What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.92
Average wait time
4.99
Bedside manner
4.95
“I feel hopeful for the first time in years since my first appointment the other day. I’m used to being medically gaslit so I was beyond happy when my concerns were validated and listened to. ”
Lily P.March 15, 2026Video visit
“Very easy to talk to, non judgmental and gave practical advice and resources for next steps. Looking forward to seeing her again.”
Layla B.June 23, 2025Video visit
About Penelope A Taylor
My treatment philosophy is that whole mind and body health is found in a balanced, nutritionally sound eating pattern; never in fad diets, body shaming, or calorie restriction. I know that good nutrition isn't about perfection; rather, it's about learning to make better choices more often.
I hold a Master's degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Alabama, which equips me to provide care grounded in the latest scientific research. When you make an appointment with me, you will benefit from evidence-based principles of intuitive eating and behavior change. You will be given the support and tools you need to make meaningful changes to your diet and lifestyle and ultimately achieve your health goals.
I can help you with nutrition for diabetes, kidney disease, cholesterol, high blood pressure, and other conditions.
I also specialize in nutrition for ADHD and mental health. If you struggle with low appetite or binge eating, food aversions, cravings, and difficulty planning meals, book an appointment today and learn how nutrition can play a role in your mental health treatment plan.
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Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
- Registered Dietitian (RD) (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
- Commission on Dietetic Registration
Education and training
- University of Alabama, Master's in Human Nutrition
Professional memberships
- International Society for Nutritional Psychiatry Research
- Behavioral Health Nutrition
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1730737552
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.92
Wait time
4.99
Bedside manner
4.95
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Lovely bedside manner but told me there was no solution to my diet except ozempic, which I don’t believe to be true
March 6, 2025Maham J.Verified patientVideo visit
Overall I had a great experience with this provider. She was very thorough, kind, and professional.
March 14, 2025Miahje W.Verified patientVideo visit
Penelope was relatable, knowledgeable, and kind! I learned a lot on our first season and look forward to future sessions.
July 20, 2021Je Na T.Verified patientVideo visit
I felt a lot better after my appt with Dr. Taylor than before. I finished feeling well informed an comfortable with her
May 12, 2021Larry W.Verified patientVideo visit
Professional, great expertise, nice to talk with. Happy I made this appointment.
April 8, 2025Laura M.Verified patientVideo visit
Great energy and listens very well. Extremely understanding and welcoming.
March 30, 2025Chikaosolu E.Verified patientVideo visit
Penelope was great! Great listener and had some wonderful advice.
March 16, 2025Craig W.Verified patientVideo visit
Natural conversation about diet and health. A plan came out of it.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Great virtual bedside manner, really listened and provided insight exactly where I needed it.
March 15, 2021Erin M.Verified patientVideo visit
Penelope was extremely kind and was really knowledgeable. Very grateful for the visit!
April 7, 2022Indira B.Verified patientVideo visit
Penelope was so friendly and made sure I accomplished what I wanted out of the visit.
May 14, 2021Diana C.Verified patientVideo visit
Very friendly and informative! looking forward to continuing working with her!
More than 1 year agoCristina E.Verified patientVideo visit
it was a great experience looking forward to working gaining knowledge
January 19, 2022Robert R.Verified patientVideo visit
Great experience with my first ever experience with a Nutritionist!
July 9, 2021Raychelle S.Verified patientVideo visit
Great appt! On time, knowledgeable, friendly, great follow-up!
January 11, 2022Initials hiddenVideo visit
Friendly, knowledgeable nutrition expert. Highly recommended.
March 16, 2021Eliot H.Verified patientVideo visit
Very personable and was able to answer all of my questions.
April 3, 2021Jonathan N.Verified patientVideo visit
I feel hopeful for the first time in years since my first appointment the other day. I’m used to being medically gaslit so I was beyond happy when my concerns were validated and listened to.
March 15, 2026Lily P.Verified patientVideo visit
Very easy to talk to, non judgmental and gave practical advice and resources for next steps. Looking forward to seeing her again.
June 23, 2025Layla B.Verified patientVideo visit
I would recommend Dr. Taylor to anyone! I have seen a few other nutritionists in my life and she is far and away the best I've ever seen. She was easy to talk to and took the time to explain the research surrounding nutrition and my condition. She walked me through a few different nutrition plan options and let me choose what I feel is best for me. I appreciate that she emphasized health outcomes instead of weight loss. I feel hopeful for the first time in a long time.
March 19, 2025Julie J.Verified patientVideo visit
AMAZING! Understanding and she didn’t judge… even when I told her about my sugary cereal habit lol. She made suggestions and helped me realize I provably wasn’t eating enough lose weight. Such a pleasant experience. Already set my next appointment!
March 4, 2025Initials hiddenVideo visit
I was very pleased with my appointment. Was beyond my expectations. The provider was very knowledgeable , kind and listened very well. She is a rare find.
February 17, 2025Wendy S.Verified patientVideo visit
Absolutely incredible to work with!! I’m very passionate about eating foods seasonally and native to my area and I thought this would be a difficult topic to broach… turns out they have a background in Archeology and knew WAY more than I expected about how nutrition has shaped human health from pre-agrarian life to now. I already have another session booked, 10/10 would recommend.
November 15, 2024Initials hiddenVideo visit
Penelope was wonderful to talk to. I was nervous, as I've never seen a dietician before, but she put me at ease right away and was a great listener, very compassionate, and easy to understand. I really appreciate her approach to BMI and weight in general and her belief that making healthy choices is just that - being healthy - and weight loss is simply a side effect, not the goal. It's refreshing and needs to be adopted by more people. Talking to her definitely significantly reduced my feelings of stress around food and eating :)
June 24, 2023Jennifer M.Verified patientVideo visit
Very helpful visit I was pleased.
