Health Professionals in New York
Real You Nutrition is a nutritional counseling practice that specializes in intuitive eating, eating disorders, chronic illness, and women’s health. We offer a non-diet treatment plan that helps people establish healthy eating patterns that align with their values. We believe by nurturing your physical, mental and emotional well-being, you can become the best REAL version of yourself, reduce your risk of chronic disease, have more energy, and feel good about yourself. We offer extensive gastrointestinal dysfunction and hormonal testing to get to the root causes and personalize and customize a protocol to address these needs.
Real You Nutrition is a nutritional counseling practice that specializes in intuitive eating, eating disorders, chronic illness, and women’s health. We offer a non-diet treatment plan that helps people establish healthy eating patterns that align with their values. We believe by nurturing your physical, mental and emotional well-being, you can become the best REAL version of yourself, reduce your risk of chronic disease, have more energy, and feel good about yourself. We offer extensive gastrointestinal dysfunction and hormonal testing to get to the root causes and personalize and customize a protocol to address these needs.
Are you struggling with digestive issues, high blood glucose, or a chronic medical condition and wondering what to eat to improve your symptoms? Is a medical condition preventing you from enjoying your eating. With a background as a clinical dietitian in the hospital setting, I have helped many clients just like you achieve health and symptom management. I have had a passion for cooking (and eating) amazing food since high school and I knew it would be a big part of my career. This passion helps me empower my clients to make small changes to their lives gradually that create big impacts in their life & health.
Are you struggling with digestive issues, high blood glucose, or a chronic medical condition and wondering what to eat to improve your symptoms? Is a medical condition preventing you from enjoying your eating. With a background as a clinical dietitian in the hospital setting, I have helped many clients just like you achieve health and symptom management. I have had a passion for cooking (and eating) amazing food since high school and I knew it would be a big part of my career. This passion helps me empower my clients to make small changes to their lives gradually that create big impacts in their life & health.
Holistic Nutrition & Intuitive
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CDN, CSSD, RYT
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Have you ever caught yourself wondering why you eat the way you do?
Maybe you’ve asked, “Why do I overeat?” “Why do I restrict?” or even, “Why do I bounce between the two?” And maybe you’ve started to realize—it’s not just about the food, or your body. So what is it really about?
As a Nutrition Counselor, Registered Dietitian and Body Image Therapist, I get how layered and frustrating this can feel. I understand the guilt, the self-blame, and that overwhelming sense that food somehow has power over you.
You’re not alone—and you’re not broken.
You deserve to feel comfortable.
Have you ever caught yourself wondering why you eat the way you do?
Maybe you’ve asked, “Why do I overeat?” “Why do I restrict?” or even, “Why do I bounce between the two?” And maybe you’ve started to realize—it’s not just about the food, or your body. So what is it really about?
As a Nutrition Counselor, Registered Dietitian and Body Image Therapist, I get how layered and frustrating this can feel. I understand the guilt, the self-blame, and that overwhelming sense that food somehow has power over you.
You’re not alone—and you’re not broken.
You deserve to feel comfortable.
I work with patients navigating the complex world of cardiometabolic conditions, PCOS, and chronic health challenges who feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice and failed quick fixes. They're seeking more than temporary solutions—they want sustainable, science-based approaches that honor their unique circumstances and busy lives. These are people ready to dig deeper, understanding that true health transformation requires addressing root causes rather than just managing symptoms. They value expertise but also need genuine understanding of how difficult it can be to change lifelong patterns while juggling work, family, and
I work with patients navigating the complex world of cardiometabolic conditions, PCOS, and chronic health challenges who feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice and failed quick fixes. They're seeking more than temporary solutions—they want sustainable, science-based approaches that honor their unique circumstances and busy lives. These are people ready to dig deeper, understanding that true health transformation requires addressing root causes rather than just managing symptoms. They value expertise but also need genuine understanding of how difficult it can be to change lifelong patterns while juggling work, family, and
Here at Healthcare Wellness Center health and wisdom are in perfect harmony. I am a Licensed Acupuncturist and Massage Therapist; I've been practicing Acupuncture for 20 years, starting my own practice here in Bayshore in 2004. I am also certified in NAET, an allergy relief technique that helps patients without using medication. I've seen amazing results. I have had many success stories helping children with autism, ADHD and allergies alike. In addition, I have focused on stress, digestion, respiration and emotional imbalances as causes of dis-ease in individuals.
