Katherine Baunach

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.

Licenses and Certifications