Jessica Hlosek, MS, RD, LDN

Jessica Hlosek, MS, RD, LDN

"When you rely on external cues, you can't honor your natural variation and may even feel like you're doing something wrong with food. Let's start to get curious about food, body, and movement together."

Jessica Hlosek, MS RD, LDN

"When you rely on external cues, you can't honor your natural variation and may even feel like you're doing something wrong with food. Let's start to get curious about food, body, and movement together."

Jessica Hlosek, MS, RD, LDN, is a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist at Van Dusen Nutrition. Jessica currently sees clients for Individual Nutrition Counseling and Therapeutic Meal Support®.

Jessica received her Bachelor of Nutrition/Dietetics at University of Dayton. She went on to receive her Master of Science in Nutrition/Dietetics at Ball State University while completing an internship with focus in medical nutrition therapy.

Jessica found her passion in supporting others in their development of self-trust and normalized eating that embodies food and body freedom. She believes food is more than function and that food can be the perfect time to practice being present and mindful, really connecting with yourself and feeling.

She’s immersed herself in specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating, mood and anxiety, and weight inclusive care. She has experience working with all ages, genders, and all levels of care – residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and outpatient to support individuals as they reconnect to their bodies and heal their relationship with food. She works from a non-diet and weight-neutral approach and will support you on your journey with a curious, mindful, and compassionate stance.

Specialties

Eating Disorders

Disordered Eating

Weight and Body Concerns

Sports Nutrition

Subspecialties

  • HAES® – Health at Every Size
  • Non-Diet Approach
  • Intuitive Eating
  • Intuitive Movement

  • ARFID
  • Co-occurring Disorders
  • Negative Body Image
  • Amenorrhea

  • Amenorrhea
  • ARFID
  • Co-occurring Disorders
  • HAES® – Health at Every Size
  • Intuitive Eating
  • Intuitive Movement
  • Negative Body Image 
  • Non-Diet Approach


AMANDA ZAPOTOSKY

Amanda Zapotosky

Amanda Zapotosky

Amanda Zapotosky is the full-time Administrative Director and Marketing Coordinator at Van Dusen Nutrition®. Amanda currently works remotely in Florida.

Amanda started her career in customer service positions until completing her dental assisting training. At that point, she worked in the dental field both as a clinical assistant and at the front desk. In these roles, she learned valuable skills in billing, scheduling, customer communication, and much more.

Amanda’s goal is to guide clients and parents through the scheduling and billing process to adequately match them with a clinician that fits their needs and help them understand their insurance benefits.

Additionally, with her love of art and graphic design, and knowledge of social media, Amanda has taken on the Marketing Coordinator role at Van Dusen Nutrition®.

Please feel free to reach out to her directly with any scheduling and billing questions, or marketing opportunities.


Erica Carneglia, MS, RD, LDN, CPT

Erica Carneglia, MS, RD, LDN, CPT

"Learning how to nourish yourself both physically and mentally frees you from food guilt, stress and overwhelm. You finally have the power to confidently make decisions that feel right to you."

Erica Carneglia, MS, RD, LDN, CPT

"Learning how to nourish yourself both physically and mentally frees you from food guilt, stress and overwhelm. You finally have the power to confidently make decisions that feel right to you."

Erica Carneglia, MS, RD, LDN, CPT is a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist and Certified Personal Trainer at Van Dusen Nutrition®. Erica currently works full-time in the Needham office and sees clients for Individual Nutrition Counseling. Therapeutic Meal Support® and Therapeutic Movement Support®. Additionally, she is a clinician who staffs our STEP® eating disorders program.

Erica has dedicated her career as a dietitian to individualized care. Her mission is to provide individuals with the knowledge, accountability and support they need to achieve balance in their relationship with food, exercise and body. Erica works closely with individuals to customize recommendations to their unique needs so they’re are able to walk away with the tools they need to maintain flexibility with food and work toward positivity.

Erica received her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Miami University. After subsequently completing her Dietetic Internship, she then went on to receive her Master of Science in Nutrition and Health Promotion from Simmons University. Since then, Erica has been working one-on-one with individuals with goals pertaining to disordered eating, eating disorders, women’s health, disease management and disease prevention.

Specialties

Eating Disorders

Disordered Eating

Weight and Body Concerns

Subspecialties

  • Intuitive Eating
  • Intuitive Movement
  • HAES® – Health at Every Size
  • Non-Diet Approach

  • Negative Body Image
  • Women’s Health
  • Disease Prevention and Management

  • Intuitive Eating
  • Intuitive Movement
  • HAES® – Health at Every Size
  • Non-Diet Approach
  • Negative Body Image
  • Women’s Health
  • Disease Prevention and Management


Naya Schere, MSW, LCSW

Naya Schere, MSW, LCSW

"Healing means transforming our relationship with food and our body, embracing both with compassion and understanding to create a healthier, more loving connection with ourselves."

