Background
Welcome! I'm Belkys Yip - Crouch, RDN, LDN, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and the founder of Balance with Belkys. I believe nutrition should bring peace—not stress—to your life.
My approach combines evidence-based nutrition, intuitive eating principles, and practical lifestyle strategies to help you improve your health without relying on restrictive diets or guilt. Together, we'll build habits that are realistic, sustainable, and tailored to your unique goals, culture, and lifestyle.
I specialize in helping adults with:
• Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes\
• GLP-1 nutrition support (Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, Zepbound®, and similar medications)\
• High cholesterol and heart health\
• Weight management through sustainable habits\
• PMOS (previously known as PCOS)\
• Perimenopause and Menopause\
• IBS \
• Thyroid conditions\
• Emotional eating and improving your relationship with food
If you're taking a GLP-1 medication, I can help you optimize your nutrition by prioritizing protein, preserving muscle mass, managing side effects such as nausea or constipation, staying hydrated, and creating eating habits that support long-term success both during treatment and after medication changes.
My counseling style is compassionate, collaborative, and individualized. There is no judgment and no "perfect diet." I enjoy helping clients understand the "why" behind nutrition recommendations so they can feel confident making food choices long after our sessions.
Whether your goal is lowering your A1C, improving cholesterol, supporting your health while taking a GLP-1 medication, increasing energy, managing chronic conditions, or simply enjoying food without guilt, I'll meet you where you are and help you create lasting change.
I have a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from New York University and completed a one year internship at Brigham and Women's Hospital , an affiliate of Harvard Medical School. I am also a certified culinary nutritionist.
I look forward to partnering with you on your journey toward better health!
Availability
Approach
My approach to weight management is different from traditional dieting.
Rather than centering our work around the number on the scale, we focus on sustainable habits that support your overall health and well-being. Together, we'll work on nourishing your body, improving blood sugar and cholesterol, increasing energy, preserving muscle, building balanced meals, strengthening your relationship with food, and creating routines you can maintain for life.
Specialties
Modalities
Insurance accepted
Aetna, Anthem, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cash Pay, Cigna, Empire, Florida Blue, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)
Seeing members in
AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, IL, IN, MA, MI, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, VA, WI
