Background
Hi! I'm Mariela Peñalverty, RDN
I'm a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist passionate about helping individuals and families improve their health through realistic, sustainable nutrition habits. I have experience working in outpatient and community health settings, with a focus on chronic disease management, weight management, gastrointestinal health, and culturally responsive nutrition counseling.
What You Can Expect
My goal is to make nutrition feel approachable, and personalized. I take the time to get to know you, understand your goals, and learn about the foods, traditions, and routines that are important to you. Together, we'll create a plan that fits your lifestyle and helps you make meaningful changes that feel achievable and lasting.
A Little About Me
When I'm not working with patients, I enjoy spending time with my family and children, cooking, sharing a good cup of coffee, and nurturing my faith. I love learning about different cultures and food traditions, and I believe that healthy eating should be enjoyable and respectful of the foods that bring us comfort, connection, and joy.
What Drives Me
I am passionate about helping people feel confident and supported in their health journey. Seeing clients achieve their goals—whether it's managing a medical condition, improving their relationship with food, or simply feeling better each day—is what inspires me. I believe that small, consistent steps can create lasting change, and I'm here to encourage and support you every step of the way.
Availability
Approach
I believe nutrition should be practical, enjoyable, and tailored to your unique lifestyle. I provide personalized, culturally sensitive guidance that meets you where you are and helps you make realistic, sustainable changes over time. My goal is to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and encouragement needed to build healthy habits, feel your best, and achieve your health goals—without giving up the foods, traditions, and flavors that matter most to you.
Specialties
Modalities
Insurance accepted
Aetna, Cash Pay, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)
Seeing members in
AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, IN, MA, MI, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, WI
