About Riley Maloney

Riley Maloney is an RDN and LDN with six years of clinical experience helping individuals recover their relationships with food, recover from eating disorders, and improve health without restrictive dieting. Based out of Chicago and contributing nutrition expertise to Erothots, Riley has guided over 800 clients on their path toward food freedom and body acceptance.

Riley stands apart from traditional dietitians by taking an innovative, Health At Every Size (HAES) approach. By rejecting diet culture and weight-focused interventions, Riley supports clients to enhance their wellbeing at whatever size their bodies settle at – something supported by research that proves weight-focused interventions often undermine physical and mental wellbeing; in comparison, HAES principles lead to sustained improvements in behavior change and outcomes.

Riley’s nutrition philosophy is rooted in providing a space that is safe and free of judgment, where clients feel truly heard and understood. Nutrition care, she believes, should be a conversation between two parties, not a one-way delivery of dos and don’ts; clients should have an active role in shaping their treatment. All subject to change with time; so the process of strangengineirng is sustainable because changes are from within rather than top down.
Riley makes individualized treatment a priority, creating interventions based on the developmental phase of the client as well as their financial and physical capabilities and emotional requirements. She knows that what works for one person may not work for another, and that a cookie-cutter meal plan doesn’t account for the complexity of individual lives, bodies and circumstances.

Her specialized expertise includes eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID), disordered eating patterns and food obsession, sports nutrition with emphasis on fueling performance rather than changing body size, oncology and hematology nutrition for cancer patients, pediatric nutrition with family-based approach, gastrointestinal conditions (IBD, IBS, GERD, Crohn’s disease), diabetes management without weight focus, food intolerances and elimination diets done thoughtfully, exercise addiction and compulsive movement, hormonal imbalances including PCOS and thyroid conditions.

Riley’s approach can be particularly effective for individuals who have attempted multiple diets but failed, who experience guilt around food consumption, binge eat or restrict, are recovering from eating disorders, are athletes needing fueling properly or have digestive issues caused by food anxiety; or want a healthier relationship between food and body.

Riley has earned rave reviews from clients as being welcoming, nonjudgmental and genuine in caring about their well-being. Many report working with Riley being their first time feeling secure to discuss food and body image without worrying they’d be told they needed to lose weight or adhere to restrictive regulations.

No matter your nutrition needs: from recovering from an eating disorder or managing chronic health conditions to optimizing athletic performance or simply finding ways to heal relationships with food, Riley provides personalized, evidence-based care tailored specifically for you and your lived experience.

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Specialty	Eating Disorders, Digestive Health, Sports Nutrition, Medical Nutrition Therapy
Experience	6+ Years Clinical Practice
Clients Helped	800+
Approach	Non-Diet, Health At Every Size (HAES), Intuitive Eating
Consultation	Virtual Appointments Only
Practice Location	Chicago, Illinois (Telehealth across state)
Available Days	Monday – Friday, Flexible Scheduling
Languages	English
Insurance	Most major insurance plans accepted

Specializations & Services Offered

Primary Specializations:

Eating Disorders:

Anorexia nervosa recovery nutrition
Bulimia nervosa treatment support
Binge eating disorder (BED) treatment
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
Orthorexia (obsession with “healthy” eating)
Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED)
Eating disorder recovery meal support
Refeeding and nutrition rehabilitation
Fear food exposure and challenge
Team-based treatment collaboration

Disordered Eating & Food Relationship:

Chronic dieting and diet cycling
Food obsession and preoccupation
Guilt and shame around eating
Emotional eating
Restrictive eating patterns
Food rules and rigidity
Binge eating (not meeting BED criteria)
Body image distress
Intuitive eating guidance
Mindful eating practices

Health At Every Size (HAES) Approach:

Weight-neutral health interventions
Body acceptance and respect
Rejecting diet culture
Improving health markers without weight loss focus
Joyful movement rather than exercise for weight loss
Self-compassion and body kindness
Fighting weight stigma

Sports Nutrition:

