Josh Palomera MS, RD, LD, CSN

Josh Palomera is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian specializing in eating disorders and sports nutrition. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from San Diego State University and completed a research-focused Master’s degree and Dietetic Internship at Simmons University in Boston, Massachusetts, with specialized concentrations in eating disorders and sports nutrition.

Josh currently serves as the Campus Dietitian at Bates College, where he provides individualized nutrition counseling and develops programming to support student wellness and cultivate a more balanced relationship with food.

He also sees private practice clients at Kaleidoscope Eating Disorder and Diet Recovery Center, providing nutrition counseling for individuals navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, and chronic dieting.

Grounded in an anti-diet, weight-inclusive framework, Josh’s approach integrates scientific evidence with compassion and practicality. As a former athlete, he recognizes that while nutrition is important for performance and health, food also carries personal, social, and emotional meaning.

Josh helps clients cultivate trust in their bodies and develop a sustainable, empowered relationship with food.