Elevated Nutrition Care for Modern Living

Concierge, evidence-based guidance for those who expect more.
Clinical precision. Intuitive nourishment. A deeply personalized approach to wellness across every life stage.

The Dietitian

A refined, concierge nutrition practice founded by Monica Auslander, MS, RDN—bringing over 13 years of clinical expertise across women’s health, pediatrics, performance nutrition, corporate nutrition, family nutrition, and complex medical conditions.

Meticulous, evidence-driven care delivered with nuance, discretion, and cultural intelligence.

Credentials & Distinctions

B.A., University of Florida
Master’s of Science, Dietetics and Nutrition, Florida International University

Dietetic Internships: University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, University of Miami Crohn’s and Colitis Center, University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Oliver-Pyatt Eating Disorder Recovery Centers

Clinical Dietitian Work for years at Jackson Memorial Hospital and Holtz Children’s Hospital

Concierge Nutrition Services

Trusted by physicians, executives, athletes, and families alike.

Private Nutrition Counseling

Private Nutrition Counseling

Highly individualized, ongoing care for discerning clients seeking precision and discretion.

Women’s Health & Fertility

Women’s Health & Fertility

Hormonal balance, preconception, pregnancy, postpartum—rooted in clinical depth and real-life application. Monica has personal and professional experience with assisted fertility and antenatal care.

Pediatric & Family Nutrition

Pediatric & Family Nutrition

From early feeding to complex clinical needs—thoughtful, compassionate care for families.

Eating Disorder Nutrition

Eating Disorder Nutrition

Compassionate, clinically sophisticated care guiding individuals toward restoration, trust, and long-term peace with food aligning with your eating disorder care team.

Performance & Sports Nutrition

Performance & Sports Nutrition

Elite-level fueling strategies informed by professional sports experience.

Clinical & Medical Nutrition Therapy

Clinical & Medical Nutrition Therapy

Digestive disorders, oncology, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, surgical preparation and recovery

Corporate & Brand Consulting

Corporate & Brand Consulting

Strategic nutrition expertise for organizations, research, and product development. Monica has delivered hundreds of corporate wellness nutrition seminars and webinars during her career.

School Wellness

School Wellness

Thoughtfully designed, evidence-based nutrition education that cultivates healthy, informed, and resilient school communities. Menu design, innovation, enhancement coupled with seminars / webinars for parent communities, students, and faculty alike.

Medical Staff Training

Medical Staff Training

Enriching and engaging programming for medical professionals in clinics, residency/fellowship training programs or as an offsite event engagement.

All services delivered in-office, at your home, office, school, or virtually

Specialties

Areas of Expertise
• Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating
• Fertility & Reproductive Health
• Gastrointestinal Disorders
• GLP-1 Nutrition Management
• Pediatric, Family & Adolescent Nutrition
• Executive and Corporate Nutrition Programming
• Oncology Nutrition
• Diabetes & Metabolic Health
• Culinary & Cultural Nutrition
• Autoimmune Disease Nutrition
• School Wellness Nutrition

Professional Experience

Highlighted Roles:
• Founder, Essence Nutrition
• Team Dietitian for the Miami Marlins
• Clinical Research Dietitian for Lilly Pharmaceuticals and Quotient Sciences
• Pediatric Clinical Dietitian, Jackson Memorial Hospital
• Expecting Together Prenatal Wellness, Miami Expansion Manager
• Ollie Concierge Pediatrics, Dietitian Consultant
• Adjunct Professor, University of Miami, Florida International University, Keiser University
• Ovum Health Fertility Support Dietitian
• Ocean Reef Resort & Club Medical Center Dietitian
Flourish Legal Well Being Dietitian Speaker

Selected Partnerships
Notable Corporate and Consulting Client Engagements: Robinson + Cole, LLP, Cleary Gottlieb, LLP, Mitchell, Silberberg, and Knupp LLP, Fisher Island Club, SolidStarts PRO Reviewer, Amerant Bank, Orrick Law LLP, Womble Dickinson LLP, Bracewell LLP, Cravath, Swain, and Moore LLP, White and Case LLP, Cozen O Connor LLP, Kluger Kaplan LLP, The Skimm, Millennium Management, General Mills Cereals, YoPlait, A2 Milk, Del Monte Fresh Produce, National Confectioner’s Association, Zumba Fitness, Borden Cheese, BuzzFeed, PepsiCo, Boston Consulting Group, The Related Group, Apollo Bank, Sabadell Bank, Morrison Brown Argiz & Farra, Kaufman and Rossin CPA and Advisory,, McDermott, Will, and Emery LLP, Noosa Yogurt, Wyman’s Fruit, JOI Foods, GoodPop, BeyondGood Chocolate, Colman’s Mustard, Grown Restaurant, NotCo Milk Alternative,National Peanut Board, Quarles Barley LLP, THINK Protein Bars, Michael-Ann Russell JCC, Castello del Poggio Wines, Food Allergy Research and Education Educator, Boro Park Nutrition, Mamala Organics, Colorado Behavior Center, Fisher Island Resort and Club, The OneTribe 

Licensure:
Licensed in FL, IL, and NY
Level 2 Certification Chocolate Taster, International Institute for Chocolate and Cacao
Certified Reformer and Mat Pilates Instructor

Languages:
English, Spanish, Conversational French

Approach

Our philosophy: nutrition is both science and story.

Care here is grounded in clinical rigor, but never detached from the realities of living, eating, and being human. The goal is not perfection—it is sustainability, clarity, and trust in one’s own body. 

Key pillars:
• Evidence over noise
• Personalization over protocol
• Longevity over quick fixes
• Compassion and cultural relevance without compromise

Media & Thought Leadership

Press, Speaking & Education
• University-level teaching & lecturing
• Corporate and school wellness programming
• Clinical research contributions
• Brand consulting & product formulation

Begin Your Care

Discreet, personalized nutrition services are offered on a limited basis. Email hello@essencenutritionmiami.com to get started.

 All inquiries are handled with complete confidentiality.