Mary Hunt, RD
Dietitian
397.6 mi · 8316 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 310, Fairfax, VA 22031
At a glance
4.98 stars (128 reviews)
100% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 1 insurances
Aetna, more+ ·
Works at Mary L. Hunt, MS, RDN
Speaks English
4.98
128 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
5.0
Recent reviews
Mary is so positive and upbeat, she's such an inspiration. I have to say the best part about her is that she is not judgmental in any way. I strongly recommend working with her!
January 27, 2015Kathryn T.Verified patient
Mary is a dream come true to work with. Her encouragement and positivity are just the motivators I need!
December 16, 2014Kathryn T.Verified patient
Office location
Mary L. Hunt, MS, RDN
397.6 mi · 8316 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 310, Fairfax, VA, 22031
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In-network insurances
Aetna
Aetna
Popular visit reasons
Allergy Nutrition
Child Nutrition Health Checkup
Cholesterol / Lipids Checkup
Diabetic Nutrition
Digestive Problem
Eating Disorder Nutrition Consultation
Obesity Nutrition Consultation
Weight Loss Consultation
Allergy Nutrition
Child Nutrition Health Checkup
Cholesterol / Lipids Checkup
Diabetic Nutrition
More about Mary Hunt, RD
Mary Hunt is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who has been serving the Fairfax and Washington Metropolitan area since 1987. Her approach is centered on empowering her patients with a sense of optimism and providing them with the knowledge and tools they need to achieve healthier eating habits, and overall improved health and wellness. She focuses on small, achievable changes and incorporates the practice of mindfulness in achieving a balance between home, work and self-care.
Originally from the Washington DC area, Mary received her undergraduate degree from Mary Washington College, her master’s degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeon's Institute of Human Nutrition and a postgraduate fellowship from the John F. Kennedy Institute for Handicapped Children.
Her areas of specialization include weight management, heart health, diabetes, gastrointestinal diseases, child and adolescent nutrition, vegetarian and sports nutrition.
When she is not helping her clients, Mary enjoys yoga, cooking –especially Armenian food, travel and spending time with her family and friends.
Education & experience
Education
Columbia University (Master's)
University of Mary Washington (Bachelor's)
John F. Kennedy Institute for Handicapped Children, Fellowship in Maternal and Child Health
Practice
Mary L. Hunt, MS, RDN
Professional memberships
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Northern District Virginia Dietetic Association
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Female
NPI number
#1821255548
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.98
Wait time
4.96
Bedside manner
4.99
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128 reviews
Most relevant
Beyond her subject matter expertise, Mary is a coach, a cheerleader, and wants you to succeed. She is simply the best.
April 21, 2014Angela M.Verified patient
The session was extremely informative. I left with a folder full of info that will be beneficial going forward.
July 23, 2014Initials hidden
She provided the information that I had hoped to obtain about my vegetarian diet. Thanks Mary. Happy Holidays!
December 1, 2014Initials hidden
I finally feel like I have someone who can help me! So compassionate! She made everything easy to understand!
June 23, 2014Initials hidden
Great! Really interested in helping you work out a way of eating that will work and with foods you like. I
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Mary is a dream come true to work with. Her encouragement and positivity are just the motivators I need!
December 16, 2014Kathryn T.Verified patient
Loved her! Warm and supportive. Gave me lots of info and ideas. Am excited to be working with her.
April 28, 2014Murlene L.Verified patient
Mary is a dream come true! She is so supportive and encouraging! I'm so happy to have found her!
January 16, 2015Kathryn T.Verified patient
Mary Hunt is a knowledgeable and loving practitioner who cares about me on my wellness journey.
August 6, 2014Maryann T. F.Verified patient
Mary was incredibly welcoming and a great person to work with! I would highly recommend her!
September 17, 2014Andrew B.Verified patient
She is absolutely amazing! Kind, encouraging and knowledgeable, she has really helped me.
