Nutritionists and Dietitians near Gainesville, VA

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Melissa Stitt
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD
Verified Verified
Nokesville, VA 20181  (Online Only)
If the cycle of dieting, weight fluctuations, deprivation, or an eating disorder hasn't served you, let's step off the merry-go-round and embrace a new path. If you're looking for professional help to have a more peaceful relationship with food and your body, Melissa would love to work with you.
If the cycle of dieting, weight fluctuations, deprivation, or an eating disorder hasn't served you, let's step off the merry-go-round and embrace a new path. If you're looking for professional help to have a more peaceful relationship with food and your body, Melissa would love to work with you.
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Caroline Thomason
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, CDE
Verified Verified
Marshall, VA 20115
Are you tired of spending the last 10, 20, or even 30 years frustrated with dieting? Have you tried every diet, only to feel more confused and defeated with food? Do you struggle with losing and re-gaining the same unwanted weight? Do you have increased anxiety and stress around food after dieting?
Are you tired of spending the last 10, 20, or even 30 years frustrated with dieting? Have you tried every diet, only to feel more confused and defeated with food? Do you struggle with losing and re-gaining the same unwanted weight? Do you have increased anxiety and stress around food after dieting?
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Nicole Swingle
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LD
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22193
Nicole believes in a holistic and individualized approach to her clients. She desires to meet you where you are at and make incremental changes at your pace. She believes in asking questions to get to the root of your health and nutrition in order to help you find a sustainable way to improve your mental, physical, and overall health. Her holistic and evidence-based approach helps to promote optimal health and wellness tailored specifically to you.
Nicole believes in a holistic and individualized approach to her clients. She desires to meet you where you are at and make incremental changes at your pace. She believes in asking questions to get to the root of your health and nutrition in order to help you find a sustainable way to improve your mental, physical, and overall health. Her holistic and evidence-based approach helps to promote optimal health and wellness tailored specifically to you.
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Marissa Prieto
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22193
I believe in a whole-person, individualized, and positive non-diet approach to health. I'm passionate about helping others develop sustainable healthy habits that will improve their quality of life. I will encourage you to focus on making small, gradual changes that support your health and nutrition goals. Working with me is a judgement-free zone. I believe that you are the expert in your life and I will never tell you what you "should" do. I will always meet you where you are at. I believe health is more than just physical, it is also emotional and mental. I consider all of these components of health in my work.
I believe in a whole-person, individualized, and positive non-diet approach to health. I'm passionate about helping others develop sustainable healthy habits that will improve their quality of life. I will encourage you to focus on making small, gradual changes that support your health and nutrition goals. Working with me is a judgement-free zone. I believe that you are the expert in your life and I will never tell you what you "should" do. I will always meet you where you are at. I believe health is more than just physical, it is also emotional and mental. I consider all of these components of health in my work.
