A La Orden

Frequently Asked Questions

  • I offer personalized one-on-one nutrition counseling, engaging workshops, and empowering resources to help you reconnect with your cultural heritage and embrace holistic wellness. You can learn more about my services on the Services page.

  • You can schedule a consultation by clicking here to book a session directly. I'll work with you to create a personalized plan based on your unique needs and goals.

  • Yes, I do accept insurance! Please click here to verify your benefits and see if your plan covers my services.

  • During a one-on-one session, we'll discuss your personal health goals, explore your relationship with food, and create a tailored plan to support your wellness journey. My approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, and focused on empowering you to reconnect with your cultural roots and authenticity.

  • Yes! I specialize in Medical Nutrition Therapy, which can support various health conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, digestive issues like constipation, and general wellness. I also offer support for emotional eating, women's health, and weight concerns.

  • Absolutely! I’m a bilingual dietitian and provide services in both English and Spanish to ensure my clients feel comfortable and understood.

  • As a Dominicana, my approach is deeply rooted in cultural pride and heritage. I focus on honoring traditional foods and dismantling harmful diet culture narratives that often overlook the richness of Latine cuisine and wellness practices.

  • While my focus is on supporting the Latine community, I work with clients from all backgrounds who are open-minded, culturally aware, and seeking to build a healthier relationship with food.

  • You can explore my workshops and resources by visiting the Resources page. I offer both live and virtual workshops that combine cultural traditions with holistic wellness, along with free and paid resources.

  • I love partnering with like-minded brands and organizations that share my vision of food freedom and cultural pride. You can learn more about partnership opportunities on my Partnerships page.

  • You can join our vibrant community by following me on Instagram for daily inspiration, wellness tips, and cultural insights. You can also sign up for my newsletter, Técesito Time, to get nourishing tips and updates straight to your inbox.

  • “Ditch La Dieta” is about rejecting restrictive diets and embracing a more balanced, holistic relationship with food. It encourages people to love their bodies as they are and find joy in nourishing themselves without guilt or shame.

  • A non-diet dietitian focuses on helping you build a positive relationship with food, rather than following restrictive diet rules. It’s all about mindful eating, respecting your body, and embracing cultural foods without fear or guilt.

  • Intuitive Eating is an approach that encourages you to trust your body's natural hunger and fullness cues. It’s about listening to your body’s needs, eating in a way that feels good, and rejecting the pressures of diet culture.

Rediscovering your heritage, embracing wellness.

Rediscovering your heritage, embracing wellness.

  • “I feel like I’ve made so much progress with fighting food guilt and unlearning negative behaviors that were centered in fat phobia and diet culture. I do a happy dance when I eat! I enjoy adding nutrition to my meals and finding creative ways to do so. Zariel has really helped shift my mindset and approach to eating and now I focus on mindfulness and listening to my body’s needs.”

    – Jennifer

  • "I thought the workshop was incredibly positive and helpful as an introduction and being more intentional and kind with myself and my body while incorporating movement."

    – Amanda

  • "Zariel's compassionate and supportive demeanor creates a welcoming environment where I feel comfortable discussing my health concerns and progress. She celebrates my successes, no matter how small, and provides gentle guidance when I face challenges. Her encouragement and positivity have been instrumental in my journey towards better health."

    – Edgar

  • "Working with Zariel gave me the space and the necessary tools to be able to understand how to pair my food better for my own pleasure as well as being compassionate and giving myself grace when it came to my food choices."

    – Tania

  • "Working with Zariel made me feel so seen and supported. She helped me understand the boundaries I needed to set to improve my relationship with food in a gentle way."

    – Mari

  • "Zariel has been patient and supported me to lead with curiosity and information. I’ve learned about foods that balance each other out and support each other to create a nourishing meal, many being foods I already ate! I felt seen and encouraged to see the nutrition in my cultural foods. I have never felt judged, or pushed beyond my comfort. It’s all felt kind, personal, and respectful."

    – Tanya

  • "Zariel is one in a million. Always there to remind me that it is okay to take care of myself."

    – Sonia

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