Work one-on-one with Asal Hakim, RD — a Five Towns dietitian focused on evidence-based, sustainable habits. Built into every TonedMD program, and available as a standalone service. Telehealth statewide.
What's Included
Nutrition at TonedMD isn't a pamphlet or a calorie counter — it's a real working relationship with a credentialed dietitian who knows the Five Towns and knows your goals.
Asal reviews your health history, current eating patterns, lifestyle, preferences, and goals before making any recommendations.
No rigid meal plans you'll abandon in two weeks. Asal builds practical strategies around how you actually live — work, family, and all.
Regular follow-up visits — in person or via telehealth — to review progress, troubleshoot challenges, and adjust your approach as your needs evolve.
Understanding why certain foods work for your body is just as important as what to eat. Asal explains the "why" so you can make confident choices on your own.
When you're in a TonedMD program, Asal collaborates directly with your provider to align your nutrition plan with any medications or treatment milestones.
From healthy eating foundations to nutrition strategies for insulin resistance and metabolic conditions — evidence-based support for your long-term health.
The Process
Simple, structured, and built around you — from your first consult to ongoing check-ins.
Start with a no-obligation phone or video call. Talk through your goals, current habits, and what hasn't worked before. We'll confirm that nutrition counseling is the right fit and explain what to expect.
Asal conducts a full dietary assessment and builds a realistic, evidence-based plan around your lifestyle, preferences, and health goals — not a generic template.
Regular follow-up appointments (in-person in Cedarhurst or telehealth statewide) to track progress, celebrate wins, and adjust your approach. Nutrition is a process — we stay with you.
Nutrition + GLP-1
GLP-1 medications like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide are powerful tools — but they work best when paired with smart nutrition. Our in-house dietitian ensures your eating habits amplify what your medication is already doing.
Asal Hakim, RD
Meet Your Dietitian
Asal is TonedMD's Registered Dietitian — and a Five Towns local who understands the community she serves. Her practice is built on evidence-based nutrition and the belief that sustainable change comes from realistic habits, not crash plans or rigid restrictions.
She takes a personalized approach: understanding your lifestyle, your food preferences, and what's actually been standing in your way before recommending anything. Whether you're working through a TonedMD weight-loss program or coming to her as a standalone patient, Asal focuses on the long game — healthy eating patterns that last, not quick fixes that fade.
Common Questions
Real answers to questions we hear from patients every week.
No. Nutrition counseling with Asal is available as a standalone service. You don't have to be enrolled in our medical weight-loss program — many patients come to her for general healthy eating, habit building, or to complement care they're already receiving elsewhere.
Yes — dietitian support is built into every TonedMD program, not offered as an add-on. From your first visit, Asal works alongside your medical provider to align your nutrition plan with your treatment goals, whether you're on GLP-1 therapy, a non-GLP program, or focused on metabolic health.
Yes. Asal sees patients via telehealth across all of New York State. You don't have to come into the Cedarhurst office for nutrition visits — video appointments are available during regular clinic hours (Monday–Thursday 10 AM–6 PM, Sunday 10:30 AM–1:30 PM).
No crash plans, no extreme elimination diets. Asal's approach is rooted in evidence-based practice and realistic habit building. She meets you where you are, understands your lifestyle, food preferences, and schedule, then builds a plan that actually fits your real life — so the results last.
GLP-1 medications reduce appetite and slow gastric emptying, which means food choices become more impactful than ever. Working with a dietitian during GLP-1 therapy helps patients maximize fat loss, protect muscle mass, and build eating habits that sustain results when the medication is eventually tapered.
Start with a free 15-minute consultation — phone or video, no obligation.
More from TonedMD
Medical Weight Loss
Board-supervised Semaglutide & Tirzepatide programs. Telehealth-eligible across NY.
Learn more →IV Therapy
Hydration, energy, and recovery drips delivered to your door on Long Island.
Learn more →Learn More
See the practice, meet the team, and get answers to the questions patients ask most.
Explore →Important: Individual results vary; no specific outcome is guaranteed. GLP-1 medications are not right for everyone and can have serious side effects. Your provider will review your medical history, contraindications, and potential risks before prescribing. We follow FDA-approved labeling and clinical guidelines. Nutrition counseling is not a substitute for medical advice; please consult your healthcare provider regarding any medical conditions.