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Laura Falconi
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, RD, LDN
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22193
Laura creates a warm and open-minded environment where your unique health aspirations take center stage. She'll work hand-in-hand with you to provide nutrition education and set clear, achievable goals that align with your health and wellness vision. Laura also believes in empowering you to trust your own instincts and cultivate intuitive eating. She'll be your supportive guide on this journey towards a healthier, happier you. With Laura, you'll not only develop a deeper understanding of nutrition but also gain the confidence to make choices that best suit your well-being. It's a holistic and personalized approach aimed at helping y
Laura creates a warm and open-minded environment where your unique health aspirations take center stage. She'll work hand-in-hand with you to provide nutrition education and set clear, achievable goals that align with your health and wellness vision. Laura also believes in empowering you to trust your own instincts and cultivate intuitive eating. She'll be your supportive guide on this journey towards a healthier, happier you. With Laura, you'll not only develop a deeper understanding of nutrition but also gain the confidence to make choices that best suit your well-being. It's a holistic and personalized approach aimed at helping y
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Hannah Jones
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, MA
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22193
Hannah's approach to care is to make nutrition simple and easy to digest. Hannah practices a non-diet approach and believes all foods fit in our diets. Hannah enjoys educating her patients on how to properly nourish their bodies and achieve their health goals without restriction or dieting. Hannah also has a passion for pediatric nutrition where she works with both parents and adolescents on reducing stress around mealtime and making food enjoyable for the whole family. Hannah's goal is to empower parents to not only have a healthy relationship with food themselves, but also help their children develop a positive relationship wit
Hannah's approach to care is to make nutrition simple and easy to digest. Hannah practices a non-diet approach and believes all foods fit in our diets. Hannah enjoys educating her patients on how to properly nourish their bodies and achieve their health goals without restriction or dieting. Hannah also has a passion for pediatric nutrition where she works with both parents and adolescents on reducing stress around mealtime and making food enjoyable for the whole family. Hannah's goal is to empower parents to not only have a healthy relationship with food themselves, but also help their children develop a positive relationship wit
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Miriam Chang
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, MS
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22193
I take an objective approach to food with a focus on mindful eating. From a place of curiosity and care, I hope to help you identify how food makes you feel - both how it fuels and satisfies you. I believe that food and eating impacts us mind, body and spirit. As a dietitian, I understand the nutrient density of foods plays a role in health promotion. That being said, I believe that eating food simply for the joy of it and limiting stress around eating can be just as important. My intention is to provide you with straightforward yet gentle nutrition information as well as applicable tools and skills to help you eat and live well
I take an objective approach to food with a focus on mindful eating. From a place of curiosity and care, I hope to help you identify how food makes you feel - both how it fuels and satisfies you. I believe that food and eating impacts us mind, body and spirit. As a dietitian, I understand the nutrient density of foods plays a role in health promotion. That being said, I believe that eating food simply for the joy of it and limiting stress around eating can be just as important. My intention is to provide you with straightforward yet gentle nutrition information as well as applicable tools and skills to help you eat and live well
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Sierra Pyle
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LD
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22193
Sierra believes that positive change is best accomplished when you feel comfortable, empowered, and understood. For that reason she prioritizes forming a solid relationship with each of her clients, meeting them right where they are, and together creating the most beneficial plan of action. You will be in the driver's seat during your journey, while as a passenger, she will help guide and encourage as you travel toward the destination of your choice. And who doesn't love a good road trip?
Sierra believes that positive change is best accomplished when you feel comfortable, empowered, and understood. For that reason she prioritizes forming a solid relationship with each of her clients, meeting them right where they are, and together creating the most beneficial plan of action. You will be in the driver's seat during your journey, while as a passenger, she will help guide and encourage as you travel toward the destination of your choice. And who doesn't love a good road trip?
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Karin Loomis
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, MS
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22193
Karin practices through a weight inclusive and non-diet approach. She is passionate about helping others find peace with food to nourish themselves intuitively. Karin prioritizes personalized care to meet each person where they are at and ensure nutrition goals are sustainable and attainable.
Karin practices through a weight inclusive and non-diet approach. She is passionate about helping others find peace with food to nourish themselves intuitively. Karin prioritizes personalized care to meet each person where they are at and ensure nutrition goals are sustainable and attainable.
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Traci Malone
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, MPH
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22193
My approach is one of a collaboration from the very beginning. You are the expert in you and I'm the nutrition expert. Together, we can partner on your journey. I practice from a weight neutral and Health At Every Size-informed perspective, so our work together is about health promoting behaviors vs intentional weight loss. I truly believe in Nourish's philosophy of care that does not focus on unsustainable, restrictive diets, but rather a weight-neutral approach centered on relationship with food.
My approach is one of a collaboration from the very beginning. You are the expert in you and I'm the nutrition expert. Together, we can partner on your journey. I practice from a weight neutral and Health At Every Size-informed perspective, so our work together is about health promoting behaviors vs intentional weight loss. I truly believe in Nourish's philosophy of care that does not focus on unsustainable, restrictive diets, but rather a weight-neutral approach centered on relationship with food.
