Marie Ruggles

About Marie

Marie is an award-winning Certified Diabetes Educator, Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, and author with a master’s degree in Nutrition and Public Health from Columbia University. Known for her warmth, humor, and practical wisdom, Marie makes complex science easy to understand and apply. She empowers busy individuals to take simple, effective steps toward better health, graceful aging, and lasting energy. Marie’s approach is deeply personal and rooted in lived experience—after overcoming her own chronic health issues, she developed a food-as-medicine philosophy that drives faster, more sustainable results. She offers customized action plans, evidence-based guidance, supportive handouts, and delicious recipes designed to help you thrive. Her acclaimed book, Optimize Your Immune System: Create Health and Resilience with a Kitchen Pharmacy, is a recipient of the Readers’ Favorite Award and a trusted guide for those seeking natural ways to boost immunity and vitality.

Approach to care

Marie’s style is collaborative, non-judgmental, and results-oriented. She works with you to identify the root causes of your health concerns and uses a non-diet, functional nutrition approach that includes personalized meal planning and targeted supplementation to stimulate healing. Every session is tailored to what matters most to you. Whether you prefer baby steps or are ready to dive all in, Marie meets you where you are. She specializes in supporting women with concerns such as: • Blood sugar management and pre-diabetes • PCOS and hormone balance • Digestive health (constipation, bloating, IBS) • Cravings and energy crashes • Joint pain and inflammation • Sleep, mood, and metabolism optimization. Marie sees every challenge as a chance to problem-solve together—and believes you are an equal partner in your wellness journey.

Your first session with Marie

Your first session is all about you. Marie will take time to listen, understand your unique story, and assess your medical history, lifestyle, symptoms, and goals. She’ll ask thoughtful questions to uncover the deeper factors impacting your health. From there, you’ll receive a clear, customized plan with a few simple, realistic steps to begin your transformation. Expect ongoing support, regular check-ins, and a compassionate partner in your path to better health, more energy, and greater resilience.

Location

📍 New York, New York

Education

M.S. Nutrition & Public Health, Columbia University

Hobbies

Planning my next delicious meal, seeking out the best spices, teas, ministry work, gardening, swimming, re-watching Call the Midwife, fellowship, books about the Amish, and family.

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