Meet Madeline Butler-Sánchez, MS, RDN, LDN
Bilingual Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in Naperville, Illinois
I’m Madeline Butler-Sánchez, MS, RDN, LDN, a bilingual Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, plant-based nutrition expert, and founder of Planta Nutrition Rx in Naperville, Illinois.
I provide personalized nutrition counseling in English and Spanish from my practice in Naperville, Illinois. My goal is to help individuals and families improve their health through practical, evidence-based nutrition—without giving up the foods, flavors, and traditions they love.
As a Latina dietitian born and raised in Puerto Rico, I understand that food is much more than nutrients on a plate. Food is culture, family, memories, and connection. That perspective is at the heart of how I approach nutrition counseling today.
From Puerto Rico to Nutrition & Dietetics
I was born and raised on the beautiful Caribbean island of Puerto Rico, where some of my earliest memories revolve around food and family.
I grew up enjoying dishes like arroz con gandules, mofongo, and pastelón, along with the many wonderful meals my mom prepared for our family. During my teenage years, I developed a passion for cooking, experimenting with recipes, and discovering new foods.
My path to becoming a Registered Dietitian, however, wasn't a straight one.
Before entering the field of nutrition and dietetics, I completed undergraduate degrees in Industrial Chemical Processes and Chemical Engineering Technology at the University of Puerto Rico in Arecibo. After working for almost three years in the medical device industry, I realized I wanted a career where I could have a more direct impact on people's lives and health.
That realization led me to nutrition.
After completing nutrition coursework at several universities, I pursued my post-baccalaureate education in Nutrition and Dietetics at Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois. I later earned my Master of Science in Dietetics and completed my Dietetic Internship at Loyola University Chicago.
What started as a career change became the work I truly love.
My Experience as a Registered Dietitian
Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work with patients and communities from many different backgrounds and stages of life.
My professional experience has included working as a Bilingual Oncology Dietitian at Wellness House, supporting community nutrition initiatives, providing bilingual telehealth nutrition counseling, and participating in programs focused on improving access to nutrition education and healthy foods.
I have also worked with community-based initiatives including the COVID Equity Response Collaborative at Loyola (CERCL), Proviso Partners for Health's VeggieRx program, and the Loyola Community Nursing Center.
These experiences strengthened my passion for providing nutrition education that is not only evidence-based, but also accessible, practical, culturally relevant, and personalized.
Today, I bring that experience to my work with patients at Planta Nutrition Rx.
My Approach to Nutrition
Nutrition should fit your life—not the other way around.
There is no single diet that works for everyone.
Your health history, culture, family, schedule, food preferences, access to food, and personal goals all matter. That's why nutrition counseling at Planta Nutrition Rx is individualized to you.
I combine evidence-based medical nutrition therapy, plant-forward eating, and realistic lifestyle changes to help my patients build habits they can sustain long term.
Most importantly, I don't believe improving your nutrition means giving up your culture or the foods you love.
Instead, we'll work together to find ways to make your favorite foods part of an eating pattern that supports your health.
Depending on your individual needs and goals, nutrition counseling may support areas such as:
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Prediabetes and diabetes
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Heart health
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Weight management
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Cancer nutrition
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Women's health
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Plant-forward eating
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Chronic disease prevention and management
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Meal planning and practical cooking skills
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