Areas served: Charlottesville, VA and surrounding Albemarle County
Charlottesville's nutrition and dietitian landscape includes registered dietitians affiliated with UVA Health, independent practitioners specializing in areas like sports nutrition and eating disorders, and integrative nutrition counselors. The local market serves both the university community and surrounding residents, with providers offering medical nutrition therapy, weight management, diabetes education, and specialized dietary counseling. Many practitioners accept insurance through UVA Health plans and major carriers, while independent nutritionists typically operate on a private-pay basis.
Integrative Health Center of Charlottesville offers a medically-supervised, 100% natural weight loss program founded by Drs. Sandra and Kirk Childers that focuses on gut health, body chemistry, and hormone balance rather than surgery, injections, or drugs. Beyond weight loss, the program addresses whole-body wellness including energy levels, joint pain, acid reflux, sleep quality, and inflammation. They provide personalized coaching, doctor-supervised support, and complementary body sculpting services like red light therapy and EvolveX to help clients achieve sustainable, long-term results.
“Shout-out to my IHC family. With the help of Dr. Sandra & Dr. Kirk, I was able to shed 28 pounds, and improve challenging menopause hormone imbalances. My whole life changed after this AMAZING program. I look and feel completely better. As some of you may know, I spent a year and half with these incredible people. Crystal, Cathy, and Sam are wonderful at what they do. Never met a better bunch of positive loving, kind, and beautiful people. Red Light therapy has helped my anxiety and ADHD symptoms like nothing ever has. Sending you all love and HUGS! XOXO”
— Meredith Lynn Burke, Google Review · 4.9 ★ avg from 216 reviewsRiverhead M.D. Wellness & Weight Loss is led by Dr. Nathan Miller, a physician board certified in both Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine. The practice specializes in evidence-based medical weight loss using prescription medications, hormone replacement therapy for men and women, and conservative medical aesthetics. With 125 five-star Google reviews, Dr. Miller and his team provide personalized, long-term wellness care in Charlottesville, VA, with both in-person and telehealth appointments available.
“I love, love, love Riverhead Wellness! I feel like I'm hanging out with friends whenever I go. Everyone is so nice, professional, and fun. Today I got microneedling. It was truly a great experience with minimal (expected) pain. I also get Botox, HRT, and peptides through RW, and I'll be getting a little filler soon, too. I feel like a new woman since I started going here. I don't have the vocabulary to truly express how happy and satisfied I am! I've recommended RW to everyone I know!”
— nicole overton, Google Review · 5 ★ avg from 125 reviewsResilient Roots: Functional Medicine is an independent practice in Charlottesville offering comprehensive functional medicine services that address root causes of illness rather than just symptoms. The practice combines detailed patient evaluations, advanced lab testing, and personalized treatment plans that integrate nutrition, lifestyle changes, and targeted supplementation. They specialize in helping patients with chronic conditions, autoimmune disorders, hormonal imbalances, and digestive issues through a science-based, patient-centered approach.
Green Valley Nutrition is a Charlottesville-based CBD and hemp wellness retailer offering doctor-approved, lab-validated CBD products including oils, gummies, topicals, and specialty formulations for pain relief, sleep support, anxiety, and immunity. Founded by Ethan, a PANDAS survivor, the company specializes in zero-THC, pediatrician-approved CBD solutions for families and individuals seeking natural wellness alternatives. All products are rigorously tested, sustainably sourced, and backed by a 60-day money-back guarantee.
Candice Sapp is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator with 18 years of experience offering personalized nutrition counseling for diabetes management, weight loss, gastrointestinal health (IBS, IBD, Celiac), eating disorders, pregnancy/postpartum nutrition, and general wellness. She uses evidence-based, individualized approaches including meal planning, intuitive eating, motivational interviewing, and functional nutrition strategies. Candice accepts most major insurance plans and offers both in-person visits in Charlottesville and virtual consultations across multiple states.