Fueling for performance (not weight change)
Pre/post workout nutrition
Hydration strategies
Energy availability and RED-S prevention
Athlete-specific meal planning
Competition day fueling
Recovery nutrition
Supplement guidance (evidence-based only)
Youth athlete nutrition
Menstrual cycle and fueling

Oncology & Hematology Nutrition:

Nutrition during cancer treatment
Managing treatment side effects (nausea, taste changes, appetite loss)
Maintaining strength and energy
Post-treatment nutrition
Hematology condition nutrition support
Evidence-based recommendations (avoiding myths)

Pediatric Nutrition:

Family-based feeding approach
Picky eating (non-punitive strategies)
Childhood nutrition concerns
Growth and development nutrition
Prevention of disordered eating in children
Parent coaching on feeding practices
Division of Responsibility approach

Gastrointestinal Conditions:

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD – Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac disease
Food intolerances (lactose, FODMAP, etc.)
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
Thoughtful elimination diets (when necessary)
Gut-brain connection

Diabetes & Metabolic Conditions:

Type 1 diabetes nutrition (no weight focus)
Type 2 diabetes nutrition (HAES approach)
Prediabetes interventions (non-diet)
Gestational diabetes
Blood sugar management through food
Carbohydrate understanding (not restriction)
Insulin and nutrition timing

Other Specialties:

Exercise addiction and compulsive movement
Hormonal imbalances (PCOS, thyroid conditions)
Food allergies and sensitivities
Vegetarian and vegan nutrition
Prenatal and postpartum nutrition
Menopause nutrition
General wellness nutrition

Conditions Treated:

✅ Anorexia nervosa
✅ Bulimia nervosa
✅ Binge eating disorder
✅ ARFID
✅ Orthorexia
✅ Chronic dieting/diet cycling
✅ Emotional eating
✅ IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
✅ IBD (Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis)
✅ GERD (Acid Reflux)
✅ Diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, Gestational)
✅ PCOS
✅ Thyroid conditions
✅ Food intolerances
✅ Celiac disease
✅ Cancer nutrition support
✅ Exercise addiction
✅ Body image concerns
✅ Disordered eating patterns

Services Provided:

✅ Individualized nutrition counseling
✅ Meal planning (flexible, non-restrictive)
✅ Intuitive eating guidance
✅ Eating disorder recovery support
✅ Sports nutrition planning
✅ Digestive health protocols
✅ Diabetes education (HAES approach)
✅ Body image work
✅ Food exposure and challenge support
✅ Family nutrition counseling
✅ Collaboration with therapists and physicians
✅ Insurance billing and navigation
✅ Virtual appointments (convenient, accessible)
✅ Free 15-minute consultation calls

Experience & Qualifications

Education & Training:

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics: Accredited University
Dietetic Internship: Completed at accredited program
Continuing Education: Eating disorders, HAES, intuitive eating, sports nutrition, GI health

Licenses & Certifications:

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) – Commission on Dietetic Registration
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) – Illinois State License
Eating Disorder Specialized Training
Intuitive Eating Certified Counselor (or in training)

Professional Experience:

2018-Present: Private Practice Dietitian, Chicago, Illinois
2021-Present: Contributing Nutrition Expert, Erothots Health Platform
2016-2018: Clinical Dietitian, Hospital/Outpatient Setting

Achievements & Recognition:

Successfully supported over 800 clients in nutrition counseling
Endorsed by 3+ professional colleagues
High client retention and satisfaction
Expertise in eating disorder recovery nutrition
HAES and non-diet approach advocate
Published content on nutrition and food freedom

Professional Approach:

Non-Diet Philosophy: Rejects diet culture and weight-focused interventions
HAES Aligned: Health At Every Size principles for all clients
Trauma-Informed: Understands impact of trauma on eating behaviors
Client-Centered: Collaborative approach where client has agency
Evidence-Based: Grounded in nutrition science, not trends
Inclusive: LGBTQ+ affirming, body-size inclusive, culturally responsive

Professional Memberships:

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Behavioral Health Nutrition (BHN) Practice Group
Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition (SCAN) Practice Group
International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp)

