My Story

I am no stranger to disordered eating, yo-yo dieting, and the soul-sucking pursuit of the "ideal" body. My experiences have led me to the work I do today.

Growing up, I was a very anxious kid...and a dancer...a combo that led me to develop a clinical eating disorder in my early teens. Although I received some treatment and was deemed clinically "recovered" by age 18, I continued to struggle with food and my body. During college, I transitioned from being a dancer to a fitness instructor. Ironically, my transition into a "health" related hobby didn't support my health very much.

Throughout college and grad school, I drowned in the toxic, physique- focused side of the fitness industry. I also swung between restrictive diets, detoxes, binging, and feeling out of control with food.

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During this time, I felt alone and ashamed. People in my life assumed I'd been recovered from my eating disorder since high school. But I was stuck in an insidious, invisible, internal battle. On the outside, I had life "together" (doing well in school, lots of friends, supporting myself by teaching fun group fitness classes). On the inside, my body was breaking down, and my mind was totally preoccupied by the fear of what might happen if I stopped micromanaging my food intake and body shape.

One day, while I was writing a research paper for a psychology class, I stumbled upon the Intuitive Eating approach to nutrition. This marked a major turning point. The Intuitive Eating framework instantly made sense to me. From there, I was gradually led to the resources, tools, mentors, and grace I needed to completely break free from food and body anxiety.

I let go of the pursuit of “control” over food and my body. I found ways to FEEL GOOD that are FLEXIBLE! I learned to implement habits that honor my body's unique, ever-changing needs. And I healed the deep wounds and self-esteem issues that were keeping me drawn to food and body obsession.

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​Today, I fuel my body in a way that allows me to experience the fun, beauty, fullness, and deliciousness of life...without getting lost in unnecessary "rules" or depriving myself. I have defined my personal wellness necessities, and I have helped over 100 clients do the same!

My Approach

I am committed to offering services that are truly holistic. When I am counseling, I utilize health science as well as your values, your innate wisdom, your unique experiences, and a spectrum of holistic modalities. While I consider myself a nutritionist "first" - I help clients explore their wellbeing from all angles. I pull from an extensive toolkit of certifications and trauma-informed techniques to facilitate a healing experience that is unique to each person I work with.

I have a strong background in nutrition science (I am a Registered-Dietitian Nutritionist, Master’s in Nutrition, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor). I also have a background in psychology (I received my undergraduate degree in Applied Psychology and multiple trainings in body image coaching). I am also certified in somatic modalities like yoga and breathwork. So I help clients create customized meal plans, heal digestive issues, and energize their bodies through nutrition while also going deep with body image healing and self-esteem. 

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My mission is to help you eat with ease, embrace your boy, and feel truly alive!