Appleman, RD

Rebecca graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a B.A. in Psychology from Connecticut College. She studied at New York University’s Steinhardt School of Education, Department of Nutrition and Food Studies, the first graduate nutrition program in the nation to emphasize the way individuals, communities and societies relate to food. She completed her dietetic internship at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and specialized clinical training at Weill Cornell Medical Center’s inpatient eating disorder treatment program. Rebecca served as the primary nutritionist at The Renfrew Center New York Day Treatment Program for eating disorders, and completed The Commission on Dietetic Registration’s intensive training and certification program in adult weight management. In her private nutrition counseling practice, Rebecca continues to work with individuals and families to enhance their self-care through the development of a strong relationship with food and body.  She also provides ongoing training and supervision to her team of Registered Dietitians in the fields of eating disorders, family based nutrition therapy, pre natal and post partum nutrition care and weight management. Rebecca lives in Westchester with her husband, Neal, and 3 children, Nathan, Anabelle and Isaiah.