Weight Management and Nutrition
Looking for a dietitian who can help you take a realistic approach to weight management that fits your life, helps you understand what’s getting in the way, and gives you support along the way?
Maybe you’ve lost weight before only to regain it. Maybe you’ve been stuck for months and can’t figure out what’s getting in the way. Or maybe you’re simply ready for a healthier, more sustainable approach.
Either way, you are in the right place.
At Well Balanced Nutrition, our registered dietitians combine personalized nutrition guidance with behavior-change strategies, accountability, and ongoing support to help you make progress and navigate the inevitable bumps along the way.
You might be here because…
- You’ve tried diet after diet. You’re ready to get off that rollercoaster and take a more sustainable approach that doesn’t demand giving up all the foods you enjoy.
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You’re tired of starting over every Monday, after vacation, or after one meal that didn’t go as planned.
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Ultimately, you know what you should do, but actually doing it consistently is the real struggle.
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You’re frustrated by conflicting nutrition advice and aren’t sure what actually matters for you.
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You struggle with emotional eating, stress eating, boredom eating, or eating when you’re not physically hungry.
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Your schedule, energy, family, work, or other responsibilities make healthy eating harder than it should be.
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You want support, accountability, and practical strategies that help you make progress and maintain it over time.
Covered by insurance. No referral needed.
We accept major insurance plans like Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, Aetna, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare. Many plans cover our services with no or minimal copays.
Ready to learn more? Start with a free clarity coaching call.
What can nutrition coaching help with?
Our nutrition coaches are registered dietitians who provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling to help you:
Find an eating pattern that works for you
Move away from rigid diets and find a way of eating that provides structure while still leaving room for flexibility, enjoyment, and real life.
Build meals that keep you satisfied
Learn practical ways to balance protein, fiber, carbohydrates, fats, and portions so meals are satisfying and support your goals.
Make healthy choices easier
Instead of relying on willpower, we’ll look at your routines, environment, schedule, and habits to find small changes that make nourishing yourself easier.
Break the all-or-nothing cycle
Notice the thoughts and rules that can turn one indulgent meal into “I’ve blown it, so I might as well start again on Monday.” We’ll help you practice a more flexible way of thinking about food.
Understand what's getting in the way
Oftentimes, the barrier isn’t knowing what to eat. It might be stress, emotional eating, low motivation, busy schedules, ADHD, an unpredictable routine, or years of dieting. We’ll work together to figure out what’s actually happening.
Navigate real-life eating
Restaurants, vacations, weekends, family meals, busy workdays, celebrations, and everything in between. Your nutrition plan needs to work outside your kitchen, too.
Work toward your health and weight goals
Whether your goal is weight loss, maintaining weight, improving your health markers, or simply feeling better in your body, we’ll help you create a plan that considers the bigger picture.
How to get started:
Schedule A Clarity Call
Tell us where you are on your wellness journey and where you feel stuck. We’ll see if Well Balanced Nutrition can help! If we are a good fit, the next step is to schedule your initial nutrition assessment.
Initial Assessment + Road Map
This meeting is all about you! We ask about your health history, lifestyle, nutrition habits and goals. We’ll work together to map out your personal path to feeling your best and get you moving in the right direction.
Follow Up Coaching
This is truly where the magic happens. Your nutrition coach will help you continue to make progress, overcome speed bumps, and provide friendly accountability and support.
Friendly dieitians who can help with weight management:
Coach Kristen
Kristen Norton, RD, LDN
Appointments: Virtual Only | Location: Charlotte, NC | Availability: Accepting new clients
Kristen loves helping....
clients get to the root of what’s getting in the way, not just telling you what to eat. Her coaching combines accountability, practical nutrition, and behavior-change strategies to help you build consistency and make changes that actually fit your life.
A great fit if: You want a coach in your corner who will listen, ask the deeper questions, and help you turn what you know into what you actually do.
Loves to help with: GLP1 Nutrition, Weight Management, Sustainable Weight Loss, Prediabetes, Insulin Resistance, High Cholesterol, Fatty Liver/ MAFLD, Meal Planning, Sports Nutrition, Fitness Nutrition, ADHD and Nutrition, Emotional Eating, Food Guilt
Coach Christy
Christy Quirk, RD, LDN
Appointments: Virtual | Location: Durham, NC | Availability: Accepting new clients
Christy loves helping...
clients figure out practical food solutions for busy seasons, whether that’s getting back into a routine after travel or knowing what to eat at work or school. As a chef-turned-dietitian, she brings a sense of adventure, creativity, and a genuine love of food to her coaching.
A great fit if: You enjoy food, like learning the “why” behind nutrition, and want practical ideas you can actually use in your everyday life.
Loves to help with: GLP1 Nutrition, Weight Management, Sustainable Weight Loss, Prediabetes, High Cholesterol, Meal Planning, Cookng and Food Confidence, Fitness Nutrition, Overcoming Diet Culture, Emotional Eating, Food Guilt, Plant-Forward Eating
Coach Joann
Joann Godwin, RD, LDN
Appointments: Virtual Only | Location: Thomsville, NC | Availability: Accepting new clients; limited spots.
Joann helps adults navigate..
nutrition for prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, metabolic health, weight management, and overall wellness. Her warm, highly supportive coaching style focuses on finding practical changes that fit your current lifestyle, not everything you “should” be doing.
A great fit if: You want knowledgeable, encouraging support and a realistic approach to improving your health, whether you’re balancing work and family, staying active, or navigating a new stage of life.
Loves to help with: GLP-1 Nutrition, Weight Management, Diabetes, Menopause, PCOS, ADHD Nutrition, IBS, Healthy Aging, Active Adults, Meal Planning
You don’t have to know exactly what you need before reaching out.
Let’s talk about what’s going on, where you’re feeling stuck, and what kind of support might help.
P.S. Have questions about working with us?
Wondering about insurance, session length, pricing, or what to expect?
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions for answers to common questions about working with Well Balanced Nutrition.