Areas served: Harrisonburg, VA and surrounding Rockingham County
Harrisonburg's nutrition and dietitian landscape reflects the city's diverse population, including James Madison University students, Mennonite communities, and a growing multicultural population. Local registered dietitians offer services ranging from sports nutrition and eating disorder treatment to culturally-sensitive counseling for chronic disease management. Many practitioners integrate with Sentara RMH Medical Center and local primary care networks, while others operate independent practices serving the Shenandoah Valley region.
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 reviewsFour Seasons Harmony is a holistic health practice run by Whitney L. Erwin, MSc, MEd, LMT, specializing in women's health, hormonal balance, and Ayurvedic medicine. She offers clinical herbal medicine, nutrition counseling, yoga, and Ayurvedic therapies to address conditions like hormonal imbalances, chronic pain, fertility concerns, anxiety, digestive issues, and autoimmune conditions. Whitney combines Eastern Ayurvedic principles with Western clinical herbalism in a highly individualized, integrative approach available both in-person in Harrisonburg and virtually nationwide.
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.
Magnum Opus Coaching is a specialized run coaching practice led by Coach Nelle, serving endurance athletes from middle-distance track to ultramarathons across Virginia and virtually nationwide. Beyond run coaching, the business offers personalized strength development, gait analysis, integrative health coaching, mindset support, and strategic race preparation—all built on a philosophy of coaching the whole athlete rather than chasing mileage. Nelle combines physiology, psychology, and lived experience to create customized training systems focused on durability, injury prevention, and sustainable long-term performance.
Skyline Nutrition is a health-focused cafe in Harrisonburg, VA serving nutrient-dense smoothies, acai bowls, protein shakes, protein waffles and donuts, energy teas, and wellness juices. All items are formulated with high protein content, low sugar, and essential vitamins to support fitness and wellness goals. The business emphasizes organic, plant-based ingredients and maintains a clean, welcoming environment with knowledgeable staff.
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 reviewsSisu 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.
Sue's Super Nutrition is a family-owned health food store in Harrisonburg that has served the community since 1995. Founded by Sue to address her son's food allergies, the store offers over 3,000 square feet of natural health products including vitamins, herbs, homeopathy remedies, all-natural skincare, organic foods, wheat and gluten-free options, bulk herbs and teas, organic meats, and pet products. Their knowledgeable staff provides personalized guidance on natural health solutions for customers with allergies, dietary restrictions, and wellness needs.
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.
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.
Kathryn Huntley is a registered dietitian nutritionist with 6+ years of experience providing personalized nutrition counseling through both in-person and virtual consultations. She specializes in diabetes management, weight loss, eating disorders, pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, PCOS, IBS, and heart health, and is skilled in motivational interviewing, meal planning, intuitive eating, and lab testing interpretation. Her evidence-based, empathetic approach focuses on meeting clients where they are and building sustainable habits rather than restrictive diets.
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.
Align Integrative Health is a holistic wellness center in Mt. Crawford offering chiropractic care, massage therapy, nutrition counseling, and wellness coaching. The practice combines conventional and complementary approaches to address the root causes of health issues and support whole-body wellness. They work with clients to develop personalized treatment plans integrating multiple modalities for lasting results.
Donna May is a Certified Health Coach based in Harrisonburg, VA, offering personalized nutrition and wellness guidance to help clients achieve their health goals. She works with individuals to develop sustainable dietary habits and lifestyle changes through one-on-one coaching and education. Donna May combines her certification and experience to provide practical, client-centered nutrition support.
Caroline Hackley is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES) with a Master's degree in Education, serving patients through Augusta Health's outpatient nutrition program in Fishersville. She coordinates the Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Self-Management Education Program, providing personalized nutrition counseling and diabetes education to help patients manage their health through food and lifestyle changes. As part of Augusta Health's comprehensive dietitian team, she brings specialized expertise in medical nutrition therapy and patient education.