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Naya Schere, MSW, LCSW

"Working towards recovery is a journey of self-empowerment and identity exploration. You are deserving of a life where you can reclaim your body and mind as your own."

Naya Schere, MSW, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Van Dusen Nutrition®. Naya currently works in the Needham office, offering in person and virtual sessions, and sees clients for Individual Psychotherapy. Additionally, she is a clinician who staffs our STEP® eating disorders program.

Naya’s mission is to foster a therapeutic environment where clients can heal their relationships with food and their bodies while exploring their identities beyond the eating disorder.

Naya holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Brandeis University. She began her career at McLean Hospital, working first at Gunderson, a women’s residential program for Borderline Personality Disorder, and then in the psychotic disorders inpatient program. She earned her Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University, specializing in advanced clinical practice. During her MSW, she interned with Crisis Text Line and the Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia (CSAB).

Most recently, Naya has worked at Walden Behavioral Care in their partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. In this role, she conducted individual psychotherapy, facilitated groups, and offered meal support. Naya utilizes a psychodynamic approach, incorporating elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and Cognitive Processing Therapy.

She tailors her methods to each client’s individual needs to support sustainable change towards a life where they can cultivate a balanced relationship between their body and mind.

Specialties

Eating Disorders

Disordered Eating

Weight and Body Concerns

Subspecialties

  • Family-Based Treatment (FBT)
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • HAES® – Health at Every Size
  • Non-Diet Approach
  • Mindfulness
  • Negative Body Image
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

  • Family-Based Treatment (FBT)
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • HAES® – Health at Every Size
  • Non-Diet Approach
  • Mindfulness
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Negative Body Image


Ali Mattia, MEd, RD, LDN, ATC/LAT

Ali Mattia, MEd, RD, LDN, ATC/LAT

"Creating fulfilling, lasting relationships with food and movement can help open doors to the many possibilities of a more nourished life."

Ali Mattia, MEd, RD, LDN, ATC/LAT

"Creating fulfilling, lasting relationships with food and movement can help open doors to the many possibilities of a more nourished life."

Ali Mattia, MEd, RD, LDN, ATC/LAT is a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified and Licensed Athletic Trainer at Van Dusen Nutrition®. Ali  works in the Needham office offering both in-person and virtual sessions and sees clients for Individual Nutrition Counseling, Therapeutic Meal Support®, and Therapeutic Movement Support®.

As a former athlete, sports medicine clinician, and nutrition advocate, Ali has a special interest in helping individuals overcome barriers to a healthy mind-body connection so as to create lasting relationships to food and movement.

Ali received a Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine from Quinnipiac University. She then worked as an Athletic Trainer for 7 years at private high schools in the Boston area helping athletes with injury prevention and recovery, where she discovered her passion for nutrition and education. Ali went on to earn her Master of Education with a specialization in Nutrition Education from Framingham State University and completed her dietetic program at Simmons University. After working as a diet tech at Cambridge Eating Disorder Center in Cambridge, MA for nearly 1 year, she completed her dietetic internship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston which included extensive clinical inpatient and outpatient nutrition training.

Ali is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Sports and Human Performance Nutrition Dietetics Practice Group, Multi-Service Eating Disorder Association, Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitian Association, National Athletic Training Association, and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Specialties

Eating Disorders

Disordered Eating

Weight and Body Concerns

Sports Nutrition

Subspecialties

  • Intuitive Eating
  • Intuitive Movement
  • HAES® – Health at Every Size
  • Non-Diet Approach

  • Weight-centric Sports
  • Amenorrhea
  • Bone Stress Injuries
  • Performance Nutrition

  • Intuitive Eating
  • Intuitive Movement
  • HAES® – Health at Every Size
  • Non-Diet Approach
  • Exercise Disorders
  • Weight-centric Sports
  • Amenorrhea
  • Bone Stress Injuries
  • Performance Nutrition


Jenna Salkovitz, MS, RD, LDN

Jenna Salkovitz, MS, RD, LDN

"We can be our own toughest critic when we are thinking about our bodies. It is important to learn how to treate your body like you would treat others, with kindness and respect."

Jenna Salkovitz, MS, RD, LDN

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Jenna Salkovitz, MS, RD, LDN is a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist and Coordinator of Food Operations at Van Dusen Nutrition®. Jenna currently works full-time in the Needham office and sees clients for Individual Nutrition Counseling and Therapeutic Meal Support®. Additionally, she is a clinician who staffs our STEP® eating disorders program.