Here at Healthcare Wellness Center health and wisdom are in perfect harmony. I am a Licensed Acupuncturist and Massage Therapist; I've been practicing Acupuncture for 20 years, starting my own practice here in Bayshore in 2004. I am also certified in NAET, an allergy relief technique that helps patients without using medication. I've seen amazing results. I have had many success stories helping children with autism, ADHD and allergies alike. In addition, I have focused on stress, digestion, respiration and emotional imbalances as causes of dis-ease in individuals.
The VIT by Dr. Min J. Kim Integrative Acupuncture
Acupuncturist, DAOM, LAc, MSTOM
New York, NY 10001
Dr. Kim has been infinitely dedicated to helping people for as long as she can remember. As devoted Doctor of Traditional Oriental Medicine with extended experience in weight lose and anti-aging. She helps her patients achieve optimum health through the innate power of herbal medicine and acupuncture.
Dr. Kim has been infinitely dedicated to helping people for as long as she can remember. As devoted Doctor of Traditional Oriental Medicine with extended experience in weight lose and anti-aging. She helps her patients achieve optimum health through the innate power of herbal medicine and acupuncture.
Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN)and Pediatric Nutrition Specialist with over 40 years of clinical experience. I have treated people of all ages and backgrounds basing my advice on state of the art, well-established nutrition care guidelines supported by most major medical organizations. Due to my extensive background in clinical and outpatient pediatric nutrition, I am excited to bring parent feeding counseling and an individualized child non-diet approach to the Capital District of New York.
Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN)and Pediatric Nutrition Specialist with over 40 years of clinical experience. I have treated people of all ages and backgrounds basing my advice on state of the art, well-established nutrition care guidelines supported by most major medical organizations. Due to my extensive background in clinical and outpatient pediatric nutrition, I am excited to bring parent feeding counseling and an individualized child non-diet approach to the Capital District of New York.
Struggling with weight management issues, unbalanced blood sugars, altered lab values, and in need of some help in managing your diet? With the right information, goals and tools, everyone should be able to live the life they deserve and strive for.
Kristal Pilavas is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, and Certified Lactation Consultant. Kristal provides nutrition care and counseling for patients and specializes in diabetes, gestational diabetes, perinatal nutrition, heart disease, weight management and more.
Struggling with weight management issues, unbalanced blood sugars, altered lab values, and in need of some help in managing your diet? With the right information, goals and tools, everyone should be able to live the life they deserve and strive for.
Kristal Pilavas is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, and Certified Lactation Consultant. Kristal provides nutrition care and counseling for patients and specializes in diabetes, gestational diabetes, perinatal nutrition, heart disease, weight management and more.
I started my career in clinical nutrition with a weight loss of over 70 lbs. Since then, I have obtained my graduate degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and am currently on the board of directors of the National Lipid Association and the Clinical Nutrition Coordinator at the NYU School of Medicine. My sub-specialty is weight management (loss/gain) and heart health (cholesterol, blood pressure, familial hypercholesterolemia, diabetes and pre-diabetes, and metabolic syndrome).
I started my career in clinical nutrition with a weight loss of over 70 lbs. Since then, I have obtained my graduate degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and am currently on the board of directors of the National Lipid Association and the Clinical Nutrition Coordinator at the NYU School of Medicine. My sub-specialty is weight management (loss/gain) and heart health (cholesterol, blood pressure, familial hypercholesterolemia, diabetes and pre-diabetes, and metabolic syndrome).
Coral's personal history with food sensitivities inspired her to become an RDN to help others struggling with adverse reactions to food, as well as other conditions which can be improved with the right nutritional support.
Coral's personal history with food sensitivities inspired her to become an RDN to help others struggling with adverse reactions to food, as well as other conditions which can be improved with the right nutritional support.
Rebecca is a Registered Dietitian with a passion for helping others develop a deeper, realistic understanding of nutrition concepts. Rebecca’s counseling style is compassionate and exploratory. She feels strongly there is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition, and finds most success through a collaborative approach. Rebecca practices from a weight-neutral and functional lens, always searching for the root causes of her patient’s symptoms.
Rebecca is a Registered Dietitian with a passion for helping others develop a deeper, realistic understanding of nutrition concepts. Rebecca’s counseling style is compassionate and exploratory. She feels strongly there is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition, and finds most success through a collaborative approach. Rebecca practices from a weight-neutral and functional lens, always searching for the root causes of her patient’s symptoms.
