Esther Udechukwu is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and the President and Owner of Nutrition Approach Nutrition Services LLC, which she established in 2017. As a consultant dietitian credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, Esther brings a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for helping clients achieve lasting, healthy lifestyle changes.
Esther earned her Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition from Montclair State University in New Jersey in 1998, and also holds a Diploma in Home Economics Education from Nigeria. She has further strengthened her expertise with certifications in Diabetes Care Education (2008) and the Diabetes Prevention Program (2018) through the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education. Her background in education, combined with training in motivational interviewing, gives Esther a unique ability to connect with clients and guide them toward successful nutrition outcomes.
Esther's specialties include diabetes, general nutrition, GERD, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, kidney disease, vegan and vegetarian nutrition, and weight loss. Her approach draws on a wide range of modalities—including meal planning, intuitive eating, accountability, motivational interviewing, building a healthy relationship with food, the mind-body connection, exercise, Health at Every Size (HAES), and plant-based eating—allowing her to tailor care to each individual's goals and lifestyle.
Based in Maplewood, NJ, Esther sees clients both locally and across many states, and accepts a range of insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, and UMR, as well as cash pay. With her warm, educational, and client-centered approach, Esther is committed to empowering each person she works with to take meaningful steps toward better health.
Esther Udechukwu, RD
94 Woodside Rd
Maplewood, NJ 07040
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