Jenna’s mission is to show individuals that food is not something to be feared, but something to be loved. She is passionate about mental health and the importance of nourishing your body physically but also mentally.

Jenna received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Keene State College. She then earned a Masters Degree in Nutrition and Health promotion from Simmons University. While in her masters program, she completed a thesis research project along side two other colleagues to create a standardized definition of eating disorder recovery. She completed her dietetic internship at the University of New Haven.

Jenna then went to work at Mclean Hospital in Belmont, MA covering 10 different inpatient units. While at Mclean, she was able to see patients with an array of psychiatric diagnoses including: depression, anxiety, active psychosis, schizophrenia and eating disorder patients with additional psychiatric co-morbidities. This is where her passion for nutrition and mental health, and specifically eating disorders, developed.

Jenna is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Behavioral Health Nutrition Dietetics Practice Group.

Specialties

Eating Disorders
Disordered Eating
Weight and Body Concerns

Subspecialties

  • Intuitive Eating
  • Intuitive Movement
  • HAES® – Health at Every Size
  • Non-Diet Approach

  • Negative Body Image
  • Co-Occurring Disorders
  • ARFID

  • Intuitive Eating
  • Intuitive Movement
  • HAES® – Health at Every Size
  • Non-Diet Approach
  • Negative Body Image
  • Co-Occurring Disorders
  • ARFID


Kristine Berube, RD, LDN, RYT

Kristine Berube, RD, LDN, RYT

"You are worthy of a peaceful relationship with food and exercise built through trust, respect and enjoyment."

Kristine Berube, RD, LDN, RYT

"You are worthy of a peaceful relationship with food and exercise built through trust, respect and enjoyment."

Kristine Berube, RD, LDN, RYT-500, Certified Reiki Master, is a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist, Trauma-Informed Registered Yoga Teacher and Coordinator of Wellness Services at Van Dusen Nutrition®. Kristine currently works full-time in the Needham office and sees clients for Individual Nutrition Counseling, Therapeutic Meal Support®, Therapeutic Movement Support® and Therapeutic Yoga. Additionally, she is a clinician who staffs our STEP® eating disorders program.

Kristine’s mission is to help individuals build trust in their minds and bodies so as to heal toxic relationships with nutrition and exercise. Kristine focuses on a whole body approach and utilizes intuitive eating principles, mindfulness, and therapeutic movement to help develop trust within ones internal cues. She is passionate about helping others form healthy relationships with food and their bodies. 

Kristine received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Framingham State University’s Coordinated Program of Dietetics. Her program included a diverse internship experience, which incorporated acute care medical nutrition therapy, community nutrition programming, and school nutrition management. Kristine then went on to provide outpatient nutrition therapy where she began implementing intuitive eating and mindfulness-based practices with her clients.

Kristine’s passions brought her to Boston where she began studying yoga and Reiki. She then completed both her 200-hour yoga teacher training from Radiant Yoga Boston and Reiki Master certification with Libby Barrett in 2019. She went on to further her training and completed her 300-hour yoga teacher training from Chakra Power Yoga and 35-hour Trauma Yoga Training from JP Centre Yoga in 2023.

Kristine is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association, and Yoga Alliance®

Specialties

Eating Disorders
Disordered Eating
Weight and Body Concerns
Sports Nutrition

Subspecialties

  • Intuitive Eating
  • Intuitive Movement
  • HAES® – Health at Every Size
  • Non-Diet Approach

  • Negative Body Image
  • Women’s Health
  • Diabetes Management

  • Intuitive Eating
  • Intuitive Movement
  • HAES® – Health at Every Size
  • Non-Diet Approach
  • Negative Body Image
  • Women’s Health
  • Diabetes Management


Michelle Bugbee, MS, RD, LDN, CPT

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Michelle Bugbee, MS, RD, LDN, CPT

"Finding your inner voice is hard. Listening to it is even harder. But by doing so, you are freeing yourself from preconceived beliefs around eating and exercise that open the door to being the best version of yourself."

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Michelle Bugbee, MS, RD, LDN, CPT

"Finding your inner voice is hard. Listening to it is even harder. But by doing so, you are freeing yourself from preconceived beliefs around eating and exercise that open the door to being the best version of yourself."

Michelle Bugbee, MS, RD, LDN, CPT is a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist and NASM Certified Personal Trainer at Van Dusen Nutrition®. Michelle currently works part-time in the Needham office and sees clients for Individual Nutrition Counseling and Individual Therapeutic Movement Support®.

As a collegiate athlete, Michelle has a special interest in helping athletes fuel their bodies in a way that promotes optimal health and performance while maintaining a positive relationship with food. She also works with clients to repair and strengthen their connections to movement, exercise and body.

