Rachel McGuinness RD, LDN

I have always had a passion towards nutrition and the topic was always very natural for me. I decided to make it my goal to become a registered dietitian and help others feel the same way about food and nutrition. Nutrition counseling has been very rewarding for me. I enjoy helping people identify ways in which they want to improve their lives at their desired pace. I feel for those who struggle to begin making lifestyle changes and believe that I am a good support in helping them make their first steps. It is important that my clients know  “I am called a dietitian, but it does not mean I put my clients on diets. We work together on lifestyle changes that my clients can carry with them for the rest of their lives.”

​My approach to nutrition counseling is rooted in empathy, compassion, and evidence-based practices. I believe in taking a multi-factorial approach, addressing not just what you eat, but why you eat. I often work with patients focusing on weight management, GI issues, diabetes management, heart health, and disordered eating.

I understand how life can get in the way, and I strive to help my clients make changes even in hard times: “Small changes are still changes.”

Education and Credentials:

• Registered Dietitian (RD)

• Licensed Dietitian in the state of Pennsylvania (LDN)

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Penn State University

• Post-Grad Dietetic Internship graduate from Aramark