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I'm Rebecca Alcosser (she/her/hers), an anti-diet Registered Dietitian based in New York City. My practice specializes in the treatment of Eating Disorders with the goal of helping you heal your relationship with food and your body. My expertise is treating people with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Orthorexia, and ARFID. I have extensive experience treating eating disorders in higher levels of care including partial hospitalization programs and intensive outpatient programming.

I have been a NYS licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbologist for 15 years. A native of Thailand, I have my masters degree in Oriental Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and have studied at the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Centre in Beijing, China. I received a certification from the Wat Po Traditional Medical School (Bangkok) and have been profiled for my healing practice in Conde Nast Traveler and Self Magazine. I am also a certified Yoga Siromani and studied at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune, India with the late Mr. Iyengar.

The human body is very intelligent and has incredible self healing abilities. Come relax and rejuvenate with one the oldest medicines in human history. Your treatment will focus on treating you and your body as a whole to bring balance to your entire being.

Another quick fix is not the answer. Have you tried every tip and trick to heal your gut? Are you suffering from low energy or other chronic symptoms? Are you tired of struggling with your weight and want to find balance? Are you suffering from Digestive Issues, Migraines, Eczema/Psoriasis and/or Urticaria (hives) and want to find relief?

Many patients are surprised (and some are relieved!) to know that I specialize in acupuncture without needles. Instead of needles, I use AcuLaser (laser light) to stimulate acupuncture points. Patients find these treatments to be relaxing and effective. Meanwhile, a growing body of clinical and scientific evidence is validating this modern modality when used in the context of the acupuncture meridian system, a framework developed thousands of years ago.

First and foremost, it is Meagan's priority to establish what your specific goals are and what steps you are comfortable taking to reach them. Using this patient-led approach, you are in the driver's seat and Meagan is there as a passenger to help guide you each step of the way! What makes her counseling style so successful is her understanding that there are no "bad excuses," just barriers that have yet to be identified and addressed with highly-individualized nutrition intervention plans.

Kristina believes in improving a patient's health by applying a focus on nutrition education, a non-diet approach, and making nutrition fun and sustainable. She excels at motivating patients, cheering them on throughout their health journey and celebrating all wins along the way. With her outgoing and positive personality, Kristina is here to help you feel your best and build a healthy relationship with food. Kristina loves to help simplify your life with helping meal plan for the week, make nutrition fun, and bring excitement to adding nutrient-density.

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.

She enjoys working with active individuals of all ages, new moms and picky eaters, improving your meal prepping routines, working through balancing your plate and your blood sugar, helping others improve their relationship with food, and creating sustainable lifestyle changes. She takes a practical approach that is supportive, open-minded, and empowering you to reach your goals.

Kerri specializes in intuitive eating and mindful eating practices from a weight-neutral, non-diet approach that aligns with the Health at Every Size philosophy. She uses a collaborative approach to help her clients understand their relationship with food and discover eating strategies that are unique to them and the life they want to live

Hi! My name is Mikaela, I’m a board certified and licensed Registered Dietitian. My mission is to help guide you to live a more healthy, enjoyable life through small, sustainable, nutrition and lifestyle changes WITHOUT sacrificing your relationship with food or your body. I graduated from Grand Valley State University in Michigan with a Bachelors in Allied Health Science and followed my passion for nutrition by receiving my Master’s in Clinical Dietetics from my alma mater. I have since been practicing as an Inpatient Clinical Dietitian in Chicago.

My approach to care is taking the time to understand my patients, their needs and their goals. Each patient's plan and recommendations are highly individualized. I aim to be an educator, a problem solver, and a patient's support system while they are working towards their nutrition goals.

Marissa understands making the decision to work with a dietitian can be scary, and offers a compassionate and supportive approach. She believes in dispelling the notion of a "perfect diet" and loves guiding people towards a plan that feels liberating, simple, and sustainable. Marissa is excited to join you on your health journey and help you build lasting habits!

Chelsea believes in an individualized, whole-person approach when it comes to achieving overall wellness. She provides a collaborative and non-judgmental space, meeting clients where they currently are in their own health journey with the use of gentle nutrition methods.

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.

Tricia uses a positive and engaging method to health and wellness that allows her to connect with patients of all ages. As a dietitian, her mission is to encourage and guide patients to take control of their health through education, creativity, and a growth mindset in order to build foundational habits that create sustainable change. Whether she is inspiring your picky eater, relieving your GI symptoms, or fueling your workouts, Tricia’s approach incorporates practical, evidence-based, and easy to follow recommendations that prioritize your lifestyle and personalized goals.

Riley addresses nutrition concerns with a non-diet, weight-inclusive approach and considers the whole person. She understands that relationships with food are complex and enjoys helping others sift through their beliefs around food. Her passion for helping others experience peace with food and begin to nourish their bodies without guilt is the driving force of her work. Riley aims to create a safe environment to explore each clients unique relationship with food.

Stephanie uses a compassionate and practical approach to empower and equip people to engage in the health behaviors that are most important to them. She believes nutrition can be enjoyable, flexible, balanced, sustainable, and body-honoring.

Amy has a compassionate, holistic mindset and takes an individualized approach with all of her clients. Her professional passion is helping people achieve their health goals and feel their very best through personalized nutrition and lifestyle changes based on their individual needs and preferences.