Michelle received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire. She then worked at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in operational management for 6 years, where she was introduced to the field of dietetics. Michelle went on to earn a Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Health Promotion and a Certificate in Sports Nutrition from Simmons University. She also completed a dietetic internship at Simmons University that included extensive training in both performance nutrition and eating disorders.

Michelle is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Sports and Human Performance Nutrition Dietetics Practice Group, Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitian Association, and Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association.

Specialties

Eating Disorders

Disordered Eating

Weight and Body Concerns

Sports Nutrition

Subspecialties

  • Intuitive Eating
  • Intuitive Movement
  • HAES® – Health at Every Size
  • Non-Diet Approach

  • Exercise Disorders
  • Amenorrhea
  • Bone Stress Injuries
  • Performance Nutrition

  • Intuitive Eating
  • Intuitive Movement
  • HAES® – Health at Every Size
  • Non-Diet Approach
  • Exercise Disorders
  • Amenorrhea
  • Bone Stress Injuries
  • Performance Nutrition


Lexie Rhea, MS, RD, LDN

Lexie Rhea, MS, RD, LDN

"By letting go of your black and white thinking in regards to nutrition, you can give yourself grace to explore your relationship with food and body."

Lexie Rhea, MS, RD, LDN

"By letting go of your black and white thinking in regards to nutrition, you can give yourself grace to explore your relationship with food and body."

Lexie Rhea, MS, RD, LDN is a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist at Van Dusen Nutrition®. Lexie currently works full time at the Needham office and sees clients for Individual Nutrition Counseling and Therapeutic Meal Support®. Additionally, she is a clinician who staffs our STEP® eating disorders program.

Lexie’s mission is to create a safe space to explore your relationship with food and find peace with your body. Lexie focuses on a Health at Every Size approach to nutrition and utilizes the principles of intuitive eating along with mindfulness to cultivate a balanced body and mind. She works to lessen black and white thinking around food and guide clients to better understand the benefits and freedom that come with eating intuitively.

Lexie received a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the State University College of New York at Oneonta, followed by a Master of Science degree in Nutrition from the University at Buffalo. She also completed a dietetic internship at University at Buffalo that included extensive training in clinical and community nutrition. Lexie started her nutrition career in intensive inpatient nutrition utilizing medical nutrition therapy in intensive care units and medical floors, followed by cardiac rehab and outpatient services where she started using motivational interviewing and intuitive eating principles to guide clients to build health-enhancing habits.

Specialties

Eating Disorders

Disordered Eating

Weight and Body Concerns

Subspecialties

  • Intuitive Eating
  • HAES® – Health at Every Size
  • Non-Diet Approach

  • Women’s Health
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy

  • Intuitive Eating
  • HAES® – Health at Every Size
  • Non-Diet Approach 
  • Negative Body Image
  • Women’s Health
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy


Christina Tursi MS, RD, LDN, CDN, CEDS-C

Christina Tursi MS, RD, CDN, LDN, CEDS-C

“Food is so much more than nourishment – it can be joy, culture, tradition, memories, comfort, travel, connection, emotions, and experience. Identifying what it means to you is essential to heal your relationship with food.

Christina Tursi MS, RD, CDN, LDN, CEDS-C

"Food is so much more than nourishment – it can be joy, culture, tradition, memories, comfort, travel, connection, emotions, and experience. Identifying what it means to you is essential to heal your relationship with food."

Christina Tursi MS, RD, LDN, CDN, CEDS-C is a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist at Van Dusen Nutrition®.

Christina’s provides Individual Nutrition Counseling to her clients at VDN. In addition, Christina also provides PHP and IOP levels of care in facilities across the United States.

Christina’s mission is to guide clients in healing their relationship with food and body. She is dedicated to challenging food myths created by diet culture and supporting her clients in understanding what food represents for them aside from nutrition. Christina approaches client-centered nutrition care through a weight-inclusive lens and promotes food flexibility.

Christina graduated from SUNY Oneonta with her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics. She completed both her dietetic internship and Master of Science in Nutrition from Stony Brook University. Christina also became a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist – Consultant (CEDS-C) through the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals.

Specialties

Eating Disorders

Disordered Eating

Weight and Body Concerns

Subspecialties

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (CBT for ARFID)
  • Family-Based Treatment (FBT)
  • Intuitive Eating

  • Non-Diet Approach 
  • Negative Body Image
  • Co-occurring Disorders
  • Trauma
  • HAES® – Health at Every Size

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (CBT for ARFID)
  • Family-Based Treatment (FBT)
  • Intuitive Eating
  • Non-Diet Approach 
  • Negative Body Image
  • Co-occurring Disorders
  • Trauma
  • HAES® – Health at Every Size