NUTRITION COUNSELING FOR CHRONIC ILLNESS
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is a collaborative, evidence-based approach to using food and nutrition as part of medical care. It goes beyond general nutrition advice.
MNT is a therapeutic process led by Chelsea Levy, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), who works with you, and your care team, when appropriate, to support and manage specific health conditions.
As a virtual dietitian providing medical nutrition therapy, Chelsea supports individuals in managing chronic health conditions through a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach.
Conditions We Support with Medical Nutrition Therapy:
Diabetes Care – Compassionate, flexible support for people living with:
Type 1 Diabetes – Helping you find confidence with carb counting, insulin adjustments, meal planning, and managing highs and lows without obsession or burnout.
Type 2 Diabetes & Prediabetes – Building balanced, satisfying meals, understanding medication timing, and improving blood sugar patterns without rigid diets or shame.
Gestational Diabetes – Offering practical meal ideas and gentle guidance to support both you and your baby.
Insulin Resistance – Using food, movement, and lifestyle strategies to support energy, reduce blood sugar spikes, and improve metabolic health.
Diabetes Technology & Medications – Support with CGM data interpretation, understanding GLP-1s, insulin pumps, and other medications so you feel confident in your care decisions.
Diabetes Burnout & Eating Disorders – A safe space to navigate diabulimia, insulin omission, or fear of weight gain while restoring trust with food and your body.
If you are navigating an eating disorder alongside a medical condition, you can learn more about eating disorder nutrition counseling here →
Digestive Disorders & GI Challenges – Including IBS, SIBO, EoE, acid reflux GERD, celiac disease, and gastroparesis using a gentle, non-restrictive approach to symptom relief and gut health.
Gender-Affirming Care – Collaborative nutrition support for transgender and nonbinary clients, including managing side effects of hormone therapy, supporting metabolic health, navigating body changes, and ensuring adequate nourishment during transition and body dysphoria.
Heart Health – Including cholesterol, blood pressure, and overall cardiovascular risk reduction.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) & Hormonal Health – Non-diet support for blood sugar balance, cycle regulation, symptom management, and fertility.
Women’s Health – Support through all life stages, including preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause.
Each plan begins with a thorough assessment and leads to practical, compassionate strategies that fit into your life with no rigid meal plans, and no shame. Our process includes a thorough nutrition assessment, collaborative goal setting, and ongoing follow-up sessions to provide education, support, and practical tools that work for your lifestyle.
This work often overlaps with healing your relationship with food. You can learn more about intuitive eating nutrition counseling here →
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Chelsea is a New York City–based dietitian offering virtual medical nutrition therapy to clients across the U.S., including New Jersey, Connecticut, California, and Florida.