Kayla Girgen

About Kayla

I know how frustrating it is to feel successful in most areas of life, yet struggle with something as personal as your weight. Over the years, my approach to weight management and wellness has shifted dramatically. I’ve seen how transformative it can be to focus on blood sugar balance and metabolic health, rather than relying on calorie counting or strict meal plans. While those methods may deliver short-term results, my goal is to help busy women break free from the mental tug-of-war with food, build simple and sustainable habits, and align their health with their high-performance standards, so they feel their best from the inside out.

Approach to care

Patients describe my style as direct yet compassionate. I believe in giving you clear, honest answers—no beating around the bush—while still meeting you where you are. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, so I focus on simple, sustainable changes that fit your life, not the other way around. My superpower is making nutrition and fitness approachable without the overwhelm. Whether I’m your biggest cheerleader, your sounding board for troubleshooting, or your go-to nutrition educator, my goal is to help you feel confident, capable, and in control of your health.

Your first session with Kayla

We’ll start by talking about your day-to-day life—your routines, work, family, pets, barriers, and anything else that impacts how you eat and move. From there, we’ll identify the “low-hanging fruit”—small, realistic tweaks that can deliver quick wins and build momentum. You’ll leave our first visit with clear, actionable steps designed to help you see and feel progress right away.

Location

📍 St. Joseph, Minnesota

Education

Bachelor of Science, Dietetics American Council on Exercise, Certified Personal Trainer

Hobbies

I love reading, rucking, hiking, and "treasure hunting"—whether it's thrifting at a flea market or beach combing the shore of Lake Superior. My guilty pleasures are lounging in the sun with a good book and watching reality dating shows with my husband Jeremy.

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