Avelina Gavrylenko

About Avelina

Avelina is a Registered Dietitian with a deep passion for supporting individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and anyone seeking to heal their relationship with food. Her diverse experience spans various settings, including hospitals, outpatient programs, nursing homes, inpatient substance abuse facilities, and eating disorder recovery programs across residential, PHP, and IOP levels of care. These experiences have shaped her approach to be rooted in compassion and honesty, with a strong emphasis on building meaningful connections with her patients. As a mother of three, Avelina also has a special interest in women’s health and is passionate about the role nutrition plays in fostering a healthy, thriving life.

Approach to care

Avelina believes in the intuitive eating lifestyle and aligns herself with the Health at Every Size (HAES) philosophy. She recognizes that there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach to health and nutrition, and therefore tailors her care to meet each individual's unique needs. Avelina is committed to fostering meaningful connections with her clients and incorporates behavior change models to support lasting, sustainable progress.

Your first session with Avelina

Avelina believes in the importance of truly getting to know her patients in order to provide personalized and effective care. She takes the time to gather essential information that helps tailor her approach to each individual. During sessions, she will ask thoughtful questions about your goals, nutrition history, and other relevant areas to better understand your unique needs and support your journey toward improved well-being.

Education

Masters of Nutrition Science at University of North Florida

Hobbies

singing, being in nature, making memories with my children

Licenses and Certifications