Health Professionals in New Jersey
My goal is to improve my client’s health and livelihood through food alone. With the rapid increase in obesity throughout the country, more and more people are resorting to medications, quick fixes, or fad diets to resolve their associated comorbidities or get rid of excess weight, which are neither sustainable nor realistic. My goal is to minimize that quick fix approach and need for medications to manage a chronic condition, and instead create long lasting eating habits that will result in sustained weight loss, better disease management, and a longer life.
My goal is to improve my client’s health and livelihood through food alone. With the rapid increase in obesity throughout the country, more and more people are resorting to medications, quick fixes, or fad diets to resolve their associated comorbidities or get rid of excess weight, which are neither sustainable nor realistic. My goal is to minimize that quick fix approach and need for medications to manage a chronic condition, and instead create long lasting eating habits that will result in sustained weight loss, better disease management, and a longer life.
Tara specializes in helping clients navigate the complex and interconnected challenges of Autoimmunity,hyper mobility syndromes, MCAS, POTS, and the crucial link between gut and mental health. She uniquely blends her background as a research scientist with the empathy of a nutritionist to move beyond simple symptom management, co-creating personalized, holistic plans that empower her clients to rebuild a profound trust in their bodies and step into a life defined by alignment and ease. Tara’s professional foundation is built on a decade of experience as an Immunology Research Scientist, giving her an invaluable, systems-level under
Tara specializes in helping clients navigate the complex and interconnected challenges of Autoimmunity,hyper mobility syndromes, MCAS, POTS, and the crucial link between gut and mental health. She uniquely blends her background as a research scientist with the empathy of a nutritionist to move beyond simple symptom management, co-creating personalized, holistic plans that empower her clients to rebuild a profound trust in their bodies and step into a life defined by alignment and ease. Tara’s professional foundation is built on a decade of experience as an Immunology Research Scientist, giving her an invaluable, systems-level under
I want my patients to be very comfortable AND help their stress and pain. This is "feel good" and effective acupuncture. I also offer traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Your first treatment will start with an evaluation of what treatment will be best for your needs - herbal medicine, acupuncture, or both. After doing traditional pulse diagnosis and looking at your tongue and listening to your main health complaints and goals, I will present a customized treatment plan.
I want my patients to be very comfortable AND help their stress and pain. This is "feel good" and effective acupuncture. I also offer traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Your first treatment will start with an evaluation of what treatment will be best for your needs - herbal medicine, acupuncture, or both. After doing traditional pulse diagnosis and looking at your tongue and listening to your main health complaints and goals, I will present a customized treatment plan.
Do you feel completely overwhelmed by the vast amount of nutrition information on the internet? Do you feel frustrated that all of your hardwork isn't revealing the results you want? Have you hit a plateau with your progress? That's exactly how most of my clients feel before we meet! We work together to create a customized plan based on your schedule, lifestyle and goals so you feel that you are reaching your goals week by week! I specialize in sports nutrition, disordered eating, gastrointestinal issues, bariatric surgery, weight management, autoimmune disorders, pediatric nutrition and other medical nutrition therapies.
Do you feel completely overwhelmed by the vast amount of nutrition information on the internet? Do you feel frustrated that all of your hardwork isn't revealing the results you want? Have you hit a plateau with your progress? That's exactly how most of my clients feel before we meet! We work together to create a customized plan based on your schedule, lifestyle and goals so you feel that you are reaching your goals week by week! I specialize in sports nutrition, disordered eating, gastrointestinal issues, bariatric surgery, weight management, autoimmune disorders, pediatric nutrition and other medical nutrition therapies.
Kate Gaffney-Pugliese
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
Not accepting new clients
Has food felt wonky lately? Maybe you're living with a medical condition and you have questions. Or, you're having trouble navigating all of the different messages about food. Perhaps life has felt particularly stressful, and food isn't top of mind. You're thinking about changing your eating. You also want it to feel sustainable and true to you.