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Hannah Podoll
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, MS, CPT
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22193
Hannah's approach to care is to meet you where you are at and help to guide and support you on your nutrition journey. She believes all foods fit and enjoys helping you learn how to use food as a way to help you feel your best. Hannah works with you to create sustainable habit changes and learn how to trust your body.
Hannah's approach to care is to meet you where you are at and help to guide and support you on your nutrition journey. She believes all foods fit and enjoys helping you learn how to use food as a way to help you feel your best. Hannah works with you to create sustainable habit changes and learn how to trust your body.
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Michalanne Shelton
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LDN
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22193
MichalAnne takes an individualized approach to nutrition recommendations. She meets patients where they are and helps support them in developing lasting behavior change by setting realistic goals tailored each patient's individual lifestyle. She emphasizes that mental and emotional health is equally important as physical health.
MichalAnne takes an individualized approach to nutrition recommendations. She meets patients where they are and helps support them in developing lasting behavior change by setting realistic goals tailored each patient's individual lifestyle. She emphasizes that mental and emotional health is equally important as physical health.
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Madeline Hughes
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, MS, LDN
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22193
Maddy believes healing happens when we are able to build curiosity and trust with ourselves and our bodies. She approaches care with the understanding that you are the ultimate expert on yourself, and offers evidence-based, compassionate care as guidance along the way. Her approach is non-judgmental and informed by Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size, and Mindfulness; and she is passionate about supporting clients as they move towards integrated and embodied living, whatever that may look like for them. She also has her 200-hour yoga certification and loves supporting individuals in finding joy in movement and strengthening their
Maddy believes healing happens when we are able to build curiosity and trust with ourselves and our bodies. She approaches care with the understanding that you are the ultimate expert on yourself, and offers evidence-based, compassionate care as guidance along the way. Her approach is non-judgmental and informed by Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size, and Mindfulness; and she is passionate about supporting clients as they move towards integrated and embodied living, whatever that may look like for them. She also has her 200-hour yoga certification and loves supporting individuals in finding joy in movement and strengthening their
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Jennifer Mayer
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, MS, LDN, CNSC
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22193
Jennifer believes in a holistic approach to nutrition and overall health. She aims to provide the knowledge and motivation to empower you to reach your personal nutrition goals in a realistic, sustainable way. She recognizes the important role food has in all of our lives, from a physiological, emotional and cultural standpoint. Her goal is to help you make lifelong behavior changes rather than short-term quick fixes while continuing to enjoy your life.
Jennifer believes in a holistic approach to nutrition and overall health. She aims to provide the knowledge and motivation to empower you to reach your personal nutrition goals in a realistic, sustainable way. She recognizes the important role food has in all of our lives, from a physiological, emotional and cultural standpoint. Her goal is to help you make lifelong behavior changes rather than short-term quick fixes while continuing to enjoy your life.
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Genevieve Prushinski
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, MS
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22193
Genevieve utilizes a weight-inclusive, HAES (Health at Every Size), anti-diet approach while incorporating Intuitive Eating principles. She is compassionate, collaborative, holistic, and provides person-centered counseling.
Genevieve utilizes a weight-inclusive, HAES (Health at Every Size), anti-diet approach while incorporating Intuitive Eating principles. She is compassionate, collaborative, holistic, and provides person-centered counseling.
