Nutritionists and Dietitians in 10012

I'm Rebecca Alcosser (she/her/hers), an anti-diet Registered Dietitian based in New York City. My practice specializes in the treatment of Eating Disorders with the goal of helping you heal your relationship with food and your body. My expertise is treating people with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Orthorexia, and ARFID. I have extensive experience treating eating disorders in higher levels of care including partial hospitalization programs and intensive outpatient programming.

Another quick fix is not the answer. Have you tried every tip and trick to heal your gut? Are you tired of struggling with your weight and want to find balance? Are you suffering from Digestive Issues, Migraines, Eczema/Psoriasis and/or Urticaria (hives) and want to find relief?

Breanna practices with an Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size approach, helping her patients dispel the myths surrounding what healthy eating looks like and tune into their body to make peace with food. It is her goal to partner alongside patients with education, encouragement, and empowerment to meet them where they are, personalize their nutrition, and help them set and achieve sustainable goals.

My name is Michel Harris and I have been a Registered Dietitian since 2000 and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist since 2010. I completed my undergraduate and graduate studies at Benedictine University before by internship at Hines VA Hospital. Some of my past work experiences have included long term care, foodservice management, private practice serving individuals with eating disorders, and inpatient positions in hospitals. My passion for teaching the future generation of nutrition professionals led me to start teaching in 2018.

The old saying goes, "If you give a man a fish you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime." I'm a firm believer in learning how to eat for individual health. This why I don't provide meal plans, but instead approach each client with one goal - to eat as liberal a diet as possible. I don't believe that dietary restrictions should be routine, but instead ONLY utilized when a person shows a clear intolerance or allergy to a food. Nutrition research has consistently shown that those who eat a wide variety of foods, experience the best health. Eating is a good and necessary part of life, and if it is

Stephanie uses a compassionate and practical approach to empower and equip people to engage in the health behaviors that are most important to them. She believes nutrition can be enjoyable, flexible, balanced, sustainable, and body-honoring.

Stephanie takes an evidence-based approach while also recognizing the limitations of the evidence available. She works to build a collaborative partnership with clients to support making changes that improve quality of life. She seeks to provide gender-affirming and neurodivergent-affirming care. Stephanie has particular interests in celiac disease, congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, and GI symptoms related to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. She sees pediatric patients with eating disorders ages 14+. She accepts pediatric patients with gastrointestinal concerns ages 10+.

Julie addresses your concerns in a comfortable small-steps approach, with the understanding that many factors play into food choices. She compassionately weaves evidenced-based nutrition information and intuitive eating strategies when working with clients, also paying close attention to other important factors - physical activity, sleep, stress, and the whole person. She believes that healthy behaviors can develop at any size; that while we all have room for improvements unique to our own self, we also have the capacity to take life-giving steps that can snowball into life-long change and better quality of life.

Sarah is inquisitive and open, operating from a basis of Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size. No matter your desired outcome, Sarah is here to meet you where you are, focusing on incremental changes with your end goals in mind. She enjoys collaboration and active problem-solving with clients as well as with fellow dietitians. She is always learning and can't wait to share her nutrition knowledge with you.

Ariella's mission is to help her clients learn how to use food to help manage their chronic conditions, without feeling like they are sacrificing their relationship with food. She uses a Health-at-Every-Size, weight neutral, non-diet approach with her clients and loves to share her passion for food.

Lisa feels strongly about meeting patients where they are in their health journey and helping them set realistic goals. She enjoys being able to help her patients fact check social media and influencer opinions to factual scientific evidence.

With over a decade as a dietitian and 7 of those years specializing in functional medicine, my experiences have shaped me into the dietitian I am today. My passion lies in helping people with chronic issues find relief with the power of nutrition and lifestyle changes. I enjoy working with individuals with GI issues, food sensitivities/intolerances, autoimmune disorders, hormone imbalance, thyroid issues, adrenal fatigue, and a variety of other health issues. I completed my training as an Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner through the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy in 2017.

Sara helps clients break large goals down to tiny achievable ones and develop self-esteem and trust around food in the process. Sara will help you set small goals to start and hold you accountable for them in a gentle and non-judgmental way. Sara has counseled a variety of clients on the intersection of mental health and nutrition, and improving body image at any size or stage of weight loss. She enjoys exploring how brain chemistry and food interact, which is especially relevant with clients who have ADHD, eating disorders, mental health challenges, and stress/emotional eating.

As a dietitian, working mom, and active adult, my approach is to help my clients find ways to consistently eat in a healthy way, while retaining the joy that comes along with eating. I love working with individuals from all different backgrounds. I enjoy finding out where my client is on their health journey and helping them reach their health goals, both big and small.

My education and experience allows me to have a deep understanding of complex nutritional needs and challenges faced by individuals. I take a holistic approach to nutrition care, considering nutritional needs, lifestyle, preferences and relationship with food. One of my favorite things in the world is eating, and I believe that food should be enjoyed and celebrated. I strive to help my clients develop a healthy relationship with food that allows them to enjoy eating while also nourishing their bodies.

Ruth’s approach is personalized, collaborative, and non-judgmental. She enjoys supporting and guiding people as they work toward their goals to improve health and enjoy delicious food in ways that are realistic and sustainable. Ruth takes an additive approach to food and nutrition – while working with you to ditch feelings of deprivation and guilt. Her mission is to help you become your own health expert by discovering the skills and strategies which work best for you, growing those skills into lasting habits, and celebrating your successes with you along the way!

Paula practices through a holistic lens and strongly believes that both the client, and the provider, are human above all else. All pieces of the wellness puzzle are critical to overall success in meeting health goals, and she always takes the extra step to build a strong partnership with her clients so they can find those pieces together.

Jenn practices a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach while incorporating intuitive eating principles. She has extensive knowledge of vegetarian/vegan foods and food allergies, and is passionate about helping clients create meal plans that nourish their bodies and are tasty.

Emily believes food to be the ultimate form of connection and strives to help her clients find deeper satisfaction, joy, and peace in their relationship with nourishment. She practices from the HAES (Health at Every Size) framework to deliver weight-neutral care. Her philosophy is that a positive relationship to food is possible and deserved for truly everyone. Emily loves to develop relationships with her patients and cheer them on every step of their journey. She helps her her patients leave sessions feeling empowered and armed with the knowledge of how to compassionately care for their own bodies. Emily strives to make informatio