Being a registered and licensed dietitian with many years of experience in a variety of settings, I continually keep current on health and nutrition issues to provide up-to-date, medically proven and sound nutritional information.
​Recommendations are not based on fads. 

Medical nutrition therapy plays a key role in managing and preventing many illnesses and conditions.

​If you are looking for an eating disorder nutritionist, diabetes educator, FODMAP specialist, weight management expert, or a sports nutrition professional, (and more) get in touch with me. 

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My Philosophy

​Diets don't work, lifestyle changes do! Diets are temporary, while lifestyle changes can be permanent.
Unlike many ineffective weight loss plans, my focus is long-term.
We will work together tu include the foods you like to eat into a more balanced nutrition plan.
I will assist you in developing more "normal" eating behaviors.
I am committed to providing top quality service that is also practical and realistic.
​I enjoy educating and motivating others toward long-term lifestyle habits. 

​"Be nice to yourself.  It's hard to be happy when someone is mean to you all the time." - Christine Arylo

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Debbie Pepper-Dougherty, RDN, LD
Working virtually only

I started my practice in 1992. Over the years I have had the pleasure of having many dynamic dietitians working with me. This year, I decided to scale back and become a solo practitioner again.

​I am a RDN (Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist),  and LD (Licensed Dietitian)
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I have always had a passion for food and understanding how the body uses food to maintain health and naturally manage illness. I enjoy working one-on-one with individuals and their families to develop realistic lifestyle plans that support healthy nutrition and improved physical and mental health.
Areas of specialty include:

• eating disorders,
• adolescents,
• food allergies,
• cardiac disease,
• gastrointestinal disorders, and
• sports nutrition.

I enjoy time with my husband, children, pets, and extended family. Interests include traveling, music, yoga, gardening, skiing, walking, and just being outdoors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Dietetics, Nutrition and Food Sciences - University of Vermont
• Dietetic Internship Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation -New Orleans, Louisiana
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics member
• Maine Dietetic Association member
• Certified in Adult Weight Management

Past board positions

• NSPS Chair, Public Relations Chair, Media Representative, Hunger Fundraising Chair
• Eating Disorders Learning Collaborative Clinical Advisory Board
• Southern Maine Eating Disorder Collaborative
• Nutrition Advisor, Portland Celiac Sprue Support Group
• Featured nutrition specialist, WGME’s “Your Fitness”

Awards

• Maine’s Outstanding Dietitian of the Year, Maine Dietetic Association.
• Maine’s Young Dietitian of the Year, Maine Dietetic Association.

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