Hi, I'm Shira!
I’m so glad you found your way here! I’m a weight-inclusive, Health at Every Size® dietitian with 5+ years of experience supporting clients with eating disorders and disordered eating. I founded Hopeful Horizons Nutrition to partner with clients on their journey to food freedom.
My interest in nutrition began as a teenager, through my own experiences with dieting, exercise, and the pursuit of weight loss. I discovered Health at Every Size® during undergrad and gradually moved away from diet culture. This inspired me to help others find a balanced approach to eating and to support clients in eating disorder recovery. I began my career at an eating disorder treatment center and later moved to outpatient work.
In my work with clients, I create individualized treatment plans and goals. I provide support with meal planning, working through eating disorder behaviors, and incorporating exercise in a healthy way. I also provide nutrition, body image, and exercise guidance for those who are pregnant or postpartum.
I am intentional about meeting clients where they are on their journey. I am patient, compassionate, and calm, while also direct when needed. My goal is to provide a safe space where clients can find hope, healing, and a more peaceful relationship with food.
When I’m not working with clients, I enjoy time with my husband and three kids, experimenting with new recipes, going on walks and hikes, and enjoying nature. I’m originally from Montreal, Canada, and love skiing—I hope to get back to it someday!
Do any of these sound familiar? You’re not alone.
-I am anxious around food and want a more peaceful relationship with eating
-I have a hard time with flexibility around food or exercise
-I struggle with restrictive eating, over-exercising, or other eating disorder behaviors
-I am in eating disorder recovery or looking to start
-I am a college-age student or young adult trying to balance food, exercise, and academics/social life
-I feel pressure to stay ‘perfect’ with my eating or exercise habits
-I am pregnant or postpartum and want guidance with nutrition, body image, or exercise
-I am a picky or selective eater and want support feeding myself
If any of these resonate, I’d love to work with you! Please fill out the contact form above, and I will get back to you as soon as possible to schedule a free consult call.
Superbills for out-of-network reimbursement and Good Faith Estimates are available upon request. Sliding scale rates are available on a case-by-case basis, so please don’t hesitate to ask.
Shira Hochstadter RD, LDN
Dietetics/nutrition counseling