Intuitive Eating Nutritionists and Dietitians near Arlington, MD

Michaela is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who practices out of Health Loft. She strongly believes that making healthy, sustainable, and nourishing choices take time and a strong partnership between the client and herself. Changes can be difficult and you need a caring partner to help you through them and make them fun. Michaela firmly stands by the idea that being healthy not only includes nutrition, but our mental and physical health as well. Everyone is unique and Michaela 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.

Holly is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who practices out of Health Loft, specializing in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, IBS, and Digestive issues. Holly is passionate about assisting her clients find peace with food and their bodies. She uses a weight inclusive and non-judgemental approach to support her patients in breaking harmful cycles of dieting. Holly has 3 years of experience treating clients with eating disorders in higher levels of care including residential (RES) and partial hospitalization program (PHP).

Haleigh practices out of Health Loft specializing in working with clients with Eating Disorders, PCOS, Pre/Postpartum nutrition, IBS, and Food Allergies. Haleigh loves helping her clients make small changes to their lifestyle that makes a huge difference to their health. Haleigh is dedicated to assisting clients with a mind-body approach to a healthier lifestyle through education on intuitive eating, stress reduction and a whole foods approach. She is a “non-diet” dietitian and strongly supports making changes that work for each person as an individual.

I am a white, queer, registered dietitian (RDN) and certified Intuitive Eating Counselor with extensive experience in food justice, trauma-aware counseling, and embodiment coaching. I am passionate about helping clients cultivate more connected, easeful relationships with food and their bodies. ​ Whether you're seeking to heal from an eating disorder, manage a health condition, or generally nourish your body with more care, trust, and respect, I welcome the opportunity to work with you towards your personal goals.

Right now, you feel frustrated and overwhelmed trying to figure out how you’re “supposed to” eat. You’ve counted calories, you’ve restricted, you’ve fasted, and you’re completely exhausted from dieting and feeling like a failure. You’re ready to feel confident and at peace with food and your body but it feels impossible...

I am an eating disorder dietitian in Washington, DC who specializes in working with adults with eating disorders and truly believe full recovery is possible. I work with client's recovering from anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa (which I believe can occur at all body sizes but in some cases is referred to as Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder or OSFED), Orthorexia, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), Binge Eating Disorder, body image concerns and body dysmorphia. I also love helping clients without eating disorder diagnoses break free from chronic dieting and disordered eating patterns.

Hey, I'm Kate. I'm an anti-diet Registered Dietitian with a passion for the mind-body connection, gentle movement, simplifying nutrition, and helping YOU feel at home in your body and confident in your food choices. I'm here to strengthen your foundation of intuitive eating so you can experience food freedom and live your most abundant life. I love supporting individuals in healing their relationship with their body through gentle movement. Kate takes her body liberation practice out of the office and into her community through her offerings of yoga and pilates in the Philadelphia area.

I believe in a non-diet approach to nutrition & healthy eating. My philosophy encourages a peaceful relationship with food, increasing mindfulness of internal cues, and ultimately working toward intuitive eating. I enjoy connecting with clients by supporting them with personal goals, providing nutrition education & helping build confidence in decision making about food. I am a Health at Every Size advocate and enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Are you struggling to find balance with food and nutrition? Does meal planning leave you feeling overwhelmed and stressed out? If you're feeling stuck or unsure about your relationship with food and nutrition, know that reaching out for help can be an empowering first step! As your dietitian, I’ll be here to support you every step of the way and help you develop a positive and enjoyable relationship with food, whether you're dealing with disordered eating or just looking to improve your overall nutrition.

As a Filipino/a/x Dietitian Maria-Lourdes or Malou approaches their work with intersectionality in mind. She sees clients as the expert of their lived experience and believes that folks are "already whole." Whether you are in the action or maintenance phase in your health journey (or eating disorder recovery), Malou welcomes you to come as you are. They invite folks to consider or discover a non-diet, weight-inclusive, anti-oppression approach. With a clinical nutrition background, she offers medical nutrition therapy, nutrition counseling, and nutrition assessments for those concerned of the severity of their symptoms.

