
Choosing a nutritionist or dietitian with experience in pregnancy is crucial for expectant mothers as they navigate the unique nutritional needs of themselves and their growing baby. Pregnancy nutritionists and dietitians are well-versed in the specific dietary requirements, restrictions, and concerns that arise during this important life stage. They understand the complex relationship between maternal nutrition and fetal development, and are equipped to offer personalized guidance and support to optimize both maternal and infant health outcomes.
These specialized nutritionists and dietitians stay up-to-date on the latest research and recommendations in prenatal nutrition, ensuring that their clients receive accurate and evidence-based information. By prioritizing a nutritionist or dietitian with experience in pregnancy, expectant mothers can have confidence that their nutritional needs are being met, reducing potential complications and promoting a healthy pregnancy journey.

"Every client is unique when it comes to nutrition counseling. I encourage a team approach to my sessions with clients. I like to dive in and "collect" facts about my clients, then I can develop a nutrition plan that will work with their current lifestyle and situation! I am a compassionate listener and everyone has a story to tell when it comes to their health, life and struggles. I like to gather all the facts before recommending ways to optimize a client's health with nutrition!"
"If you schedule an appointment with me, you are ready to make a change. This isn't about whether or not you have willpower. You need to know the science behind how to achieve your goals. If you do what I say to do, you will get there."
"I believe everyone has a unique lifestyle and it is my responsibility to get to learn yours to best help you achieve your individual nutritional goals."
"I can help you regain a sense of confidence in your body & eating patterns. Everything I recommend to you is personalized to your unique background & goals, & is backed by science. I will teach you how to manage weight the healthy way, heal your body & make healthy eating & holistic living a way of life. Not knowing where to start can be confusing in a world of information overload! I can help guide you in nourishing your body from the inside out, while promoting longevity & preventing disease."
"I meet clients where they currently are in their health journey and help them make small steps towards their big goal instead of making drastic changes all at once. This makes your changes sustainable for life."
"I am a Registered Dietitian who practices with a non-diet, weight-inclusive approach. I believe food should be enjoyable, however, diet culture and nutrition misinformation is everywhere and can make it difficult to trust yourself. While working with me you will learn skills to make peace with food and your body. Together we can make a plan that works for you for a lifetime."
"Everyone is different, meaning every diet should be different. Lets create a realistic & attainable plan based on your needs and goals."
"I help clients establish healthy eating patterns and meet their long-term nutrition goals. The intent is to help you build a balanced life! When nourished properly, the body can maintain good health throughout the lifespan."
"I love supporting parents of young children with nutrition & feeding challenges. I'm also a Certified Lactation Counselor and provide prenatal & postpartum nutrition education. When working together, we will set realistic & achievable goals. I don't give out standard meal plans or diets but instead focus on meeting nutrient needs - adding instead of taking away and helping you feel confident nourishing yourself and your family."
"I am an empathetic listener, coach, and mentor who will listen to your needs, goals, and concerns. Together we will determine what the best course of action is for you. I am very patient and compassionate with my patients. My goal is for each one of my patients to feel empowered by the experience of working with me so that they can continue making changes beyond their time with me."
"Hi, I'm Maddie! I work with athletes and individuals looking to better their relationship with food and excel in whatever sets their heart on fire. I believe eating should be nourishing, but also satisfying and fun, which is why I advocate for food freedom with all of my clients. When you work with me, we talk big goals, but you'll get small steps to help you create sustainable change and consistency. I look forward to giving you the skills you need to be at your best, let's get after it!"
"As a Registered Dietitian for over 20 years, I am committed to providing excellent nutrition therapy services with compassion and inclusivity. I have witnessed the harm caused by chronic dieting and eating disorders, and maintain expertise in eating disorder recovery, utilizing a Health At Every Size approach. In addition, I respect the science of nutrition and stay abreast of best Medical Nutrition Therapy practices for diabetes management, cardiovascular health, and general wellness."
