Johanna Coutinho

About Johanna

Hi, I’m Johanna, a registered dietitian nutritionist based in the Tampa Bay area of Florida with nearly eight years of experience helping people build healthier relationships with food. I earned my MS in Nutrition and Dietetics and a BS in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of North Florida, and I also hold a BS in Animal Science from the University of Florida. I’ve practiced in clinical and hospital settings, private practice, and at a renown cancer center, which gives me a broad perspective on how nutrition supports healing and everyday well-being. Outside of work, I love reading and writing, meditation, training dogs, equine activities, and exploring new towns. I practice as an RDN and LDN and am grateful for the chance to guide you toward lasting change.

Approach to care

My approach is collaborative and evidence based, grounded in current science but delivered with warmth and curiosity. I believe health can be pursued through sustainable habits, not quick fixes, and I practice from a Health At Every Size lens that centers your wellbeing over any number on a scale. We’ll work together to translate research into practical steps that fit your life, values, and routines, and I’ll share education along the way so you can make informed choices. I am passionate about diversity and inclusion; it is important that all my patients feel secure sharing their stories and how their individual experiences impact their choices. You as a whole person are the priority, and lasting change comes from compassion, consistency, and curiosity.

Your first session with Johanna

Our first appointment is a warm, low pressure conversation about you. We'll review your medical history, current eating patterns, and goals, and we’ll explore your relationship with food in a nonjudgmental space. You don’t need to have everything figured out yet, and you don’t need to come with perfect answers. Together we’ll set 1-2 realistic short term goals and outline a practical path forward. I’m here to listen, guide, and support you as you begin or adjust your nutrition journey.

Location

📍 Tampa, Florida

Education

MS in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of North Florida; BS in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of North Florida; BS in Animal Science, University of Florida

Hobbies

Reading/writing, meditation, dog training, equine activities, dabbling in watercolor painting, adult coloring books, exploring new towns/cities

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