More than 1 year agoJulia R.Verified patient
First impression is great. Can't say more than that after one appointment. Stay tuned!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very hands on and enthusiastic. We really liked her and learned a lot.
December 9, 2013Initials hidden
Supportive, encouraging, informed. Lots of good information on nutrition.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Great experience. Top notch person with solid academic grounding!
April 23, 2014Brian M.Verified patient
She has made a huge difference in my health. She inspires me.
November 6, 2014Rosemary S.Verified patient
Mary Hunt is excellent. Would not hesitate to recommend her.
August 25, 2014Julia L.Verified patient
I can't express enough how grateful I am to have met her!
December 8, 2014Kathryn T.Verified patient
She was great. I am looking forward to working with her.
November 25, 2013Robert S.Verified patient
Thank you again for all the great nutrition tips!
June 4, 2014Jocelyn M.Verified patient
Mary is so positive and upbeat, she's such an inspiration. I have to say the best part about her is that she is not judgmental in any way. I strongly recommend working with her!
January 27, 2015Kathryn T.Verified patient
Mary is a confidence builder with a "You can do it!" attitude. She's wise and thorough and I recommend her, especially for teens who are setting up healthy eating habits for life.
October 30, 2014Evelyn S.Verified patient
Mary Hunt is an amazing, compassionate and smart RD. She's there for you to help you get where you need to be and all without judgement or torture!:). I love her!!
November 21, 2014Kate L.Verified patient
Every interaction I have with Mary, I just keep getting more impressed. I am completely blown away by how helpful and kind she is and how much she truly cares about her patients and their success. A lot of doctors don’t realize how important it is to have a personal relationship with patients, but Mary radiates this quality!
If you are looking for a compassionate, incredibly knowledgeable, and truly amazing nutritionist, I would highly recommend Mary Hunt!
More than 1 year agoAndrew B.Verified patient
This is the one time when I actually relish repeating myself. Mary is, without a doubt, one of the finest, most dedicated, and outstanding care providers with whom I have had the privilege to work. Her expertise and professionalism are rarely seen in today's managed care environment, and, of even greater importance to me, and I think to many who have tried to dedicate themselves to eating well, is that Mary genuinely cares about her patients and their successes, both at the dining table and in life. She sees all of her patients/clients as individuals, and designs a program for physical, and, in many instances, emotional, health with the entire person in mind. One is never alone when she/he has Mary by his/her side, giving and sustaining hope, no matter how many times one's step forward is countered by several steps back. She is a true professional and a true friend, and I cannot thank her enough for all that she has done for me.
November 21, 2014Jane C.Verified patient
As always, Mary was welcoming and encouraging. I always go into my appts. thinking there isn't anything new I can learn but she always has such great advice and tips I haven't thought of. Mary is encouraging and gives me hope that I can actually do this!
November 5, 2014Murlene L.Verified patient
Mary Hunt is an awesome nutritionist!!! At my very first meeting, I was so impressed with her professionalism, expertise, authenticity, warmth, encouragement and support. She is a dynamic and knowledgeable nitritionist such that I'm the most committed I have ever been to improving my health. My second visit was just as positive and insightful as my first, and I look forward to continuing to work with her. In just 2 visits, she has been invaluable to me and my family!! She knows all there is to know about eating well so that we can live well. It is a pleasure to work with her and have access to her expertise as well as her encouragement and support.
October 21, 2014Jennifer R.Verified patient
I thought she was exactly what I needed in terms of a nutritionist! I felt very supported and reassured, and I started incorporating some of her suggestions already!
October 9, 2014Jeff H.Verified patient
Mary was great. Super friendly, supportive and non-judgmental. She took care not to overwhelm with information and guidance, while being thorough at the same time. Super lucky to have found her and highly recommend her!
October 6, 2014Michele P.Verified patient
Excellent.
December 19, 2014Javier E.Verified patient
I wrote a review in July, only two visits in. Now I have been seeing Mary since July. I have lost over 10% of my body weight (which will make both my OBGYN and GP very happy). Together Mary and I have decided that over the holiday season I will just work on maintenance.