Sarah Stombaugh, MD is a physician in Charlottesville offering comprehensive medical care to patients seeking personalized health services. Dr. Stombaugh provides evidence-based clinical expertise with a focus on patient-centered care and wellness.
Kerri Rachelle, RD is the founder of REV0lution, a functional medicine group practice specializing in identifying root causes of chronic symptoms through nutrition, advanced testing, and lifestyle medicine. As a Registered Dietitian, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, and Doctor of Integrative Medicine candidate, Kerri focuses on gut health, hormones, metabolism, detoxification, and autoimmune conditions. The practice includes highly skilled RDs trained through a competitive national functional medicine internship program and accepts 700+ insurance plans.
“Kerri has been amazing to work with. She has helped me so much with paying attention to my body and how food is making me feel. She educated me on how food can affect blood sugar and gut functioning and did so in a way that was easy to understand. She’s given me alternatives for some of my favorite foods and different things to incorporate into my diet to benefit my body. She always listens and never judges which is super important to someone like me who has a complicated relationship with food. Kerri is helping me improve that relationship.”
— Cassie Vasicak, Google Review · 5 ★ avg from 9 reviewsNova Physician Wellness Center is a medical weight loss and obesity management practice led by Dr. Rohit Suri and Dr. Seema Chaudhary, both board-certified obesity medicine specialists with over 14 years of experience. They offer physician-monitored weight loss programs that combine medical supervision, GLP-1 medications, nutritional counseling, personalized exercise plans, and metabolic testing. Their multidisciplinary team includes registered dietitians, certified nutrition specialists, personal trainers, and yoga instructors, providing individualized treatment plans designed to address obesity-related health risks like diabetes, sleep apnea, and heart disease.
Sisu Systems, founded in 2004, is a performance training and sports nutrition company led by Kristen Hamilton, DCN, RDN, CSSD. They provide personalized coaching, sports and wellness nutrition services, and staffing solutions for individuals, teams, schools, and organizations—delivered both virtually and on-site. Their approach emphasizes individualized programming rather than generic plans, with a team of qualified strength and conditioning coaches dedicated to client success.
Abundant Life Nutritional Therapy, run by Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Valerie Huston, specializes in Nutrition Response Testing (NRT) to identify root causes of health issues—including hidden allergens, toxic substances, and organisms—without using drugs. They create personalized, natural supplement protocols and food allergy elimination programs designed to help clients resolve chronic symptoms like fatigue, digestive problems, and migraines. Their approach focuses on restoring health through targeted nutritional repair rather than temporary symptom management.
Central Virginia Nutrition Counseling provides individualized nutrition counseling and weight management coaching led by a skilled registered dietitian. They specialize in helping clients develop sustainable lifestyle and dietary changes tailored to their unique health needs, focusing on realistic behavioral modifications that support long-term wellness. Their approach emphasizes building confidence and providing clients with practical tools and knowledge to achieve balanced nutrition and healthy weight management.
Nova Physician Wellness Center is a multi-location obesity medicine and weight loss practice led by Dr. Rohit Suri and Dr. Seema Chaudhary, both board-certified in bariatric medicine with over 14 years of experience. They offer comprehensive weight management services including medical weight loss, GLP-1 medications (including compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide), nutritional counseling, pediatric obesity treatment, and physician-monitored wellness programs. Their multidisciplinary team combines obesity medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, registered dieticians, certified nutrition specialists, and fitness trainers to create individualized treatment plans that address overall health, metabolic testing, and lifestyle modifications.
On Track Nutrition & Fitness Consulting is a full-service health and wellness practice led by Katherine Bruno, RD, CPT, CLT—a Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and Eating Disorder Educator. She specializes in eating disorder treatment (binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, orthorexia), disordered eating and body image issues, food sensitivities and inflammation, weight management, personal training, and women's health during midlife transitions. With over 20 years of experience, Katherine offers both in-person and virtual consultations nationwide, taking a whole-person approach to nutrition and fitness.
