Summer Butler

About Summer

Hello, I'm Summer, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a doctorate in Nutrition and Public Health. I have worked in various settings over my career, including in clinical nutrition, community, teaching and outpatient Medical Nutrition Therapy. My areas of interest include nutrition across the life span, lactation/breastfeeding during infancy & beyond, prenatal nutrition, diabetes management, weight-inclusive care, women's health and more. I am fluent in Spanish. Outside of work, I enjoy being out in nature and spending time with family and friends.

Approach to care

I focus on getting to know my clients and providing a non-judgmental weight neutral and inclusive atmosphere, where they can share freely and we can work together to develop practical and sustainable goals. Their relationship with food and their bodies, cultural food preferences and practices, work/school/family schedules and responsibilities, access to and availability of food and a supportive environment, are all important for me to keep in mind in providing effective client-centered care.

Your first session with Summer

In our first session, we will spend time getting to know each other. We will review your past medical history, previous bloodwork, food intake and preferences, activities you enjoy and more to assess your nutritional status and needs. We will identify goals, and I will provide you with guidance, resources and recommendations to help you work towards meeting your goals.

Location

📍 New York

Education

EdD Nutrition & Public Health, Teachers College, Columbia University MA Health Education, Montclair State University BS Nutrition - Dietetics, Douglass College, Rutgers University

Hobbies

I enjoy outdoor activities with family and friends, spending time at the beach, bike riding, swimming and walking

Licenses and Certifications