Diane Cummings

MA, LDN

5.00

(11)

Specialties

Anorexia
Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)
Binge eating
Bulimia
Diabetes or prediabetes
Disordered eating
Eating disorder
Emotional eating
General health
Gut health
Healthy aging
Heart health
Help losing weight
IBS
Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder (OSFED)
Sports & performance nutrition
Weight loss medications / GLP-1s

Approaches

💚
Intuitive eating
💛
Relationship with food
🏃
Exercise
🔍
Research-focused

Identifies as

White
Female

Cuisines / Diets

Italian
Mexican

Minimum patient age

18 years old

About Diane

Hi, I'm Diane. With 25 years as a Registered Dietitian. I have a Graduate Degree in Counseling Psychology, I blend science and empathy to support lasting change. My professional journey spans private practice and clinical hospital settings, where I focused on eating disorders, obesity, and healthy eating. I’m passionate about making evidence-based guidance feel doable and nonjudgmental. Outside the clinic, I’m a cyclist with more than 20 years on the bike, and I’ve raced in Triathlons in Florida. Now that I live in Arizona, I love hiking and climbing, and I bring that sense of curiosity and perseverance to my work with you.

Approach to care

My care philosophy centers on evidence-based practice, empathy, and practical partnership. I believe health is personal and ongoing, not a destination reached by deprivation or quick fixes. We’ll approach nutrition through a HAES lens, focusing on sustainable behaviors rather than numbers on a scale. I aim to be educational and supportive, helping you understand what works for you and why, so you can make informed choices with confidence. You deserve a respectful, nonjudgmental space where your goals, strengths, and life context guide every plan we create together.

Your first session with Diane

Our first appointment is all about you. We'll review your medical history, current concerns, and daily routines, and together we will establish short-term goals that feel achievable. I want to learn about your relationship with food, your past attempts, and what success looks like in your life. You do not need to have it all figured out before we meet; this is a collaborative, low pressure conversation. By the end, we’ll have a clear sense of direction and one or two next steps to begin.

Location

📍 Columbus, ohio and Mailu California for my graduate Degree

Education

Bachelors in nutrition from Ohio State University. Masters in Counseling Psychology from Pepperdine University in California

Hobbies

I am a cyclist for over 20 years. I have paricipated in Triathlons in Florida but since I now live in Arizona there is not much water! Now I enjoy hiking and climbing.