What are people saying?
“I've had the privilege of collaborating with Rachel for years in transplant and I can genuinely say she's a gem in the field of nutrition counseling and weight loss coaching. Her warmth, intelligence, and genuine care shine through in every interaction. Her knack for turning setbacks into successes was invaluable to our team, ensuring our patients were primed for successful transplants. If you're looking for someone who'll not only help you reach your goals but also cheer you on every step of the way, Rachel is the perfect choice for your nutrition journey.”
— Rachel A., Nurse Practitioner, UVA Health
“Rachel Hart is one of the most thoughtful care providers I have ever worked with. Her nutritional expertise is phenomenal, and she takes a very well-rounded approach to the patient’s care. She is dedicated, thorough and I would trust her to care for any of my patients or personal family members.”
-Hannah Mannem, MD, Medical Director UVA Health lung transplant program
“I had the pleasure of working alongside Rachel Hart in the Transplant Clinic for over ten years. Rachel is an intelligent, thoughtful and compassionate clinician who wholeheartedly dedicates herself to improve her clients’ health and well-being. She has been successful in helping many transplant patients reach their weight loss goals.”
— Tamara Gordon, Registered Nurse and Registered Dietitian, UVA Health
I have known Rachel since she graduated from nutrition science school. She has been an absolute standout in every regard. Very early on in her career, Rachel developed a keen interest in helping with nutritional issues in our lung transplant population. Nutritional issues - both obesity and malnutrition - are highly prevalent in this patient population. Additionally, many patients have upper GI disorders related to their underlying lung disease, which often gets exacerbated by the trauma of a long and very invasive surgery inside the chest cavity. Furthermore, interactions with immunosuppressive drugs and other medications need to be taken into account. Rachel has mastered the unique and very complex nutritional challenges of our patients with excellence. She is intellectually curious, but also open minded and self-critical enough to change her practice if the circumstances demand it. But first and foremost, Rachel is an incredibly kind, upbeat and positive individual who approaches nutritional challenges with a great deal of empathy, encouragement, positive reinforcement and persistence. Our patients have greatly appreciated her support, and our entire lung transplant team has just absolutely loved working with her. She is a superstar.
—Dr. Max Weder, Lung Transplant Physician, UVA Health
Want a nutrition counselor and weight management coach who is knowledgeable, experienced, and genuinely cares about you, your success, and your well-being? Start working with Rachel today!