Juliana Maday

About Juliana

Juliana was born and raised in Russia, where a holistic approach to healing was part of everyday life. From an early age, she became familiar with the therapeutic properties of common kitchen ingredients, herbs, and spices. She pursued formal education in nutrition and dietetics, integrating evidence‑based practice with her foundational understanding of natural wellness so she could better support others.

Approach to care

Juliana’s professional experience centers on weight management, GLP-1 RA use support, disordered eating patterns, stress eating, and food noise. Her core philosophy is grounded in helping patients understand the mechanisms behind building sustainable eating habits—habits they can rely on for life. She supports individuals currently using weight‑loss medications as well as those transitioning off them.

Your first session with Juliana

Initial session is usually focused on the client's story and their vision, followed by a sustainable plan nutrition care plan. Nutrition care plan normally includes caloric and macronutrients needs, SMART goals, milestones, resources and handouts, lifestyle strategies and suggestions.

Location

📍 Chicago, Illinois

Education

Juliana earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed her Master’s degree in Dietetics at Loyola University Chicago.

Hobbies

Gardening, yoga, cooking.

Licenses and Certifications