About NW Dietitian
We are a Portland, Oregon-based nutrition practice committed to helping individuals improve their health and well-being through personalized, evidence-based care.
Our process begins with a comprehensive nutrition assessment and continues with education, support, and collaborative planning. Whether you’re managing a medical condition, addressing specific nutrition concerns, or simply striving for healthier habits, we meet you where you are and guide you toward where you want to be—at your pace, and on your terms.
Our Approach to Nutrition Counseling
Customized
Every nutrition plan is personally tailored to your unique needs, considering your medical history, lifestyle, preferences, and goals.
Sustainable
Using medical nutrition therapy and a patient-centered approach, we work with you to develop practical, sustainable strategies that fit your life.
Evidence-Based
All of our recommendations are rooted in current research and clinical guidelines, ensuring you receive accurate, reliable, and effective nutrition support.
Our Mission Statement
At NW Dietitian, our mission is to support and empower each person on their unique health journey with kindness, respect, and expert care. We believe nutrition is deeply personal, and meaningful change happens when people feel heard, understood, and supported. Recognizing the important connection between mental, emotional, and physical health, we take an inclusive, patient-centered approach.
Together, we develop sustainable, evidence-based nutrition plans that honor your whole self—your story, your lifestyle, and your goals—whether you’re managing a chronic condition or simply striving for better health and balance.
What is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist?
A registered dietitian (RD), also known as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), is the most credible source for nutrition information. RDs are known as the “nutrition experts” who will partner with you to develop a safe and realistic eating plan that is sustainable.
A RD has met the following criteria to earn the RD/ RDN credential:
Why work with a Registered Dietitian?
Navigating through all the noise about nutrition can be difficult. A registered dietitian can help you cut through the noise and find a sound approach that works for you. A registered dietitian will help you understand how food affects your health and how to use food and nutrition to reduce your risk for chronic disease, manage disease, and improve your overall health.
Registered dietitians base their nutrition advice on “Evidence-based Dietetic Practice” which is the use of systematically reviewed scientific evidence in making food and nutrition practice decisions by integrating best available evidence with professional expertise and client values to improve outcomes.
Benefits of working with an RD include but are not limited to: