Geriatric Nutritionists and Dietitians near Columbia, MD

My passion is to help you feel better and live your life to the fullest, without feeling restricted by food choices. Whether you are struggling with an eating disorder, undergoing cancer treatment or attempting to manage a chronic illness, I am here to help! I will work with you to find a personalized nutrition approach that works for you based on your unique situation and including your favorite current foods and inspiration with new foods using our own quick, easy recipes.

Are you having trouble managing your weight or your chronic disease? Have restrictive diets taken away the joy of eating? I can help you meet your goals and heal your relationship with food!

Have you been told to eat "healthier" or more "balanced" but are unsure of what that looks like? Or are you struggling with how to eat to manage a medical condition? There is a lot of information out there that can be confusing and hard to apply. Not only that but changing what and how you eat can be hard work in the midst of all that life throws at you! If you're interested in personalized, evidence-based nutrition help you've come to the right place.

Ever since I was a child, I have been passionate about cooking. Much of my passion probably has to do with growing up with a mom who is a professional chef. Now, I enjoy teaching others to plan and prepare healthy, home-cooked meals. Planning meals for fertility, prenatal nutrition, women's health, hormones, diabetes, PCOS, kidney disease and heart health are my specialties. In addition to individual counseling, I lead grocery store tours and cooking classes and diabetes talks. My personal and professional background provides the ideal support you need to make changes, and offers realistic solutions to the challenges of daily life.

Concerned about inflammation, diabetes, digestive issues or eating disorders? Our group practice includes seven Registered Dietitians with extensive nutrition counseling experience. Each dietitian specializes in personalized nutrition within their specialty. This allows you to see the "best of the best" based on your unique situation. Our highly-qualified dietitians specialize in eating disorders, food sensitivities, digestive troubles, diabetes, heart disease, PCOS, and more. Our non-dieting "REBEL" approach to weight loss provides greater satisfaction, improved health, mindful eating, intuitive eating and personalized care.

Are you a senior seeking reliable nutrition guidance for aging and chronic disease management? Do you feel overwhelmed by conflicting information and unsure about what dietary choices to make? Are you looking to improve your quality of life, manage chronic conditions, and regain control over your health? If so, wouldn't it be beneficial to have personalized nutrition plans and expert guidance tailored to your unique needs? Are you ready to take the first step towards a healthier, more fulfilling life?

I offer online, personalized, and life-changing nutrition counseling to help you envision your future with new possibilities. The research is clear, a plant-based diet is the best way for us to nourish our bodies and take care of the planet. Whether you want to eat more plants or become entirely plant-based, I'm here to help you discover how to reach your goals and get excited about food again. I work with clients who have diabetes, prediabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, cancer, overweight/obesity, and many other chronic diseases. I'll help you manage your condition and in some cases, reverse it.

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).

I provide nutrition education and counseling to help you with healthy eating lifestyle which can assist you with weight management, control of diabetes, gestational diabetes and many other health conditions such as hyperlipidemia, kidney disease or any digestive issues to include Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, bariatric surgery. I have many years of experience helping patients with tube feedings and assisted patients with Total Parenteral Nutrition. I have over 20 years of experience working in the field of dietetics and nutrition. I offer one on one coaching. Please feel free to call me for a conversation and consultation.

Dr. Heard is a Licensed and Board Certified Doctor of Clinical & Functional Nutrition, and Certified Nutrition Specialist®. She coaches individuals, couples, and groups who want to improve their health and wellness. Dr. Heard has many years of experience working with people who have a wide range of health conditions. She primarily works with women and men of all ages as well as teenagers.

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.

My goal is to make it 100% easy for you to follow your specified dietary plan and lifestyle changes to meet your goal. I always review your food likes/dislikes, make necessary changes paying attention to your food likes. I believe that good nutrition is the one that is eaten, good diet plan/lifestyle change is the one that is simple and easy to follow for a long time. I use visuals and measures to bring points home and clear, you don't have to take notes, I do give handouts which you might never have to read because my points are always clear.

We are a nutrition counseling practice that work with clients from pediatrics to geriatrics and everyone in between. If you have a picky toddler, a child with weight issues, or you are dealing with weight problems, medical/health issues or just want to learn to eat healthy, give us a call and see what we can do for you and your family. We like to take a "whole body approach" to find what the root causes of your problems are. Once we establish this, we can then come up with a realistic meal plan that fits your lifestyle and needs. Your best you is waiting!

Are you trying to work on a more balanced, healthy diet? Do you need help meal planning for your family? Do you feel like you are eating the same things all the time? Do you want to change your relationship with food? I am here to help you work on nourishing your body in a way that leaves you feeling great. While I specialize in disordered eating patterns, I also love working with clients on improving their overall nutrition, food allergies, diabetes, high cholesterol and more. Reach out or visit my website to learn more.

I value building a relationship with my clients so that I can help them achieve their goals in whatever dimension that may be. We are in this together, so it is important for me that you know you will not face this alone. I really prioritize tailoring to the individual. It is important to understand your relationship with food and the role it has in your life before we conquer the rest! As a dietitian my goal isn't to tell you what you can/cannot eat, it's to teach you how to make the best choices that make you feel best and fit your lifestyle/personal goals and needs.

Victoria W. Goodman, DSC,RD,LDN,CLT is a registered dietitian and nutrition therapist with a private practice in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Due to safety concerns with COVID- 19, she now offers virtual appointments only via platforms such as Zoom or FaceTime, or by telephone. Not only is Victoria accomplished in the science of medical nutrition therapy, she is passionate about promoting healthy dietary and lifestyle changes and has helped a diverse group of clients obtain their individual goals. A functional and holistic approach in accordance to medical needs and food presences help to support her mission.

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 believe in using food not just to fuel, but to heal. Building a strong nutritional foundation is the first step of preventing or managing chronic disease, behavior health, pain management, and inflammation. Feeling unmotivated, bloated, agitated, or even feeling congested can be side affects of issues in your gut! As a registered dietitian nutritionist practicing evidence-based medical nutrition therapy in a holistic way, I will collaborate with you to customize a wellness plan that best fits your needs. It is my goal to educate, counsel, and empower those who feel ready to start their wellness journey.

Our programs at Nutrition On The Go, Inc. are specifically designed and customized to target the unique needs of each client depending on their health circumstances or nutrition diagnosis. We focus on diabetes management, Gestational diabetes, chronic kidney disease, heart disease, cancer, weight management , general healthy nutrition, gastrointestinal issues to include Celiac disease etc. Our dietitian has over 15 years of experience working in the field of dietetics and nutrition.