Mariel Baron

About Mariel

Hi, I’m Mariel - a Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor based in Upstate New York. I am passionate about guiding clients toward a healthier, more peaceful relationship with food and their bodies using the principles of intuitive eating. I practice from a weight-neutral, non-diet perspective, focusing on sustainable, health-promoting behaviors rather than the number on the scale.

Approach to care

I am a compassionate and empathetic nutrition counselor. I understand that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by nutrition messages or disconnected from your body living in our society. My approach focuses on helping you build sustainable, realistic habits that support your overall well-being. I work with clients to rebuild trust in their bodies and develop a more peaceful, balanced relationship with food—one that’s free from guilt, rules, and restriction. I support clients in letting go of diet culture and reconnecting with their internal cues of hunger, fullness, and satisfaction. I believe food should bring ease and enjoyment, not stress or guilt.

Your first session with Mariel

In our first session, we'll spend time exploring your health history, your current eating habits, your relationship with food, and what you hope to get out of nutrition counseling. In follow-up sessions, I will support you in working toward your goals by offering personalized guidance, practical nutrition education, and a safe space to deepen your connection with food and your body. I hope to meet you soon!

Location

📍 New York

Education

• Master of Science in Food and Nutrition, Framingham State University • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Hartwick College

Hobbies

Spending time with my husband and two daughters, reading fiction, going for walks, doing at home strength training workouts, listening to podcasts, playing with my cat, cooking & baking

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