Sarah Merz

Sarah Merz

MS, RDN, LDN
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Specialties

  • Diabetes or prediabetes
  • Emotional eating
  • General health
  • Healthy aging
  • Heart health
  • Help gaining weight
  • Help losing weight
  • Nutrition support
  • Weight stabilization

Approaches

  • 💛

    Relationship with food
  • Weight-neutral
  • 🤝

    Accountability

Minimum patient age

18 years old

About Sarah

Hi, I’m Sarah — a Registered Dietitian with a background in both clinical nutrition and behavior-based counseling. Before becoming a dietitian, I spent 10 years in corporate HR, so I understand what it’s like to juggle a busy life while trying to prioritize your health. My approach is rooted in realism, compassion, and sustainable change. Whether you're working on weight concerns, blood sugar management, or just want to feel better in your body, I’m here to help you find strategies that actually fit your life.

Approach to care

I don’t believe in handing out lists of “good” and “bad” foods. Instead, I view food on a continuum of nutrient density and help you build the skills to make balanced, nourishing choices that work for you. I use a weight-neutral, evidence-based approach that prioritizes your physical and mental well-being. Together, we’ll focus on habit change, self-awareness, and progress over perfection — not restriction, guilt, or chasing a number on the scale.

Your first session with Sarah

Our first session is a chance for me to really get to know you — your goals, challenges, preferences, lifestyle, and health history. We’ll talk about what’s been getting in your way, what’s important to you, and start to break your goals into doable steps that we can build on over time.

Location

📍 Bakersfield, California

Education

Master of Science in Nutritional Science, California State University, Los Angeles

Hobbies

Hiking, reading, spending time outside, strength training, hanging out with my husband and pups

Licenses and Certifications

LDN - Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist

MS - Master of Science

RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Worry free booking

It’s free to cancel up to 24 hours before your appointment