"I provide evidence-based nutrition counseling and education in my practice. My goal is to prevent and reduce the risk of chronic diseases related to dietary lifestyle choices using a non-diet approach. As a licensed registered dietitian, I have completed an accredited supervised practice and passed a national exam making me an expert in the field of nutrition and dietetics. My continued education in the field of nutrition allows me to maintain my registration."
"Looking for an expert to help manage your blood sugar? I will use my 20+ years of personal and professional experience in diabetes care to make living with diabetes a little bit sweeter. Together we will find a way to get your favorite foods to fit into your meal plan and achieve the diabetes results you've always dreamed of."
"My goal as a non-diet, weight-inclusive Registered Dietitian is to help clients find food and body freedom. We will work together to make your health sustainable and realistic long-term by navigating misinformation, challenging diet culture, and creating an individualized approach that best suits your lifestyle."
"With my extensive knowledge and practice of medical nutrition therapy, I will help you reach your goals no matter where you are in your health and wellness journey. Whether you want to lose weight, manage your diabetes, or improve sport performance, collaborate with me and I will be your biggest cheerleader!"
"I firmly believe in customizing my approach and never feel that "one size fits all" when it comes to nutrition. What works for your spouse or best friend may not work for you. Together with your input, I work to unlock the approach that is best suited for you and your goals"
"Jennifer starts with an in-depth review of your health history. She then asks for your story. Every person has a unique and interesting relationship with food. Intolerances, allergies, preferences, exposure and food attitudes are important contributors to nutrition and activity habits. She will work with you to challenge and replace restrictive eating with focused inclusion. Keep all the foods you most enjoy while expanding and increasing more healthful foods into habit."
"I like to get to know my clients and to build a trustful relationship. I form a partnership with my clients and therefore they never feel alone, I'm always there for support, encouragement, or additional information. Working with me, you will have a trusted confidant, an expert who will guide you on the nutrition journey to a healthier YOU. You will learn science-based facts and I will debunk the nutrition myths. You will develop lifelong strategies for a healthy and happy relationship with food"
"I am here to offer empathetic and realistic guidance while setting attainable goals. I believe that food is meant to nourish our bodies and minds, which is the one of the key foundations of health. As a nutrition expert, I feel confident in offering evidenced-based nutrition recommendations and providing individualized, compassionate care."
"I believe food and lifestyle is medicine and help my clients find individualized ways to help them increase their energy levels, prevent chronic disease and feel their best. I teach clients about the importance of body and mind connection, how to eat for their individual body, and lifestyle modifications to improve their overall health."
"Every client deserves personalized care. To make lasting impacts on your health, you need creative solutions, backed by science, that fit your real life. Clients describe me as knowledgeable, empathetic, relatable, and upbeat, and tell me I have a talent for breaking down big scientific concepts into easy-to-understand bites. I am a non-diet dietitian that uses biology and down-to-earthness to create easy to implement recommendations to guide your journey to better health."
"Jennifer believes in an evidenced-based nutrition approach which is based on years of medical research into how health and diet affects the body. She will empower and encourage clients to successfully initiate health changes to strengthen their wellbeing. Overall, lifestyle interventions will be discussed to positively affect long-term eating habits."
"Are you overwhelmed by all the nutrition information out there? Tirelessly trying to find what works best for you or your family? Are you unknowingly getting in your own way? Hi, I’m Melissa and I’ve been a dietitian for 7 years helping both adults and children with their nutrition."
"My first priority is taking the time to get to know you on a personal level, so I can truly meet you where you're at in your health journey."
"Have you been told by a healthcare professional that your labs look normal so everything should be fine when you know it's not? Or been put on medication to manage a chronic disease without any mention of the diet and lifestyle changes that could help? I'm here to change that narrative and give you hope. I will truly listen to you, meet you where you're at, and guide you with customized food plans, grocery lists, and recipes to help you make sustainable changes for a vibrant and fulfilling life!"
"I've never liked the word 'diet' as it refers to something that is temporary. People 'diet', meet a goal, and then go back to what they were previously doing. I prefer to get to know my clients, their medical and nutrition histories, lifestyles, and goals. I collaborate with them to develop simple and realistic nutrition plans, focus on behavior change, and strive towards meeting obtainable long-term goals. If you are willing to put in the effort, I will help you optimize your health!"