Wendi Francis is a registered dietitian nutritionist based in Crozet, VA, offering personalized nutrition counseling and dietary guidance. She works with clients to develop sustainable eating habits and nutrition strategies tailored to their individual health goals and lifestyle.
Emily Funk Nutrition offers personalized nutrition counseling using the Metabolic Balance method, a science-backed approach that analyzes your individual bloodwork to create a customized nutrition plan. Emily specializes in helping busy professionals regain steady energy, improve sleep, and feel their best without restrictive diets or trending approaches. Her Real-Life Reset program includes 6 months of coaching support to help clients sustain real results in their everyday lives.
Liny Lee is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in personalized nutrition coaching for diabetes management, kidney disease, pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, weight loss, and general wellness. She offers both virtual and in-person consultations, taking a patient-centered approach that emphasizes sustainable lifestyle changes rather than restrictive diets. With certifications in renal nutrition and obesity management, Liny uses evidence-based methods including motivational interviewing, meal planning, lab testing, and holistic health coaching to help clients build a healthier relationship with food.
Courtney Bascom Nutrition is a registered dietitian practice specializing in eating disorder treatment and disordered eating recovery in Charlottesville, VA. Courtney offers compassionate, patient-centered nutrition counseling focused on building peaceful relationships with food and body image through intuitive eating principles. She provides both telehealth and in-person sessions and has specialized experience working with athletes navigating the intersection of sports performance and eating disorder recovery.
Samantha Sanner is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN, LDN, MBA) at Revolution Health who specializes in functional medicine nutrition with a focus on autoimmune conditions, thyroid health, and gut-related concerns. Drawing from her personal experience with Hashimoto's disease, she takes a compassionate, evidence-based approach to uncover root causes of health challenges through personalized nutrition planning, meal planning, lab testing, and supplement management. She serves clients across multiple states via telehealth and in-person appointments, accepting most major insurance plans.
Be Squared Nutrition is a full-service nutrition counseling practice in downtown Charlottesville run by Registered Dietitian Bethany Blalock and colleague Christie Moulder MS, RD, CNSC. They provide comprehensive nutrition assessments and treatment for adults and children, specializing in family nutrition care and helping people rediscover a healthy relationship with food using evidence-based, weight-inclusive, anti-diet approaches aligned with Health At Every Size® principles.
Amanda Terillo Nutrition Counseling, LLC provides personalized nutrition counseling to help clients achieve their health and wellness goals. Operating in Charlottesville, Amanda offers evidence-based nutrition guidance tailored to individual needs and circumstances. Her practice focuses on practical dietary strategies that support long-term health improvements.
LiveWell Functional Nutrition & Wellness is a woman-owned practice in Charlottesville led by Jennifer, a functional nutrition practitioner who specializes in identifying and addressing the root causes of symptoms like joint pain, fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, bloating, and weight loss resistance. The practice combines evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle coaching with personalized protocol development, offering ongoing support through consultations, custom diet plans, and specialized classes like their menopause management program. They work with clients across various conditions including autoimmune disease, digestive challenges, and eating pattern rigidity, particularly serving families navigating autism and complex health concerns.
Hannah Jane Kedzierski, MS, RDN, LDN is a registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in sports nutrition, functional medicine, and women's health. She takes a holistic, root-cause approach to nutrition counseling, working with athletes, individuals managing chronic conditions like diabetes and autoimmune disorders, and anyone seeking sustainable wellness. Her practice emphasizes personalized meal planning, intuitive eating, and practical strategies that fit real life.
Jennifer Vargas is a Registered Dietitian with over 10 years of experience specializing in diabetes management, weight loss, kidney disease, autoimmune and anti-inflammatory nutrition, and cardiometabolic disease. She offers personalized nutrition counseling using evidence-based approaches including intuitive eating, health at every size (HAES), motivational interviewing, and mind-body connection strategies. Jennifer works with clients both virtually and in-person, accepts most major insurance plans, and tailors her approach to fit each client's lifestyle, preferences, and cultural values.
