What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“Dina always makes me feel better. She is kind yet honest and makes me feel safe to talk about anything”
More than 1 year ago
“Dina is so well informed and it is such a different approach to anything else I've tried before. This is the first time I've tried a program and actually feel like it's going to have long lasting effects and truly help”
More than 1 year ago
About Dina Garcia
This provider is not licensed in the state of CT, MA, MD, NY, IN, OK, OR, PA, TN, WA, HI, MT, IL, VT Dina is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 18 years of counseling experience. Her passion is working with adults, children and teens who are struggling with binge/emotional eating or yo-yo dieting and are looking to have a healthy relationship with food and body image. Previously having prediabetes and gestational diabetes and currently living with ADHD, she has a special place in her heart for those struggling with the same. She also has significant experience working with chronic kidney disease, hearth health, women's health, picky eating and general wellness. Dina takes a weight neutral and inclusive approach to helping clients nourish their overall well-being. Her personal challenges with disordered eating, prediabetes and ADHD help her to provide unique approaches to better health. She will guide you towards a healthy relationship with food using intuitive eating, mindful eating, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior approaches and simply listening to and caring about your goals and needs. During your first session Dina will conduct an extensive intake to best understand your past lived experience with food, your current challenges and your future goals. Together the two of you will create a roadmap that outlines all the critical pieces of what you need to work on together. Each session she will break that roadmap into small actionable steps that will progress you towards your larger goals. You should walk away from the first session with a clear picture of what you will be working on over the coming weeks/months to reach your goals, but also a sense of calm that it will be laid out in do-able steps.
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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
- California State University, Fresno, Internship in Dietetics
- Ball State University, Bachelor's in Dietetics
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1639413982
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
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Dina is extremely good at what she does. She is always helpful, uplifting, knowledgeable, attentive, and compassionate.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
The therapist is great, and she is giving me tools that I feel will make a great change while being obtainable
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Dina always makes me feel better. She is kind yet honest and makes me feel safe to talk about anything
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Dina was great and it was a very good way to start. I just wish we had more time but it was great
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Dina is just so helpful in talking thru the behavioral side and giving a goal to work towards
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I love the "full picture" approach and the real life skills she provides
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Dina is proactive, friendly, and a great listener. We started a plan.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Dina was a very good listener and I look forward to working with her.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Dina listens to her clients and works hard to meet their needs.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Enjoyable and positive experience with my nutritionist Dina.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Loved my dietician! She was so sweet and insightful!
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Dina is so well informed and it is such a different approach to anything else I've tried before. This is the first time I've tried a program and actually feel like it's going to have long lasting effects and truly help
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Dina was kind and compassionate, yet had a clear plan for what we were going to do. She listened and made me comfortable to speak freely. She was gentle but firm in her expertise and I felt that I could trust her with my care
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Dina offered practical advice on things I can do on a daily basis to improve my relationship with food. She was firm in her knowledge and debunked lies that I believe with truth and factual information. She was kind and caring as always
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Dina was kind and knowledgeable as always. She provided comfort and support, while being able to set realistic goals to push me to be better
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Really great intake questions and I actually felt heard. I'm very excited to see how my future sessions will help me get closer to my goals
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
She is very helpful and always listens
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Communication and comfortability
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How soon can I make an appointment with Dina Garcia?
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Is Dina Garcia accepting new patients?
Dina Garcia generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dina Garcia's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dina Garcia accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Dina Garcia online?
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What practice does Dina Garcia work with?
Dina Garcia works with Nourish 2.
Which board certifications does Dina Garcia have?
Dina Garcia 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 Dina Garcia?
Dina Garcia 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 Dina Garcia on their profile.
What languages does Dina Garcia speak?
Dina Garcia speaks English.