I would like to bring Acupuncture to those who seek personalized holistic healing. To sustain health, we must make good lifestyle choices as early on in life as possible. I can help determine health patterns according to Traditional Chinese Medicine and recommend a guideline specific for each person to obtain optimal health. Eastern Medicine emphasizes on prevention and health maintenance via daily awareness inclusive of diet, exercise, sleep, perspective, etc. Take charge of your own well-being by nurturing and balancing the body, mind, and spirit. Ideally, good health is maintained, sickness prevented not managed.
I would like to bring Acupuncture to those who seek personalized holistic healing. To sustain health, we must make good lifestyle choices as early on in life as possible. I can help determine health patterns according to Traditional Chinese Medicine and recommend a guideline specific for each person to obtain optimal health. Eastern Medicine emphasizes on prevention and health maintenance via daily awareness inclusive of diet, exercise, sleep, perspective, etc. Take charge of your own well-being by nurturing and balancing the body, mind, and spirit. Ideally, good health is maintained, sickness prevented not managed.
Are you looking to try Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a safe, natural and effective way to achieve and maintain balance, health and wellness. It has remained the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for over 3,000 years. Acupuncture balances the body and mind and stimulates its natural self-healing abilities by treating the root of the problem. When imbalances or blockages occur, symptoms such as pain, fatigue, emotional issues and disease etc. will manifest. Significant modern research documents the many beneficial influences Acupuncture has on the energetic, immune, hormonal, circulatory and neurological systems of the body without any of the side effects of Western drugs
Are you looking to try Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a safe, natural and effective way to achieve and maintain balance, health and wellness. It has remained the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for over 3,000 years. Acupuncture balances the body and mind and stimulates its natural self-healing abilities by treating the root of the problem. When imbalances or blockages occur, symptoms such as pain, fatigue, emotional issues and disease etc. will manifest. Significant modern research documents the many beneficial influences Acupuncture has on the energetic, immune, hormonal, circulatory and neurological systems of the body without any of the side effects of Western drugs
As a registered dietitian with a background in journalism and clinical nutrition, I bring both evidence-based expertise and clear, compassionate communication to every client interaction. My years as a clinical dietitian at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital—working with adult, perinatal, and pediatric populations—taught me that nutrition is as much about support and understanding as it is about science. Today, in my private practice, I combine that professional excellence with deep empathy to guide individuals and families through the powerful transition into parenthood.
As a registered dietitian with a background in journalism and clinical nutrition, I bring both evidence-based expertise and clear, compassionate communication to every client interaction. My years as a clinical dietitian at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital—working with adult, perinatal, and pediatric populations—taught me that nutrition is as much about support and understanding as it is about science. Today, in my private practice, I combine that professional excellence with deep empathy to guide individuals and families through the powerful transition into parenthood.
Dr. Lana Zinger is a Professor of Nutrition, Public Health and Health Coaching. She is a well known author of many textbooks and peer reviewed research articles as well as a national speaker on health and nutrition. She holds a B.S. in Nutrition from NYU, a M.S in Nutrition and Physiology from Columbia University and a Doctorate in Health and Behavior Studies from Columbia University. She is a Registered Dietitian with many years of clinical experience including obesity, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, eating disorders. She is a Certified LEAP therapist to TEST and treat food intolerances.
Dr. Lana Zinger is a Professor of Nutrition, Public Health and Health Coaching. She is a well known author of many textbooks and peer reviewed research articles as well as a national speaker on health and nutrition. She holds a B.S. in Nutrition from NYU, a M.S in Nutrition and Physiology from Columbia University and a Doctorate in Health and Behavior Studies from Columbia University. She is a Registered Dietitian with many years of clinical experience including obesity, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, eating disorders. She is a Certified LEAP therapist to TEST and treat food intolerances.
Are you feeling confused or frustrated about what to eat and how to plan your meals to achieve a healthy weight and lifestyle? Do you feel like you have tried diet after diet but either see no results or revert back to your old habits? Do you feel like you have had little to no support while trying to improve your diet? Work with me to learn how to make a lifestyle change including adopting healthy habits, discovering your triggers and coping mechanisms. You will find that a healthy diet not only helps you achieve your health and weight goals but is also sustainable.