"Food and nutrition are one in the same. The concept of healthy eating should not be intimidating. Society is filled with unsafe fad diets with false promises. I want to help you safely navigate the vast world of nutrition. We will focus on inclusion and consistency, not elimination because WE LOVE FOOD. Be curious! Be nervous! Be eager for change, because nothing is more rewarding than self-growth! Let's work together to develop healthy habits without giving up the foods you love most!"
"I view my work with clients as a partnership. I meet clients where they are without judgement and work together to develop personalized nutrition recommendations and sustainable habit change. I help my clients tune into their own body's cues and learn to trust themselves to create a healthy lifestyle."
"I am passionate about guiding individuals on their path to health and wellness. Working together, I will develop a plan that is personalized to your lifestyle, preferences, and tastes. I will coach and guide along the way to help you achieve your nutrition goals!"
"My approach to working with clients is simple, yet effective. I meet my clients where they are in terms of motivation and knowledge and from there we work on small achievable goals that help you get to your overall health and nutrition goals."
"I work with my clients to determine how to meet their goals in a way that works with their own lifestyle. Listening is a large part of what I do as an RD. I provide personalized nutrition care to each of my clients."
"I am passionate about incorporating integrative nutrition with my clinical expertise by exploring the root imbalance of the problem to help my clients optimize their health. There is not a "one size fits all" diet and together I work with my clients on developing a plan that will be both sustainable and individualized. Today is the perfect day to start making positive changes for your health."
"I build a collaborative and individualized plan that is sustainable and achievable for each unique client. We work in a safe and non-judgmental space and take a non-diet and all-foods-fit approach, to establish a positive and healthy relationship with food. This allows clients to meet their goals without feeling restricted. As a mother, I understand the challenges of a busy lifestyle and strive to help clients feel their best both mentally and physically with a practical and doable approach."
"Hi! I’m Angela Houlie, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and I love helping individuals on their personal journey to nourishing their bodies. Using mindful eating techniques, I offer solutions for adult, child and teen nutrition, pregnancy nutrition, conception, and more. I provide knowledge-based skills to help clients gain confidence in food choices, using age-appropriate techniques. Working together, I’ll help guide you to make the right choices for a healthier and happier tomorrow!"
"I aim to ask the right questions to understand my clients and their health priorities. Learning about each individual, their needs and lifestyle, allows me to be flexible with my approach to empower them towards healthy choices. Together, we’ll come up with the next step towards a larger goal. I’ve learned that each person I counsel has a different approach to food and nutrition. I keep that in mind and I take each new client as a learning opportunity for us both."
"Everyone's nutrition journey in life is unique, and therefore I believe in the importance of remaining unbiased and open-minded towards each individual. I express empathy when my clients are faced with resistance, and apply evidence-based recommendations, maintaining accountability through our open communication channels. I support my clients by consistently applying these principles through their individual journeys."
"The goal is to empower my clients with the nutrition basics of managing their health goals and/or conditions. The coming together of knowledge and action is the key to inspiring change. This is best accomplished one behavior at a time. At the first session, we establish personal goals and useful tools. During following sessions, we review previous food and activity logs. Then we discuss 1-2 practical actions that contribute to the desired health goals established."
"Nutrition is individualized to each person I work with. I consider all aspects of your lifestyle, current dietary habits, and relationship with food, and mold a nutrition plan that comfortably fits into your life. I want to start by getting to know you, your goals, and nutrition needs, and from there, optimize your health!"
"I have a passion for helping others live happier and healthier lives through understanding nutrition. I treat each client as an individual and have a collaborative approach to each visit. Working with me, you will gain a true understanding of nutrition science to help you achieve your goals. I strive to improve my clients quality of life through food and nutrition, especially for those who rely on alternative routes of nutrition, such a feeding tubes. Let's work together to achieve your goals!"
