Rachel Farnan, RD

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Background

Hi, I’m Rachel Farnan, MS, RD, CSSD — a Registered Dietitian and Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. I specialize in sports nutrition, eating disorders, and intuitive eating, using an anti-diet, evidence-based approach. Whether you’re an elite athlete, weekend warrior, or someone working to heal their relationship with food, my mission is to help you fuel your body — without the noise of diet culture.

My style is collaborative, supportive, and rooted in science — not trends. I’m passionate about helping clients cut through nutrition myths (because let’s face it, everyone seems to have a “guru” these days) and giving them practical tools for performance, recovery, and overall well-being.

I bring extensive experience in sports performance, eating disorder care, and clinical nutrition, supporting clients from various backgrounds and athletic levels. I stay current with the latest research and bring a compassionate, individualized approach to every client interaction.

When I’m not working with clients, you’ll find me diving into new nutrition research, staying active outdoors, or experimenting in the kitchen. If you’re looking for an experienced, science-driven, and empathetic partner for your nutrition journey — I’d love to work with you!

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Approach

"I specialize in sports nutrition and eating disorders, using an anti-diet, evidence-based approach. I’m passionate about debunking nutrition myths and helping clients fuel for performance and well-being—without falling for fad diets. Everyone has a “guru”—let’s make sure their advice stands up to the science."

Specialties

High Cholesterol
High Blood Pressure
Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating
Food Allergies & Sensitivities
Vegan & Vegetarian
PCOS
IBS
Pediatrics
Celiac
GERD
Sports Nutrition
Thyroid Health
Gut Health
SIBO
General Nutrition

Modalities

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Meal Planning
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Intuitive Eating
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Accountability
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Motivational Interviewing
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FODMAP
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Relationship With Food
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Mind-Body Connection
💤
Sleep
🏃
Exercise
⚙️
Functional
🔗
Integrative
❤️
Health At Every Size (HAES)
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Plant-Based

Insurance accepted

Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Kaiser, Optum, Oxford, Select Health, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Seeing clients in

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IN, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Location

1226 Franklin St Apt 5, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Reviews
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AI summary of written reviews

Clients consistently describe Jane as warm, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. Many highlight noticeable improvements in their eating habits, energy, and confidence after just a few weeks of working with her.

While a handful of clients hoped for more structured follow‑up, the vast majority praise her for setting realistic goals and explaining nutrition in a way that finally “clicks.”

Overall, Jane is highly recommended for anyone looking for thoughtful, supportive guidance.

6 clients left publicly written reviews
2 days ago

Jane completely changed how I think about food. She’s patient, knowledgeable, and explains things in a way that actually makes sense.

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