Looking for a collaborative, culturally aware, and empowering dietitian? Meet Maria-José Palafox Romo, PhD, RD.

Maria-José’s clients leave sessions feeling respected, heard, and equipped with strategies that actually work for their real lives.

Her counseling style is collaborative and flexible, co-creating manageable and enjoyable plans that prioritize individuality, cultural relevance, and client autonomy.

She brings warmth, respect, and a focus on self-love, body acceptance, and intuitive eating to every session. And, she is bilingual if you'd prefer to conduct your session in Spanish!

Maria-José is really freaking good at:

1. Helping clients develop alternative strategies when old approaches aren’t working.

2. Cultivating a neutral perspective on behaviors - moving away from “good” or “bad” labels.

3. Creating “aha moments” that unlock what’s been getting in the way of progress.

When she’s not with clients, you’ll probably find Maria-José dancing or grabbing a treat at Ices Plain & Fancy (salted caramel nitrogen ice cream is her fave).

In the kitchen, she’s making molletes, a Mexican classic open-faced sandwich starring beans and pico de gallo.

Maria-José can accept all major insurance plans and can provide insurance-covered care in AZ, CA, CO, CT, LA, MI, MO, NJ, NY, TX, and VA.

Here’s how you can work with Maria-José:

1. To verify your insurance benefits, click the link below. Have your insurance card handy so you can submit your information. You'll be prompted to book a session. We'll contact you in 4-5 business days with an update on your benefits.

2. To use our private pay option, choose the appropriate link below. You'll be prompted to complete a short application. We'll contact you in 48 hours to schedule a discovery call with your requested provider.

3. Do a happy dance - you’re officially getting started!