Health Professionals in Austin, TX

Do you feel out of control around or controlled by food? Are you confused by all of the nutrition misinformation floating around? Are you struggling with disordered eating or an eating disorder?

In addition to her extensive professional experience, Alyssa brings a unique perspective to her role as a healthcare professional. Personally living with a rare chronic illness, she understands firsthand the challenges and complexities that her patients face on their health journeys. This experience has fostered a deep sense of empathy and compassion within Alyssa, enabling her to provide exceptional care and support to patients who are desperate for answers. She strives to empower people to improve their health and quality of life despite the obstacles they may encounter.

Nutrition information can be confusing and often inaccurate. I enjoy working with my clients to simplify and normalize the relationship with food. I facilitate the process of growing to trust the self and the body, and block out the nonsense. I use the scientific knowledge of nutrition and biology blended with my experience as a therapist to address underlying issues that cause weight and eating struggles.

My approach is one of a collaboration from the very beginning. You are the expert in you and I'm the nutrition expert. Together, we can partner on your journey. I practice from a weight neutral and Health At Every Size-informed perspective, so our work together is about health promoting behaviors vs intentional weight loss. I truly believe in Nourish's philosophy of care that does not focus on unsustainable, restrictive diets, but rather a weight-neutral approach centered on relationship with food.

Doretta is committed to working with patients on their level. She takes a holistic approach and actively listens to gain a complete understanding of each patient's goals and what challenges they face. She then works with them to develop an individualized plan to reach their goals. Her compassionate nature and commitment to personalized care have earned her a reputation for fostering positive and sustainable lifestyle changes.

My approach to care is rooted in empathy, education, and empowerment. I believe in treating each individual I work with as a unique and whole person, considering not only their nutritional needs but also their personal preferences, lifestyle, and goals.

With a caring, empathetic approach, Phillip Szerlag offers online coaching that goes beyond diets and numbers. They provide personalized guidance tailored to individual needs and goals, creating a safe space for open discussions. Through their compassionate coaching style, Phillip empowers clients to make sustainable lifestyle changes, promoting overall well-being and a positive relationship with food. Join them on a journey of self-discovery and nourishment, where caring and empathy lead to lasting health and happiness.

Mattie combines evidence-based nutrition science with a compassionate, whole health approach to counseling patients to deliver health outcomes and improve patients’ day-to-day lives.

Ruth’s approach is personalized, collaborative, and non-judgmental. She enjoys supporting and guiding people as they work toward their goals to improve health and enjoy delicious food in ways that are realistic and sustainable. Ruth takes an additive approach to food and nutrition – while working with you to ditch feelings of deprivation and guilt. Her mission is to help you become your own health expert by discovering the skills and strategies which work best for you, growing those skills into lasting habits, and celebrating your successes with you along the way!

Brianna practices from a holistic, weight-inclusive perspective while guiding you in honoring your culture and body through food, physical activity, and sleep and stress management. Brianna will always take an individualized, client-focused approach in sessions as no two people are the same and you are the expert of your own body.

Kristine is passionate about helping her patients to become more mindful and intuitive with food with taking any health issues into consideration. Everyone is unique and different, so no one diet will work for everyone. She will support her patients to find what works for them to improve their eating habits and is very passionate about what she does.

McKenzie utilizes science-based strategies for building habits to support her patients in making healthy changes that last. Sustainability and balance are her two guide posts when it comes to working with her patients to create change. She incorporates key strategies, such as mindfulness and self-compassion, into her nutrition counseling sessions to help patients develop a more mindful and intuitive approach to food and fitness. She also assists patients in identifying their limiting thoughts and beliefs that may be preventing them from making and maintaining the changes that they need to in order to improve their whole health.

Zoe's holistic approach integrates up-to-date nutrition science with intuitive eating. She facilitates guided discussions to understand each unique experience, creating a safe space for open communication. By exploring individual experiences, patterns, and beliefs surrounding food, she helps clients make transformative changes. Zoe promotes food as more than just nourishment, but also a part of our social and cultural connections.

My approach to care is simple. I listen to my patients/clients and try to meet them where they are. There is no sense in diving in the deep end if you've never even dipped your toe in the water. We all have to start somewhere, big or small, but I prefer small. I prefer building on these small goals, which eventually become successes that we can continue to build on. I believe that to be truly successful, we must create a strong foundation to build on. That way, if our blocks start to tumble, we know we have our foundation to stabilize us. As a practitioner, I prefer to look at the whole picture. Sometimes we may not even realize t

I specialize in helping those with Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders. This can include Binge Eating Disorder, Anorexia, Bulimia and others not specified. I focus on an anti-diet approach, and strongly believe in Intuitive eating and Health at Every Size. There are many misconceptions about health, and I want to help people navigate through all of the misleading information. My end goal is to help people reach a positive relationship with food!

Morgan practices from health-at-every-size roots, and believes nutrition-related goals are just part of the overall picture. Sleep, stress management, lifestyle, and work (to name a few) all factor into your health and nutrition! It is so important to Morgan that you feel heard and supported throughout your journey together. Morgan will provide compassionate care and empathy while emphasizing nutrition expertise and evidence-based approach to interventions and nutrition care.

Lynda takes a holistic approach, and looks at your entire lifestyle to come up with a plan that works for you! She does not believe in restrictive diets and believes you can meet all of your goals and still enjoy your favorite foods in a mindful way. As she gets to know you, she will customize your plan to what fits in your lifestyle. Lynda also knows latin cuisines and can tailor your plan to include all your favorite foods.

Katrina provides a supportive environment and meets you where you are right now. Katrina uses Intuitive and Mindful Eating practices to help you realistically find food freedom, elevate your nutrition, and discover joyful movement so you can be your happiest and healthiest self.

Sarah is incredibly passionate about nutrition as a tool for disease management and prevention. She takes pride in her practical approach to communicating health topics. She loves to delve into “why” just as much as the “what”—she won't be offended if you call her a nerd. As a child of immigrants, she has a special interest in traditional food and foodways as a tool for health and well-being.