Kay Vavrina
Specialties
- Crohn’s disease
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- Food allergies
- General health
- GERD / Acid reflux
- Gut health
- Help gaining weight
- Help losing weight
- IBS
- Liver disease
- Nutrition support
- Pediatric nutrition
- SIBO
- Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
- Tube feeding (EN)
- Ulcerative colitis
Approaches
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Weight-neutral🔍
Research-focused
Minimum patient age
About Kay
Kay Vavrina, DCNc, RD, LD is a clinical dietitian with over a decade of experience providing evidence-based nutrition care for adults and children with complex medical conditions. She specializes in gastrointestinal health, weight management, and chronic disease nutrition, including work with individuals seeking sustainable weight loss.
Approach to care
Kay is known for translating nutrition science into realistic, personalized strategies that support long-term success. Her patient-centered approach meets individuals where they are, emphasizes collaboration and education, and focuses on sustainable habits that fit real life.
Your first session with Kay
Your first session is a collaborative conversation focused on your health history, goals, and current concerns. We’ll review eating patterns, lifestyle, symptoms, and any relevant diagnoses or labs. Together, we’ll identify priorities and create a personalized plan with practical next steps you can start right away. Follow-up sessions build on this foundation.
Education
University of Texas at Austin
Hobbies
Reading, Hiking, and Travel
Licenses and Certifications
LD - Licensed Dietitian
RD - Registered Dietitian