Mara LoConte, RD, RDN
REGISTERED DIETICIAN NUTRITIONIST
Eating Disorders
Gastrointestinal Medical Nutrition Therapy,
Prenatal and Postpartum Nutrition
Client Focus: Eating Disorder Recovery, Families, Pregnant and Postpartum Women, GI Health
Specialties: Eating disorders, gastrointestinal medical nutrition therapy, prenatal and postpartum nutrition, family nutrition, pediatric nutrition, weight management
Treatment Methods: Individualized meal planning, behavior modification, family-based nutrition therapy, medical nutrition therapy, judgment-free counseling approach
Mara LoConte is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who has dedicated over twelve years at Appleman Nutrition to helping clients transform their relationship with food and body from one of struggle to one of joy and freedom.
Her approach is deeply relational, combining clinical expertise with exceptional warmth and the ability to connect authentically with each person who walks through her door. Mara specializes in guiding clients through the complex journey of eating disorder recovery, while also supporting families, expectant mothers, and individuals with gastrointestinal challenges to develop sustainable, nourishing relationships with food that honor both their physical and emotional needs.
Her therapeutic philosophy centers on helping clients release preconceived notions about food and body that no longer serve them, replacing judgment and restriction with neutrality, curiosity, and genuine enjoyment of nourishment. Mara excels at creating individualized meal and behavior plans that honor each client's unique history, current challenges, and wellness aspirations. She understands that true healing happens when we address not just what we eat, but the complex emotions, experiences, and beliefs that shape how we relate to food throughout our lives.
With a Master's degree in Clinical Nutrition and specialized continuing education in eating disorders, digestive disease, and perinatal nutrition, Mara brings both academic rigor and compassionate understanding to her practice. Her expertise spans the full spectrum of nutrition concerns, from complex eating disorder recovery to medical nutrition therapy for gastrointestinal conditions, prenatal and postpartum support, and family nutrition guidance. This comprehensive background allows her to meet clients wherever they are in their wellness journey with both clinical sophistication and genuine empathy.
Outside her clinical work, Mara embraces the same balanced, joyful approach to life that she helps her clients discover. She finds renewal through cooking, reading, running, snowboarding, and traveling, while cherishing quality time with her children and beloved puppy. These pursuits reflect her belief that wellness encompasses not just how we nourish our bodies, but how we engage with life's adventures, creative expressions, and meaningful connections.
Mara's twelve years of specialized experience at Appleman Nutrition has given her deep expertise in the nuanced approaches needed for eating disorder recovery, allowing her to guide clients through even the most complex food and body challenges with confidence and compassion.
Her unique combination of clinical sophistication and exceptional relational warmth creates a therapeutic environment where clients feel safe to explore their deepest struggles while building practical skills for lasting change.
Mara's expertise in both eating disorder recovery and medical nutrition therapy positions her to support clients with complex, overlapping needs, understanding how digestive health, mental health, and nutritional wellness interconnect.