Has food felt wonky lately? Maybe you're living with a medical condition and you have questions. Or, you're having trouble navigating all of the different messages about food. Perhaps life has felt particularly stressful, and food isn't top of mind. You're thinking about changing your eating. You also want it to feel sustainable and true to you.
Dr. Fricke is Board Certified Diplomate, specializing in neuro muscular skeletal conditions for Pain Management and Sports Medicine, with extensive hospital experience in critical care pain management. Professor, Researcher and former Academic Dean. Qi-Gong and Martial Arts Master. Treating patients of all ages, most major medical accepted as well as Veterans enrolled in the VA community care and no-fault auto insurance claims.
Dr. Fricke is Board Certified Diplomate, specializing in neuro muscular skeletal conditions for Pain Management and Sports Medicine, with extensive hospital experience in critical care pain management. Professor, Researcher and former Academic Dean. Qi-Gong and Martial Arts Master. Treating patients of all ages, most major medical accepted as well as Veterans enrolled in the VA community care and no-fault auto insurance claims.
To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art. I’m here to teach you the art. Ever wonder why people try dieting time after time, but can't find something that works for them? The issue is, they don't understand their body. I help you discover the best means to understand your body and provide it with the best personalized nourishment for enhanced well-being, increased vitality, and symptom relief. I get to know you so I can give you exactly what you need to be successful. I provide custom meal plans, grocery lists, hand-outs, recipe guides, & lab testing to get to the root cause of your health issues.
To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art. I’m here to teach you the art. Ever wonder why people try dieting time after time, but can't find something that works for them? The issue is, they don't understand their body. I help you discover the best means to understand your body and provide it with the best personalized nourishment for enhanced well-being, increased vitality, and symptom relief. I get to know you so I can give you exactly what you need to be successful. I provide custom meal plans, grocery lists, hand-outs, recipe guides, & lab testing to get to the root cause of your health issues.
I am an Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and NJ Licensed MD. With extensive training from China and the USA, and over 20-years experience, the feature of my practice is “Western diagnosis and Eastern treatment”. For more information: www.HerbAcupuncture.com
I am an Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and NJ Licensed MD. With extensive training from China and the USA, and over 20-years experience, the feature of my practice is “Western diagnosis and Eastern treatment”. For more information: www.HerbAcupuncture.com
If you are a severe, complicated case, if you are taking medication or having traditional treatment, experiencing some annoying side effects, Mr. Zhong Kang Yu can help you. If you want to lose weight, or if you always feel fatigued, or have heart, liver, kidney, and respiratory or digestive dysfunction, or if you have pain due to injuries or arthritis, come to see Mr. Yu and he can help you. Mr. Yu was a internal medical doctor in China. Mr. Yu has more than 35 years of experience in both Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine and he has successfully helped many people with all kinds of complicated diseases.
If you are a severe, complicated case, if you are taking medication or having traditional treatment, experiencing some annoying side effects, Mr. Zhong Kang Yu can help you. If you want to lose weight, or if you always feel fatigued, or have heart, liver, kidney, and respiratory or digestive dysfunction, or if you have pain due to injuries or arthritis, come to see Mr. Yu and he can help you. Mr. Yu was a internal medical doctor in China. Mr. Yu has more than 35 years of experience in both Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine and he has successfully helped many people with all kinds of complicated diseases.
I am Traditional Naturopath , with 10 years of expirance. I am not Medical Doctor. In my practice , I am trying to restore balance in the body and its functions.
My best words are : " Your Health is My Success"
I am Traditional Naturopath , with 10 years of expirance. I am not Medical Doctor. In my practice , I am trying to restore balance in the body and its functions.
My best words are : " Your Health is My Success"
Our medical system is broken, our food is depleted of nutrients and we as a society are increasingly riddled with diseases at younger ages. We are in a real health crisis! Functional nutrition fills in the gap that conventional medicine leaves behind. This way of working is completely different from anything else you have tried. There are no band-aids here. We are supporting the way your unique body works so we can dismantle any imbalances at the roots.
