Kara Burnstine

Kara Burnstine

MS, RD, CDCES, LDN
4.98
(281)

Specialties

  • Diabetes or prediabetes
  • General health
  • Gestational diabetes
  • Gut health
  • Healthy aging
  • Heart health
  • Help losing weight
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Hypothyroidism
  • IBS
  • Menopause
  • PCOS
  • Prediabetes
  • Thyroid disorders
  • Type 1 diabetes
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Vegan/vegetarian
  • Weight loss medications / GLP-1s
  • Women's health

Approaches

  • 🥘

    Meal planning
  • 💛

    Relationship with food
  • 🏃

    Exercise
  • 🤝

    Accountability

Identifies as

  • White
  • Female

Cuisines / Diets

  • Gluten Free
  • Mediterranean
  • Vegetarian

Minimum patient age

18 years old

Patient reviews

  • Kara has been amazing through my wellness journey and I have thoroughly enjoyed working with her! She listens, offers constructive advice and motivates in each session. I have been able to achieve goals set and also learned so many healthy swaps and habits!

    by Purvi on February 26th, 2026

  • Kara was very present and able to pinpoint exactly what would be most helpful for me in achieving my different goals. She helped me break things down into manageable steps and created an easy calorie and macro schedule, along with meals and snacks to support it. She took something that felt very overwhelming and made it feel doable and even exciting. I’d definitely recommend her!

    by Amberleigh on January 21st, 2026

  • I cannot sing Kara's praises enough. Before I met Kara, I was struggling with Type II Diabetes. My blood sugar levels were consistently around 315 to 400. After meeting with Kara, I am proud to say that implementing her plans has brought me within acceptable blood sugar ranges. Kara brings to the table empathy, understanding, accountability, and an actionable plan that will deliver 100% results. I look forward to every meeting I have with her.

    by Charles on November 8th, 2025

About Kara

I am a Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. I entered the field of nutrition because of my personal struggles with disordered eating in high school. Learning to develop a healthier relationship with food was a game changer for me. That experience sparked my passion for nutrition, and it’s been driving me ever since. I have been working in weight management and diabetes for 25 years. My family is my North Star, I am an exercise enthusiast who loves to be lazy, and my stress go-to is Diet Coke (shhhh, don't tell anyone).

Approach to care

I strive to meet my patients where they are, focusing on clear, personalized SMART goals (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-sensitive). I believe in tailoring care to each individual and setting realistic expectations for outcomes. Using motivational interviewing, I collaborate with patients to develop practical strategies for success. I see the process as a marathon, not a sprint—a journey worth pacing. So, bring your snacks and magazines—we’re in this together!

Your first session with Kara

In the first session, we will review patient goals, lifestyles and dietary habits, medical history, assess nutrition knowledge, answer questions, create initial SMART goals and begin crafting the tailored plan.

Location

📍 Miami, Florida

Education

MS Dietetics and Nutrition

Hobbies

Hiking, biking, Pilates, cooking, baking, traveling

Licenses and Certifications

CDCES - Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

LDN - Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist

MS - Master of Science

RD - Registered Dietitian

Worry free booking

It’s free to cancel up to 24 hours before your appointment