Crystal Hansel-Jackson

About Crystal

My name is Crystal and I am a Registered Dietitian. I believe food and our relationship with it can have a huge impact on our well-being. A little about me - after serving in the United States Army for three years, I attended culinary school and then went on to work for the Veteran's Health Administration for six years, where I discovered my passion for dietetics. I have used my knowledge to improve my own health, improving my cholesterol levels through healthy eating habits. I have also worked with hundreds of veterans to help them stay on track with their dietary goals, ranging from diabetes management to weight loss to kidney disease.

Approach to care

I am very passionate about using realistic approaches to meet your goals- if I told you that you could never eat ice cream again, you probably wouldn't want to work with me! Instead of completely eliminating the foods we love, I believe in finding substitutions that fit your lifestyle, budget, and health goals. As a mother of three 12-year-olds, I know how difficult it can be to stick to a diet when unhealthy snack options are in the home. I specialize in general healthy eating, weight loss, diabetes management, high blood pressure/heart health, renal diets, and enteral tube feeding diets.

Your first session with Crystal

During our first session, we will discuss topics such as your medical history, favorite foods, eating patterns, and lifestyle. All of our discussions will be in a judgement free zone- I'm here to help you achieve your goals, not to criticize setbacks. Together, we will identify the areas you would like to focus on and use evidence-based education to find the right approach to reach your goals.

Education

Master of Science, Kansas State University

Hobbies

Reading, Baking, Hiking, Movie nights with the kids

Licenses and Certifications