“The best "diet" is to find and embrace a lifestyle that works for YOU. One that is sustainable and enduring, while also enjoying the foods you love.”
- Karen Varela
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, and Oregon. My mission is to empower clients to adopt sustainable lifestyle changes through personalized nutrition and wellness guidance. Originally from Uruguay, I also extend my expertise to Spanish-speaking individuals, which allows me to connect with a diverse range of clients.
With experience as both a Clinical and Wellness Dietitian, I have developed a versatile approach that addresses various health challenges. I provide evidence-based dietary interventions tailored to support the specific needs of my clients, whether they are managing chronic illnesses, navigating gastrointestinal disorders, or optimizing metabolic health. My goal is to create personalized dietary plans that align with each individual’s unique needs, ensuring that the changes we implement are sustainable and achievable.
As a mother and wife, I understand the barriers that arise when managing stress, maintaining energy, and striving for balance in our busy lives. This empathy drives my commitment to create a nurturing and supportive environment where my clients can thrive.
Whether you're looking for support to overcome obstacles, seeking to improve a particular health condition, or aiming to enhance your overall energy and well-being, my holistic approach and expertise make me an exceptional ally on your journey to a healthier, more balanced life.
Personalized Nutrition for:
General Wellbeing
Disordered Eating/Emotional Eating
Women's Health: PCOS, Peri-/Menopause
Weight Concerns
Bariatric
GLP-1
Intuitive Eating/Mindful eating
Vegan/Vegetarian
Diabetes or Prediabetes
Digestive Disease
Gut Health
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Kidney Disease
Healthy Aging
TESTIMONIALS
TESTIMONIALS
Ana V.
“I cannot recommend her enough de verdad que es la mejor.
I came to her struggling with PCOS, irregular periods, and after going through an ectopic pregnancy. I was also overweight for my body and just felt lost. Every gynecologist I went to would immediately recommend pills, but I knew in my heart I wanted to do this in a more natural way.
Desde que empecé con ella, everything changed. She created a plan specifically for ME not something generic and guided me every step of the way. With just nutrition, consistency, and her support (no pills at all), I started seeing real results.
Poco a poco, I began losing weight, my body started responding, and my period came back naturally. That alone meant everything to me.
But the biggest blessing? Gracias a su ayuda, I was able to get pregnant and have my rainbow baby
I’m forever grateful for her knowledge, her support, and her genuine care. She truly changes lives.
Si estás dudando, no lo pienses más — 100% recommended. She’s not just a nutritionist, she’s a blessing.“
Kayla F.
“I have been a type 1 diabetic for 20+ years in addition to suffering from an eating disorder and negative body image. My diabetes was very poorly managed, and I had an incredibly hard time initiating weight loss. Being a good dietitian goes beyond assisting with nutrition and diet, it includes an emotional and caring aspect as well that most dietitians fail to incorporate within their practice. Karen is not like most dietitians; not only does she include both aspects in her client care, but she's phenomenal at it! She helped me lose weight, shift my original mindset, and improve my poor relationship with food and my body. Karen provides her clients with empowerment and the confidence to reach their goals and become their best self! I will forever be grateful to her for being an outstanding professional, a caring human being, and a strong and encouraging support system. Everyone should use her!!!”
Melissa D.
“Karen is very professional, patient, and responsive to your questions. She helped me in choosing a plan that was attainable, and I was able to see results.”
Loren N.
“Fue un placer trabajar con usted señora Karen. Su accesoria me ayudó mucho. Gracias por su disponibilidad su atención y su tiempo. Es usted muy responsable y puntual. Gracias”
Karen S.
“Karen is a pleasure to work with. From our first session, she listened to my goals, put a plan in action according to my daily routine, and created a great meal plan that was easy to follow. Her approach, along with her expertise, made my goal very easy to accomplish. She’s a great accountability partner too. I can’t recommend her enough to anyone looking for a fun, pleasant, compassionate person to assist you in your health goal.”
Jasmeet V.
“Karen is a phenomenal dietician. She sets you up for success with first understanding your story- where you are coming from and your goals in order to create realistic expectations and milestones to achieve along the way. She’s a great listener and graceful in the process of partnering with you to sustain life long values surrounding health. She cares for her clients and this is very evident.”
Nicole M.
“I’ve been working with Karen for about five months now and can’t recommend her enough! She really cares about looking at the whole picture of your life and finding ways to make adjustments that work with your schedule/other commitments and celebrating progress. Our appointments always leave me feeling accomplished and excited to keep improving. I really appreciate how she’s realistic that food can be celebratory/more than just nutrition and doesn’t strive for perfection. I’ve never felt shamed or judged and I look forward to our appointments and swapping recipe ideas!!“
Sam E.
“Working with Karen has been a game changer. She focuses on sustainable, realistic changes that actually fit into my hectic lifestyle instead of pushing unrealistic plans. When I received a new diagnosis, she took the time to refresh her knowledge so she could better support me from a nutrition standpoint. It’s clear she truly cares and meets you where you are. I’m so grateful to have her in my corner.”
Kenni S.
“I thoroughly enjoy my sessions with Karen. She is an easy conversationalist, and remembers and understands my interests, hobbies, and passions. She has been an amazing accountability partner and has helped keep me on track toward my health goals. She is supportive and understanding; I’ve never felt guilty when talking with her. She had provided great insight into routines, food habits, and recipe ideas. I love working with such an understanding coach!“
Toja H.
“If you’re looking for a high quality, knowledgeable and trusted dietitian, follow Karen also send a dm to work with her directly. She has been helping me gradually navigate into growing into a more plant based diet, I’ve been on a mission to naturally heal my body by eating right. She will get you there. I’m so grateful for the journey this far.”
Leticia P.
“Mayra Karen Varela is awesome. She took time to hear all my concerns, relate to me, and explain her approach to sustainable changes to improve my overall health. Berry street software has been easy to use and seamless, and made it very easy to find someone that I can trust with my nutrition needs.”