Colette Akhimien

About Colette

Hi, I'm Colette. I earned my BS in Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics from Howard University and am a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian. With four years of experience across clinical and hospital settings, research and academia, and community health, I bring evidence, empathy, and practical strategies to our work together. Outside of patient care, I love cooking, playing guitar, traveling, pottery, and second hand thrifting. I look forward to getting to know you and helping you build lasting, achievable changes.

Approach to care

My care philosophy blends science with humanity. I rely on current evidence to guide our plan, while staying curious about who you are and what your life looks like. I believe our body is our first and last home and deserves to be nourished to the best of our ability. I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and supported. I'm direct and action oriented, offering clear steps and accountability, yet I honor pace and personal values. I practice from a Health At Every Size mindset and a holistic view that considers sleep, stress, and routines as much as nutrition. Together, we'll build sustainable change.

Your first session with Colette

Our first appointment is all about you. We'll review your medical history, discuss short term goals, and look at lab work or biometrics to ground our plan. We'll also talk about your overall desire for nutrition counseling and any personal information that relates to your relationship with food. This is a collaborative, low pressure conversation where you don't need to have everything figured out. By the end, we'll set 1 or 2 realistic goals to start moving toward and map a practical path for our next steps together.

Education

BS in Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Howard University

Hobbies

Cooking, playing guitar, traveling, sewing and second hand thrifting

Licenses and Certifications