Tara Rybicki

About Tara

am a Registered Dietitian with 20 years of experience. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and my Master of Science from Central Michigan University. My career spans both inpatient and outpatient nutrition care, and I am also the author of the Love Body Self-Care Method. I help clients create lasting behavior change through self-awareness and by interrupting patterns that stand in the way of self-care. My work integrates nutrition, movement, and mindset to support clients in reaching their goals with confidence and clarity.

Approach to care

I use a comprehensive, sustainable approach that supports foundational habits, holistic self-care, and a healthy body image. My method emphasizes embodied eating, metabolism-supporting nutrients, balanced blood sugar, gut health, and daily practices that help you feel strong, nourished, and confident.

Your first session with Tara

Our first session focuses entirely on understanding you as a whole person. We’ll explore your health history, daily routines, eating habits, stress, sleep, movement, and anything else that shapes your well-being. This is a supportive, judgment-free environment where you can speak openly. I’ll guide the conversation with thoughtful questions to uncover what’s influencing your current goals and challenges. Together, we’ll start building a personalized, sustainable plan designed to support your health now and in the long term.

Location

📍 Traverse City, Michigan

Education

Master of Science degree in Nutrition

Hobbies

I have a healthy obsession with all-things horror and, along with my husband and two little girls, have created the Scary Stories for Creepy Kids podcast and book series

Licenses and Certifications