Business Details
38 Years
experience
Your Trusted Nutrition Experts in Edgartown, MA
At Vineyard Nutrition, we are dedicated to helping individuals achieve lifelong health through personalized nutrition counseling. With over 40 years of combined experience, our team of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists specializes in non-diet approaches to weight management, chronic disease prevention, and holistic wellness. We prioritize small, sustainable lifestyle changes tailored to each client's unique needs, working collaboratively with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care.Our expertise spans cardiovascular health, diabetes management, digestive disorders, and sports nutrition, among other specialties. As active members of the Martha's Vineyard community, we are committed to providing accessible, science-based nutrition education through both individual counseling and free community talks. Our practice emphasizes compassionate, evidence-driven care that empowers clients to develop healthier relationships with food while addressing specific medical conditions.
Services
Weight Loss
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Digestive Issues
Eating Disorders
Healthy Eating
Cancer
Sports Nutrition
Childhood Nutrition
Food Allergies
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined experience in medical nutrition therapy
- Our non-diet approach focuses on sustainable lifestyle changes
- We collaborate with healthcare providers for comprehensive care
- Specialized expertise in managing chronic conditions through nutrition
- Community-focused education through free local nutrition workshops
Associations and certifications
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Services
Weight Loss
Our non-diet approach to weight loss focuses on sustainable lifestyle changes rather than temporary fixes. We help clients develop healthier relationships with food through personalized meal planning, emotional hunger management, and science-based strategies that promote long-term success without restrictive dieting.
Heart Disease
We specialize in nutrition therapy for cardiovascular health, offering evidence-based guidance to lower cholesterol and blood pressure through dietary changes. Our programs include fiber optimization, mineral balancing, and low-sodium meal planning to reduce heart disease risk while maintaining flavorful, satisfying eating patterns.
Diabetes
Our diabetes nutrition counseling addresses both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes through personalized meal planning that balances food intake with medication and activity levels. We provide practical strategies for maintaining stable blood sugar levels while ensuring adequate nutrition and dietary satisfaction.
Digestive Issues
We offer specialized nutrition support for digestive disorders including IBS, Crohn's disease, and Celiac disease. Our approach focuses on identifying trigger foods, optimizing fiber intake, and promoting gut health through targeted dietary modifications that reduce symptoms and improve digestive function.
Eating Disorders
Our compassionate, science-based treatment for eating disorders includes meal planning, nutritional rehabilitation, and recovery support. We work collaboratively with mental health professionals to address anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorders while rebuilding healthy relationships with food and body image.
People
Prudence Athearn Levy
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
With over 20 years of experience, Prudence specializes in medical nutrition therapy for chronic conditions. She holds a Master's degree in Human Nutrition and combines clinical expertise with community-based care to provide personalized nutrition solutions for island residents.
Joshua Marc Levy
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Josh brings extensive expertise in weight management and sports nutrition, having worked in both clinical and community settings. His approach combines culinary skills with evidence-based practices to help clients achieve sustainable health improvements through practical, enjoyable eating patterns.
Questions
What nutrition services do you offer?
We provide personalized counseling for weight management, chronic disease prevention, digestive health, diabetes care, eating disorders, and sports nutrition. Our services also include community education programs and specialized dietary guidance for food allergies.
How do you work with healthcare providers?
With client permission, we collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care. This team approach allows us to create nutrition plans that complement medical treatments and address specific health conditions effectively.
Do you offer community nutrition education?
Yes, we provide free community nutrition talks covering topics like meal planning, prediabetes prevention, and healthy eating strategies. These programs are offered in partnership with local organizations across Martha's Vineyard.
What makes your approach different?
Our non-diet philosophy focuses on sustainable lifestyle changes rather than temporary fixes. We emphasize building healthier relationships with food through personalized, science-based strategies that accommodate individual needs and preferences.
Can you help with food allergies and special diets?
Yes, we specialize in managing food allergies, sensitivities, and special dietary needs including gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian/vegan diets. We provide practical guidance for maintaining balanced nutrition while avoiding problematic foods.
