Nutritional
Counseling at
The Seneca Wellness & Fitness Center

Why a Dietitian and not a Nutritionist?

Losing weight and changing what you eat is serious business. To lose weight effectively and safely demands the expertise of someone who can thoroughly understand your medical history, lifestyle, eating habits, and nutritional profile.

A registered dietitian is a licensed, board-certified professional with a graduate degree who has spent years in clinical medicine and weight management. This experience allows a dietitian to intelligently distinguish between clever marketing/diet fiction and scientific fact. A dietitian can also understand and take into account any medical issues related to your diet including such areas as diabetes, osteoporosis, eating disorders, hypo/hyperthyroidism, hyperlipidemia, high cholesterol, etc.

By contrast, anyone can call themselves a "nutritionist." There is no length of schooling required to be a nutritionist. There is no governing body of nutritionists to hold them to a certain standard of practice. This is not to say there aren't competent nutritionists practicing - ones who are well-read on nutrition, offer sound advice and keep up-to-date on current research. However, they are not bound to maintain the same educational and professional standards as a dietitian.

Our Dietitian

Judy Goffi MS, RD, CDE, LD
Lead Dietitian

Judy received her Masters in Clinical Nutrition from Boston University in 1987. Judy has over 25 years of experience as a clinical dietitian, with expertise in weight management, sports nutrition, disease prevention and medical nutrition therapy. She has worked in virtually every type of medical setting and has written numerous articles in books and medical journals. Judy is also an tri-athlete, having competed in over 100 triathlons.

Judy's Perspective

"Losing weight is not about finding the 'right diet'. Losing weight is about finding a way to make your natural likes and dislikes work FOR you!"

Millions of Americans struggle to lose weight, yet less than 1% of weight loss methods out there are actually effective in long-term weight management. Why?

Most commercial diet approaches offer a one-size fits all solution such as “cut carbs in half” or “eat only low-fat”. Others force you into a strict meal regimen. Rigid programs are nearly impossible to stick with in today’s busy world.

At The Seneca Wellness & Fitness Center, Judy Goffi will show you how to fit the foods you like into your particular lifestyle and time constraints to help you lose weight safely and effectively.

Rates

The initial session is $105.00 and includes:  Complete analysis of your nutritional profile  Detailed and documented plan to start you on the road to reaching your weight management goals  Recommendations based on your unique goals and medical history Follow-up sessions are $75.00.

“Judy made everything so easy for me. I could still eat the foods I loved, but just at different times and with the healthier foods I was ignoring. I lost the last 20 pounds from my pregnancy that exercise just couldn’t get rid of thanks to Judy’s simple, common sense approach to eating. I can take the principles she gave me and not have to be dependent on her like so many diet plans I’ve tried in the past.” Lisa Falsetti Nutritional Client

If you have a question for Judy or would like to schedule an appointment, call 301-948-4395.