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.
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.
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.
Heather Brunk is a registered dietitian nutritionist offering personalized nutrition counseling for general healthy eating, picky eating, pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, pediatric care, diabetes management, weight loss, and disease-specific conditions. With over 10 years of experience including WIC program work with pregnant women and children, plus clinical inpatient dietitian experience, Heather uses a non-diet, intuitive eating approach tailored to each client's unique goals and life circumstances. She specializes in making nutrition accessible and empowering clients to understand the 'why' behind dietary recommendations.
Christy Haas is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RD) offering personalized nutrition counseling and dietary guidance in Barboursville, VA. She works with clients to develop sustainable eating plans tailored to their individual health goals and medical needs. As part of Fay Nutrition, she combines evidence-based nutritional science with practical strategies to help clients achieve better health outcomes.
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.
Lucinda Pate is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RD) serving Harrisonburg with personalized nutrition counseling and dietary guidance. She works with clients to develop sustainable eating plans tailored to their individual health goals, medical conditions, and lifestyle. Her evidence-based approach focuses on practical, long-term dietary changes rather than fad diets.
Penelope E. Ferguson is a registered dietitian (RD) offering personalized nutrition counseling and dietary guidance in Harrisonburg. She works with clients to develop practical, evidence-based nutrition plans tailored to their individual health goals and medical needs.
Harrisonburg Dieticians LLC provides personalized nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy services to help clients achieve their health goals through evidence-based dietary guidance. The practice specializes in working with individuals managing chronic conditions, wellness goals, and lifestyle changes with a focus on sustainable, practical nutrition strategies.
Sentara RMH Medical Center is a full-service hospital in Harrisonburg offering comprehensive acute care, emergency services, surgical procedures, and specialty medical treatments. As part of the larger Sentara Health system, they combine traditional medical expertise with coordinated care approaches designed to address patients' overall health needs. The facility serves the Shenandoah Valley community with 24/7 emergency care and inpatient/outpatient services.
Integrative Health Center of Charlottesville is the top-ranked provider with a Lantern Score of 94.10/100 and 4.9★ rating from 216 reviews. They specialize in medically-supervised, 100% natural weight loss programs focusing on gut health and sustainable long-term results, and are open Saturdays 10:00 AM–1:00 PM.
Several registered dietitians specialize in diabetes management in the area: Candice Sapp, RD (Lantern Score 82.98/100, 5★ rating), Liny Lee, RD (71.32/100), and Kathryn Huntley, RD (69.49/100) all offer personalized diabetes counseling. Candice Sapp has 18 years of experience and is also a Certified Diabetes Educator.
Integrative Health Center of Charlottesville is the only provider among the 29 listings that offers weekend hours, open Saturdays from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM. They're the top-ranked provider with a 94.10 Lantern Score and specialize in natural weight loss and gut health.
Multiple providers specialize in eating disorder treatment: On Track! Nutrition & Fitness Consulting (Lantern Score 72.88/100) is led by Katherine Bruno, an Eating Disorder Educator; Courtney Bascom Nutrition (69.49/100) specializes in eating disorder treatment and recovery; and Hannah Noland, RD specializes in eating disorders and disordered eating with a non-diet approach.
Kerri Rachelle, RD (Lantern Score 78.33/100) founded REV0lution, a functional medicine group specializing in identifying root causes through advanced testing and nutrition; Abundant Life Nutritional Therapy (76.94/100) uses Nutrition Response Testing; and Samantha Sanner, RD (67.15/100) at Revolution Health focuses on functional medicine nutrition for autoimmune and thyroid conditions.
Sisu Systems, LLC led by Kristen Hamilton, DCN, RDN, CSSD (Lantern Score 77.70/100) specializes in sports nutrition and performance training for athletes and sports teams, while Magnum Opus Coaching (79.63/100) serves endurance athletes from middle-distance runners to ultramarathon competitors across Virginia.