Our Approach
From the Heart Nutrition Philosophy
Are you missing the food you love because of the “latest and greatest” diet fad? Is your head spinning as you navigate the grocery store? Do you experience guilt or stress when it comes to feeding yourself or your loved ones? It’s a challenging world to navigate when it comes to health and food. We are here to not only help you navigate the fact from fiction but also to empower you as the ultimate expert on YOU. As anti-diet dietitians, we support our clients to tap into their own wisdom and eat with compassion, care, and From the Heart.
Meet the Team
Ashley Bade Cronin
RD, LDN
(she/her)
Cofounder
Growing up a picky eater who survived on every chicken nugget and tender I could find, I never thought my path would lead me to a career in nutrition. I find that many of my clients worry that “all dietitians eat perfectly” and may feel hesitant to share their struggles believing they will be judged or that they should “know better”.
Well, I’m here to say that’s just not the case. First, spoiler alert, there is no perfect eating! We all have a journey to take when it comes to finding a maintainable and enjoyable way to take care of ourselves. Using a blend of compassion, humor, individualized care, and evidence-based recommendations, I am grateful to support my clients as they take their journey to true wellness.
Quote to live by
"Comparison is the death of joy"- Mark Twain
Best thing about being an anti-diet dietitian
There are so many things to love, but one of the best is witnessing my clients' self-confidence and zest for life grow. It's a wonderful part of the process to watch clients strengthen their intuition and recover from a painful relationship with food that so many people find themselves in.
Favorite food
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, but specifically the green kind.
Specialties
- College/Young Adult Transitions
- Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating
- Family Nutrition (parent coaching for promoting body positivity & healthy relationship with food)
- Intuitive Eating
- Non-Diet Approach to Wellness
- Pediatric Nutrition (parent coaching for under age 13)
- Picky Eating
- Women’s Health
Education and work experience
Private Practice, 2015 - Present
The Learning Center for the Deaf, 2013 - 2014
Metrowest Nutrition, 2013 - 2015
Newton Wellesley Hospital, 2007 - 2014
Quincy Medical Center, 2006 - 2007
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, 2006 - 2008
Intuitive Eating Certified PRO, 2016
Commission on Dietetic Registration, Certified Specialist in Pediatrics, 2013
Commission on Dietetic Registration, Registered Dietitian, 2006
Mount Auburn Hospital, Didactic Internship, 2005 - 2006
University of New Hampshire, BS in Nutritional Sciences, 2005
Liz Fayram
RD, LDN, CEDRD, RYT
(she/her)
Cofounder
I discovered my passion for nutrition and wellness while cooking with my family, taking culinary courses, and participating in athletics. I believe that all foods can nourish the body when in balance, and I’ve passionately dedicated my career to helping others find peace and enjoyment in their relationship with food.
My work philosophy is to create a safe space for you to bravely uncover, explore, and heal food and body concerns. Finding balance in your self-care practices by allowing the body to communicate what it needs for rest, energy, and movement, while also giving unconditional permission to enjoy a variety of foods. Balance may also require the integration of the biological, psychological, and social experiences of nourishment. You are the expert on your body's experience, and I am here as an advocate and support for wellbeing and full recovery.
Quote to live by
"Courage is grace under pressure" - Ernest Hemingway
Best thing about being an anti-diet dietitian
I love to see clients flourish as they get the time, space, and rest needed to really explore their relationship with food and body, without the diet timelines and judgement.
Favorite food
I love a good cheese board. One that includes a variety of cheeses, fruits, nuts, olives and jams!
Specialties
- Body Image Healing
- Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating
- Intuitive Eating
- Making Peace with Food
- Nutrition Therapy for LGBTQ+
- Women’s Health
- Yoga & Mindfulness
Education and work experience
Liz Fayram RD Nutrition Counseling, Owner, 2015 - Current
Simmons College, Campus RD, 2011 - Current
Metrowest Nutrition, Private Practice Outpatient RD, 2011 - 2015
Cambridge Eating Disorder Center, Outpatient RD, 2009
Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Clinical and Outpatient RD, 2008-2011
Seamar Dietetic Internship, 2008, Seattle, WA
Bastyr University, BS, Didactic Program in Dietetics, 2003 - 2007, Seattle, WA
Emily Tessier
RDN
(she/her)
Staff Dietitian
From being raised in a Portuguese household, to participating in countless softball tournaments and sports endeavors, I grew up in a space where food was celebrated and shared among family and friends. After discovering the nutrition and dietetics career path, I knew I wanted to become a dietitian to help others find the same joy in food and movement.
I’ve worked with patients and clients in many different settings- from the ICU, to oncology clinics, to general outpatient nutrition. But no matter the setting, I’m always the most excited to help clients explore and heal their relationship with food, body, and exercise in a fun and evidenced-based way, while supporting their individual needs!
Quote to live by
“In the end, only kindness matters”- Jewel Kilcher
Best thing about being an anti-diet dietitian
It is so fulfilling to help guide my clients towards a better relationship with food and body, then watching them get back the time and energy to spend on pursuing dreams, enriching relationships, and focusing on parts of their life they otherwise wouldn’t have had time for.
Favorite food
French fries, especially hand-cut or Belgian style, with lots of ketchup or other fun sauces and dips!
Specialties
- Eating disorders/disordered eating
- Intuitive eating
- Non-diet nutrition therapy for chronic conditions and/or multiple disease states
- Nutrition during and after cancer treatment
- Sports nutrition
- Ethical vegetarianism and veganism
Education and work experience
Southcoast Health, Outpatient RD, 2019-present
Southcoast Health Centers for Cancer Care, Outpatient RD, 2019-present
St. Luke’s Hospital, Clinical RD, 2017-2019
University of Delaware Distance Dietetic Internship, RI & Washington DC, 2017
University of Delaware, BS in Nutrition & Dietetics, 2001-2015
Michelle Suriani
MS, RDN, LDN
(she/her)
Staff Dietitian
Throughout my life, food has always been something to love and something to enjoy. From family parties to watching cooking shows to trying new restaurants - mealtimes were always cherished. As we grow older, the relationships we have with food and our bodies tend to become more complicated.
For me, being a dietitian means understanding how to nourish your body in a way that feels good for you. Nutrition is meant to be individualized and there is no one right (or wrong) way to eat. The best part of my career is being able to help people build a peaceful relationship with food and their bodies!
Quote to live by
“Our successes and failures come and go—they neither define us nor do they determine our worthiness” - Kristin Neff
Best thing about being an anti-diet dietitian
My favorite part is being able to truly have open conversations about food and our overall well-being. When food no longer holds moral value, it becomes possible to have a more enjoyable outlook on food!
Favorite food
I am Italian - so my favorite food would definitely have to be pasta!
Specialties
- Intuitive Eating
- Non-diet nutrition therapy for chronic diseases
- Body Image Healing
Education and work experience
Southcoast Health St. Luke’s Hospital, Clinical Dietitian, 2019-present
Martin Luther King Jr Community Hospital, Clinical Dietitian, Los Angeles, CA, 2018-2019
University of Rhode Island, MS in Dietetics 2017-2018
Sodexo, Dietetic Internship, New Bedford, MA, 2017-2018
University of Rhode Island, BS in Nutrition and Dietetics, 2013-2017
Catherine Brennan
RDN
(she/her)
Staff Dietitian
I have always loved food. I grew up helping my Mom bake in the kitchen, and spent summers tasting fresh cucumbers from my Dad's garden. As I grew, I realized food was something that made me happy, so I thought I might as well make it into a career! Studying and working with food has brought me all over the country and globe, which I am so grateful for. I’ve worked as a chef at a holistic health center in Peru, doing research on a coffee plantation in Costa Rica, and studying food culture in Mexico. I've also worked in hospitals, on organic farms, in nursing homes, and helping people apply for SNAP benefits in food pantries. Through my work I've been privileged to work with a wide variety of people- from newborn infants, to sponsored athletes, to folks receiving hospice care. If there is one thing I want people to know about nutrition and eating, it's that there is no one-size fits all approach. Health looks and feels really different for everyone. My mission is to help others return to whole health and rediscover the JOY that is eating.
Quote to live by
"What you seek is seeking you.." Rumi
Best thing about being an anti-diet dietitian
Helping people make peace with food and begin to practice self-care with eating
Favorite food
Fresh, crusty sourdough bread with lots of butter!
Specialties
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Pediatric Nutrition
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Breastfeeding/Prenatal/
Postpartum Nutrition -
Non-diet approach to wellness
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Plant-forward eating
Education and work experience
Madison Rochford
RD, LDN
(she/her)
Staff Dietitian
Having worked at Hasbro Children’s Hospital for 5+ years, I have helped provide care for a variety of patients ranging from multiple food allergies and special diets to eating disorders/disordered eating and behavioral health patients. Outside of the hospital, I have experience working with individual clients to put an end to food rules and diet culture that may be holding them back. My work consists of anti-diet, size-inclusive nutrition therapy rooted in HAES ® principles.
No matter what the setting, the highlight of my work is getting the chance to build a connection and establish a lasting relationship with everyone that comes my way. Regardless of meeting individually or in a group setting with families, my goal is to create a comfortable atmosphere where we can share ideas and work together to achieve something great. Whether I am putting my culinary arts degree to work brainstorming recipe ideas or helping talk through a recent challenge in your relationship with food, I will work to support you in the best way I can.
Quote to live by
“You must do the thing you think you cannot do” - Eleanor Roosevelt
Best thing about being an anti-diet dietitian
I enjoy helping others reach that lightbulb moment of recognition that food is not meant to be feared and in turn, working together toward the next chapter in their evolving relationship with food.
Favorite food
A soft-serve twist with rainbow sprinkles.
Specialties
- Pediatrics
- Eating disorders/disordered eating
- Behavioral health
- Non-diet approach to nutrition
Education and work experience
Sodexo Healthcare Services Dietetic Internship, RI & MA, 2021-2022
Johnson & Wales University, AS in Culinary Arts and BS in Culinary Nutrition (Concentration: Clinical Dietetics), 2013-2018
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