Melanie Afriat, RD
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Melanie Afriat, RD

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Background

Food is fuel, but it’s also personal. 🌿

Growing up as a triplet gave me a front-row seat to how unique every person truly is. We may have shared everything, but our bodies and needs were always our own. That’s exactly how I approach nutrition—one size never fits all.

After years of clinical experience, I opened my private practice to provide the deep, personalized care I believe everyone deserves. While I work with a wide range of clients on their general nutrition, I have a special passion for women’s health—specifically supporting those navigating PCOS and fertility journeys.

With my approach, we work together to uncover what is truly standing in the way of your goals, whether those hurdles are physical or emotional. My mission is to help you feel your best through sustainable changes that fit your specific life. Whether you need a partner to keep you accountable or a cheerleader in your corner, I’m here to support you every step of the way.

Ready to start your journey to better health? Let’s do this!

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Approach

My approach to nutrition is holistic and personalized, centered on the unique needs of each individual. I emphasize the importance of considering a wide range of factors that influence well-being, beyond just food. I strive to create a supportive and motivating environment, addressing your concerns with care. By working together, I guide you in making gradual, meaningful changes to improve your health and enjoyment of life, one bite at a time.

Specialties

Diabetes
Weight Loss
PCOS
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Celiac
Gut Health
General Nutrition

Diets

Diabetes

Cuisines

Diabetes

I identify as

Diabetes

Languages

Diabetes

Modalities

🥦
Meal Planning
🍴
Intuitive Eating
📊
Accountability
💬
Motivational Interviewing
💞
Relationship With Food
🧘
Mind-Body Connection
💤
Sleep
🏃
Exercise
🔬
Lab Testing
⚙️
Functional
🔗
Integrative
🌿
Holistic
💊
Supplement Management

Insurance accepted

Aetna, Cash Pay, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Seeing clients in

AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, IN, MA, MI, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, VA, WI

Location

653 Van Dam St, Valley Stream, NY 11581
Reviews
4.5
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AI summary of written reviews

Clients consistently describe Jane as warm, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. Many highlight noticeable improvements in their eating habits, energy, and confidence after just a few weeks of working with her.

While a handful of clients hoped for more structured follow‑up, the vast majority praise her for setting realistic goals and explaining nutrition in a way that finally “clicks.”

Overall, Jane is highly recommended for anyone looking for thoughtful, supportive guidance.

6 clients left publicly written reviews
2 days ago

Jane completely changed how I think about food. She’s patient, knowledgeable, and explains things in a way that actually makes sense.

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