Maddy Hughes MS, RD
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Pronouns: she/her/hers
Maddy believes holding a safe container for clients is one of the most important interventions as a provider and supports clients in being solution-focused when possible as well as in sitting in discomfort when necessary.
Maddy believes healing happens when we are able to build curiosity and trust with ourselves and our bodies. She approaches care with the understanding that you are the ultimate expert on yourself, and offers evidence-based, compassionate care as guidance along the way.
Maddy has also completed a 200-hour yoga certification which helps her support clients in strengthening their mind-body connection.
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Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Dietetics - Auburn University
Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition - University of Alabama at Birmingham.
200-hour yoga certification
Registered Dietitian - ID# 86101194
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Prior to working at Embodied Health Counseling, Maddy has been a dietitian at all levels of care including residential and IOP/PHP treatment centers.
Maddy has received training in and draws from a combination of mindfulness, ACT, DBT, IFS and somatic embodiment modalities when working with clients.
Maddy also has additional training in meditation and yoga (she is certified yoga teacher) and herbalism
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Maddy’s approach is non-judgmental and informed by Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size, and Mindfulness; and she is passionate about supporting clients as they move towards integrated and embodied living, whatever that may look like for them.
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Maddy is the right fit for you if
You’re looking for a provider who values curiosity over judgment and who helps you reconnect with your body gently, at your own pace
You want to build a more integrated relationship with food, movement, and your body, but aren’t sure how to get there
You resonate with frameworks like Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size, and mindfulness, but are seeking guidance in how to truly embody them
You're open to exploring the role of body-based practices in healing and want a provider who understands the mind-body connection without pushing a one-size-fits-all approach
What Maddy’s Clients Have To Say
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"Maddy is an amazing dietitian and has been incredible helpful dealing with my dietary health issues.
She is very knowledgeable about gut health and uses a blend of scientific knowledge and empathy to guide her clients.
She creates a safe space and is likable and a joy to work with.”
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"Maddy has been one of the most impactful people on my journey to heal my relationship with food... There are so many meaningful ways that she’s helped that really can’t be measured...
When I look back on my time and experience working with Maddy I am always going to remember what an important role she played in helping me to build a more positive relationship with food and ultimately with myself, and I’ll always be grateful to her for that.”
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"I am feeling grateful for these incremental changes that will help my body feel better.
I have a LOT of for allergies and don’t have much cooking talent, so I can never seem to get full in a day. I appreciate Maddy’s ability to hear my roadblocks (there feel like a million), and her help me find actual, do-able, things I can buy and prepare quickly.
Just a few days into trying her ideas, and I already have a bit more energy to be friendly to people.I also noticed feeling more playful in my body as I tried new things out at the gym. I am feeling grateful for these incremental changes that will help my body feel better.”
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