"I want to help you cultivate a healthy relationship with food, prevent and/or slow the progression of disease and illness and support optimal health, vitality and longevity by encouraging sustainable nutrition practices that are best suited to you. My goal is to educate and enhance your knowledge as it relates to food, dietary supplements, integrative health modalities and modifiable lifestyle behaviors. We will work together and use food as a first-line therapy to help you take control of your health."
"I find it an honor when a client chooses to work with me because it takes courage and strength to ask for guidance when making changes to one's lifestyle. Your story is important to me, and that is what we start with. It is my intent for each client to walk out of a session with a plan that meets their individual needs, and allows for the little things in life that mean so much."
"Provide clear, concise, individualized lifestyle education with the goal of clients improving their relationship with food, movement, and body image. I use an "everything fits" approach encouraging clients to ditch diet mentality, calorie counting, and rigid meal planning making room to enjoy real, whole foods (including dessert!)."
"We'll work together to develop a nutrition plan that meets your needs and moves you closer to reaching your health goals"
"Your food and nutrition journey is uniquely yours. One size does not fit all. I will listen, educate and guide. Together, we will construct attainable health goals and work to achieve them."
"I take a unique approach to working with clients. I focus on Health at Every Size (HAES) principles and Functional Nutrition to identify the root cause of health issues. I use evidence-based science recommendations to ensure that my advice is backed by research and data. With this approach, I can create customized nutrition plans that align with the needs and goals of my client. No two plans are alike, as each individual is unique."
"I like to meet with clients weekly or biweekly to start off to ensure adequate support. With my nutrition counseling approach, we will work together to create sustainable changes that work for YOU. Constantly worrying about what to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat, the mental battle of should/shouldn't with eating isn't how it's meant to be. Together, we will help you enjoy eating again, stress and guilt-free. Nutrition isn't supposed to be this complicated."
"When it comes to helping you reach your goals, there is no "one size fits all." I will take an individualized approach when working with you and create a realistic plan that is also sustainable long term."
"Jane believes food is fuel for the body and when combined with a relatively active lifestyle can help create a sense of wholeness within an individual."
"It is a challenge to eat healthy and stay active in our society today. We are surrounded by an abundance of calorie dense, nutrient poor foods, and our lives are often not conducive to physical activity. I will listen to your unique situation and guide you in setting realistic, small goals that move you closer to your ultimate nutrition related goal. I will spend time listening with compassion and I will do my best to answer any questions you have."
"I take an individual approach to my role as an RD - each client is different and has different needs so the cookie cutter program will not work for everyone. I believe in personalizing my recommendations based on my client, to help achieve their goals."
"Yesenia believes creating balanced meals including a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables is the key to optimal health. 'Quantity, quality and frequency of the foods you eat can have a direct impact on how you feel and your overall health…'"
"I believe firmly in Intuitive Eating, and am passionate about simplifying nutrition and empowering you to eat freely and without guilt. I will help you navigate misinformation by dispelling fad diets and food myths to restore a balanced, non-restrictive and pleasurable relationship with food."
"I use open minded strategies to empower my clients to look deep into themselves to identify what motivates them to make the necessary steps to reach the goals that they set out to accomplish. I am empathetic to the journey of behavior changes and I look forward to getting to know all of my clients and personalizing their plans to meet their capacity and health expectations. Let’s enjoy this time together and have fun, after all, the real reward is in the journey."
"I believe nutrition should be nourishing, not restrictive, accessible and not complicated. I am committed to providing you the fundamentals to sustain lifelong, healthy habits in a way that is intuitive, flexible and feels good for you. Let's work together to establish achievable goals that fit your unique health and lifestyle."
"Working as a dietitian, I see that most people have a basic understanding of nutrition, but putting this information into practice is challenging. My objective when working with clients is to help them sort through barriers and habits to build new relationships with food rooted in balance, health, and the principle that eating can and should be enjoyable. For me, that means embracing health, creating a place for all foods, and focusing on mindful eating."
"I'll work with you 1-on-1 to hold you accountable and reach the health goals we design together"