Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Personalized Nutrition Counseling
At Oceanside Nutrition, we are dedicated to providing personalized, evidence-based nutrition guidance rooted in science, inclusivity, and therapeutic relationship-building. Our team of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists specializes in intuitive eating, disordered eating recovery, and chronic disease management, offering both telehealth and in-person consultations at our Newburyport office. We prioritize anti-diet, weight-inclusive approaches to help clients cultivate lasting healthy eating patterns and peaceful relationships with food. With expertise in metabolic health, eating disorders, and non-diet nutrition therapy, we tailor our counseling to individual needs, ensuring clients receive support that aligns with their unique health goals.Our practitioners bring extensive experience in clinical settings, education, and community health, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration when needed. We are committed to making nutrition counseling accessible through transparent pricing, insurance acceptance, and flexible session scheduling. By focusing on sustainable behavior change rather than quick fixes, we empower clients to navigate food choices confidently while prioritizing mental and physical well-being. Our podcast, Nutrition for Mortals, further extends this mission by challenging diet culture narratives and promoting balanced perspectives on nutrition.
Services
Intuitive Eating Counseling
Disordered Eating Recovery
Chronic Disease Management
Telehealth Consultations
Eating Disorder Support
Highlights and features
- We are Registered Dietitian Nutritionists with specialized training in intuitive eating and eating disorder recovery.
- Our counseling combines evidence-based science with compassionate, individualized care.
- We offer flexible telehealth and in-person appointment options in Newburyport.
- Our team includes certified Intuitive Eating Counselors and educators in nutrition therapy.
- We accept major insurance plans and provide transparent pricing for accessible care.
What people say
Experts in intuitive eating
Supportive and understanding
Changed my relationship with food
Genuine care for clients
Highly recommend
Services
Intuitive Eating Counseling
Our Intuitive Eating Counseling helps clients rebuild trust in their body's natural hunger cues through non-diet, weight-inclusive practices. We guide individuals in overcoming food guilt, breaking restrictive patterns, and developing sustainable eating habits aligned with their physical and emotional needs. This approach empowers clients to make food choices based on satisfaction rather than external rules.
Disordered Eating Recovery
Specialized disordered eating recovery programs address restrictive eating, binge eating, and hyper-fixation on food decisions. Our dietitians use evidence-based therapies to help clients heal relationships with food while collaborating with mental health professionals when needed. We create safe spaces for clients to explore harmful patterns and develop healthier coping mechanisms tailored to their recovery journey.
Chronic Disease Management
Chronic disease management services focus on preventing and managing conditions like diabetes and heart disease through personalized nutrition plans. We emphasize whole-food approaches and sustainable lifestyle changes rather than restrictive diets. Our team works closely with clients to develop eating patterns that improve biomarkers while maintaining enjoyment of food and overall quality of life.
Telehealth Consultations
Telehealth consultations provide accessible nutrition counseling from any location, offering the same personalized care as in-person visits. This service accommodates busy schedules while maintaining therapeutic connections through secure video platforms. Clients receive comprehensive support for all nutrition concerns without geographical limitations, ensuring continuity of care regardless of location.
Eating Disorder Support
Our eating disorder support programs combine medical nutrition therapy with compassionate counseling for individuals struggling with clinical eating disorders. We collaborate with treatment teams to provide consistent, trauma-informed care while addressing nutritional rehabilitation needs. The program focuses on restoring healthy eating patterns and rebuilding trust in food choices through gradual exposure and education.
People
Matt Priven
Founder, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Matt Priven, MS, RDN, founded Oceanside Nutrition with expertise in intuitive eating and eating disorder recovery. He combines clinical experience with a warm, client-centered approach to nutrition therapy.
Jen Baum
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Jen Baum, MS, RDN, specializes in eating disorders and non-diet nutrition therapy. She brings teaching experience and a passion for helping clients heal relationships with food through weight-neutral approaches.
Kelsey Chadwick
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Kelsey Chadwick, MS, RDN, focuses on intuitive eating and celiac disease management. Her approach emphasizes food freedom while addressing specific dietary needs through compassionate counseling.
Liz Richard
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Liz Richard, MS, RDN, CNSC, specializes in chronic disease management and hospital nutrition support. She combines clinical expertise with community-based counseling to help clients define personalized health goals.
Questions
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Harvard Pilgrim, Medicare, United Healthcare, and Tufts Commercial Plans as in-network providers.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Yes, we provide both telehealth and in-person nutrition counseling to accommodate client preferences and accessibility needs.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require 48-hour notice for cancellations. Late cancellations incur a $50 fee unless due to emergencies.
How much do sessions cost?
Private pay sessions cost $150 each, with a 10% discount available for pre-paying six sessions upfront.
What specialties do your dietitians have?
Our team specializes in intuitive eating, eating disorder recovery, chronic disease management, and celiac disease nutrition counseling.
Can you work with my therapist or doctor?
Yes, we collaborate with other healthcare providers when appropriate to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care for our clients.
