Meet the Non-Diet Dietitians

Centering Care around Intuitive Eating and Weight-Inclusivity

Carolyn Milles, RDN, LD

Carolyn promotes joyful living by helping people better understand the science behind nutrition in a fun & practical way.

Alison Swiggard, MS, RDN, LD

Alison is passionate about making the world of wellness a little softer, a little kinder, and a lot more inclusive.

Kristin Hatch, RDN, LD, CDCES

Specializing in education and counseling for diabetes self-management, Kristin is passionate about helping clients improve their quality of life.

Janet Steady, MS, RDN, LD

Janet offers clients a safe space to develop a trusting relationship with themselves & food while developing a self-care plan focused on sustainable behaviors.

Lauren Hebert, RDN, LD

Lauren centers her counseling around the belief that nutrition shouldn’t be restrictive, overwhelming, or boring.

Amanda Robbins, MS, RDN, LD

Amanda strives to foster a healthy parent-child dyad regarding food relationships, body diversity, and food exploration.

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community health options dietitian

Dietitians located in Maine serving New England.

Our registered dietitian nutritionists are available both in-office in Gorham, ME (a 20-minute drive from Portland, ME) and via telehealth across Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

Wherever you are in your journey, we’ll meet you there.

Frequently Asked

  • A non-diet approach focuses on well-being rather than weight loss. It prioritizes building a positive relationship with food and body through intuitive eating, self-care, and sustainable health behaviors.

  • Unlike traditional dietitians who may focus on weight-centric goals, non-diet dietitians take a weight-neutral approach, emphasizing health-promoting behaviors over the number on the scale.

  • Yes! Non-diet dietitians provide medical nutrition therapy tailored to your specific health needs while respecting your body's natural cues and promoting balanced, sustainable eating habits.

  • The focus of our work is not on weight loss but on improving your relationship with food and supporting your overall health. Any changes in weight are considered neutral and secondary to well-being.