Are you feeling confused or frustrated about what to eat and how to plan your meals to achieve a healthy weight and lifestyle? Do you feel like you have tried diet after diet but either see no results or revert back to your old habits? Do you feel like you have had little to no support while trying to improve your diet? Work with me to learn how to make a lifestyle change including adopting healthy habits, discovering your triggers and coping mechanisms. You will find that a healthy diet not only helps you achieve your health and weight goals but is also sustainable.
I have over 20 years experience in womens hormonal health, weight loss, anxiety and nutrition. I am a 9 year Breast Cancer survivor, treating my stage 2 holistically. I help Survivors recover and prevent reoccurrence. Together we uncover the root cause of your health condition. I will give you a nutrition and lifestyle protocol so your body can heal naturally without medication. I teach you my life’s challenges coping skills. My clients lose an average of 12-15 lbs on my on-line program. I love and support you through every step, holding your hand until you’re ready to flourish on your own! I am very caring, dedicated, compassionate
I have over 20 years experience in womens hormonal health, weight loss, anxiety and nutrition. I am a 9 year Breast Cancer survivor, treating my stage 2 holistically. I help Survivors recover and prevent reoccurrence. Together we uncover the root cause of your health condition. I will give you a nutrition and lifestyle protocol so your body can heal naturally without medication. I teach you my life’s challenges coping skills. My clients lose an average of 12-15 lbs on my on-line program. I love and support you through every step, holding your hand until you’re ready to flourish on your own! I am very caring, dedicated, compassionate
I am a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac), and a Certified Herbal Specialist, who had followed my family's medical tradition. My father is a Neurologist who successfully integrated Chinese Medicine into his primary practice. I also had the honor of training with Dr. Jeffrey Yuen, the 88th generation Taoist Priest, an expert in School of Classical Chinese Medicine, also called "Extraordinary Vessels". This ancient yet relevant and sophisticated system addresses patient's maladies with a personalized approach .This allows not only to get the best results, but caters to any special needs of the patient.
I am a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac), and a Certified Herbal Specialist, who had followed my family's medical tradition. My father is a Neurologist who successfully integrated Chinese Medicine into his primary practice. I also had the honor of training with Dr. Jeffrey Yuen, the 88th generation Taoist Priest, an expert in School of Classical Chinese Medicine, also called "Extraordinary Vessels". This ancient yet relevant and sophisticated system addresses patient's maladies with a personalized approach .This allows not only to get the best results, but caters to any special needs of the patient.
As a Registered Dietitian (RD, CDN), I help clients move beyond diets, confusion, and quick fixes into a sustainable, empowered relationship with food and body. My approach blends evidence-based nutrition with holistic practices rooted in neuroscience, mindset, and embodiment. Together, we uncover patterns that keep you stuck, calm the inner voice of doubt, and build trust in your body’s signals. Clients often arrive frustrated or disconnected; I guide them toward food freedom, body acceptance, and a clear, confident path to lasting wellness.
As a Registered Dietitian (RD, CDN), I help clients move beyond diets, confusion, and quick fixes into a sustainable, empowered relationship with food and body. My approach blends evidence-based nutrition with holistic practices rooted in neuroscience, mindset, and embodiment. Together, we uncover patterns that keep you stuck, calm the inner voice of doubt, and build trust in your body’s signals. Clients often arrive frustrated or disconnected; I guide them toward food freedom, body acceptance, and a clear, confident path to lasting wellness.
Dr. Mei has done medical school in China. Her training also includes an internship at Nankai Hospital (the first hospital in China with an integrated program of eastern-western medicine), residency training in pediatric and rehabilitation, Doctoral Degree in Acupuncture from Pacific College of Health and Science, Master’s Degrees in Food Science from University of Arkansas and Public Health from Columbia University. She is also an adjunct faculty in Virginia University of Integrative Medicine, teaching Master’s and Doctoral level courses. She currently holds hospital privileges at St Vincent’s Medical Center, Hartford Healthcare.
Dr. Mei has done medical school in China. Her training also includes an internship at Nankai Hospital (the first hospital in China with an integrated program of eastern-western medicine), residency training in pediatric and rehabilitation, Doctoral Degree in Acupuncture from Pacific College of Health and Science, Master’s Degrees in Food Science from University of Arkansas and Public Health from Columbia University. She is also an adjunct faculty in Virginia University of Integrative Medicine, teaching Master’s and Doctoral level courses. She currently holds hospital privileges at St Vincent’s Medical Center, Hartford Healthcare.
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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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