Our medical system is broken, our food is depleted of nutrients and we as a society are increasingly riddled with diseases at younger ages. We are in a real health crisis! Functional nutrition fills in the gap that conventional medicine leaves behind. This way of working is completely different from anything else you have tried. There are no band-aids here. We are supporting the way your unique body works so we can dismantle any imbalances at the roots.
Welcome — I’m so glad you’re here.
I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who specializes in supporting individuals navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, and complex relationships with food and body. Whether you have a formal diagnosis or simply feel that your relationship with food could use more care and compassion, you’re in the right place.
I also work with those managing medical conditions, who may find it especially challenging to meet their nutritional needs while honoring their body and well-being. I practice through a weight-inclusive, weight inclusive and HAES (R) lens, always centering your lived experiences.
Welcome — I’m so glad you’re here.
I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who specializes in supporting individuals navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, and complex relationships with food and body. Whether you have a formal diagnosis or simply feel that your relationship with food could use more care and compassion, you’re in the right place.
I also work with those managing medical conditions, who may find it especially challenging to meet their nutritional needs while honoring their body and well-being. I practice through a weight-inclusive, weight inclusive and HAES (R) lens, always centering your lived experiences.
Jihong Ding, licensed acupuncturist in NJ and NY, herbologist, and professor in acupuncture colleges, trained in China, has more than 22 years of experience in acupuncture and herbology practice in China and US. She has specialties treating infertility, a variety of acute or chronic pains, gynecological and gastro-intestinal disorders, allergies, depression and anxiety, chronic fatigue, immune imbalances, and many other conditions.
For more information please call or visit our website at www.dingacuherb.com
Jihong Ding, licensed acupuncturist in NJ and NY, herbologist, and professor in acupuncture colleges, trained in China, has more than 22 years of experience in acupuncture and herbology practice in China and US. She has specialties treating infertility, a variety of acute or chronic pains, gynecological and gastro-intestinal disorders, allergies, depression and anxiety, chronic fatigue, immune imbalances, and many other conditions.
For more information please call or visit our website at www.dingacuherb.com
I believe nutrition should feel supportive, realistic, and empowering—not overwhelming. My approach is personalized and judgment-free, focusing on evidence-based guidance that fits your lifestyle, culture, and goals. Whether you’re working on weight management, gut health, or improving lab values, I partner with you to create sustainable habits that lead to real, lasting results.
I believe nutrition should feel supportive, realistic, and empowering—not overwhelming. My approach is personalized and judgment-free, focusing on evidence-based guidance that fits your lifestyle, culture, and goals. Whether you’re working on weight management, gut health, or improving lab values, I partner with you to create sustainable habits that lead to real, lasting results.
I studied Traditional Chinese Medicine in the US and Tianjin, China. I utilize Japanese Acupuncture, Nogier Auricular Acupuncture, and Shamanism from the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition. I am a Reiki Master.
I studied Traditional Chinese Medicine in the US and Tianjin, China. I utilize Japanese Acupuncture, Nogier Auricular Acupuncture, and Shamanism from the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition. I am a Reiki Master.
Lexi Moriarty (Sports + Eating Disorder Dietitian)
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CSSD, RYT
Online Only
Lexi is currently not accepting any new clients. Lexi is a Certified Sports Dietitian specializing in sports nutrition, eating disorder recovery, and intuitive eating for athletes. Do you struggle with confusion about what to eat for your goals, sport, or training? Do you overthink food decisions, feel guilt around certain choices, and not know how to blend healthy eating with an active social life? Are your low energy levels or tendency to overthink everything you eat getting in the way of your life, happiness, and sports performance? Food and nutrition do not need to be this complicated.
Lexi is currently not accepting any new clients. Lexi is a Certified Sports Dietitian specializing in sports nutrition, eating disorder recovery, and intuitive eating for athletes. Do you struggle with confusion about what to eat for your goals, sport, or training? Do you overthink food decisions, feel guilt around certain choices, and not know how to blend healthy eating with an active social life? Are your low energy levels or tendency to overthink everything you eat getting in the way of your life, happiness, and sports performance? Food and nutrition do not need to be this complicated.
