Our Nutritionists Help You Create a Healthy Relationship with Food
Nutrition is an essential component of recovering from an eating disorder. Our dietitians will help you discover a healthy relationship with food to get the most joy and performance out of your body. Offering both individual and group nutrition sessions, our dietitians are vital members of our interdisciplinary team.
For more information, please give us a call at (877) 674-2843 or CLICK HERE to contact our Intake Coordinator today.
Erin Welch, RDN, LDN - Registered Dietitian, Baltimore
Erin’s interest in disordered eating was evoked by the coursework and research she completed while earning her bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from Ashland University. After graduation, Erin journeyed to Mississippi State University for her dietetic internship. Throughout her internship, Erin continued her research to better understand cognitive and emotional factors of food behavior while working alongside Registered Dietitians in settings such as sports and clinical nutrition, as well as rehabilitative medicine treating malnutrition, discussing bone density, and counseling patients through body changes. Erin practices using Intuitive Eating, The Transtheoretical Model, and Motivational Interviewing in addition to placing focus on identifying stress, coping with body change, screening for malnutrition, educating on bone health, educating on metabolism & movement, and recognizing valid research. Erin’s goal for each client is to empower clients to take on recovery with a wealth of knowledge and trusted support systems behind them. When not in office, Erin can be found watching movies with her dog, or road tripping back to Ohio to see her goofy family.
Julia Eltzroth, RD - Registered Dietitian, D.C.
Julia earned her bachelor’s degree in Dietetics and completed her Dietetic Internship at Montana State University. After spending five years in the “big sky country” of Montana, she moved back to the DC area to be closer to family and pursue a career helping clients cultivate an improved relationship with food. She practices from a non-diet approach and uses an Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size (HAES) framework in individual and group nutrition counseling settings. When she’s not at work Julia enjoys spending time outside, tasting new recipes, traveling to new places, and watching movies curled up with her cat.
Katelyn Manga, RD, LDN - Registered Dietitian, Columbia
A Maryland native, Katelyn received her bachelor’s degree at the University of Maryland, College Park. She worked as a nutrition coach at the UMD University Health Center, where she was first introduced to non-diet approaches to eating, such as mindfulness, intuitive eating, and Health at Every Size (HAES). Most of her spare time is spent gardening, reading, and hiking with her husband and dog.
Sheli Msall, RDN, LD - Registered Dietitian, D.C.
Sheli earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics from the University of Arkansas before completing her Dietetic Internship with Iowa State University. After working several years in the clinical hospital setting, Sheli moved into an outpatient role where she embraced the non-diet, all foods fit, and intuitive eating practices. The eating disorder field became of interest as she looked for a role that would allow her to teach clients about nutrition while helping them overcome their obstacles with food.
Sheli works to help her clients find a peaceful and joyful relationship with food that can be expanded to all areas of her clients lives. Outside of work, Sheli enjoys spending time outside, having picnics with friends, traveling, and reading a good book with a cup of tea on rainy days.
Erin Shaw, MS, RDN, LDN – Registered Dietitian, Frederick
Erin earned her Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from Kansas State University and her Master’s degree in Human Nutrition from The University of Alabama. While completing her dietetic internship at the Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, she was introduced to the concepts of Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size® by a mentor and these principles “clicked” with her. Erin gained professional experience working on an eating disorders unit of a behavioral health hospital with clients in the inpatient, PHP, and IOP levels of care. Erin practices a non-diet, all foods fit, Intuitive Eating, and Health at Every Size® aligned approach. She is passionate about helping clients foster a peaceful, relationship with food and their body. Outside of work Erin enjoys spending time with her pup, going for walks (hikes are even better!), reading, and challenging her husband to board games.
Sheli works to help her clients find a peaceful and joyful relationship with food that can be expanded to all areas of her clients lives. Outside of work, Sheli enjoys spending time outside, having picnics with friends, traveling, and reading a good book with a cup of tea on rainy days.
Genevieve Traversa RDN, LDN – Registered Dietitian, Baltimore Location
A Maryland native, Genevieve received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. She then completed her Master’s degree in Dietetics from the University of Rhode Island where she began working in behavioral health centers for those with disordered eating. In this experience, she found her passion for helping those through Intuitive Eating and working from a Health at Every Size (HAES) approach. In her spare time, she loves hanging out with her two cats, watching movies or TV with her fiancé, and taking walks at a nearby lake.
For more information, please give us a call at (877)-674-2843 or CLICK HERE to contact our Intake Coordinator today.
