Specialties
- Bariatric surgery
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- Emotional eating
- General health
- Gut health
- Heart disease
- Heart health
- Help gaining weight
- Help losing weight
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- PCOS
- Sports & performance nutrition
- Thyroid disorders
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Vegan/vegetarian
- Weight loss medications / GLP-1s
- Weight stabilization
- Women's health
Approaches
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Elimination dietπ
FODMAPπ
Intuitive eatingπ₯
Meal planning
Identifies as
- White
- Female
Minimum patient age
About Barbara
Hi I'm Barbara Pistone- I'm a Registered Dietitian and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with many years of clinical experience. I help people just like you navigate their health journey by blending traditional medical guidance with natural, personalized approaches. Whether you're managing diabetes, looking to improve your relationship with food, or simply feeling stuck and overwhelmed, I'm here to help you move forward.
Approach to care
My approach is grounded in compassion, practicality and deep respect for each persons unique journey. Whether you are navigating diabetes, looking to make sustainable nutrition changes, or simply feeling stuck with your health, I'll meet you where you are- without judgment.
Your first session with Barbara
At our first session we'll get to know each other. I will obtain a detailed history from you. We will set realistic short and long term goals together and walk through the steps we'll take to move forward. I believe in collaboration over perfection and progress over pressure.
Location
π Bayside, New York
Education
Masters of Science in Medical Biology and Nutritional Science
Hobbies
Reading historical fiction, the beach and my dog
Licenses and Certifications
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist