The Best Dietitians in the US: 2025 Report
September 9th, 2025
Finding the right dietitian across the United States can feel overwhelming with thousands of practitioners nationwide. To help individuals identify highly specialized nutrition providers, this guide highlights 10 of the best dietitians across the US, representing diverse specialties and geographic regions.
We included dietitians who hold a masters degree in clinical nutrition that incorporate the best available evidence-based practices into their counseling. Our analysis spans practitioners from coast to coast, ensuring representation from major metropolitan areas and underserved regions.
In our analysis, we also looked at each dietitian's modality of care and whether they are able to provide high-touch care, as limited availability can affect both the quality of care and the strength of the client-dietitian relationship. Similarly, offering virtual services increases accessibility and helps ensure continuity of care across state lines.
Finally, because nutrition is such a wide field, we've separated our list into 10 different niches, representing the most in-demand specialties nationwide. We weight each of these factors as follows:
- Therapeutic Approach: 30%
- Organization type: 20%
- Advanced Credential Or Unique Training: 15%
- Collaboration: 15%
- Provides virtual care: 15%
- Has availability to take on clients: 5%
We've chosen to only list companies that have specialized in a particular niche of nutrition rather than simply creating a list of the top dietitians that offer nutrition counselling for a wide variety of conditions.
The Best Dietitians in the US: 2025 Report
| # | Name | Specialty | Organization Type | Therapeutic Approach | Advanced Training | Collaboration | Modality | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alera Nutrition | Eating Disorders | Private practice | Compassionate, trauma-informed, intuitive eating and weight-inclusive care | Specialized Eating Disorder Training | Works with clients, providers and family | Virtual Nationwide | Accepting clients |
| 2 | Dr. Amy Burkhart | SIBO & Digestive Health | Private practice | Evidence-based integrative approach combining traditional and functional medicine | MD/RD, Board-certified Integrative Medicine | Multidisciplinary team approach | Virtual Nationwide | Limited availability |
| 3 | Brittyn Coleman (Autism Dietitian) | Pediatric Feeding & Autism | Private Practice | Sensory-friendly autism-specific nutrition approaches for feeding challenges | Autism Nutrition Expert, Feeding Specialist | Works with OT, SLP, developmental teams | Virtual Nationwide | Accepting clients |
| 4 | Lauren Antonucci (Nutrition Energy) | Sports Performance | Private practice | Evidence-based sports nutrition with performance optimization focus | CSSD, CDE, Clinical Experience | Works with coaches and sports medicine | New York area, Virtual | Limited availability |
| 5 | Margie Junker (UC Davis Health) | Cardiovascular Nutrition | Healthcare system | Evidence-based cardiovascular prevention with lifestyle medicine approach | Cardiovascular Nutrition Specialist | Multidisciplinary cardiac team on-site | California, Virtual | Limited availability |
| 6 | Melissa Groves Azzaro (The Hormone Dietitian) | Women's Health & Hormones | Private practice | Root cause functional approach to PCOS, fertility and hormone health | Women's Health Expert, Author | Works with reproductive specialists | Virtual Nationwide | Accepting clients |
| 7 | Kate Zalewski (Your Kidney Dietitian) | Renal & Kidney Disease | Private practice | Evidence-based renal nutrition with patient empowerment focus | CSR Board Certification | Works with nephrologists and medical teams | Virtual Nationwide | Accepting clients |
| 8 | Top Nutrition Coaching | Oncology & Cancer Support | Healthcare platform | Comprehensive nutrition support throughout cancer continuum | Board Certified Oncology Specialists | Works with oncology teams | Virtual Nationwide | Accepting clients |
| 9 | Katie Dodd (The Geriatric Dietitian) | Geriatric & Aging | Private practice | Evidence-based geriatric nutrition with family empowerment focus | CSG Board Certification, FAND | Works with families and caregivers | Virtual nationwide | Accepting clients |
| 10 | Diabetes Digital | Diabetes & Metabolic Health | Healthcare platform | Weight-inclusive, culturally humble diabetes management | CDCES Certification, Cultural Competency | Multidisciplinary diabetes coordination | Virtual Nationwide | Accepting clients |
For Eating Disorder Nutrition Care — Alera Nutrition
Alera Nutrition is a virtual eating disorder nutrition practice. The practice's development and refinement of comprehensive virtual care has been driven by Natalie's vision of providing high-quality eating disorder treatment regardless of location, a mission shaped by her advanced training at NYU's Clinical Nutrition program and specialized dietetic internship experience.
The practice's strength lies in combining medical nutrition therapy with intuitive eating, weight inclusive, trauma-informed/collaborative care—a gold standard approach to eating disorder treatment—to transform their clients' relationship with food into sustainable, intuitive patterns, creating lasting recovery. The majority of their clients are individuals with eating disorders and disordered eating patterns requiring nutrition care; however, she also works extensively with families requiring education and support throughout the recovery process.
Their treatment programs are comprehensive, consisting of virtual nutrition counseling, meal support, family education sessions, individualized care planning, progress monitoring, collaborative care coordination with providers, and detailed recovery tracking. Natalie's vision extends beyond solo practice, she plans to expand Alera into a multidisciplinary treatment team, incorporating therapists and other specialized practitioners to create a comprehensive virtual eating disorder treatment center.
Location: Virtual (NYC based)
Pricing model: Tiered counseling packages
Services: Nutrition counseling packages, meal support sessions, family education sessions
For SIBO & Digestive Health Nutrition — Dr. Amy Burkhart
Dr. Amy Burkhart is a unique practitioner - the only physician in the U.S. who is also a registered dietitian and board-certified in integrative medicine. She specializes in digestive problems such as celiac disease, IBS, SIBO, and gluten-related disorders, approaching problems from a unique perspective using traditional medicine, nutrition, and integrative medicine.
Her strength lies in combining medical expertise with nutritional knowledge and integrative medicine approaches. Dr. Burkhart collaborates with patients to address the root causes of digestive symptoms through evidence-based dietary interventions and lifestyle modifications. Her approach goes beyond conventional treatment by addressing the emotional, social, and biological context of eating.
Her services include comprehensive assessments for SIBO, celiac disease, and gluten sensitivity, personalized nutrition protocols, and integrative treatment plans. She provides education on the connection between gut health, immune function, and overall wellness, helping patients navigate complex digestive conditions with both medical and nutritional support.
Location: Virtual (California based)
Pricing model: Individual consultation and treatment packages
Services: SIBO management, celiac disease support, gluten sensitivity protocols, integrative digestive health
For Pediatric Feeding & Autism Nutrition — Autism Dietitian
Brittyn Coleman, MS, RDN/LD, is a Registered Dietitian and Autism Nutrition Expert who founded the Nourishing Autism Collective. She helps parents confidently nourish their kids on the autism spectrum by taking a sensory-friendly approach to nutrition, specializing in pediatric feeding disorder and selective eating in autistic children.
Her strength lies in using autism-specific approaches to help children expand their variety of foods, achieve pain-free bowel movements, increase nutrient levels, and improve focus and overall well-being. Brittyn's approach integrates sensory-friendly nutrition strategies with family-centered care, recognizing the unique challenges autistic children face with feeding.
Her services include comprehensive nutrition assessments for autistic children, sensory-friendly meal planning, parent coaching and education, strategies for overcoming picky eating and constipation, and support for families navigating feeding challenges. She also provides resources and guidance for improving nutrient levels and supporting optimal development.
Location: Virtual (Nationwide)
Price Model: Programs and individual consultations
Services: Autism nutrition support, feeding therapy, parent coaching, sensory-friendly nutrition planning
For Sports Performance & Recovery Nutrition — Nutrition Energy
Lauren Antonucci, MS, RD, CSSD, CDE, CDN, is the owner/director of Nutrition Energy and combines her experience as a Clinical Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, and Certified Sports Dietitian. As an accomplished athlete herself, having completed thirteen marathons including New York and Boston, and numerous triathlons including multiple Ironman competitions, she brings both professional expertise and personal experience to her practice.
