Food is Fuel LLC — Local services in Manchester

I met with Ashley weekly for over a year at the recommendation of my therapist, and I’m so grateful I did. At first I was resistant—intellectually I knew what I “should” do, but I couldn’t put it into practice. Ashley met me exactly where I was: she supported me, validated my experience, and gently pushed me out of my comfort zone so I could face my fears. Rather than simply telling me to “eat more” and “exercise less” like other professionals had, she helped me set small, concrete goals that felt challenging and uncomfortable—but absolutely doable.

This is more than a job for Ashley—she truly cares. We celebrated wins together and worked through setbacks with compassion. She checked in during the week so I never felt alone or like a burden. She honored my choice to remain vegan and designed a meal plan that accommodated my allergies while providing adequate nutrition for my activity level.

Before Ashley, I was terrified of food and didn’t trust my body. She helped me learn to love, trust, and respect myself again—so I could truly live, not just survive. Therapy was important too, but I honestly believe Ashley saved my life. If you’re struggling with disordered eating or anxiety around food and exercise, Ashley is someone you want...

Ashley is genuinely one of the kindest and most compassionate human beings I’ve ever met. She met me where I was at challenged me in ways I didn’t even know I needed. She truly cares about each and every one of her clients. If it wasn’t for Ashley’s continuous support and commitment to my recovery I don’t think I would be here today. She believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself and I can honestly say she helped save my life. She wants you to succeed and makes that known with every meeting. She is incredibly knowledgeable and has helped me to understand the needs of my body and how to listen to it. Finding a dietitian that is equipped to work with those with eating disorders is hard and Ashley is an absolute gem in this field, I feel so incredibly lucky to have found her when I did. I have never once felt judged or misunderstood by her. She makes me feel heard, seen, and validated and I couldn’t ask for more. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or need general nutritional support I couldn’t possibly recommend Ashley enough. I have referred friends to her will continue to for as long as she in practice. Thank you, Ashley, for showing up for me when I couldn’t show up for myself, I am so grateful for your kindness...

I had the pleasure of working with Ashley during the end phases of my eating disorder recovery. At the time of our first meeting I was really struggling to overcome fear foods and establish “normal” eating. I can now happily say that I have achieved food freedom as a result of working with her.

Ashley guided me through an informed, gentle nutrition approach that still allowed for a constructive look at my intuitive eating patterns. Under Ashley’s guidance I felt self-assured that I was heading in the right direction with my recovery and not as far away from food freedom as I thought. Through the whole process Ashley was so supportive, she made me feel safe, seen and understood through my discomfort. She was also incredibly knowledgable, helping me debunk lingering aspects of diet culture and food myths that I still carried. Most importantly, she helped make food enjoyable for me again! I presently feel so much more confident in my abilities to make choices that are not only nutritionally more balanced but delicious and satisfying to me.

No matter where you are or how complicated your relationship with food may be, Ashley is more than qualified to help you make peace with your body and nutrition....