Emily Moorefield (she/her/hers) is a registered dietitian specializing in nutrition counseling for individuals navigating eating disorders and disordered eating patterns. Emily earned a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from James Madison University. She honed her expertise by completing a Dietetic Internship at the University of Virginia Health System. Her professional experience includes roles at several eating disorder facilities of varying acuities. As a dietitian at Prosperity Eating Disorder and Wellness Center in Charlottesville, VA, Emily was promoted to Nutrition Manager within two years of being hired. She continued to grow her career as the Director of Nutrition Services at Aster Springs, in Richmond, VA. Emily’s extensive experience spans various levels of care, including RTC, PHP, IOP, and OP, specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. Currently in the process of obtaining her Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian (CEDRD) credential, Emily is set to achieve this distinction in Spring 2025. In her counseling practice, Emily blends evidence-based nutrition science with Motivational Interviewing techniques to help clients achieve their full potential. Known for her therapeutic approach to nutrition, she encourages clients to embrace the words of Maslow: “In any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth or step back into safety”; Emily empowers individuals to step forward into growth and envision a life beyond their relationship with food.
Emily provides a welcoming, nonjudgmental space for clients of all sexual orientations, gender identities, races, and spiritual backgrounds. As a Health at Every Size (HAES) aligned dietitian, she is dedicated to offering a safe and weight neutral environment for healing.
