Marie Elena Bitar
MPH, RD
Founder & Owner of Beyond Food Rules
Hello! I was born and raised in Lebanon, a lovely country located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. Growing up, food held a very special place in my heart. My fondest childhood memories took place in my mother's kitchen and grandmother's dining room. To no one's surprise, I loved food so much that I majored in it. I spent 7+ years of my life learning about food, nutrition, and health. After completing a Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences, I moved to the US to pursue a master's degree in Public Health and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Currently, I run my private practice Beyond Food Rules, LLC I help folks reclaim their happiness, freedom and health by ditching dieting and tuning into their bodies’ wisdom.

I am a firm believer that ALL bodies deserve to be treated with respect and that food should hold no morality. I have extensive training and expertise in the following areas:
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Eating Disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, BED, ARIFD, OSFED)
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Disordered Eating & Chronic Dieting
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Intuitive Eating & Mindful Eating
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Body Image
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Chronic Disease Management
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HAES & Weight-Inclusive Care
