Specialties
- Eating disorder
- Emotional eating
- Women's health
- Disordered eating
- Heart health
- Binge eating
- Hormonal health
- High cholesterol
- Menopause
- High blood pressure
- Healthy aging
- Weight stabilization
- General health
- Help losing weight
- PCOS
- Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder (OSFED)
Approaches
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Intuitive eating💛
Relationship with food🔍
Research-focused🤝
Accountability
Identifies as
- Buddhist
- Native American
- White
- Female
Cuisines / Diets
- Mediterranean
Minimum patient age
Patient reviews
“Great dietitian, very knowledgeable, didn't feel judged, felt comfortable speaking with her“
August 29th, 2024“Great interaction with my dietitian. She was friendly and informative.“
August 22nd, 2024“Super chill to talk to. Meeting me where I (and family) am at.“
September 1st, 2024
About Kari
As a Registered Dietitian with a Doctorate in Nutrition and over 30 years of experience in health and wellness, I am deeply passionate about my work. My expertise lies in working with mood and anxiety disorders, as well as eating disorders, in various care settings. I am dedicated to helping individuals cultivate a positive relationship with food and their bodies through proven nutritional strategies. Providing personalized support, I specialize in women's health, including PCOS and menopause management, Mindful and Intuitive Eating, Binge Eating Disorder, metabolic syndrome, heart health, and nutrition strategies for depression and anxiety.
Approach to care
I am passionate about helping people achieve optimal health with authenticity, gentleness, and fun. I meet each client where they are and empower them to embrace their wellness journey with confidence. I seek to provide a comprehensive understanding of the role of nutrition in health and disease and offer practical strategies for sustainable nutrition and lifestyle change.
Your first session with Kari
In our initial session, our focus is to get to know you in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. We'll delve into your medical history, your relationship with food, your typical eating and exercise habits, and what you aim to accomplish through our collaboration. By the end of our meeting, you can expect to have a clear vision of where you're headed and 1-2 straightforward, effective steps to kickstart your progress.
Location
📍 Gig Harbor, Washington
Education
PhD in Nutrition from Texas Woman's University; BS in Nutrition and Dietetics from Baylor University
Hobbies
Hula hooping, aerial acrobatics, paddle boarding, yoga, scuba, travel