WELCOME TO CASSIE ILANA NUTRITION

Bringing ease and joy back to food.

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REGISTERED DIETICIAN + BODY IMAGE COACH

Hey, I’m Cassie! I work with teens and young adults to help them break free from food struggles and discover peace with their bodies, making eating easy, joyful, and stress-free.

Through virtual nutrition counseling, meal support, and cooking sessions, I provide care that goes beyond food, blending science-backed guidance with a trauma-informed approach. I translate research into simple, practical steps that fit your everyday life, while creating a safe, supportive space where your story is honored and your pace is respected. Because true healing extends beyond what’s on your plate, I also integrate somatic tools like breathwork, nervous system regulation, and embodiment practices to support your whole self.

Cooking and food are grounding joys in my own life, and I love helping clients rediscover that for themselves. My goal is to help you see food not as the enemy or a set of rules, but as a creative outlet and source of nourishment, joy, and connection. Imagine enjoying dinner with friends, saying yes to a spontaneous ice cream run, or finding peace in the kitchen again. These moments are not only possible, they’re central to living freely.

HOW IT ALL STARTED

My path into this work is deeply personal.

As a former athlete, I know what it feels like to be trapped in perfectionism and rigid routines. What once fueled me as an athlete became harmful in my everyday life, and I had to learn to find worthiness within myself instead of through performance or appearance.

That journey sparked my passion for understanding the connection between food, body, and identity.

I began my career in a bariatric surgery clinic, where I saw how our healthcare system often fails people. I witnessed the toll of chronic dieting, shame, and unrealistic expectations, and I learned that diets fail far more often than people do. That experience led me to the principles of Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size®, and to working in higher-acuity eating disorder care. Along the way, I discovered the profound impact of having a supportive, compassionate team, and it’s my mission to be that for others.

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From rules and rigidity to savoring every bite of life. 

I create fully customized programs designed to meet you where you are. I help you break free from the cycle of restriction or from emotional and binge eating, whether you feel out of control around food or are uncovering the hidden rules driving it. Whether it’s nutrition counseling, meal support, or cooking together, my goal is to help you let go of rigid food rules and rebuild trust with your body. I also bring years of experience as a group fitness instructor and personal trainer, emphasizing movement as a supportive, empowering part of my whole-person approach. Together, we’ll shift from restriction to ease, from stressing at the table to savoring every bite. Food is meant to be enjoyed, not tracked. Walks don’t have to be about the steps, and life isn’t measured by calories or perfection; it’s measured by the freedom to be present and live on your own terms.

You deserve to live fully without letting food noise take over.

MY SERVICES 
things that make me... me!
  • Close-up of sushi rolls on a white plate, with other sushi dishes in the background.

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    I’m a sushi fanatic.

  • Coffee station with a modern espresso machine, framed photo, mug, jar, and lamp on a wooden countertop; shelves with teapots, cups, and coffee makers on the white wall.

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    I love starting my day with a hot coffee, especially on chilly mornings.

  • A person eating a plate of spaghetti with tomato sauce and grated cheese.

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    Cooking for friends and family is my favorite way to show love.

  • A woman wearing a beige coat, black hat, and carrying a black shoulder bag, walking toward a large ornate gate in front of a building with classical architecture.

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    I grew up in Boston, then lived in Florida, NYC, and Atlanta, and now I’m back in the NYC area.

  • Tennis court with a paddle, ball, and a person's legs in sneakers and white socks.

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    Long walks, lifting, and pickleball are my favorite ways to move.

  • A small brown puppy looks at a bowl of yogurt topped with blueberries, raspberries, granola, and chia seeds on a wooden table.

    06

    I’m a devoted dog mama.

  • A woman sitting on a beige textured blanket, flipping through a blank open notebook with a dark cover, with a sofa in the background.

    07

    To me, there is nothing like getting lost in a good book.

A woman in a kitchen mixing ingredients in a glass bowl, surrounded by eggs, flour, and blueberries, with a cookbook in hand. 
THINK WE ARE A MATCH?

Book your complimentary discovery call today to see how I can help you.

Let’s chat!