I offer personalized and expert acupuncture care to people of all ages. I am dedicated to helping you with your healthcare needs in the highest way possible. I have been practicing Qigong and Taiji (Tai Chi) over 40 years and apply energy cultivated from this discipline to my gentle acupuncture treatments which I have been offering for almost 35 years. I love my work and am always amazed, but never surprised with the incredible results my clients experience through acupuncture.
In addition, I have a Master in Science in Acupuncture as well as a Masters degree in Sports Medicine.
I offer personalized and expert acupuncture care to people of all ages. I am dedicated to helping you with your healthcare needs in the highest way possible. I have been practicing Qigong and Taiji (Tai Chi) over 40 years and apply energy cultivated from this discipline to my gentle acupuncture treatments which I have been offering for almost 35 years. I love my work and am always amazed, but never surprised with the incredible results my clients experience through acupuncture.
In addition, I have a Master in Science in Acupuncture as well as a Masters degree in Sports Medicine.
If you're a woman navigating the challenges of perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause, you might be struggling with hormonal imbalances, body composition changes, or unexpected weight gain. You may also be facing chronic health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease (CKD). Your energy levels might feel depleted, and you could be searching for solutions that fit your unique needs. I understand these challenges because I specialize in addressing them through a personalized and evidence-based approach that integrates nutrition and functional medicine.
If you're a woman navigating the challenges of perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause, you might be struggling with hormonal imbalances, body composition changes, or unexpected weight gain. You may also be facing chronic health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease (CKD). Your energy levels might feel depleted, and you could be searching for solutions that fit your unique needs. I understand these challenges because I specialize in addressing them through a personalized and evidence-based approach that integrates nutrition and functional medicine.
Hi, I am Sheila Zarfati, MS, RD, and I’m passionate about helping people find peace with food and confidence in their bodies. I know how overwhelming and stressful eating can feel at times—especially with all the mixed messages out there. My role as your dietitian is to make nutrition feel approachable, supportive, and aligned with your unique needs. I’ve had the privilege of working in clinical, community, and eating disorder treatment settings, supporting people of all ages and backgrounds. No matter your starting point, you deserve a space where your experiences are validated, your goals are honored, and your body is respected.
Hi, I am Sheila Zarfati, MS, RD, and I’m passionate about helping people find peace with food and confidence in their bodies. I know how overwhelming and stressful eating can feel at times—especially with all the mixed messages out there. My role as your dietitian is to make nutrition feel approachable, supportive, and aligned with your unique needs. I’ve had the privilege of working in clinical, community, and eating disorder treatment settings, supporting people of all ages and backgrounds. No matter your starting point, you deserve a space where your experiences are validated, your goals are honored, and your body is respected.
Hi, I’m Kamila Veljkovic, CNS, LDN. I help women reduce fatigue, eliminate bloating, and lose weight by healing the gut, supporting Hashimoto’s remission, and improving their relationship with food. I’m in-network with Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare. Accepting new clients via telehealth. I specialize in Hashimoto’s, hormone imbalances, and gut health, working with women nationwide, including NJ, NY, CA, TX, MA, CT, MD, MI, AZ, and CO.
Hi, I’m Kamila Veljkovic, CNS, LDN. I help women reduce fatigue, eliminate bloating, and lose weight by healing the gut, supporting Hashimoto’s remission, and improving their relationship with food. I’m in-network with Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare. Accepting new clients via telehealth. I specialize in Hashimoto’s, hormone imbalances, and gut health, working with women nationwide, including NJ, NY, CA, TX, MA, CT, MD, MI, AZ, and CO.
How to tell if Natural Health is right for me?
New Jersey Health Professionals have broad skills and are able to work with a wide range of symptoms.
Complementary and alternative health, natural health or holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.
Complementary and alternative health, natural health or holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.
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