Business Details
Personalized Nutrition Counseling in Beverly Hills
I am Mary Donkersloot, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with decades of experience empowering individuals and families to achieve wellness through personalized nutrition counseling. Growing up on an Iowa farm instilled my passion for wholesome food, which I channel into practical solutions for weight management, eating disorders, and diet-related chronic illnesses. My career spans clinical work, in-home nutrition makeovers, and authoring four books on diabetes and healthy eating.I operate a private practice in Beverly Hills and offer virtual consultations nationwide, combining scientific expertise with actionable guidance to help clients develop sustainable smart eating habits. My approach integrates metabolic assessments, customized meal planning, and education on mindful eating to address each client's unique relationship with food.
Services
Nutrition Counseling
Weight Management
Diabetes Management
Eating Disorder Recovery
Metabolic Assessments
Meal Planning
Virtual Consultations
Corporate Wellness
Cooking Demonstrations
Smart Eating Education
Highlights and features
- 25+ years experience as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- Pioneered in-home nutrition makeover service model
- Author of four published nutrition books including diabetes guides
- Developed Smart Eating methodology for sustainable habit change
- Offers both in-person and virtual telehealth consultations
Services
Nutrition Counseling
Personalized one-on-one sessions address weight management, chronic disease prevention, and eating behavior modification. Using comprehensive dietary assessments, we develop tailored nutrition plans that accommodate individual preferences and lifestyle needs while addressing specific health concerns through evidence-based practices.
Diabetes Management
Specialized programs for type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients focus on carbohydrate counting, meal timing, and metabolic regulation. We provide continuous support for medication-nutrition interactions and lifestyle adjustments to maintain optimal blood glucose levels while maintaining dietary satisfaction.
Eating Disorder Recovery
Comprehensive nutritional therapy for anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorders incorporates gentle nutrition education and normalized eating patterns. Our approach emphasizes rebuilding trust in hunger cues while establishing balanced relationships with food and body image through non-diet framework principles.
Metabolic Assessments
Advanced body composition analysis and basal metabolic rate measurements inform personalized nutrition plans. These scientific evaluations help establish accurate calorie needs and track physiological changes during weight management programs, ensuring realistic and sustainable goals.
Smart Eating Education
Interactive learning experiences teach practical skills for healthy eating, including grocery shopping strategies, meal preparation techniques, and mindful eating practices. Our educational content helps clients decode nutrition science into everyday actionable habits that support long-term wellness.
People
Mary Donkersloot
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Award-winning dietitian with 25+ years experience in clinical nutrition, author of four books on diabetes and healthy eating, former corporate nutrition consultant for major food brands, and creator of the Smart Eating methodology for sustainable lifestyle change.
Questions
What services does Mary Donkersloot offer?
Individual and family nutrition counseling, weight management programs, diabetes care, eating disorder recovery support, metabolic testing, and virtual consultations.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Book online through our Healthie portal or call 310-275-9241 during business hours for in-person or virtual sessions.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Check with your provider about coverage for registered dietitian services.
Are virtual consultations available?
Yes, we offer live video conferencing for clients outside the Beverly Hills area using secure telehealth platforms.
What is the Smart Eating approach?
Our evidence-based methodology combines mindful eating principles with practical nutrition education to create sustainable healthy eating habits.
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