Compassionate Nutrition Support, with a non-diet approach.
Our capable dietitians provide nutrition counseling for a variety of concerns.
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Chronic dieting, Weight cycling, Body image, Intuitive eating
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Cardiovascular, Diabetes, PCOS, Hyperlipidemia, High Blood Pressure, Insulin Resistance, Oncology
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Anorexia, ARFID, Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Disordered eating
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Failure to Thrive, Family Feeding, Picky Eating, Food Allergies, Feeding Difficulties, Sensory Concerns, Neurodiversity, Digestive Concerns, Weight Concerns, Body Image
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Prenatal, Postnatal, Nutrition support for lactation
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Ulcerative Colitis, Celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, Gastroparesis, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Digestive discomfort (diarrhea, constipation, bloating, etc.), Low FODMAP (Carolyn and Kristin are listed on Kate Scarlata's FODMAP Dietitians Near You)
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Nutrition support for those with Autism spectrum disorder and Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
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Fueling for athletics & daily movement
Our Non-Diet Approach
We believe that wellness is a personal journey, and that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. The ability to make sustainable changes comes from a place of compassion for our body as well as our choices. Practicing mindful and intuitive eating provides us with a baseline for improving our relationship with food and body while maintaining nourishment. As Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, our individualized, evidence-based approach helps clients make meaningful and realistic behavioral changes on their well-being journey. We pride ourselves on providing medical nutrition therapy in a weight-inclusive environment that makes our clients feel comfortable and supported through their entire journey.
Weight-Inclusive Care
Individualized Approach
Evidence-based Nutrition
Compassionate Counseling
What to Expect
Your health, well-being, and happiness are our top priorities. Our counseling sessions focus on working together to develop strategies for change that are both achievable and comfortable for you. We will look at diagnostic lab values and medications. If desired, we will also work with your care team and report progress to ensure that you’re getting the thoughtfulness you deserve.
There is no standard client, so there is no standard session! All sessions are individualized to your unique needs and intentions.
“A wonderful resource in the Gorham area. I have referred several of my physical therapy patients to them.”
Mike Smith, MSPT, ATC
Frequently Asked Questions
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The initial consultation is 65-75 minutes, while follow-up sessions are 50-60 minutes.
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We currently see clients in Maine (in-person and online), Massachusetts (online only), and New Hampshire (online only).
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HAES® is an inclusive social movement that encourages compassionate self-care, body respect, and critical awareness. HAES® rejects size-based critiques of health and instead favors body positivity and healthy lifestyle behaviors for people of all shapes and sizes. "Health At Every Size® and HAES® are registered trademarks of the Association for Size Diversity and Health and used with permission."
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Intuitive eating is a non-diet approach to nutrition and wellness that focuses on mindfulness, listening to the body, and creating a healthy relationship with food. Unlike traditional "diets" and "weight loss plans", the focus of intuitive eating is NOT on the scale or calorie intake. Success is instead measured by increased energy, improved mood, and becoming more in tune with the body.
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It’s a video session via our HIPAA-compliant charting system. Telehealth allows us to see clients across the state!
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Not typically. CV Wellbeing does not create meal plans unless circumstances require such structure. Instead, you will be guided through the principles of mindful and intuitive eating while practicing and applying these skills to daily living.