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Kristina Holtz
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22193
My approach to care is simple. I listen to my patients/clients and try to meet them where they are. There is no sense in diving in the deep end if you've never even dipped your toe in the water. We all have to start somewhere, big or small, but I prefer small. I prefer building on these small goals, which eventually become successes that we can continue to build on. I believe that to be truly successful, we must create a strong foundation to build on. That way, if our blocks start to tumble, we know we have our foundation to stabilize us. As a practitioner, I prefer to look at the whole picture. Sometimes we may not even realize t
My approach to care is simple. I listen to my patients/clients and try to meet them where they are. There is no sense in diving in the deep end if you've never even dipped your toe in the water. We all have to start somewhere, big or small, but I prefer small. I prefer building on these small goals, which eventually become successes that we can continue to build on. I believe that to be truly successful, we must create a strong foundation to build on. That way, if our blocks start to tumble, we know we have our foundation to stabilize us. As a practitioner, I prefer to look at the whole picture. Sometimes we may not even realize t
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Jennifer Lopez
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, MS, LDN, CDCES
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22193
I work with individuals that come from all financial levels, different living situations, and geographical areas. My approach to care is to understand where you are coming from, and attempt to make the changes to your lifestyle feel less challenging.
I work with individuals that come from all financial levels, different living situations, and geographical areas. My approach to care is to understand where you are coming from, and attempt to make the changes to your lifestyle feel less challenging.
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Megan Walker
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, RD
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22193
My approach to patient care is centered around empathy, education, and empowerment. I believe in health at every size. Every individual is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition. I work closely with my clients to understand their specific needs, preferences, and goals. Together, we will develop a personalized nutrition plan. This is a meet you where you are at, style. I want to offer a nonjudgemental space for anyone to get support.
My approach to patient care is centered around empathy, education, and empowerment. I believe in health at every size. Every individual is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition. I work closely with my clients to understand their specific needs, preferences, and goals. Together, we will develop a personalized nutrition plan. This is a meet you where you are at, style. I want to offer a nonjudgemental space for anyone to get support.
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Joanna Arnold
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22193
I use a patient-centered approach to make sure I am supporting you in a way that resonates and is meeting your needs. I approach each patient with compassion and really value a holistic approach when it comes to your health and I truly believe health is so much more than what we eat. I value getting to know you and how I can beat support you on your healing journey.
I use a patient-centered approach to make sure I am supporting you in a way that resonates and is meeting your needs. I approach each patient with compassion and really value a holistic approach when it comes to your health and I truly believe health is so much more than what we eat. I value getting to know you and how I can beat support you on your healing journey.
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Mikaela Hew
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, MS
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22193
Mind-body focused Registered Dietitian with a non-diet and weight inclusive approach. While I understand there is a time/place for specific medically warranted diets, I generally practice mindful and intuitive eating while seeking a deeply rooted understanding to our relationship (s) with food. We will work together to learn from a place of centeredness, capture the catalyst for nutrition changes and develop a rhythm necessary for your personal and unique lifestyle.
Mind-body focused Registered Dietitian with a non-diet and weight inclusive approach. While I understand there is a time/place for specific medically warranted diets, I generally practice mindful and intuitive eating while seeking a deeply rooted understanding to our relationship (s) with food. We will work together to learn from a place of centeredness, capture the catalyst for nutrition changes and develop a rhythm necessary for your personal and unique lifestyle.
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How can a Gainesville Nutritionist help me?
Dietitians and Nutritionists in Gainesville provide advice on good eating habits. They help you with your diet and how it affects your health. They assess nutrition needs and food patterns, plan a diet that's appropriate for your physical and dietary needs, and provide nutrition counseling, such as advice on dietary changes and menu plans. They advise on special diets for medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, food allergies, and obesity.

The word dietitian has a variant spelling 'dietician' (e.g. find a Gainesville dietician). Both spellings are correct.

About Gainesville Registered Dietitians
Registered Dietitians or Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in Gainesville complete a bachelor's degree at a school accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, as well as a period of supervised practice and an exam administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. While certification is not required in all states for nutritional counseling or nutrition therapy, only individuals certified by their respective states may use the Certified Dietitian or Certified Nutritionist titles.

How to use my insurance?
Some Nutritionists and Gainesville dietary professionals accept health insurance. Check to see if your insurance is covered. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the Nutritionist or Dietitian.