Clinical Nutritionist

Clinical Nutritionist in the St. Louis Area, Missouri, and Illinois – Outpatient Treatment for Eating Disorders, and to Prevent or Manage Chronic Disease

A dietitian group specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating, pediatrics, and family nutrition

What is the role of a clinical nutritionist?

A clinical dietitian nutritionist specializes in providing medical nutrition therapy to help patients grappling with chronic disease (diabetes, fatty liver, cardiovascular) as well as obesity and nutrition-related cancers (colorectal, post-menopausal breast, uterine, esophageal, kidney, and pancreatic cancers).

As clinical nutritionists in the St. Louis Area, we can provide outpatient nutrition counseling (both online and in person). Clinical nutritionists are often found in healthcare settings, like clinical settings such as hospitals and long-term care facilities. The primary goals of clinical nutrition are disease management and prevention.

Schedule (Missouri Residents)

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What is the difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian?

‘Nutritionist’ and ‘dietitian’ are sometimes used interchangeably, but there are differences regarding education, credentials, scope of practice, regulations, and licensure.

Overall, there can be an overlap; however, dietitians must have a standardized education from an accredited university, whereas clinical nutritionists may come from diverse backgrounds with various levels of certificates.

In short, anyone can call themselves a nutritionist, no matter their training. A clinical nutritionist might go on to search out certification (Certified Clinical Nutritionist – CCN), but to be called a dietitian, you must comply with the rigorous education and training requirements, and pass standardized board exams.

If you are a dietitian, looking to get the required supervision hours and CEU credits, contact us. At Branz Nutrition Counseling, we are committed to helping dietitians succeed, ensuring they get their required supervision hours.

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What is the role of a clinical dietitian in eating disorder treatment?

A clinical dietitian nutritionist’s role in eating disorder treatment includes:

- Asessment, nutritional and behavioral assessment so we can meet you where you are.
– Monitoring weight trends
– Prescribing meal plans
– Monitoring labs
– Monitoring fluids, bowel movements, exercise, and behaviors
– Meeting weight restoration/weight maintenance goals
– Supporting families with Family-Based Treatment (FBT)
– Adhering to Health at Every Size ®(HAES ®) approaches to wellness.
– Helping you implement intuitive eating

Our Team of Dietitian Nutritionists in the Greater St. Louis Area

Branz Nutrition Counseling is a team of certified eating disorder dietitians who provide compassionate care to those struggling with their relationship to food. Our approach is weight-inclusive, LGBTQIA+, and social justice-oriented, which means that we believe that everyone deserves access to quality care.

We can’t wait to meet you!

With locations in Illinois and Missouri, we offer both virtual and in-person counseling sessions. And, we are licensed to provide Telehealth nutrition therapy to patients around the country.

We see clients in person in the St. Louis area, Missouri, Illinois, and from around the country via Telehealth. Learn more here.

We help individuals and families heal their relationships with food and body through compassionate, weight-inclusive care—supporting eating disorder recovery and managing chronic conditions like PCOS, diabetes, and heart disease using Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size principles.

Sami Tilley

MS, RDN, LDN

Registered Dietitian
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Andrew Youck

MS, RD, LDN

Registered Dietitian
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Gwendoline Balto

MS, RDN, LDN

Registered Dietitian
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Brianna Becherer

MS, RDN, LDN, CPT

Registered Dietitian
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Laura Bradfield

RDN, LDN

Registered Dietitian
Saint Louis Lead
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Michelle Wilson

MS, RDN, LDN, CEDS-C, CIEC

Registered Dietitian
Associate Clinical Manager
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Erica Branz

MS, RDN, LDN, CEDS

Founder and Registered Dietitian
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How It Works – An Easy Three-Step Process to Get You on the Road to Recovery

Make An Appointment

What service do you need? We offer a range of appointments of different durations to best fit your needs.

Meet with your Personal Dietitian

Be paired with the dietitian nutritionist on our team and get continued support with one of our online groups. One-on-one counseling, in-person, or virtual. WE TAKE INSURANCE!

Take Control of Your Life

Heal your relationship with food and your body. Choose the best foods for your unique needs. Get the tools you need to live a healthy life. Receive continued support.

Schedule for Missouri Residents

Schedule for Illinois Residents

Note: In order to secure a spot on a dietitian’s schedule, we need a valid payment method on file.

Our Testimonials

Thank you for choosing us as the Best Dietitian Practice in STL (2023)

by H, Illinois

Talking about food and eating behaviors can be very vulnerable—much like discussing any other mental health concern—and it makes a huge difference to work with people who meet you with kindness and zero judgment. The team at Branz truly makes people feel supported. They’re not there to lecture or shame; they’re there to help.

by T, Saint Louis, MO

Wasn’t expecting that response, you are the first dietitian that looked at the good and not my one bad day.

by E, Saint Louis, MO

Thanks for helping me think about food differently and providing guidance regarding how to select carbs. Also, thanks for helping me recognize that the evolution would take several months to come to a ‘new normal’.

by C, Saint Louis, MO

I truly appreciate the encouragement and hearfelt, genuine concern you have for me. Your counsel and empathy have meant a great deal and helped keep me going during difficult times.

“For most of my life, I have correlated the size of my body to being loved and accepted. The smaller I am, the more lovable and acceptable I am. Giving up the dieting, the rules, and the noise has given me the freedom to trust, appreciate and accept love from others as well as myself”.

by Mother of a Patient, Saint Louis, MO

I am truly grateful we found you to be he nutritionist. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

by Mother of a Patient, Saint Louis, MO

Thank you for the caring devoted service and gentle compassion you have shown “S” over the years.

by Mother of a Patient

I can’t thank you enough for all you have done for us. I know we will continue to deal with food issues but at least I see hope. I honestly don’t know how L(or myself) could have got through the past year without you. You literally are a lifesaver!! You are an amazing dietitian!!.

by Mother of a Patient, Saint Louis, MO

Also, again, thank you for being so kind to “A”. She usually does not like seeing “doctor like people”, but she actually enjoys coming to see you, so that says a lot.