want to manage your weight, it can be hard to filter out what is the best way to nourish your body. Everyone has unique nutrition needs, making it hard to know the best plan for you.

Ashley Vazquez is a non-diet certified eating disorder registered dietitian and IAEDP approved supervisor working to help individuals with eating disorders, disordered eating, negative body image, and chronic dieting, improve their relationship with food since 2012. Ashley's goal in working with clients is to help them find freedom from food and achieve optimal health. Ashley has experience working with individuals in a variety of care settings (inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient) and truly believes the importance of strong team approach.

I believe everyone has the right to live an energetic, symptom free life and have epic daily poops. Bloating, reflux, irregular bowel movements, gas, food sensitivities, chronic fatigue, weight fluctuations and skin issues are not normaI and are not all in your head. I help people struggling with chronic gut health issues overcome their symptoms through evidence based, plant centered nutrition strategies when conventional medicine has failed them. Together we will take an individualized, holistic approach to restore your gut health, calm inflammation and ditch the diets so you can feel confident in the way you eat, look, and feel.

I believe that everyone deserves to have a basic understanding of nutrition, and my goal is to help clients meet their individual nutritional needs and set realistic, achievable goals. I understand that improving health is about more than just “knowing what to do,” and that seeing me is often not your first step towards better health. Part of working with me is identifying and helping you overcome past and present obstacles in order to create lasting lifestyle changes.

Are you tired of dieting, only to gain it all back? Are you confused on what to eat/not eat due to all the confusing information from friends and social media? Are you frustrated with why you tend to binge eat at night when you think you've been "good" all day? Are you tired of suffering from an IBS diagnosis with constant bloating and constipation? The good news is that I can help you with all these issues and help you to finally start feeling better!

Growing up with an herbalist mother, need I say more...I will customize your diet to meet your specific health, nutrition & sports goals. I am a participating provider with most health insurance companies, making it affordable to maximize your health and reach your goals. All ages are welcome, I have experience with children, teens and adults.

My philosophy is simple: eat the foods you like, learn to moderate less nutritious foods and feel empowered to make healthy informed decisions.

Telehealth Available / Our Registered Dietitians provide nutrition counseling to patients of all ages using a "whole health" approach to help clients make maintainable changes for a healthy lifestyleOur role is to help you, or your child, create a positive relationship with real, wholesome food - through education, meal planning & behavioral changes that fit your lifestyle. Combining a foundation in evidence-based, medical nutrition therapy with a holistic, individualized approach to our practice, our dietitians aim to help clients develop realistic, achievable goals to overcome their barriers to nutrition success.

Do you have Constipation, Bloating, Gas, Reflux or other Gut Health Issues? Weight loss resistance can be another problem, when you have GI issues. This may prevent you from being the social person that you use to be, or decrease your ability to function optimally at work, etc. Imagine if we could resolve these issues so that you have more energy, feel social again and enjoy your family. Gut Issues may be costing you in more ways than one. Test Do Not Guess. We can do a myriad of testing to determine the exactly what foods you should or should not be consuming based on: Microbiome, food sensitvity, food additve testing.

Hi there! My name is Lesley Varone and I am glad you are here. I live by the belief that there is no such thing as a “good” or “bad” food, they are simply different. My goal is to empower clients to live well by cultivating a positive and nourishing connection with food, fostering body acceptance, challenging diet culture norms, and understanding the broader societal influences on food and body image.

I specialize in helping adults with sports/performance nutrition, mindful eating, and balanced lifestyle habits. I empower my clients to feel their best through nutrition and health habits and teach them how to fuel their bodies properly to crush their goals. I give my clients strategies and knowledge for balanced eating habits that are sustainable, where you can enjoy all of your favorite foods and still reach your goals! My coaching style as informative, positive, and supportive in a judgement-free environment. I provide my clients with ongoing support in reaching their nutrition and health goals.