My nutrition philosophy is based on a non-diet approach to eating and well-being. I take pride in educating and supporting my clients of any age on their journeys to trust their bodies and gain an accurate understanding of nutrition. This starts with rekindling our connections to our bodies, tuning into our hunger and fullness, and honoring what we enjoy about food. I tailor all of my recommendations to the individual and his or her personal nutrition goals. I see clients in 3 convenient locations: Pikesville, Towson, & Bel Air.

Anne is passionate about working collaboratively with clients to help them make healthy and sustainable diet changes that support their lifestyle and hormonal health. She understands food’s crucial role in balancing hormones and believes in the power of evidence-based research to guide her practice. Anne is particularly interested in the gut-brain connection and how it influences overall well-being. She emphasizes the importance of consuming whole foods that nourish the body and believes that access to nutritious food should be available to all.

Gena is a registered dietitian specializing in working with adults with Disordered Eating, GI Disorders (IBS, IBD, Low FODMAP), PCOS, and Pre/Post Natal Care. Gena believes eating should always be an enjoyable experience and feels it's her passion to help people find that joy in balanced eating. She has seen and felt the positive impact that food can have on one's physical and mental well-being; and she is passionate about helping individuals build healthy and long-lasting habits that improve their quality of life, happiness, and longevity.

In a 1995 Nutrition in Medical Science Class, I discovered that statistically, African Americans suffered disproportionately from many chronic diseases. I made it my goal in this life to discover a solution to alter the trajectory of the problem. I now help African-Americans develop a proper relationship with the food they eat by incorporating culture into the recipe of active living, glorious nutrition and wellness!

I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specialized in eating disorders and disordered eating. Knowing how difficult this world can be when it comes to a peaceful relationship with food and body, I want to create a safe place for those feeling imprisoned by their eating disorder or disordered eating.

Are you ready to make a quantum leap in your health and well-being? Are you looking to lose weight and feel more fit and focused? Are you looking to develop a more mindful and self-compassionate approach to your nutritional needs? Are you looking for an experienced and patient nutritionist whose work is grounded in the principles of functional and integrative medicine? Are you ready to take a holistic whole-person approach to your health challenges? Whether you are struggling with excess weight, disordered eating, an eating disorder, diabetes, chronic fatigue or a mood disorder, I am here to help you improve your health.

I bring over 30 years of hands-on Medical, Teaching and Research knowledge in Hospital, Medical School, Private Industry, and Non Profit settings. Your Nutritional Health knowledge is no less important as any other Medical knowledge. How, why, when, and what you eat can effect every part of you or your children's bodies, today and into your future. Entrust this vital knowledge with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), a regulated healthcare professional credential, who can bring and blend tremendous knowledge and experience, into your personal unique life challenges, gaining the maximum health benefit options for you and your family.

I am a master's level Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who is transgender, queer, neurodivergent, and recovered from my own eating disorders. I believe every client is truly unique and sees the world through their own lens. I work from a weight inclusive and social justice stance in striving to respect humans living in different body shapes, sizes, ages, genders, abilities, nationalities, races, religions, and cultures. I believe in developing a strong therapeutic alliance with each client to work alongside them to find their own sustainable solutions for lasting recovery from disordered eating.

If you're feeling confused and frustrated in a world focused on weight loss and diets that never seem to work, you're not alone. Many of my clients struggle with feeling like food dominates their thoughts and their life. By working together, my clients go from feeling tired, anxious, and misunderstood, to finally feeling healthy, happy, and confident in their body and their food choices. If you're ready to reduce stress around mealtimes and get back to enjoying the foods and activities you once loved, let's take the first step together. Together, we'll determine the best way of eating for YOU, not what the latest diet says.