One issue with commercial weight loss programs, I believe, is that you lose and *then* learn to maintain. Since Mary works with me individually, I get to learn what I want and need to learn as appropriate.
As a side note, even though my husband's never come in for an appointment with me, Mary cares about his health, too. He's lost over 10% of his body weight and improved his cholesterol levels with Mary's suggestions.
Mary's a really holistic RD. If you are interested in learning about nutrition for a full and complete LIFE, not just for bikini season (or whatever), she's the way to go.
November 27, 2014Amanda S.Verified patient
In my life, I have encountered many good people, even some great people. Mary Hunt? She is a phenomenal person. She is the ONLY person that can make me laugh and cry at the same time because of her level of care and concern for each individual. Yes, she does follow a basic structure during her visits, but she tailors everything to the individual patient and she makes you feel like you're the most important person in the world by putting her personal touch on everything she says and does for that patient. Oh, and one more thing. If you're seeing a psychologist, forget them. All you need is Mary Hunt. She is the total package!!
October 25, 2014Diane T.Verified patient
I had a rather rough September. My husband and I became the parents of a sweet 8 week old French bulldog puppy. But with her arrival came sleepless nights and a schedule I wasn't totally in control of. Instead of talking about what I did wrong, Mary and I discussed what I did right, and she suggested things to try in the future. One thing that resonated with me was that what I had was a "lapse, not a relapse." I loved that. She gave me some things to work on in October and I'm excited to see the results. Mary is never judgmental but is always warm and supportive. I'm looking forward to seeing her next month.
September 29, 2014Murlene L.Verified patient
Mary Hunt is just awesome, she is so upbeat. It is contagious. She keeps working with you to find an approach to weight loss and healthy eating that will work for YOU. And she will work with you to keep the weight off and to maintain healthy habits.
More than 1 year agoLinda N.Verified patient
Mary is a very sneaky nutritionist. In between the suggestions she makes for a better life, she inserts herself, her WHOLE self, into the patient's well-being, without you really noticing at first. She doesn't just treat the symptoms of the patient, she treats the WHOLE patient, with the love and care that you just wouldn't expect from a doctor. If you go to the dictionary and look up perfect bedside manner, there is a beautiful picture of Mary there! She cares so much for her patients, she often seems like my own personal cheerleader! Best doctor of any kind that I've ever had in my life!
September 15, 2014Diane T.Verified patient
Upbeat, motivated, and clearly "knows her stuff." She has the tools available to help you start helping yourself immediately. Meal plans, suggestions, and strategies, all right at her fingertips. She is an excellent listener and wants to know the details behind your particular situation. Mary also practices what she preaches - she is a walking advertisement for eating right. I walked out of my first appointment with a complete game plan for meeting my goals. I chose to go to her based on her high ratings. Those ratings aren't hype - she's the real deal.
August 14, 2014Initials hidden
This is my second visit with Mary. I told her from the beginning that I couldn't count calories because I know I get obsessed with it in an unhealthy manner. She has been very sensitive to this fact, teaching me how to use plates and hands to guide the amount of food I eat.
I have PCOS, and her dietary change suggestion from the first visit made me feel better within a week (no huge "must have sugar now" cravings any more).
Mary wants me to work on ONE thing for two weeks. I LOVE that, because I can do it. She's like a dietitian and food therapist rolled into one. I highly recommend her!
July 21, 2014Amanda S.Verified patient
Mrs. Hunt was awesome. I went in looking for some healthy eating tips and came with that and more. I can really tell she cares about her patients.
I'm glad I made this decision to see her.
September 5, 2014Initials hidden
Yes absolutely. I would recommend Mary Hunt. She's smart an knowledgable. She's also very encouraging and a nice person to work with.