Her strength lies in combining cutting-edge sports science with practical, real-world applications for athletes training in various conditions. Lauren works closely with elite and recreational athletes, providing evidence-based nutrition strategies for endurance sports, strength training, and performance optimization. She's a member of the Gatorade Sports Science Institute sports nutrition network and regularly presents at major sporting events including the NYC Marathon.
Her services include comprehensive sports nutrition assessments, performance optimization planning, hydration and electrolyte strategies, competition fueling protocols, and specialized support for endurance athletes. She also provides nutrition clinics, lectures, and consultations for athletic teams and organizations throughout New York and nationally.
Location: New York, NY (Travel for clinics and events)
Price Model: Individual consultations and performance packages
Services: Sports nutrition counseling, performance optimization, competition prep, hydration strategies
For Cardiovascular & Preventive Nutrition — UC Davis Health
Margie Junker, registered dietitian at UC Davis Health, specializes in cardiovascular nutrition and is dedicated to helping individuals prevent heart disease through evidence-based nutrition interventions. With expertise in cardiovascular health, she provides practical, science-backed guidance that aligns with American Heart Association dietary recommendations for optimal heart health.
Her strength lies in translating complex cardiovascular nutrition research into accessible, practical recommendations for diverse populations. Margie emphasizes the importance of dietary patterns over individual foods, focusing on whole, plant-based foods that provide healing vitamins and minerals for optimal cardiovascular function. She works collaboratively with physicians and cardiac care teams to provide integrated treatment approaches.
Her services include cardiovascular nutrition assessments, heart-healthy meal planning, education on foods that prevent and manage heart disease, guidance on managing cholesterol and blood pressure through nutrition, and support for sustainable lifestyle changes. She also provides nutrition classes and educational programs through UC Davis Health.
Location: UC Davis Health, California (Virtual consultations available)
Price Model: Insurance-based through UC Davis Health system
Services: Cardiovascular nutrition counseling, heart-healthy meal planning, preventive nutrition education
For Women's Health & Hormonal Nutrition — The Hormone Dietitian
Melissa Groves Azzaro, RDN, LD, is an award-winning registered dietitian, author, podcast host, and women's health expert who created The Hormone Dietitian LLC. She specializes in helping busy, high-achieving women gain control over symptoms of PCOS, infertility, and other hormone imbalances through sustainable nutrition and lifestyle changes using an integrative functional medicine approach.
Her strength lies in identifying and addressing root causes of hormone imbalances rather than merely treating symptoms. Melissa's approach emphasizes personalized, evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle recommendations that help women achieve regular, symptom-free menstrual cycles and optimize reproductive health naturally - without restrictive diets or giving up favorite foods.
Her services include virtual individual nutrition counseling, group programs, and online courses including The PCOS Root Cause Roadmap and The Period Problems Root Cause Roadmap. She is also the creator of PCOS Meal Prep Made Easy and hosts the podcast "Hormonally Yours with The Hormone Dietitian." She works with women across the reproductive spectrum, from PCOS management to fertility optimization.
Location: Virtual (New Hampshire based, serving nationwide)
Pricing model: Individual consultations and comprehensive online programs
Services: PCOS management, fertility nutrition, hormone optimization, root cause analysis
For Renal & Kidney Disease Nutrition — Your Kidney Dietitian
Kate Zalewski, RDN, CSR, LDN, is a Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition with over a decade of experience in nutrition, specializing in supporting people with kidney disease. She graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Medical Dietetics and has worked in various nutrition roles before finding her passion in renal nutrition and opening her private practice, Your Kidney Dietitian, in 2022.
Her strength lies in providing personalized nutrition strategies that help patients improve their labs, feel more energized, and slow progression of kidney disease while actually enjoying the foods they eat. Kate's approach emphasizes patient empowerment and education, moving beyond restrictive "kidney diet" lists to focus on sustainable, individualized nutrition plans that fit each patient's lifestyle and preferences.
