Specialties
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- General health
- Gut health
- Healthy aging
- Heart health
- Help losing weight
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Kidney disease
- Prediabetes
- Vegan/vegetarian
Approaches
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Functional medicineš„
Meal planningš§Ŗ
Lab testing
Identifies as
- Black / African American
- Christian
- Female
Cuisines / Diets
- African American / Soul Food
- Mediterranean
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- West African
Minimum patient age
About Kayellen
Kayellen Umeakunne is a registered dietitian nutritionist based in Atlanta, Georgia. As a Research Dietitian for over 28 years, Kay understands āThe Scienceā and focuses on the root cause of diet-related medical conditions to determine the best evidence-based dietary strategies to improve your health. She is also passionate about diverse cuisines and adapting your eating plan to your cultural preferences. Kay specializes in plant-based nutrition, functional nutrition, gut health, and reversing chronic disease. Her goal is to partner with and empower you to achieve your best health through compassionate and personalized nutrition.
Approach to care
My approach to care is a best practice, research-focused, personalized nutrition approach with interactive sessions to help you achieve your nutrition and health goals. I will provide you with resources including recipes, meal planning, evidence-based explanations, and personalized strategies. I will monitor your progress and provide constant feedback. I will expect you to complete logging assignments for accountability. My approach is to be there with you every step of the way.
Your first session with Kayellen
I will listen emphatically to your story, where you are at in your health and nutrition journey, what nutrition concerns you have, and where you would like to be. I will then look at your dietary and health habits like sleep, physical activity, work/life/social balance, review your labs, and determine your motivation/readiness to make changes. I will provide feedback and recommendations to get you started on improving your health.
Education
M.S. Human Nutrition, University of Nebraska
Hobbies
Cooking, Piano, Singing in the Choir, Writing, Walking, Volunteering
Licenses and Certifications
LD - Licensed Dietitian
MS - Master of Science
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
