Lifestyle Nutritionists and Dietitians in Iowa

You know how eating can be so confusing because maybe you have dieted for most of your life and you don't know how or what or how much to eat? Maybe you fear food or gaining weight and nutrition in the media makes it MORE confusing. I can help you eat with confidence and freedom and move on to live your life! Or you are confused because you have gut issues and everything you eat causes pain, bloating, constipation or diarrhea? For clients with chronic digestive/health issues, I use functional testing that provides a targeted roadmap to return you to your optimal health. Contact me today!

Have you tried every diet and pill and seen countless doctors yet still don't feel any better? Do you suffer from gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, food cravings, acne, and skin rashes? Are you overweight? Are you constantly tired and stressed out? Are you ready to feel the best you have ever felt?

I am a Registered Dietitian who provides medical nutrition therapy via telehealth. I am passionate about helping individuals be their best self, both physically and emotionally. I believe food plays a major role in our physical and emotional health, and work to help patients find lifestyle changes that are attainable and individualized. I use a functional approach to find the root cause of your digestive issues. As a dietitian I create practical, individualized goals to help clients build a healthier life, not just a fad diet. I live in the Des Moines area and I'm licensed to see clients in Iowa and 19 other states!

My mission as an intuitive eating dietitian and body image coach is to help you end the vicious cycle of restriction and dieting that only leads to failure and frustration. I help individuals heal their relationship with food & body that has been challenged or harmed by chronic dieting, disordered eating, and/or eating disorders. There is an overwhelming amount of nutrition information out there and it can be difficult to escape the urge to diet and/or pursue weight loss. I'm here to tell you that you don't need to diet or feel like weight loss is your only option to achieve health!

I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who provides nutrition therapy for adults and adolescents with disordered eating and eating disorders. I truly enjoy helping and empowering those that are wanting to create a positive relationship with food and their body. My “no-diet” approach to health and wellness establishes the groundwork necessary to create lasting lifestyle changes and healthier habits. I take an inclusive approach to all foods and body types, providing my clients with a safe space to speak freely about their habits and the flexibility to create their own definitions of healthy.

Do you have bloating, irregular bowel movements, irregular periods, and are wanting to take a functional approach to feeling better? Together, we take a deep dive into your personal gut microbiome, overall digestion and hormones using functional testing and a whole person approach. Additionally, I specialize in working with people to prepare, recover and continue forward after metabolic and bariatric surgery - focusing on a non-judgmental environment to combine nutrition and mindset transformation

I am a Registered Dietitian providing ethical, evidence based nutrition counseling for over 20 years. I work to empower clients to enjoy nourishing their bodies in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. My hope is to help clients feel at peace with food, physical activity and their body, instead of feeling controlled by diets, emotional, stress or restrictive eating. Utilizing realistic and effective counseling approaches, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to foster true health and well-being and feel confident with your food and lifestyle choices.

Talia is a Registered Dietitian who practices with a holistic approach. She strongly believes that by addressing the whole self: body, emotional and mental health, social connection, sleep, stress management and spirituality can help you achieve optimal health. Changes can be difficult and you need a caring partner to help you through them and make them fun. Everyone is unique and Talia believes that nutrition is not one size fits all and she works to create personalized nutrition care for each individual to result in long-lasting change.

I am happy to work with anyone needing or wanting to change eating behaviors to meet a nutrition related goal.

Do you find yourself thinking about food all day, "overeating" at night, not being able to keep that one food in the house, and preoccupied about your weight? You are not alone in these struggles. Unfortunately, these things feel normal in our culture, but you don't have to have a bad relationship with food any longer. As a registered dietitian and nutrition and body image coach, I've helped so many women step out of the obsession and chaos and into peaceful food freedom. Imagine a life where you can trust your body, eat food you love and not feel guilty, and respect and value your body as it is.

Hi, I'm Natalee! At The Realistic RD, I'm committed to providing nutrition coaching that is realistic and individualized. My focus is helping people learn to nourish their bodies and minds without relying on restrictive diets. My mission is to provide evidence-based nutrition advice and guidance that is tailored meet your goals.

Kate practices out of Health Loft providing nutrition therapy for adults and adolescents with Disordered Eating, Eating Disorders, Intuitive Eating, Vegan/Vegetarian diets, and other conditions. Kates drive as a dietitian is to work uniquely with each client to create safe, sustainable, and nourishing relationships with food. I believe that qualified and unbiased nutrition care should be available to every individual, no matter their size, health barriers, or schedule. I translate my culinary training into my practice by promoting food as not only a source of fuel, but comfort, tradition, celebration, connection, and recovery.

You won't find me suggesting trendy, fad diets or telling you that you can't have your favorite foods, that's a one-way street to failure. You can reach and surpass your health and fitness goals while enjoying the process, learning to have a positive relationship with food in a healthy way! My aim is to not only get you your goal body, but to address and alleviate any symptoms you're experiencing through nutrition. What I offer is a lifelong method to approach nutrition and fitness so I am the last resource you'll need to live a happy and healthy life!

Are you ready to reclaim your joy, time, and confidence through nutrition and wellness? Through Intuitive Eating and the Health at Every Size® approach, I am here to support you in your pursuit of well-being without fad diets, restriction, or a focus on your weight. We‘ll define what health means to you and focus on the behaviors and habits that can help you feel your best, while still letting you enjoy all of the foods and activities you love. I practice evidence-based nutrition, but always combine my knowledge with your lived experience so my approach is 100% individualized.

I help folks heal from perfectionism around food and their bodies so they can live fully nourished through fertility, pregnancy and beyond. I’m a strong believer that your body is wise, and that tuning into your innate wisdom is powerful. I want to help you find that power through reconnecting to your body, and with a little nutrition science along the way, reach your reproductive health goals and ultimately live your best life. I believe nutrition should be truly holistic - which means it takes into account your mental and emotional health too.