Ashley Barrient Dietitian / Nutritionist MEd, LPC, RD, LDN

Ashley Barrient, MEd, LPC, RD, LDN

Ashley earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Southern Mississippi and completed her graduate level Dietetic Internship Program through Loyola University Chicago.  Ashley had a deep interest in psychology and counseling and sought further education in this area through completing and earning her Master of Education in Community Counseling at Loyola University Chicago.  Ashley has practiced as a Registered, Licensed Dietitian in the Chicago area since 2009 and has held her Licensure as a Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois since 2011.  In addition, she has held a Personal Training Certification through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America since 2008.

Ashley utilizes her expertise in the areas of nutrition, counseling, and fitness to support individuals in making positive lifestyle behavior changes to achieve desirable weight loss and weight maintenance outcomes.  Ashley works collaboratively with other practitioners within Northwestern Medicine’s Bariatric Team and Lifestyle Medicine Team to provide patients with a multidisciplinary approach to obesity treatment and management.

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