Lifestyle Nutritionists and Dietitians near Irvine, CA

Have you ever felt guilty about what you just ate? Do you find yourself frustrated and anxious when thinking about your next meal? Have you tried every diet but failed, and are wondering how to eat? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions know that you are not alone. So if you’re tired of skipping events to avoid the food, binging after a date, checking the scale multiple times a day, feeling like you are addicted to sugar, feeling anxious shopping for clothes, or if you're a little curious about what intuitive eating is - I am here to help!

Diagnosed with PCOS? Struggling with digestive issues, period problems, thyroid problems, or fertility challenges? Experiencing symptoms of fatigue, low energy, bloating, acne, and/ or hair loss? If you’re finding it difficult to get answers from your doctor, or if you were simply told "your labs look normal", and are tired of the trial-and-error approach, wasting time and money on random supplements and treatments, know that there's a better solution. You deserve to have the tools to learn how to manage your health issues, heal your body, and feel like yourself while living a life you love to its fullest potential.

90% of health conditions and diseases can be prevented by proper nutrition and lifestyle modifications. Not only does management and prevention of chronic health conditions improve the quality and satisfaction of living, but it also adds years and saves money later in life. The sooner you take the steps to a healthier life, the sooner you’ll feel better, happier, more energized, and more confident about your appearance. I’m here to help you set the foundation for a more fulfilling life you can enjoy with family and friends in years to come!

Look no further if you’re seeking a health-centered, weight-neutral dietitian! I may be the right fit for your needs if you: ▸ Need help managing blood sugar/cholesterol/blood pressure without being fearful or avoidant of food ▸ Can use a trained professional’s help with navigating through all the nutrition noise ▸ Don’t want to sacrifice enjoyment of food to achieve your health goal ▸ Are ready to break the cycles of diets for an approach that doesn’t leave you feeling ashamed and defeated ▸ Are searching for pre- and post-bariatric surgery support that understands the unique mental and physical transitions involved.

Confused about all the different diet advices surrounding you? Concerned about your health and lifestyle? Your doctor wants you to make good nutritional choices that you do not know about? Have chronic diseases such as diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and heart disease? We are here to help you. Our experienced registered dietitian Saghar Sefidbakht MS, RDN has years of experience in research, hospital and skilled Nursing facilities and is here to help you find your best way to a healthy lifestyle.

I am a Registered Dietitian & Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD). I have had >10 years of experience in a variety of sports & clinical settings. I specialize in working with adult and adolescent athletes in sports such as dance, gymnastics, performing arts, ice skating, cross country/track, soccer, swim, volleyball, lacrosse, tennis, softball, football & basketball. Additionally, I also specialize in working with athletes struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating. I focus on a food-first approach that is nourishing and personalized to each athlete to help them perform their best and supports their health.

Do you want to ditch the diet mentality and find food freedom? I can help you to achieve this with individualized, personalized 1:1 nutrition support. I work with those with eating disorders and disordered eating heal their relationship with food by guiding them to their internal wisdom in what, when, and how to eat. My passion is helping my clients gain the freedom in life that comes when they release the power that food has over their mind and body. I believe that our bodies are fearfully and wonderfully made, so all bodies are good bodies that deserve love and care, even if you desire to change it.

Health and wellness is more than just what you eat. As a nutrition, fitness, and wellness coach, we work together to craft a plan that helps you achieve your health and wellness goals. Your plan for successfully acheiving your goals revolves around an individualized nutrition and fitness plan and strategies to make the necessary behavior changes.

I am a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s Degree in Nutrition Science. I have nearly ten years of experience working with a variety of individuals with different health issues in various clinical settings. My primary niche is weight management, however I love helping people manage their health issues including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, among others. I focus on using an evidence-based, whole foods approach to weight loss and disease management to help adults adopt sustainable lifestyle habits.

I help clients achieve their nutrition related health goals by coupling evidenced based practices with function nutrition therapies. I find the root cause of my clients health concerns then develop a personalized nutrition plan that is easy to follow so goals can be achieved.

As a nutrition scientist and registered dietitian, my goal is to help you pin-point the current challenges you are facing with your health and nutrition. Through remote Telehealth services, we will work together to create actionable steps towards long-term healthy habits. Whether that means understanding how to improve your relationships with food, weight management, fuel exercise performance, finding a meal pattern that improves digestive symptoms, managing chronic disease and more.

Do you suffer from IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), Crohn's disease, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, migraines, acid reflux, eczema, or other unexplained health conditions? Do you have trouble losing weight, or suffer from diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol? Do you need help with an auto-immune disorder such as celiac disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or graves disease? If so, please let me help - I would love to work with you. I've helped thousands of individuals lose weight, reduce or eliminate their medications, and put an end to the feeling of hopelessness these conditions can cause.

Food is joy and has transformative powers. Eating right and enjoying each bite is the key to maintaining health and joy associated with meals! It is doable even if you have medical conditions like metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney diseases, heart diseases, or cancer. I believe that you should never fear any food! I am here to support your health and wellness needs with an individualized and holistic approach by keeping your health, wellness and medical nutrition therapy needs in mind, while assuring that your ethnic food preferences remain intact. Ready to take the first step. Call or email now!

Health is a journey, not a destination. At my practice, Holistic Nutrition Center, we find the root cause of your health issues then we create a customized nutrition program that includes labs, in-depth health coaching, and whole food supplements.

Patients come to our practice seeking to not only treat symptoms, but identify root causes as to why they have those symptoms in the first place. Nutrition and lifestyle are extremely important for root cause prevention and reversal of disease, therefore we use any and all evidence-based resources at our disposal to help our patients identify, treat, and evolve a sustainable action plan centered around an in-depth, root cause approach.

Do you feel like you can't control your eating food- related behaviors ? Do you see yourself as "fat" when others see you as too thin? Would you say that food and thoughts about food dominate your life? You don't have to be alone in your struggle. My specialized and experienced empathetic approach focuses on you and your personal experience . The science of nutrition is important but struggling clients need support with their emotions around food and eating. Plan of care and recovery is developed carefully with your involvement.

Telehealth & In Person: I am a functional medicine dietitian dedicated to addressing the root cause with personalized nutrition and lifestyle interventions. I partner with clients to create a targeted plan that suits their unique needs and goals and provide them with the tools to transform their health. In the process I help my clients learn how to listen to their bodies so they can provide their bodies with what they need & heal their relationship with food.

The best part of working with my clients is seeing the mental shift that occurs with nutritional therapy. I work with a lot of people who have been imprisoned by restrictive diets and have beaten themselves up for years because they feel like a failure. At Nutrition Unveiled, the most important thing that occurs is developing a positive relationship with the mind, body, and food, and learning to nourish and treat the body rather than deprive and hurt the body. Happiness creates a much deeper level of health than any number on the scale ever will!

Are you struggling with losing weight, uncomfortable bloating or an unhealthy relationship with food? Do you want to work with someone who understands what you're going through... At OC Nutrition Coaching we truly care about the people we work with, that's why we take a one-on-one approach and focus on lifestyle changes.