Kansas City dietitian nutritionists
Kansas city dietitian nutritionist
I’m also a Kansas City native, cooking instructor, eating disorder awareness advocate, Intuitive Eating dietitian nutritionist, self-care promoter, and mom to the cutest fur baby.
My passion for cooking & baking came from my mom, who encouraged me to try any recipe (and didn’t mind a little mess in the kitchen). Skip ahead a few years and I became a registered dietitian & discovered what really lights me up is being able to talk to people about what they eat. And more than that helping people own their bodies and feel confident about what they eat and using an Intuitive Eating approach.
My vision is to create a space both in my practice and blog that provides women and girls a safe space to learn how to trust themselves around food; to see it as a gift, not a necessary evil and to learn how to love and appreciate their bodies and themselves.
You might be a good fit to work with Ariel if:
- You are struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating.
- Are ready to ditch diets and learn more about Intuitive Eating.
- Are wanting to improve your relationship with food and body image.
- Are a parent wondering how to raise good eaters or struggling with picky eaters.
- Have a diagnosis of PCOS.
- Are an athlete and struggling with meeting energy needs or wanting to optimize performance.
Kansas city dietitian nutritionist
I believe in nourishing your body with food which tastes and makes you feel good. In high school I found my passion for food and nutrition through several family consumer science courses, as well as anatomy and chemistry courses. I continued to follow that passion to Iowa State University, where I majored in dietetics and minored in psychology. I completed my dietetic internship at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics where I chose to focus as much of my time as possible on learning how to help individuals develop eating patterns that celebrate their body, mind, and spirit.
In conjunction with The Tasty Balance, I also work at an eating disorder clinic in Kansas City, where I work with individuals in multiple levels of care. Through this work, I have continued to develop a passion for connecting with clients and helping them to redefine what it means to be healthy and nourished.
When not working with clients, I enjoy hanging out with my dog Ruthie, hiking the trails of KC, and cooking with friends and family!
You might be a good fit to work with Jade if:
- You are struggling with an eating disorder.
- Wanting to learn more about Intuitive Eating or ready to ditch diets.
- Are wanting a practitioner that will accept and respect the inherent diversity of body shapes and sizes and promotes a flexible, individualized eating based on hunger, satiety, nutritional needs, and pleasure, rather than any externally regulated eating plan focused on weight control.
Kansas city dietitian nutritionist
I am originally from the Chicago suburbs, but have lived all over the country! I am a champion of the Health at Every Size movement and believe firmly in non-diet approaches to nutrition and client-centered care. Whether your goals are to improve your relationship with food and body, improve athletic performance, or to create a sustainable system to keep you and your family nourished, I am ready and excited to help.
I invite you to bring your expertise on yourself to our sessions. After all, there is nobody who knows you like you do! Your schedule, preferences, skills, and goals will all play a big part in our work together. I am an adaptable coach/supporter who will give you the nutrition piece in the ways you can absorb it. Between you and me, we’ll have a recipe for success!
When I’m not dietitian-ing, I am bonus mama to my 5 kiddos, 2 fur babies, and an increasing collection of houseplants. Dancing and travel is a huge part of my life. So is Halloween and mermaids.
I can’t wait to meet you!
You might be a good fit to work with DAni if:
- You are struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating.
- Are ready to ditch diets and learn more about Intuitive Eating.
- Are wanting to improve your relationship with food and body image.
- You are an athlete or wanting to elevate your physical performance.
- Are wanting a practitioner that will accept and respect the inherent diversity of body shapes and sizes and promotes a flexible, individualized eating based on hunger, satiety, nutritional needs, and pleasure, rather than any externally regulated eating plan focused on weight control.
Kansas city dietitian nutritionist
My passion as a dietitian is turning food fears into food freedom by building a non-restrictive, healthy eating pattern that is sustainable for life. I have several years experience as a medical weight management and bariatric dietitian. I also have experience with binge-eating, prenatal nutrition, and IBD/ostomy nutrition.
My favorite thing to see in clients is the transformation from feeling out of control and cautious around food, to feeling in control and confident with any food situation. I enjoy helping find hunger and fullness cues again while teaching Intuitive Eating concepts – even after bariatric surgery! Our sessions will be a neutral, non-judgemental place to explore what does/doesn’t work for you.
In my free time I am walking with my huskies, playing board games with family, or baking!
You might be a good fit to work with Kristin if:
- You are preparing or recovering from bariatric surgery.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding and wanting to focus on nutrition.
- Are ready to ditch diets and learn more about Intuitive Eating.
- Are wanting to improve your relationship with food and body image.
- You have PCOS and are wanting to improve symptoms through nutrition.
- You are struggling with binge eating.
Kansas city dietitian nutritionist
I am a dedicated dietitian with a unique background in both sociology and dietetics. I graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in sociology, and developed a comprehensive understanding of societal influences on individuals, which later complemented my journey into the world of nutrition.
Driven by a passion for fostering healthy relationships with food, I pursued an additional degree in dietetics from the University of Central Missouri. I recognize the challenges individuals face when navigating their connection with food and it’s my mission to provide a balanced and personalized approach to nutrition. I am so fortunate to contribute to the well-being of others.
I enjoy reading (any genre!), being outdoors, spending time with my pups, attempting DIY projects, baking, thrifting/ antique shopping, and new experiences. I’m originally from California and lived in Arizona & Texas but my husband and I decided to make Kansas our home!
You might be a good fit to work with Janean if:
- You are struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating.
- Are ready to ditch diets and learn more about Intuitive Eating.
- Are wanting to improve your relationship with food and body image.
- LGBTQIA+ and gender affirming care.
- Wanting to improve body image.
About our kansas city nutritionist team
A Unique Nutrition Approach
If you were to do one thing now that your future self will thank you for it would be to ditch the diet culture. Not sure what this means or never heard of this? That’s because so many of us are deep in diet culture and don’t realize it.
No, you don’t have to have to try and fit into what society deems as the perfect body. You have a body and that is enough! Our approach is to help you learn how to accept food as something to enjoy and nourish your body. Learn more.
Why ‘Tasty Balance’?
Everything in moderation, and of course, that includes chocolate and wine! It seems opposite to what you would think a registered dietitian nutritionist would say but trust me. As soon as you put foods off-limits it makes it that much more desirable.
There is room in your life for all kinds of foods and what is most important is finding a balance that includes what you love and allows you to live life without feeling restricted. This belief is what lead us to want to treat eating disorders and become an Intuitive Eating dietitians.
We value diversity and inclusivity
As a business focused on cultivating inclusivity and positive well-being, The Tasty Balance affirms all people regardless of their age, weight, culture, disabilities, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, marital status, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.
Not located in Kansas City?
That’s ok! We provide video conference sessions so we can meet if you are located in Kansas or Missouri.
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