Cyrilla Purnell, MPH, RD, LDN
Cyrilla Purnell is a Registered Dietitian who provides personalized, science-based nutrition counseling to help you build a solid foundation for lifelong and vibrant health and wellness. By focusing on the intersection of nutrition and behavioral health, she works to empower you to make sustainable changes that support both physical and mental well-being.
Whether you’re looking to improve digestion, enhance mental clarity, manage weight, or simply eat in a way that supports your best self, her holistic approach can help you achieve your health goals.
- Graduated from NC State and UNC Chapel Hill
- Provides evidence-based nutrition counseling
- Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy for nutrition-related health conditions including:
- Supports the body with a comprehensive nutrition approach
- Blood sugar, heart disease, cholesterol, hypertension, brain health, inflammation, hormone, autoimmune, gut health
- Foods that heal – Food as Medicine
- Mindfulness and Meditation Tools
- Integrative approach – Mind and Body
- Works with Adults / Couples / Seniors / Children and Adolescents.
- Accepts most insurance plans or self-pay
About Me
Cyrilla Purnell, MPH, RD, LDN is a Behavioral Health Dietitian who is passionate about promoting mental and physical well-being through personalized nutrition. Cyrilla holds a master’s degree in public health and nutrition, with a special interest in mindfulness techniques and an integrative approach to health. Her unique background allows her to understand the complex relationship between nutrition, emotions, and behaviors, enabling her to provide holistic and evidence-based dietary interventions. With an intuitive and empathetic approach, Cyrilla believes in the power of a therapeutic partnership to foster positive change in an individual’s life. She collaborates closely with her clients, taking the time to understand their unique needs, challenges, and goals.
Cyrilla’s areas of expertise focus on developing a healthy relationship with food, establishing and maintaining health goals, and overcoming barriers for a wide spectrum of nutritional concerns. As a registered dietitian she is licensed to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for people who have nutrition-related concerns including heart disease, blood sugar problems, hypertension, high cholesterol, kidney disease, digestive disorders, autoimmune disease, weight management and obesity.
She provides coaching and guidance for people who desire vibrant health and healthy aging. As a Behavioral Health Dietitian, Cyrilla Purnell is dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve optimal health by making positive and lasting changes in their lives and coaching people in adopting healthy eating habits that nourish both their bodies and their minds.
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Testimonials
“Cyrilla has been such a blessing to me and my family. My son has been a picky eater his entire life, and he put on a lot of weight over COVID, which led to him becoming prediabetic. She was instrumental in helping us find combinations of foods and recipes that appealed to him, which allowed me to feel good about the meals I prepare for our family. She takes the time to listen, empathize, and come up with a plan that makes sense. I especially like the incorporation of intuitive eating into her sessions. My son is no longer prediabetic, and he now has the tools and education to take him through the rest of his life. Anyone who works with Cyrilla will be impressed with her nutritional knowledge, her kindness, and her dedication to her clients.”
~Janet
“Cyrilla is amazing! She has truly been an asset to me during my health journey! She is an encourager and will assist by researching and making sure you have the necessary tools to be successful in your individual journey.”
~ Shonda
” When I decided to look for help with my high blood sugar and my weight I was really nervous. I didn’t want to be told what I could and couldn’t eat. Cyrilla listened to my concerns and helped me to learn to eat correctly. She showed me how to pair foods to maximize their benefits. With her help I was able to get my A1C under control and lose weight. She has helped me with so many health challenges along the way and she has always made me feel supported. She is a great resource in my wellness journey. I couldn’t have done it without her.”
~Nicole