Her services include comprehensive kidney nutrition counseling for all stages of chronic kidney disease, virtual appointments with insurance coverage, high-support 3-month coaching programs, and online courses like Kidney Nutrition Foundations. She focuses on helping patients understand their lab results, optimize their nutrition, and achieve goals like improved blood pressure, reduced A1c, and better overall energy levels.
Location: Virtual practice based in Chicago, IL (serving nationwide)
Pricing model: Insurance-accepted (usually covered 100%), equitable cash-pay options available
Services: CKD nutrition counseling, comprehensive education programs, lab interpretation, personalized meal planning
For Oncology & Cancer Nutrition — Top Nutrition Coaching
Top Nutrition Coaching features a network of registered dietitians with specialized training in oncology nutrition, providing comprehensive nutrition support throughout the cancer treatment continuum. Their oncology specialists hold advanced certifications in cancer nutrition and work with patients from pre-treatment through survivorship, focusing on managing treatment-related side effects and optimizing nutritional status.
Their strength lies in combining evidence-based oncology nutrition protocols with personalized, compassionate care that addresses the unique nutritional challenges of cancer treatment. The team works closely with oncologists, integrative medicine physicians, and palliative care specialists to ensure coordinated, comprehensive support throughout the treatment journey.
Their services include pre-treatment nutrition optimization, management of chemotherapy and radiation side effects, immune system support protocols, cancer cachexia prevention and treatment, survivorship nutrition planning, and family/caregiver education. They also provide specialized support for different cancer types and treatment modalities.
Location: Virtual nationwide platform
Price Model: Insurance accepted, specialized cancer nutrition packages
Services: Treatment support, side effect management, immune optimization, survivorship nutrition planning
For Geriatric & Aging Nutrition — The Geriatric Dietitian
Katie Dodd, MS, RDN, CSG, LD, FAND is a geriatric nutrition expert who created The Geriatric Dietitian to provide evidence-based, easy-to-understand nutrition and general health information specific to older adults. With board certification as a Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition, she focuses on helping families and caregivers navigate the unique nutritional challenges of aging.
Her strength lies in recognizing that nutrition for older adults is fundamentally different, especially for those who may be sick, struggling, or closer to the end of life. Katie's approach emphasizes that good nutrition is an important part of aging, and her goal is to give families resources to help older adults thrive in their final years with a focus on food and love.
Her services include geriatric nutrition education, high-calorie recipe resources, consultation work with brands and media, live speaking engagements, webinars and virtual summits, and writing and content creation for aging nutrition topics. She also provides resources and guidance for families and caregivers supporting older adults with nutrition-related challenges.
Location: Virtual nationwide consultations
Price Model: Consultation and speaking services, educational resources
Services: Geriatric nutrition education, family resources, professional speaking, content creation
For Diabetes & Metabolic Health — Diabetes Digital
Diabetes Digital is a telehealth diabetes nutrition counseling platform founded by Registered Dietitians and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists, including Jessica Jones, MS, RD, CDCES. The practice specializes in providing personalized, culturally inclusive diabetes and prediabetes management through a weight-inclusive, Health at Every Size approach.
Their strength lies in revolutionizing diabetes care for modern life by moving beyond traditional "one size fits all" approaches. The team combines evidence-based practices with compassion and cultural humility, tailoring guidance to fit each client's unique lifestyle, cultural background, and preferences. They accept most insurance plans, making specialized diabetes nutrition care accessible nationwide.
Their services include comprehensive initial consultations with lab ordering (A1c, fasting glucose, lipids), personalized nutrition counseling, meal timing optimization, blood sugar management strategies, and ongoing support for diabetes, prediabetes, and coexisting conditions like PCOS and menopause. They also provide education on medication management and lifestyle integration.
Location: Virtual nationwide platform
Price Model: Insurance-accepted, self-pay options available
Services: Diabetes nutrition counseling, lab interpretation, lifestyle medicine, cultural nutrition support
