Hi! I’m Amanda Boostrom (she/her), a licensed dietitian nutritionist based in Northern Virginia specializing in eating disorder treatment, sports nutrition, and pediatric nutrition.

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I work with individuals recovering from eating disorders—including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder (BED), and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)—as well as those healing from chronic dieting and rebuilding a more peaceful relationship with food.

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My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and practical, helping clients and families build sustainable habits while developing a more trusting relationship with food and their bodies.

 

I have a special interest in supporting dancers, athletes, and active individuals in learning how to fuel their bodies for performance, recovery, and long-term health while enjoying movement without harmful body pressures.

 

My interest in this work is also personal. Like many young women, I began struggling with body image in my pre-teen years. I have danced since a young age and continued throughout my life. While dance was a meaningful and joyful part of my upbringing, it also heightened my awareness of body image pressures and appearance expectations within dance culture.

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I also work closely with children, teens, and their parents around selective eating, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), and feeding challenges, and often collaborate with pediatricians and therapists to support families. As both a dietitian and a parent, I understand how stressful feeding struggles can feel. My goal is to help families create a calmer, more positive relationship with food while supporting children’s growth, development, and confidence around eating.

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I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from the University of Maryland, College Park, and completed my dietetic internship at Virginia Tech. I began my career with the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program in Sacramento, CA, where I developed a passion for maternal, infant, and pediatric nutrition, and later completed my Master’s degree in Nutrition at Colorado State University. Since starting private practice in 2015, I have helped hundreds of clients recover from eating disorders and move away from the pursuit of a smaller body while building a more sustainable relationship with food.

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I’m a DMV native and currently live in Northern Virginia with my husband and three children. When I’m not working, I enjoy getting outdoors, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

 

I strive to create a welcoming, weight-inclusive space where people of all body sizes, races, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, faiths, and documentation statuses feel supported and respected, including members of LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities.