Specialties
- Vegan/vegetarian
- Cancer
- Heart health
- Women's health
- Menopause
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Mental health
- Gut health
- Healthy aging
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Prediabetes
- GERD / Acid reflux
- IBS
- Hormonal health
Approaches
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Weight-neutral🔍
Research-focused🥘
Meal planning🤝
Accountability
Insurance
- United Healthcare
- Medicare
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
Minimum patient age
Patient reviews
“dietitian was friendly, knowledgeable, and gave me good action steps for the week.“
August 15th, 2024“Great advice, wonderful session. Karen made me feel completely at ease“
June 29th, 2024“Her Kindness, she's a good listener, we also talked about a game plan and goals to work towards so I know what might be coming as we continue.“
July 10th, 2024
About Karen
Hello! I’m a registered dietitian who focuses on providing nutrition guidance to people with digestive issues, women’s health concerns, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and other medical conditions. I also work with people who would like to prevent chronic disease and improve overall health. I see clients from many different backgrounds and walks of life, and I love finding common ground with people through food. I understand that nutrition headlines are confusing and can be misleading. I can help you cut through the social media noise and will provide personalized nutrition guidance that can be incorporated into a sustainable and positive way of eating.
Approach to care
I believe that every person has a unique culture, lifestyle, body, and relationship with food, so there is no one universal way to eat. I emphasize mindful eating and encourage eating a variety of foods, including nourishing proteins and a rainbow of plants. How we eat is an important component in maintaining health and can evolve as we learn about new foods and nutrition science discoveries. Food is so much more than fuel for most people; it has meaning, memories, and emotions attached to it. I believe in honoring that connection to food by equipping my clients to make informed food choices while incorporating the foods they love in a way that supports their health and wellness.
Your first session with Karen
In our first session, we will get to know one another. I want to hear about your background, your typical day, and what you hope to accomplish on your health and wellness journey. My process revolves around giving you the tools you need for success and working together to identify sustainable habits to help you achieve your goals. We will begin that process right out of the gate!
Education
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Fontbonne University; Dietetic Internship with St. Louis VA Hospital System; Juris Doctorate from Temple University; and Bachelor of Arts in German, Psychology, and Business (minor) from Washington University in St. Louis
Hobbies
I love all things food. I am a Master Gardener, and I enjoy cooking, baking, and, of course, eating! I never pass up an opportunity to try new cuisines and new foods. If I’m not exploring my passion for food, you can find me traveling or hitting up the nearest hiking trails.