Blue Ridge Associates is an ESOP and retirement plan administration firm serving business owners in Charlottesville and across Virginia. They specialize in designing, implementing, and administering Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), 401(k) plans, and combined ESOP/401(k) programs that help companies provide wealth-building benefits to employees. Their services include plan design, compliance management, document preparation, regulatory reporting, nondiscrimination testing, ESOP valuation studies, and participant communication — all supported by dedicated account administrators and online management tools.
Hannah Noland is a registered dietitian offering virtual and in-person nutrition counseling throughout Virginia and multiple states. She specializes in eating disorders, disordered eating, women's health (including pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and PCOS), digestive concerns, diabetes, sports nutrition, and general nutrition. Hannah uses a compassionate, weight-neutral Health at Every Size approach combined with evidence-based practices like intuitive eating, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients heal their relationship with food and build sustainable habits without guilt or shame.
Me2 Integrative Nutrition & Health offers nutrition therapy, integrative health coaching, and group wellness classes led by board-certified coaches Cynthia Moore and Kris Bonham. They specialize in lifestyle guidance covering eating, movement, sleep, and stress resilience, with signature programs including the 7-week Nourishing Resilience Essentials course and the 8-week "8 Weeks Towards Wellness" prediabetes class series. All services are available via Zoom or phone, making them accessible whether you're managing blood sugar, seeking weight changes, or building overall health resilience.
Integrative Health Center of Charlottesville is the top-ranked provider with a Lantern Score of 94.10/100 and a 4.9★ rating from 216 reviews. Founded by Drs. Sandra and Kirk Childers, they specialize in a medically-supervised, 100% natural weight loss program focused on gut health and sustainable results, and they're open Saturdays 10:00 AM–1:00 PM.
Several specialists focus on diabetes management: Candice Sapp, RD (Lantern Score 82.98/100, 5★) is a Certified Diabetes Educator with 18 years of experience, Liny Lee, RD (Lantern Score 71.32/100, 5★) specializes in diabetes and kidney disease nutrition, and Jennifer Vargas, RD (Lantern Score 64.03/100, 5★) offers diabetes management and weight loss support. All three provide evidence-based, personalized nutrition counseling.
Charlottesville has multiple eating disorder specialists: Candice Sapp, RD (Lantern Score 82.98/100) works with eating disorders and disordered eating, On Track! Nutrition & Fitness Consulting (Lantern Score 72.88/100, 4.6★) is led by Katherine Bruno, an Eating Disorder Educator, and Courtney Bascom Nutrition (Lantern Score 69.49/100, 5★) specializes exclusively in eating disorder treatment and recovery.
Resilient Roots: Functional Medicine (Lantern Score 84.03/100, 5★) offers comprehensive functional medicine addressing root causes of illness, and Kerri Rachelle, RD (Lantern Score 78.33/100, 5★) specializes in identifying root causes through nutrition and advanced testing for chronic conditions like autoimmune disease, thyroid issues, and PCOS. Both practices emphasize functional approaches over symptom management.
Riverhead M.D. Wellness & Weight Loss (Lantern Score 93.59/100, 5★ from 125 reviews) is led by Dr. Nathan Miller, board-certified in both Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine, and specializes in evidence-based medical weight loss including prescription medications. They also offer telehealth options for ongoing wellness care.
Sisu Systems, LLC (Lantern Score 77.70/100, 5★) founded in 2004 and led by Kristen Hamilton, DCN, RDN, CSSD, provides personalized sports nutrition coaching and performance-based wellness services for athletes, sports teams, and schools. Hannah Jane Kedzierski, RD (Lantern Score 64.03/100, 5★) also specializes in sports nutrition and women's health nutrition.