About Vanessa

Vanessa Pitney, MS, RD

Vanessa Pitney is a Registered Dietitian practicing in the Northern Sacramento Valley of California. She specializes in working with individuals with eating disorders and their families. She is a weight-inclusive, Health at Every Size dietitian, and uses a non-diet approach to promote positive eating behaviors and a positive relationship with food. Vanessa has a strong passion for assisting her clients in discovering their own inner wisdom. She works with them to establish health-promoting behaviors that fit into their lifestyle and support the body they have. Vanessa believes that caring for the whole person and providing compassionate, individualized care is a key to recovery and wellness.

Credentials/Training

Masters of Science in Nutritional Science with Distinction- CSU, Chico 2009
Dietetic Registration 2010
MB-EAT (mindfulness-based eating awareness training): 2021
FBT (Family Based Treatment)

Career History and Education

Vanessa Pitney completed her master’s degree from California State University, Chico, and then pursued her dietetic registration that following year in Chico as well. Vanessa has over ten years of experience working in various settings in Clinical Dietetics including inpatient and outpatient. As Vanessa’s passion lies in helping individuals make peace with food and their bodies, it was her calling to open her own practice in 2021 specializing in eating disorder treatment.

Services

Cohesive And Thorough Care

Vanessa is diligent in collaborating with other members of the healthcare team to ensure that her clients receive cohesive and thorough care.

Intake Sessions

Vanessa offers initial intake sessions that are 60-75 minutes in length and include a discovery call, as well as collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.

Follow-up Sessions

Vanessa offers a few different options for follow-up sessions varying in length from 30 to 60 minutes. This offers flexibility and individualization for each client and their specific needs. Family support and education sessions with the client’s consent are also available.