Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Nutritional Therapy in Seal Beach
As a Registered Dietitian with over 25 years of experience, I founded Healing Nutrition Therapy to empower individuals through a non-diet approach to nutritional therapy. My practice specializes in disordered eating, chronic dieting, and conditions like PCOS and cardiovascular disease, integrating Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size (HAES) principles. I hold dual certifications as a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian (CEDRD), combining medical expertise with compassionate care.My team approach addresses emotional, physical, and behavioral aspects of health, offering both in-person sessions at our Seal Beach office and virtual consultations. We serve clients across multiple states, prioritizing personalized care, insurance accessibility, and sliding-scale fees to ensure inclusive support for all.
Services
Eating Disorder Recovery
Intuitive Eating Counseling
Menopause Nutrition
Substance Abuse Support
PCOS Management
Cardiovascular Health
Food Allergy Guidance
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of experience in non-diet nutritional therapy
- Specialized expertise in eating disorder recovery and Intuitive Eating
- Offers virtual consultations for nationwide accessibility
- Licensed in 8 states for comprehensive care options
- Accepts CA Blue Cross insurance with sliding-scale fees
Associations and certifications
- Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian (CEDRD)
- Health at Every Size (HAES)
What people say
Understanding and compassionate
Team approach to care
Loving yet no-nonsense way
Relearn relationship with food
Supportive during recovery process
Services
Eating Disorder Recovery
Specialized treatment for anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorders using evidence-based approaches. Combines Intuitive Eating principles with cognitive therapy to address emotional triggers and behavioral patterns. Focuses on rebuilding healthy relationships with food while addressing co-occurring mental health challenges through personalized recovery plans.
Intuitive Eating Counseling
Guided program to develop body trust and eliminate diet culture mentality. Teaches recognition of hunger cues, emotional eating patterns, and sustainable self-care practices. Promotes Health at Every Size principles while addressing medical concerns through non-restrictive nutritional strategies tailored to individual needs.
PCOS Management
Comprehensive nutritional approach to polycystic ovary syndrome focusing on insulin regulation and metabolic health. Addresses emotional eating patterns while developing sustainable lifestyle changes. Combines medical nutrition therapy with behavioral support to reduce diabetes risk and improve overall well-being without restrictive dieting.
Substance Abuse Support
Integrated nutritional therapy for substance use disorders addressing shared risk factors with eating disorders. Develops balanced eating patterns to support brain chemistry and emotional stability. Provides practical tools for managing cravings while rebuilding physical health through personalized meal planning and behavioral strategies.
Menopause Nutrition
Tailored nutritional guidance for managing menopausal symptoms through non-restrictive eating approaches. Addresses metabolic changes, sleep disturbances, and emotional eating patterns associated with hormonal shifts. Focuses on maintaining bone density, cardiovascular health, and emotional well-being during midlife transitions.
People
Ellyn Silverman-Linnetz
Registered Dietitian & Founder
25+ year veteran RD specializing in eating disorders and intuitive eating. Combines medical expertise with compassionate care, licensed in 8 states. Former physician assistant with unique perspective on holistic health.
Questions
What eating disorder specialties do you handle?
We specialize in anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and related emotional eating patterns using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept CA Blue Cross insurance and offer modified fees for qualifying clients through our sliding-scale program.
Are virtual sessions available?
Yes, we provide telehealth consultations for clients across all licensed states in addition to in-person appointments.
What is intuitive eating?
Intuitive Eating is a non-diet approach that teaches body trust, helping you develop healthy relationships with food without restrictive rules.
How do you handle PCOS management?
Our PCOS program focuses on insulin regulation, emotional eating patterns, and sustainable lifestyle changes without restrictive dieting.
What makes your practice unique?
Combining 25+ years of medical experience with compassionate, weight-inclusive care tailored to each client's individual journey.
