What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.97
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“My dietician is a wonderful professional- super knowledgeable, positive attitude, energetic, smart and organized working on providing a plan for me to guide me.”
Less than 3 months ago
“We felt to provider was extremely knowledgeable and connected to our daughter in a genuine way. We are very much looking forward to working with her.”
Less than 6 months ago
About Barbara Heerkens
Barbara Ann is a Registered Dietitian with a master’s degree in Public Health and bachelor’s degrees in Education and Biology. She has experience working with individuals of all age groups but has primarily focused on adolescents and issues such as disordered eating, behavior motivation, sustainable weight loss, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Her goal is to support clients in repairing their relationship with food and their bodies, eliminating negative thoughts, and helping them feel free to enjoy life to the fullest.
Barbara Ann uses Motivational Interviewing (MI) to ensure that all counseling sessions are client-led. She encourages patients to openly share their feelings and barriers to personal wellness without judgment. Utilizing DBT, CBT, and MI, her empathetic approach—combined with her advanced education and strong teaching skills—supports clients in finally achieving and sustaining their wellness goals.
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Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Registered Dietitian (RD) (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
Education and training
- Northern Arizona University, Master's in Public Health
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1083479075
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.97
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Barbara Ann is wonderful! She is kind and caring and very knowledgeable! She is very relatable and encouraging!
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Barbara was so helpful pointing out different things and new things to try to help settle down my UC
Less than 3 months agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Barbara Ann is great at what she does! I trust and have confidence in what she says. she is positive!!
Less than 6 months agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Barbara Anna has helped to change my life and how I think about food!
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Wet professional knowledgeable friendly sweet easy to talk to
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She is easy to work with & understanding my needs and goals
Less than 6 months agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Barbara Ann was knowledgeable, relatable and very helpful!
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Barbara Ann is a joy to work with! She is amazing!
Less than 6 months agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
My therapist Barbara Ann is so wonderful!
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Great dietitian
Less than 3 months agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
My dietician is a wonderful professional- super knowledgeable, positive attitude, energetic, smart and organized working on providing a plan for me to guide me.
Less than 3 months agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Great communication.
Less than 3 months agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Awesome provider
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Good conversation
Less than 6 months agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Barbara is amazing
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We felt to provider was extremely knowledgeable and connected to our daughter in a genuine way. We are very much looking forward to working with her.
Less than 6 months agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Barbara Ann, my therapist is so kind and supportive. She offers me so many good things to think wand notice about myself. She is wonderful to work with!
Less than 6 months agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
eye opening to nutrition
Less than 6 months agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Barbara is very helpful to just hear me and help me work through my relationship with food as well as give me all the technical knowledge I need. She's been so helpful to me!!
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Barbara Ann is just so good at her job and so helpful. She cared about meeting my individual needs. You don't get a pamphlet or a rubber stamp approach, but a personalized one.
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How soon can I make an appointment with Barbara Heerkens?
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Is Barbara Heerkens accepting new patients?
Barbara Heerkens generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Barbara Heerkens's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Barbara Heerkens accept my insurance?
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What practice does Barbara Heerkens work with?
Barbara Heerkens works with Health Loft.
Which board certifications does Barbara Heerkens have?
Barbara Heerkens is certified by Commission on Dietetic Registration, Registered Dietitian (RD) (Commission on Dietetic Registration), and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) (Commission on Dietetic Registration).
What are common reasons for patients to see Barbara Heerkens?
Barbara Heerkens frequently sees patients for Eating Disorder, New Patient Visit, Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation, Type 2 Diabetes, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Barbara Heerkens on their profile.
What languages does Barbara Heerkens speak?
Barbara Heerkens speaks English.
How do patients rate Barbara Heerkens in reviews?
30 patients have reviewed Barbara Heerkens. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.97/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.