Ellen Kang

About Ellen

Hello! My name is Ellen and it is very nice to meet you! I believe that food not only serves as fuel for our bodies, but also plays an important role in our lives culturally and socially. My passion for nutrition started in high school after I realized I could not physically keep up with my peers because of poor physical health. I took it upon myself to learn about the foundations of nutrition and from there learned how to cook for myself and even found ways to make more nutrient-rich versions of meals my family made at home. Since then, my love for nutrition and cooking has flourished. Now as a Registered Dietitian, I am very excited to help you, improve your health and quality of life through nutrition.

Approach to care

I am very passionate about the positive impact healthy eating and good nutrition can have on our quality of life! I believe that both cooking and eating should be fun and delicious. I believe that all food can fit in your life and I do not like labeling food as "good" or "bad". My approach to care is to give practical recommendations that you can easily fit into your daily life, your budget, and meets your goals. I specialize in general healthy eating, weight loss, weight gain, weight management, and nutrition-related health concerns such as: high blood pressure + heart health, and prenatal/postnatal nutrition. Additionally, I also specialize in pediatric nutrition as I have completed my dietetic training at one of the largest pediatric hospitals in Southern California.

Your first session with Ellen

During our first session, I want you to feel comfortable, and share your medical history, your general eating pattern/habits, your favorite foods, lifestyle, hobbies, and any nutrition concerns you may have. I want you to feel very comfortable and relaxed during our first session, as I know talking about the topics mentioned can feel very personal and very vulnerable. But, I assure you this is a judgement free zone. After you share with me, I will simply identify areas that I think we can focus on. I will provide you with evidence-based recommendations and education. We will work together, as a team on goal-setting and create a plan to help you achieve your health/wellness goals! Since, I also love cooking, you may leave the session with some new recipes and meal ideas!

Location

📍 Los Angeles, California

Education

Masters of Science in Nutritional Science

Hobbies

Cooking, baking, hiking, weight lifting, grocery shopping, and gardening.

Licenses and Certifications