Emma Laurie McLeod

I'm here to support you as we take off the blinders of diet mentality, and step into the most authentic and aligned embodiment of ourselves. I want to help folks shuck the oppressive shroud of size discrimination, moralized health, and individualistic blame, and don a systems-based lens that can liberate an oft demonized and suppressed appetite that after all, only wants to nourish our sacred bodies.

I'm Emma (she/her), a Registered Dietitian currently living in Atlanta, GA. I specialize in Eating Disorders but enjoy working with anyone who wants to heal their relationship with food and body. Whether that means healing from a history of chronic dieting, gaining more insight into problematic eating behaviors, or navigating a new diagnosis (or an ongoing diagnosis, a new way).

I started my nutrition journey as someone interested in farming… being an advocate for sustainable agriculture was going to be my contribution to society. While I’ll always have a soft spot for permaculture, I stumbled across another initiative that was gaining steam while studying nutrition at Bastyr University in Washington state: The Health At Every Size movement (or HAES). This work took place at the intersection of feminism, social justice, health advocacy and nutrition science and I fell in love. From there I was guided to work with eating disorders where I also loved the emphasis on psychology and emotions surrounding food, as well as the one-on-one relationship building I got to do with clients.

Delving into this work can be scary; I aim to provide a safe, inclusive, and judgment-free space for all clients. My approach is evidence-based, Body Trust-aligned, HAES-centered, ACT & IFS-informed, and draws on Intuitive Eating principles, as well as 10 years of experience in the field. Eating Disorders do not discriminate: they can affect anyone with a body, and in my work I’ve encountered clients at the intersections of various identities and backgrounds. My work as a Dietitian for the Rainbow Road program also serves as a testament to my commitment to meeting the unique needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Your session with me: I'm very thorough! Your story matters. I like getting curious, messy, and real: I think healthcare works best when we get to the heart of the matter.

My energy: professional but personable: my clients say they appreciate that I speak to them like a "real person" vs. with a workplace visage.

Outside of the office: Yoga keeps me sane, my Sag Sun keeps me exploring, and my 1 year old keeps me busy!

Fun fact: My special skill that I only bring out for talent shows is yodeling ;)

Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa (including atypical presentations), Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, ARFID, and other specified eating disorders (OSFED))

Chronic Dieting / Disordered Eating

Body Image

Fat Liberation and intersectional justice work

LGBTQIA+ affirming care

Intuitive Eating

Health at Every Size (HAES)

FBT and families with teens

Mental Health (Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, PTSD, Trauma)

Weight-inclusive care for chronic health conditions (Diabetes, PCOS/PMOS, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, etc.)

Orthorexia and Wellness diets (lived experience)

POTS, EDS, MCAS and other chronic pain conditions

Dietetics informed by therapeutic frameworks (DBT, ACT, IFS)

Yoga, Breath Work, Mindfulness and Somatics