PNW Nutrition and Recovery

As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with experience in higher levels of care, my career has focused on working with teens and young adults in eating disorder recovery. I previously worked in residential eating disorder treatment and moved to outpatient care then private practice in order to pursue deeper connections with my clients and support them long-term. As a college athlete I saw the benefits of my own recovery on my wellbeing and performance. I became determined to become dietitian who could provide the same guidance and support that had helped me. I'm passionate about helping others navigate the pressures of diet culture and learning to nourish themselves intuitively. I continue to run competitively and love helping athletes get the most enjoyment and success out of their sport. Approach and Philosophy My work is aligned with Health at Every Size® and Intuitive Eating and I take a non-diet approach to nutrition therapy, while helping clients work towards body neutrality or body positivity. In my work with teens, I provide support and guidance while helping clients learn to advocate for themselves and find autonomy in taking care of themselves. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I also aim to provide a safe space for LGBTQ+ clients with eating disorders, including those wanting to explore the impact of their identity on their relationship with food and their bodies. I believe individuals of all body sizes, gender identities and gender expressions, sexual orientations, abilities, race, and ethnicities deserve supportive care. Education and Training I received my Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry from Vassar College and completed my Master of Science in Nutrition at Columbia University. After having a foundation in nutrition and deciding to become a dietitian, I wanted to learn how to effectively communicate nutrition information in a way that took individuals’ needs and goals into account. I went on to complete my Master of Education in Nutrition Education at Teachers College, Columbia University and chose Oregon Health & Science University for my dietetic internship where I completed half my required clinical hours working at the VA Medical Center and the other half in a residential eating disorder treatment center. Memberships Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals Oregon Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Columbia River Eating Disorder Network