Specialties

  • Healthy aging
  • General health
  • Pre or postnatal nutrition
  • Help gaining weight
  • Gut health
  • Help losing weight
  • Weight stabilization
  • Diabetes or prediabetes
  • Heart health
  • IBS
  • Bariatric surgery
  • Type 1 diabetes
  • Gestational diabetes
  • GERD / Acid reflux
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Prediabetes
  • High cholesterol
  • High blood pressure
  • Autoimmune disease
  • Emotional eating
  • Cancer
  • Kidney disease
  • Liver disease
  • Vegan/vegetarian
  • Thyroid disorders
  • Food allergies
  • Pediatric nutrition
  • Women's health
  • PCOS
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Celiac disease
  • Hyperthyroidism

Approaches

  • 🥘

    Meal planning
  • 🔍

    Research-focused
  • 🤝

    Accountability
  • 💚

    Intuitive eating

Insurance

  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

Minimum patient age

18 years old

Patient reviews

  • Covered a lot of ground have a plan for action again and as usual, I got a lot of support And encouragement that I need

    July 8th, 2024
  • Katherine was so positive and helpful. I really enjoyed her input

    August 20th, 2024

About Katherine

Katherine is an experienced Registered Dietitian and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. Working in various settings throughout her career, Katherine has gained extensive experience in many areas including: diabetes, heart health, weight management, bariatrics, inflammatory bowel disease, women's and children's health, wellness, and more! Katherine works to actively listen to her clients and aims to understand their specific needs, goals, and challenges in a non-judgmental atmosphere.

Approach to care

Katherine's approach to care is to understand where the client is coming from and attempt to make the changes to their lifestyle feel less challenging. Katherine believes in maintaining a non-judgmental atmosphere, where individuals feel comfortable discussing their dietary habits without fear of criticism or shame. Katherine aims to help clients understand the "why" behind recommendations using evidence-based information and combines that with an individualized approach. She strives to meet clients where they are in their health journey, getting to the root of their challenges, so that she and her clients can work together toward their goals.

Your first session with Katherine

Your first session will be a getting to know "YOU" visit! It will include a nutrition assessment, inquiring about medical history and current health and lifestyle habits. This includes learning about your health now, and what you envision it looking like in the future. This will enable a comprehensive nutrition plan tailored to your individual needs and goals.

Location

📍 Chicago, Illinois

Education

Southern Illinois University Carbondale-Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition Central Michigan University- Dietetic Internship Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist since 2018

Hobbies

Spending time with her husband and three children, traveling to new places nationally and internationally, trying new restaurants, hiking, and gardening.