Meet Dana

Dana Sturtevant, MS, RD is a registered dietician and Kripalu yoga teacher with extensive experience using a motivational approach to help individuals let go of food/weight obsession to heal relationship with food and reach a natural, healthy weight. Dana works with patients using awareness practice and conscious eating guidelines as the foundation for a more enjoyable eating experience.

Dana’s Approach
People are often confused when it comes to nutrition and health. I believe we all have a core set of values that guide our behaviors. I work in partnership with clients to increase inner motivation and strengthen commitment to a healthy lifestyle before creating a plan to change behavior. I have found that when the decision to change is made from a deeper place, the change is more likely to be long-lasting and pervasive.

I help clients understand that ambivalence is a normal and natural part of the change process. I provide a safe, supportive and empowering environment for clients to explore all the conflicting thoughts and feelings about change. At this point, clients are more prepared to make well-thought out, committed decisions.

I work together with clients to identify changes they feel most ready to make. We identify barriers to success and determine the best course of action.

As a nutrition therapist, my specialization and interests include:

Food/Weight/Body Image concerns
Eating Disorders
Heart Disease/Cholesterol/Blood Pressure
Diabetes/Glycemic Control
Disease Prevention/General Health
Disease Management