My Philosophy

Deciding to work with a dietitian can be an intimidating step. Doing the work to change both our mindset around food and our food behaviors is no small feat, and for most it can be incredibly challenging. That is where I come in to support you. I bring compassion and empathy to my sessions, as I know how emotional, yet crucial, diving into our personal food journey can be. I take time to listen and learn about you, to create an individualized approach towards making sustainable goals unique to you. 

I incorporate the principles of Intuitive Eating, including making peace with food, encouraging body trust, and finding unconditional permission to eat. As both a Registered Dietitian and a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, I am passionate about using science-based recommendations along with cultivating confidence in yourself to make the best choices for your body and mind.  I practice with a Health at Every Size (HAES) lens, knowing that all body sizes are capable and worthy of having a peaceful relationship with food. 

Living in diet culture, we are ingrained to believe that our health and value lay within a certain body size and are pressured to live in constant pursuit of unattainable and unrealistic standards. We are conditioned to believe that our body is the problem, not the culture, creating a life that can be consumed with stress around food choices and body dissatisfaction. I help my clients identify harmful patterns and build confidence towards making informed, nourishing and satisfying food choices.  Whether you have struggled with years of chronic dieting, confusion around how to eat, or are healing from an eating disorder, I am here to help you navigate the path towards making peace with food and finding a happy, healthy food-life balance.

Looking forward to meeting you,

Dianna

 What clients have to say…

“Working with Dianna was one of the best decisions I have ever made for my health and well-being. In our first session, she had a calming and welcoming energy that instantly made me feel safe, plus the nutritional expertise to review my recent blood work and give me insights. I had read the Intuitive Eating book and was implementing some of the principles on my own, but Dianna helped me discover ways that I was still buying into the "food rules" of diet culture and gave me strategies to overcome them. Soon after each session, I received a very detailed summary and action items to work on. After a relatively short time working with her, I can honestly say that I am free of the diet-binge cycle. I am experiencing peace with food and more fulfillment in everyday life. Best of all, I know that I have a trusted ally I can turn to if I ever have questions about nutrition or intuitive eating in the future. Thank you, Dianna!” - Andrea T.

“Dianna consulted with us about a family nutrition plan. She was thoughtful, knowledgeable, and insightful about changes we should consider. I highly recommend her.” - Risa M.

“Dianna was someone who I could open up to from the start. In a gentle manner, Dianna challenged me to identify and explore my existing food beliefs. She pushed me to gradually make positive and necessary changes that I couldn’t have made without her support and guidance. I love the personalized approach she takes and the way we created weekly goals to keep me moving forward. Thank you!”- Anonymous Client

“Dianna is great. She covers a large spectrum of concerns as it relates to nutrition. Within our first consultation, she made me aware of hunger cues and provided really great tools, and I will use them every day.” - Ryan M.

"Dianna Marino stands out among the rest of her peers, not only by academic achievement but more importantly in her mind-body centered approach to health.  In a world that moves one hundred miles a minute, she will arm you with the tools, specified to the individual, to obtain the level of health you hope to achieve.  With Ms. Marino, the only health-related limits you have, are the ones you put on yourself.  Do not hesitate to reach out and take the next step towards your better, healthier lifestyle.  Thank you for all that you do!” - Eric G.

“Dianna really helped me understand my relationship with food and get my cravings under control.  I enjoyed her work immensely! My blood sugar numbers continue to go down.” - RW

“Dianna is an experienced, thoughtful and compassionate nutritionist who takes a truly integrated approach to health & wellness.” - Sarah T.