Amanda Bontempo

About Amanda

Hi and welcome! I’m Amanda and I am happy you are here. I have a love for food that runs deep. I believe that joy can be found daily in eating well for your unique needs. Together, we will make positive and powerful healing changes through nutrition and ultimately help you feel better and enjoy eating. There is no one-size-fits-all approach because eating well can take many different forms. We will consider your individual needs for a unique session with personalized intervention and achievable goals. We will strip away layers of noise and to leave you with a simple and achievable method to eat better with confidence. With me, you will benefit from a strong academic and clinical background with more than 15 years of experience managing complex nutrition support for patients struggling with serious disease like cancer and those interested in health and prevention.

Approach to care

I come from a “whole-person” approach to health and wellness. We will focus on positive changes to practice and avoid rigidity wherever possible. We will aim for consistency, not perfection because the small, simple changes add up over time to make a sustainable way of life that have the biggest impacts on health. I always try to approach food and eating with joy and kindness. Too often, healthy eating is associated with misery, deprivation, and a lack of enjoyment. I think it’s important to enjoy the process and then the positive experience supports an effortless sustainability.

Your first session with Amanda

I will approach our first meeting with curiosity about you. I want to understand past nutrition and wellness successes and challenges. We will discuss your medical history, background, food preferences, lifestyle, and goals. Sessions are virtual and last about an hour.

Location

📍 New York

Education

MS-Master of Science in Food and Dietetics; BS-Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition; RD-Registered Dietitian; CDN-Certified Dietitian Nutritionist

Hobbies

When I’m not in the kitchen cooking and baking bread, I am in the garden or reading a good book!

Licenses and Certifications