Mary Frances Hartley, MS, RD, LD
Personally…
Mary Frances enjoys exploring the DC area with her husband and dog, Dixie. She is an avid reader, enjoys learning new information, and setting new goals for herself.
Specialties
- Eating Disorders
- Chronic Dieting
- Intuitive Eating - Faith-Based Nutrition Counseling
Testimonials
"Working with Mary Frances has been life changing. I have had such a negative experience with my body image that greatly affected my relationship with food and Mary Frances has helped me break that down. Food isn't a source of guilt, a number on a scale does not increase or decrease my worth and how to redirect my thoughts to respect my body. She has given me tools that I need to begin to feel comfortable in my own skin and I am forever grateful!"- SF
“Ever since working with Mary Frances at Tepper Nutrition, I have become so much more aware and knowledgeable about how to help my body get the best nourishment. I've learned about my eating habits and how small, incremental changes can lead to big results. Now, no matter what situation I am in, and whether I am eating vegetables or cake, I make the right decisions for my body. It's a comfort to know that you don't have to give up any food or restrict yourself in order to get a healthier body." SP
“Mary Frances strives to help her clients achieve realistic, achievable, whole-of-life nutrition objective and they do it without judgment and with expertise and understanding. I highly recommend her!” CM
“I really enjoyed my discussions with Mary Frances. Not only was she very kind and clearly interested in helping me but she was very knowledgeable and really listened to my needs. I feel really good going forward now that she's given me so much guidance.” CB
Meet Mary Frances Hartley, MS, RD, LD
*Mary Frances is not currently accepting new clients. Please reach out to be added to her waitlist
Mary Frances has seen the damage that chronic dieting can do to clients first hand and is confident in the non-diet approach in helping people heal their relationship with one of the greatest pleasures in this world, food. She aims to help others to love food and respect their bodies simultaneously while adopting healthy lifestyle behaviors.
Experience
Mary Frances has had various nutrition therapy counseling experiences working with a range of disease states. She began her career in North Carolina focusing on prenatal, postpartum and infant nutrition. She then moved to the DC Metro Area and worked for a family medicine group, seeing clients with a range of needs including Type 2 Diabetes, IBS and more. She most recently worked for Center For Discovery, a leading Eating Disorder treatment center in Northern Virginia.
Education
Mary Frances earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition from Auburn University in Alabama. She then completed her coordinated Masters and Dietetic Internship program at East Carolina University.
Counseling Locations
Meet with Mary Frances virtually or in our Leesburg and Alexandria offices.
She meets with clients virtually from the following states: VA, WV, CA, CO, MI, AZ, NC, NY