Jamie Lopez

Personality:

Jamie brings a compassionate and individualized approach to nutrition counseling, blending mindful eating with a non-diet philosophy. With a focus on cultivating healthy lifestyle routines and personalized meal planning support, Jamie values weight inclusivity and embraces cultural diversity in her practice. She provides clients with empathetic support and empowers them to make informed food choices.

Background:

With a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Florida State University and a Master of Science in Nutrition from New York University, Jamie has nine years of experience as a registered dietitian. Her diverse background includes providing nutrition counseling to individuals with serious medical conditions in nonprofit community settings, educating middle school and college students about nutrition, and working with local farmers' markets through GrowNYC.

Specialties:

Binge eating disorder, body image disorders, disordered eating, eating disorders, emotional eating depression, anxiety, weight concerns, hormonal imbalance, diabetes, heart disease, digestive problems, and prenatal nutrition. 

Counseling Philosophy:

Jamie's counseling philosophy is rooted in individualism, weight inclusivity, and the healing of one's relationship with food. She empowers clients to transform their relationship with food and their bodies by understanding their current beliefs and triggers, addressing food fears, and embracing food freedom. Through creating flexible meal plans and teaching clients to tune into their hunger and fullness cues, Jamie helps clients achieve a balanced and nourished life.

Personal Interests:

Outside of her work as a dietitian, Jamie enjoys spending time with her family, especially cooking and exploring new restaurants with her chef husband. As a bonus mom to their 8-year-old daughter and expecting a baby girl, family time is precious to her. Jamie also loves planning trips with friends and family. You can most often find her exploring nature in the mountains of North Carolina or soaking up the sun on the beaches of the Dominican Republic. She prioritizes self-care and relaxation through cuddling on the couch, indulging in long baths, biking along the water, gentle yoga flows and staying connected with long-distance friends.