Consultation Details

Types of Sessions Offered:

Free 15-Minute Phone Consultation – $0

Learn about Riley’s approach
Discuss your concerns and goals
Determine if it’s a good fit
Ask questions about process
No pressure, no obligation

Initial Nutrition Assessment (60 minutes) – $150-200 (Covered by many insurance plans)

Comprehensive nutrition and health history
Relationship with food and body assessment
Previous diet history
Current eating patterns
Medical conditions and medications
Goals and concerns discussion
Personalized nutrition plan development
Next steps and recommendations

Follow-Up Nutrition Counseling (45 minutes) – $100-150 (Covered by many insurance plans)

Progress review
Challenge areas troubleshooting
Continued education and skill building
Meal planning support
Intuitive eating skill development
Body image work
Ongoing support and accountability

Eating Disorder Recovery Session (60 minutes) – $150-200

Meal support and planning
Fear food challenges
Refeeding guidance
Collaboration with treatment team
Progress monitoring
Relapse prevention

Sports Nutrition Consultation (60 minutes) – $150-175

Fueling strategy development
Performance nutrition planning
Recovery protocols
Hydration assessment
Supplement evaluation
Race/competition nutrition

Family Nutrition Session (60 minutes) – $175-200

Parent education on feeding practices
Family meal planning
Picky eating strategies
Prevention of eating disorders
Collaborative family approach

Package Options Available:

4-session package (discounted rate)
8-session package (discounted rate)
Monthly ongoing support options

Session Frequency:

Active Recovery: Weekly to bi-weekly
Maintenance/General Nutrition: Bi-weekly to monthly
As-Needed Support: Flexible scheduling

What to Expect:

No Weigh-Ins: Riley does not weigh clients unless medically necessary (e.g., eating disorder medical monitoring with team). Weight is not a focus of treatment.

No Meal Plans (Usually): Rather than prescriptive meal plans, Riley teaches intuitive eating and flexible nutrition so you can make autonomous food choices. Structured support provided when needed (eating disorder recovery, medical conditions).

Collaborative Approach: You’re the expert on your body and life. Riley provides education and suggestions, but you make the decisions about what feels right for you.

Safe Space: Non-judgmental, weight-inclusive, LGBTQ+ affirming, trauma-informed environment where all bodies and identities are welcome and respected.

Insurance & Payment:

Accepted Insurance Plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna
United Healthcare
Cigna
Humana
Many other plans

Insurance Coverage: Many insurance plans cover nutrition counseling for medical conditions (diabetes, GI disorders, eating disorders, cancer, etc.). Riley’s office verifies benefits before your first appointment.

Payment Options:

Insurance billing (we handle this for you)
Superbills provided for out-of-network reimbursement
Self-pay options
HSA/FSA cards accepted
Sliding scale available (limited spots)
Payment plans for packages

Practice Information

Riley Maloney Nutrition Practice

Virtual Practice – Serving Illinois Residents

Email: contact.erothotss@gmail.com

Website: https://erothotss.net/
Scheduling: Online booking available

Session Format:

100% Virtual/Telehealth – All sessions conducted via secure video platform
No office visits required
Convenient from home
Available across Illinois

Appointment Availability:

Monday – Friday: Flexible scheduling including early morning, lunch, and evening appointments
Weekend: Limited Saturday availability
Accommodates working professionals and students

Cancellation Policy:

24-hour notice required for cancellations or rescheduling. Late cancellations may be charged.

Professional Disclaimer

Riley Maloney, RDN, LDN is a registered dietitian nutritionist. The information on this profile is for educational purposes only and does not constitute personalized nutrition advice or establish a dietitian-client relationship. This content is not a substitute for individualized nutrition counseling. Riley practices from a non-diet, Health At Every Size (HAES) approach and does not provide weight loss services. For personalized nutrition assessment and eating disorder recovery support, please schedule a consultation. Always consult healthcare providers before making dietary changes, especially if you have medical conditions.

Riley Maloney, RDN LDN | Nutritionist/Dietitian Chicago

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