Hi! 😊
I’m Ria Saunders, MS, RDN, LD
(she/her)
I’m a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) providing nutrition counseling services in person in Brunswick, Maine and statewide via telehealth.
With more than a decade of experience, I love helping clients develop a fulfilling relationship with food and their bodies. As someone with lived experience of an eating disorder, I understand firsthand how challenging this journey can be.
I grew up in Aroostook County and earned both my BS and MS in food science and human nutrition from the University of Maine.
Finding a career that aligned with my values was challenging—dietitians are often expected to promote weight loss, something I wanted no part of and knew didn’t work.
Anti-fat bias is deeply intertwined with other oppressive systems, including racism, ableism, homophobia, and transphobia, as explored in Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia by Sabrina Strings and Belly of the Beast: The Politics of Anti-Fatness as Anti-Blackness by Da’Shaun L. Harrison. As a dietitian specializing in intuitive eating and a Health at Every Size® framework, I see it as my responsibility to challenge these systems in my work.
I help clients develop a healthier relationship with food and their bodies, providing compassionate, weight-inclusive care that respects their lived experiences. My goal is to support people in rediscovering the joy of eating and reconnecting with their authentic selves.
Now based in central Maine, I love spending time outdoors—hiking, reflecting, and appreciating nature with my partner and our dog.