Nutritionists and Dietitians near Falls Church, VA

I am a registered dietitian with a board certification in Sports Nutrition. I presently see clients via a virtual telehealth platform, Healthie. I have over 23 years of experience developing Wellness programs and providing cutting-edge nutrition, fitness and wellness services to a wide variety of individuals and groups. My specialties include health promotion, weight management, sports nutrition, wellness and fitness. I have experience working with vegetarian diets, celiac disease and eating disorders. I graduated from University of Rhode Island and obtained my Master of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences from UMASS Amherst.

I treat each person in a holistic manner balancing mind, body and spirit for optimum health. I am dedicated to finding the best wellness approach uniquely suited to each individual's needs to make lasting health changes for eating disorders, IBS, Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, migraines, gastrointestinal issues, autoimmune disease, cardiovascular health, Hypertension, high cholesterol, sports nutrition and weight management issues.

NOVA Sports Nutrition was founded with the goal of providing truly individualized, client-centered care that would address specific needs and barriers for each client in reaching their goals. No counseling or meal plans are cookie-cutter and each plan is unique to each client. Our mission is to help clients create healthy and fit lifestyles that are realistic and sustainable and allow them to optimize their overall health and wellness.

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Rebecca is a registered dietitian, board certified sports dietitian and a personal trainer with her Bachelor's degree in dietetics and her graduate degree in exercise and sports science from Iowa State University. She also has a personal training certification from the American College of Sports Medicine. Rebecca works with digestive issues, allergies, weight issues and with several athletes from various training groups - DC tri, Team Z, Team in Training, Pacers, and others. She also works closely with folks with multiple food allergies and has very extensive and personal experience in this area as well as with weight loss.

I look forward to assisting you in achieving your health promotion goals which may include: weight management (losing, gaining, maintaining), reducing blood pressure or cholesterol and preventing or treating diabetes. If sports nutrition is your focus, I will measure your resting metabolic rate, do a fitness assessment, and write an exercise prescription. My clients are ready to make incremental changes and learn how to sustain them. Recommendations are individualized and include what food choices, vitamin and mineral supplementation, and what types and amounts of physical activity will help you optimize your health.

Ideally, a client who presents with disordered eating and needs a combination of psychotherapy, nutritional therapy, and bodywork or fitness training. Using a holistic approach, I address underlying issues and triggers behind the disordered eating. I teach clients to identify their feelings, use non-food coping skills, awareness of true hunger cues, and become more connected to their bodies by separating food from feelings. Together in a safe, supportive environment, we will explore barriers to change such as body image, exercise resistance, and emotional eating.

My goal is to make healthy living as simple, fun and delicious as possible for you! Healing from Scratch, we will get to the root causes of your imbalances and help you determine what works best for you based on your individuality. While there are millions of diets and health blogs, most aren't geared toward you as an individual. Even fewer touch on what you are going through mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I'll help you process emotions and rewire mindset blocks that are preventing you from reaching your goals. We will also create a realistic plan so that you can feel vibrant and thrive.

Finding a dietitian who can personalize a program for your needs, and empower you to make healthier dietary lifestyle choices is a big decision. The benefits of this journey are oftentimes the greatest gift you can give yourself. My role is to help educate, guide, and support you so that you can achieve your goals. I’ve had the privilege of working in this profession for many years and feel a derp connection to the work and the clients I support. Major Areas of Specialization: Pediatric Nutrition, Clinical Adult Nutrition, Weight Management, Eating Disorders,

She takes special interest in Prenatal Nutrition, Pediatric Nutrition and Diabetes care. She works closely with Diabetes patients (Pre-diabetes, Gestational Diabetes, Type I and Type 2 Diabetes) and offer individual counseling and personalized meal plan. Diabetes care includes insulin management and close monitoring of blood glucose goals.

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.

I focus on helping clients develop habits supporting their individual goals, whether preparing for a race, struggling with gastrointestinal issues, or working on disordered eating behaviors. Recognizing there is no single approach to nutrition or wellness, I meet clients where they are & help identify not only ways to adjust dietary intake but also practical ways in which to do so. I have a background working with a team of medical providers (physicians, psychologists, exercise physiologists) & therefore have a strong commitment to viewing the "whole" individual, & taking that into consideration with any goals or plans we develop.

I’m a licensed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) based in the DC Metropolitan area (DC/MD/VA). Having worked in several areas of practice (primary care, long term care, community nutrition, & critical care); I have a passion for connecting with people and talking about all things food and nutrition.

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?

I'm glad you're here! There's SO much information circulating about nutrition: what to do, how to do it, when, why. It can feel like you're drowning in information. That's what I'm here for! I'll quiet the noise and customize a roadmap for you and your goals. This is not a cookie-cutter program! It is individualized and YOURS. We focus on building health-supportive habits and bring more awareness to your body and mind. I want to get to know YOU - your history with food and eating, your current struggles with food, your likes and dislikes, lifestyle, health history and your personality.