August 30, 2014Louisa H.Verified patient
Mary's positive, knowledgable attitude is so helpful. She keeps me on track without ever furrowing an eyebrow, always has suggestions and ideas about how to tackle new issues. I feel successful after leaving her office!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I would recommend Mary to anyone who's looking for a warm, supportive, informative nutritionist. My appt was the day after a week long vacation at the beach, and even though I'd gained, Mary was so positive and encouraging that I was excited and enthusiastic about getting back on track. I look forward to seeing her next month and am excited to see how much weight I've dropped by then.
August 25, 2014Murlene L.Verified patient
Mary was professional and warm. She had handouts ready to go with meal plans for my goal despite the little info I provided prior to the appointment. She was informative and patient. She had visuals, tastings, and samples for foods and portions, which made it much easier to understand. She spent about a full hour with me. I did not feel rushed. She contacted me via texting to resolve any confusion and answer any questions I had post appointment. It seems she is willing to keep the line of communication open. The fact that she and I had been born into cultures with a giant historical conflict did not change the excellent quality I would would expect from my health care professional. I will follow her suggestions and update this posting if I reach my goal in three months. In the meantime I would recommend her services full heartedly.
August 22, 2014Initials hidden
Mary is enthusiast and gave me great information to use daily. I learned loads today and look forward to my next grocery store run to test my new found knowledge! I'm going to see her again and again! Thank you, Mary!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I was reasonably skeptical of all of the rave reviews. Then I met Mary and can completely see why and agree with what others have said. She's an absolute joy to work with and I look forward to going back.
July 9, 2014Sara-anne L.Verified patient
When I presented the challenges I was having, Mary quickly offered suggestions about how to handle them and the walked me through a plan to get started on the right track. She is great!
August 17, 2014Pamela W.Verified patient
Marry is always so encouraging and provides helpful information. She celebrates even the small stuff that I do. I enjoy working with her on my journey on how to eat for life.
August 3, 2014Pamela W.Verified patient
A true professional! I left her office motivated, empowered, educated, and really feeling that she cared about helping me. Would highly recommend Mary to anyone.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Excellent first visit; full of information!! I love Mary's energy and her dedication to her profession...it is evident that she wants her clients to succeed and also the enjoy the journey towards wonderful health!
August 19, 2014Gloria N.Verified patient
Mary was warm, friendly, and positive. I went in to my appointment dreading all the things she was going to tell me that I couldn't do. But Mary showed me all the things I could do, and how to do it. I no longer feel like it's just me against the diet. I feel like it's me and Mary combating the challenge of good health. I left feeling hopeful and more than anything, powerful to succeed. I highly recommend her to anyone struggling with diet and good health. I've only had 1 appointment, but I am already a believer.
August 10, 2014Antionette D.Verified patient
I have been seeing Mary for a couple of years now for diabetes nutrition. I have to say, there are NOT enough stars to do her justice!! If there were 100 stars, I would click that button! This loving, warm, caring woman is about the best in the business. Oh, she takes care of your dietary needs, probably better than most because she cares so much about each individual. But Mary goes even farther than that. She takes care of your SOUL. You can't do better than Mary Hunt as your dietitian. She is thorough, very positive, and best of all, she makes you feel like it is OK to be you! She treats all 360 degrees of each patient, and that's what makes her stand above the rest!
August 5, 2014Diane T.Verified patient
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What practice does Mary Hunt work with?
Mary Hunt works with Mary L. Hunt, MS, RDN.
Where is Mary Hunt's office located?
Mary Hunt's office is located at 8316 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22031.
What are common reasons for patients to see Mary Hunt?
Mary Hunt frequently sees patients for Allergy Nutrition, Diabetic Nutrition, Digestive Problem, Obesity Nutrition Consultation, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Mary Hunt on their profile.
What languages does Mary Hunt speak?
Mary Hunt speaks English.
How do patients rate Mary Hunt in reviews?
128 patients have reviewed Mary Hunt. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.98/5. They have a 4.99/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.96/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.