Specialties
- Disordered eating
- Eating disorder
- Emotional eating
- General health
- Help gaining weight
- Help losing weight
Approaches
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Intuitive eatingπ
Relationship with foodβ
Weight-neutralπ
Research-focused
Identifies as
- Female
Minimum patient age
About Alissa
Nutrition professional with a strong background in clinical nutrition and client care, emphasizing evidence-based dietary plans and nutritional counseling. Experienced with developing individualized nutrition plans tailored to diverse client needs. I strive to promote self-acceptance and respectful care for one's body, regardless of size, shifting the focus from weight loss to health-promoting behaviors.
Approach to care
Offers compassionate, non-judgmental nutrition guidance focused on embracing intuitive eating and fostering a truly healthy relationship with food. Client-centered philosophy with evidence-based nutrition and behavior-change strategies while encouraging autonomy, self-compassion, and a sustainable, positive relationship with food.
Your first session with Alissa
Expect a supportive, safe space where you'll explore your feelings around food, work to unpack emotional ties to eating, and develop a personalized plan to meet your nutrition and wellness goals. We will gather an in-depth client history on usual food patterns, environment, and feelings surrounding food. We will work together to tackle barriers that prevent behavior change and create a plan that satisfies your health and wellness goals.
Location
π Pennsylvania
Education
Master of Science in Community Nutrition (M.S), Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (B.S)
Hobbies
Reading, trying out new recipes, and taking way too many pictures of my dog!
Licenses and Certifications
MS - Master of Science
RD - Registered Dietitian
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist