English Speaking Dietitian in Paris: Expert Nutritional Care for Expatriates

Specialized nutrition support tailored to your international lifestyle

Finding quality healthcare as an expatriate in Paris can be challenging, especially when dealing with sensitive issues like eating disorders or complex dietary needs. As an English-speaking dietitian nutritionist specializing in eating disorders and behavioral nutrition, I provide comprehensive nutritional care adapted to the unique challenges of international living in Paris.

My practice spans three convenient locations across Paris (6th, 20th arrondissements and Le Raincy), offering both in-person and video consultations to accommodate your busy international lifestyle. With extensive experience treating eating disorders, ARFID, obesity, sports nutrition, and metabolic conditions, I bridge the gap between French healthcare excellence and the specific needs of the English-speaking community in Paris.

Living abroad often disrupts our relationship with food. Different food cultures, availability of familiar products, social eating customs, and the stress of adapting to a new environment can all impact our eating behaviors. My approach recognizes these unique challenges while providing evidence-based, culturally sensitive nutritional support that respects your background and current circumstances.

Initial consultation: Building your personalized nutrition journey

Comprehensive assessment and collaborative planning (60 minutes)

Your first appointment establishes the foundation for successful nutritional therapy. This isn't a standard medical intake but a genuine conversation where we explore your unique situation with empathy and expertise.

Understanding your story and challenges We begin with a thorough exploration of your nutritional concerns, medical history, and life circumstances. As an expatriate, you may face specific challenges: navigating French food culture, finding familiar foods, managing stress eating related to relocation, or dealing with eating disorders triggered by life changes. I listen without judgment to understand not just your symptoms but your entire context - cultural background, family dynamics, work pressures, and personal goals.

Setting realistic, meaningful objectives Together, we establish clear, achievable goals that align with your values and lifestyle. Many expatriates struggle to define what they want from nutritional therapy, especially when dealing with conflicting cultural messages about food and body image. We take time to clarify your expectations, whether that's recovering from an eating disorder, managing a chronic condition, optimizing sports performance, or simply developing a healthier relationship with food in your new environment.

Creating your treatment roadmap I outline a comprehensive treatment plan spanning immediate interventions (first few weeks), medium-term strategies (coming months), and long-term goals (achieving nutritional autonomy). This transparency helps you understand the process and commit to the journey. When necessary, I coordinate with other healthcare providers - psychiatrists, psychologists, general practitioners - ensuring integrated care that addresses all aspects of your health.

Taking the first steps We conclude by identifying one or two manageable objectives to practice before our next meeting. These aren't dramatic changes but gentle experiments designed to build confidence and gather information about what works for your unique situation.

Follow-up appointments: Evolving support for lasting change

Dynamic, responsive care adapted to your progress (60 minutes per session)

Each follow-up session is uniquely tailored to your evolving needs, creating a consistent safe space for exploration and transformation of your eating behaviors.

Progress review and adjustment We start each session by reviewing your experiences since our last meeting. What went well? What challenges arose? How did you feel physically and emotionally? This isn't an evaluation but a collaborative exploration. I encourage you to keep notes between sessions about questions, observations, or concerns you want to discuss.

Comprehensive expertise across four domains

My practice integrates four interconnected areas of nutritional science:

• Food Science & Safety: Understanding food production, preservation, and preparation methods relevant to Parisian markets and international products. Navigating French food labels, quality standards, and finding suitable alternatives to familiar foods from home.

• Clinical Nutrition: Addressing your body's unique nutritional needs based on current science. Demystifying contradictory nutrition information, adapting recommendations to your genetics and metabolism, managing nutrient deficiencies common in restricted diets.

• Practical Dietetics: Developing realistic strategies for your daily life - meal planning that works with Parisian shopping patterns, adapting to French meal timing and social eating customs, managing business dinners and travel, balancing convenience with nutrition in a busy expatriate lifestyle.

• Eating Psychology & Behavior: Exploring the emotional and psychological aspects of your relationship with food. Understanding how cultural transitions affect eating patterns, addressing comfort eating or restriction triggered by homesickness or stress, transforming inherited food beliefs that no longer serve you.

Bioelectrical impedance analysis: Precise body composition monitoring

Advanced technology for comprehensive health assessment

I utilize state-of-the-art bioelectrical impedance analysis to provide detailed body composition data beyond simple weight measurements. This technology measures fat mass, lean muscle mass, bone density, and body water, offering objective insights crucial for effective treatment.

For athletes and fitness enthusiasts

• Precise muscle mass tracking for optimizing protein intake and training effectiveness

• Hydration status monitoring essential for performance and recovery

• Competition weight management for sports with weight categories

• Objective data to guide nutritional periodization strategies

For eating disorder treatment

• In anorexia nervosa: Monitoring vital energy reserves and preventing dangerous muscle loss

• In bulimia and binge eating: Tracking body composition changes beyond weight fluctuations

• For ARFID: Early detection of nutritional deficiencies affecting body composition

• Providing objective data to counter distorted body image perceptions

For metabolic conditions

• Obesity: Differentiating between fat loss and muscle preservation during weight management

• Diabetes: Understanding how body composition affects insulin sensitivity

• PCOS: Monitoring metabolic parameters and treatment effectiveness

• Lipedema: Distinguishing between different tissue types for appropriate management

Treatment philosophy: Beyond conventional nutrition counseling

A holistic approach to food and wellbeing

My practice extends far beyond traditional dietetics. I invite you to explore food through multiple lenses: biological, emotional, cultural, social, philosophical, and even existential. We can discuss anything: childhood food memories, family meal dynamics, cultural food conflicts, guilty pleasures, deep-seated fears, or life aspirations.

Food relationships mirror our relationship with life itself. By working on how you relate to food, we're actually working on how you relate to yourself and the world. My office is a space where all topics are welcome: your personal history, traumas, dreams, contradictions, and existential questions about identity and belonging - particularly relevant for expatriates navigating between cultures.

My goal isn't to impose a "correct" way of eating but to help you build a food relationship aligned with your deepest values and how you want to live your life. This is work of reconciliation, peace-making, and ultimately, liberation from food anxiety and restriction.

Specialized expertise for the international community

Addressing expatriate-specific nutritional challenges

Cultural food adaptation

• Navigating French food culture while maintaining cultural food identity

• Finding international ingredients and suitable substitutes in Paris

• Managing homesickness and comfort eating patterns

• Balancing integration with preserving food traditions

International family dynamics

• Supporting multicultural families with diverse food preferences

• Managing children's nutrition across different cultural expectations

• Addressing eating disorders in international school environments

• Facilitating family meals that honor multiple food cultures

Professional lifestyle support

• Managing irregular schedules common in international business

• Strategies for frequent travel and changing time zones

• Navigating French business dining culture

• Maintaining nutritional goals despite professional demands

Practical information and accessibility

Flexible fee structure designed for accessibility (€40-80)

I operate on a sliding scale fee structure from €40 to €80 per one-hour consultation. This flexibility reflects my commitment to making quality nutritional care accessible regardless of financial circumstances.

While dietetic consultations aren't covered by French Social Security (which I consider problematic given our central role in managing numerous health conditions), several options may help with costs:

• Many international health insurance plans cover nutritional counseling

• Some French mutuelles (supplementary insurance) reimburse several annual sessions

• Long-term illness (ALD) status may qualify for reimbursement

• MDPH disability support can include dietetic care

Please don't hesitate to discuss financial concerns with me. We'll find an arrangement that allows you to focus on your health without financial stress adding to your challenges.

Consultation locations and options

Paris office locations:

• Paris 6th (Saint Germain) - Central location with easy Metro access

• Paris 20th (Saint Blaise) - Convenient for eastern Paris residents

• Le Raincy (Seine-Saint-Denis) - Accessible by RER E

Video consultations: High-quality video consultations are available for those unable to visit in person, living outside Paris, or preferring remote sessions. The quality of care remains identical, with the same attention, expertise, and commitment to your progress.

Booking and contact

Schedule appointments easily through Doctolib (English interface available) or contact me directly:

• Phone: +33 6 22 41 55 21

• Online booking: Doctolib Profile

Taking care of your relationship with food means taking care of your relationship with life. In my practice, you'll find a judgment-free space where your struggles are understood, your progress celebrated, and your cultural background respected. Together, we can transform what causes you suffering into a source of strength and freedom.

Living and eating are two sides of the same coin. Lighten your relationship with food and free yourself from what holds you back!