Leah Tarleton

About Leah

Hello, I'm Leah — a non-diet registered dietitian and certified Mind-Body Eating Coach. I believe your relationship with food is a powerful teacher that can empower you in all aspects of life. My work focuses on creating a nurturing environment to explore what truly nourishes you and develop sustainable, healthy eating and wellness habits that last a lifetime. I specialize in supporting neurodivergent and highly sensitive individuals through a trauma-sensitive lens, with a particular focus on holistic and integrative nutrition for PCOS. I love integrating somatic work with intuitive eating to help you cultivate a positive relationship with food and your body while optimizing health and hormonal balance. Let’s collaborate to discover what nourishment means for you and how to take great care of your health.

Approach to care

My approach to nutrition is rooted in empathy and empowerment. I help you find balance in your health and feel at home in your body—without rigid meal plans, tracking, or restrictive diets. Instead, we focus on healing your relationship with food, breaking free from weight struggles, and building sustainable habits through evidence-based nutrition and holistic wellness. I work best with those who: ✔ Want to break free from dieting and nourish their body sustainably ✔ Prefer a non-diet, weight-neutral approach without guilt or restriction ✔ Value holistic wellness and mindfulness in their health journey ✔ Need simple, practical meal-planning skills for stress-free eating ✔ Seek a compassionate, trauma-sensitive, neurodivergent-friendly practitioner If this resonates with you, I’d love to support your journey to a healthier, more empowered relationship with food and body.

Your first session with Leah

Your first session is all about making you feel welcome, supported, and understood. We’ll spend about 60 minutes getting to know each other, discussing your health goals, and setting the foundation for our work together. I’ll conduct a comprehensive health assessment, exploring your medical history, lifestyle, and eating habits. From there, we’ll set realistic goals and create a personalized plan that includes nutrition guidance, lifestyle adjustments, and holistic wellness practices. My goal is for you to leave feeling empowered, clear on your next steps, and ready to nourish your health with confidence.

Location

📍 Bridgton, Maine

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics from the University of New Hampshire, Master of Science in Nutrition from Cox College.

Hobbies

In my free time, I enjoy connecting with the natural world by exploring and working in gardens, kayaking, hiking in the White Mountains, traveling solo to see concerts and visit cool places, and spending time with close friends, my partner Daryl, and my sweet dog Mika. I love creating art through writing, music, and collage. I also regularly attend and host virtual and in-person classes, workshops and retreats focused on health, wellness, and spiritual healing through my business @the.nourished.sensitive.

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