Theresa Shank is Lancaster’s Dietitian
Born and raised in Lancaster County, Theresa Shank moved to Philadelphia and established herself as The Philly Dietitian. After several successful years of counseling clients in the Philadelphia and surrounding suburban areas, Theresa was presented with the chance to grow the Philly Dietitian brand in her hometown of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. By launching Lancaster Dietitian, she would be able to promote a healthy and balanced lifestyle in the place where her dreams of fundamental nutrition and overall wellness began.
It was I Am Limitless that gave her the opportunity to expand her reach to her hometown. She went in for a spin class with her aunt, and left feeling inspired, having experienced the same values and principles that she aspired to provide to her own clients. It only took one visit to I Am Limitless for Theresa to realize that it was a wellness community with which she wanted to align her practice.
Ellen Zeswitz is Lancaster’s Dietitian
Ellen Zeswitz was also born and raised in Lancaster County. She is passionate about supporting the wellness of her community, blending her expertise as a registered dietitian and certified Pilates instructor. Ellen joined the Lancaster Dietitian team in the fall of 2023, after two years as an outpatient dietitian at Penn Medicine LGH’s Healthy Weight Management and Bariatric Center. She works most often with clients seeking counseling in areas including general nutrition, weight management, women’s health, and bariatrics.
HOW A DIETITIAN CAN HELP
Nutrition Counseling Services
Theresa & Ellen’s services are available to the Lancaster County community and surrounding areas through HIPPA-compliant Zoom video conferencing and phone calls. Their consultations typically focus on the following services:
Weight Loss Management
Interested in losing, gaining or maintaining your weight? Theresa can help you develop the skills and knowledge base needed to make lifelong changes.
Sports Nutrition & Performance
Theresa has always had a passion for sports nutrition. As an avid runner, Theresa knows and appreciates the impact proper nutrition has on overall performance before, during and after exercise
Nutrition During Pregnancy
If you are pregnant or thinking about starting a family, Theresa will assist you every step of the way to ensure that you are provided all the information you need to grow a healthy baby.
Nutrition During Pregnancy
If you are pregnant or thinking about starting a family, Theresa will assist you every step of the way to ensure that you are provided all the information you need to grow a healthy baby.
Eating Disorder Counseling
Theresa caters to the diverse needs of individuals with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder and related mental health problems by providing them with the tools they need to succeed in recovery and every day life.
GI Disorders And Food Allergies
Symptoms of digestive disorders are diverse and numerous, ranging from constipation or diarrhea to abdominal bloat, pain or heart burn. If you find yourself suffering from symptoms that make eating unpleasant then come see Theresa.
Disease Prevention And Management
Allow Theresa to help you improve your health and well being by educating you on how to apply appropriate science based recommendations and dietary behavior modification towards the management of your condition.
Group Sessions
Group sessions (1-3 people): Having people around you working towards similar nutritional goals as yourself can be beneficial to all individuals involved so gather up your friends, family members or colleagues to embark upon a wellness journey together!