June 6, 2023Michael G.Verified patientVideo visit
My doctor, Penelope, was personable and knowledgeable. I felt I walked away with a clear vision to start my weight loss journey. Would 10/10 recommend!
May 10, 2023Amanda S.Verified patientVideo visit
My appointment was very thorough. The doctor was very engaged, ask a lot of questions, and provided a lot of feedback and help. My appointment was not rushed. She’s also a very good listener. The doctor also provided helpful information to me after my appointment was completed I recommend her highly.
March 11, 2023Christine M.Verified patientVideo visit
Excellent experience!
February 16, 2023Ryan S.Verified patientVideo visit
Penelope was such a great listener and provided me with so much information and resources regarding my condition and the best diet plan based on my condition. She provided me with a thorough in-depth care plan that has everything I need and more to start my new journey. I highly recommend Penelope as a Nutritionist and Dietitian.
October 17, 2022Amaechi M.Verified patientVideo visit
Penelope is a great listener. She help me make realistic goals for introducing more fiber, green leafy vegetables, and breakfast on a daily basis. I highly recommend Penelope.
September 1, 2022Aleisha J.Verified patientVideo visit
Penelope is very personable and helpful. I liked the fact that she shared suggestions for better eating and provided exact measurements for the number of grams of things like fiber, sugar, etc. that you should/can eat with each meal or throughout the day.
June 11, 2022Kyo F.Verified patientVideo visit
Penelope was excellent. She listened to my concerns attentively and advised on each matter. I felt that she was very knowledgeable and patient. I look forward to my next visit with her.
April 8, 2022Yvette E.Verified patientVideo visit
This appointment was so wonderful. We walked through my goals and she worked through my care plan during our call. I also was shared lots of resources that I’ve been utilizing since my appointment. Highly recommend when it comes to meeting with a dietician that will actually work with you in a realistic approach to weight loss.
February 2, 2022Alena T.Verified patientVideo visit
Penelope has a great personality and explains things well. She made me feel seen as a person and provided good suggestions. Highly recommend!
January 25, 2022Mayhah S.Verified patientVideo visit
I only had one video appointment but first impression was good. She is knowledgable and patient with me while I gave her my history. She was very sympathetic and understood my issues.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Penelope is awesome! So very personable, very experienced, and does a great job of explaining everything. She gives great guidance and advice while also making you feel heard and seen. She also treats you like an individual person not just another patient. She created a care plan for me just right after my appointment and set up another appointment right away. Looking forward to working with her on my relationship with food and wellness, I can tell I'm in good hands with her.
November 2, 2021Jena F.Verified patientVideo visit
Super nice, great listener very informative
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Dr. Taylor was extremely supportive and helpful with good advice! She answered all of my questions and helped me make a good plan for better nutrition.
August 5, 2021Noah W.Verified patientVideo visit
Penelope is amazing. Instead of focusing on counting calories we have spent a lot of time discussing healthy plates. This has drastically changed my relationship with food and my self image. Penelope also keeps up on the latest research which allows her to pass valuable information to her patients. I recommend Penelope to all of my friends and family. I am so thankful to have her as my dietician.
July 25, 2021Ashley G.Verified patientVideo visit
This was a great very informative visit
July 12, 2021Lauren F.Verified patientVideo visit
I have seen many nutritionists over the years and Penelope was by far the most thorough and knowledgeable. She spent a lot of time listening and answering all of my questions, and gave me clear, specific advice to meet my nutrition goals. Wonderful!
July 9, 2021Jennifer N.Verified patientVideo visit
Awesome experience and excited to get started!
June 26, 2021Timothy M.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Taylor was great! She knew exactly what I was currently doing on my diet and how I should adjust and gave me a great game plan of how to move forward. She is very knowledgeable and expresses it in a compassionate way!
June 21, 2021Daniel R.Verified patientVideo visit
I had an awesome appointment.
June 17, 2021Eugenia C.Verified patientVideo visit
Ms. Taylor was fantastic--through, informative, and very helpful. I would recommend her to anyone who is wrestling with diet and eating habits. She was clear, answered my questions, and made great suggestions. She also supplied a plan very quickly after the appointment. Highly recommended!
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Very informative
June 2, 2021Lina N.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr Taylor is fantastic for anyone with eating disorder history looking to self regulate. She is so helpful - answers any and all questions and takes the guesswork out of making your diet work for you. She's so kind and helps a lot with taking the anxiety away from dealing with food.
May 3, 2021Samantha Y.Verified patientVideo visit
Very Informative
April 23, 2021Initials hiddenVideo visit
Penelope was such a pleasure to talk to! She is extremely knowledgeable and makes all the information easy to digest. I highly recommend her!
More than 1 year agoMartha M.Verified patientVideo visit
She is so awesome and encouraging! I look forward to our sessions. I always learn so much and leave our sessions feeling re-energized and motivated!
March 5, 2021Shonell M.Verified patientVideo visit
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Penelope A Taylor works with Stellar Health Nutrition, LLC.
Which board certifications does Penelope A Taylor have?
Penelope A Taylor is certified by Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) (Commission on Dietetic Registration), Registered Dietitian (RD) (Commission on Dietetic Registration), and Commission on Dietetic Registration.
What are common reasons for patients to see Penelope A Taylor?
Penelope A Taylor frequently sees patients for Diabetes Consultation, New Patient Visit, Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation, Type 2 Diabetes, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Penelope A Taylor on their profile.
What languages does Penelope A Taylor speak?
Penelope A Taylor speaks English.
How do patients rate Penelope A Taylor in reviews?
129 patients have reviewed Penelope A Taylor. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.92/5. They have a 4.95/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.99/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.