Kelly OBrien

About Kelly

Kelly OBrien, RD, NC, is a registered dietitian and natural foods chef who helps people rediscover the joy, flavor and freedom in everyday living. Trained at the University of Delaware, Johns Hopkins and Bauman College, she's worked at world class destinations like Canyon Ranch and Miraval, consulted for visionary wellness brands like CIVANA and Sensei; and many keynotes for cutting edge companies and taught thousands through one on one clients, retreats, cooking classes, and workshops. Kelly never set out to become a nutritionist, she set out to save her own life. After being told she would be forever chronically ill and rely on medications. Instead she found another way. Through food, lifestyle and inner practices and listening deeply to her own body, she surprised even the doctors by reclaiming her vitality.

Approach to care

At the heart of it all : Kelly believes food is a doorway. A doorway to vitality, joy, to presence. She creates space for joy, flavor and self acceptance to come alive - so you can hear your own inner guide more clearly. Working with Kelly you feel accepted, listened to and gain the tools you have been missing. A unique blend of weaving together science, food and soul into everyday rhythms that feel natural and freeing. Kelly believes that self acceptance, flavor and joy belong at the center of well being. She doesn't hand out ridged plans - instead she helps people open the doors to vitality, to ease and more joy, one delicious bite at a time.

Your first session with Kelly

The first session is all about you, your story, your goals, what matters most to your health and life. We go over labs, and health history clarify goals and we create a map that fits your life, preferences and is realistic for you. In your first session you will truly feel heard, and we will uncover patterns behind your struggles and create a plan that actually fits your life and create support so that you are not alone in your journey.

Location

📍 Arizona

Education

Kelly's training bridges clinical, culinary, functional and healing arts. BS Dietetics, University of Delaware Clinical internship , Johns Hopkins Hospital Natural Chef Culinary Program, Bauman College Functional and Integrative Nutrition Academy Plant Based Nutrition Certificate Clinical Herbalist Certificate Mindful Eating Certification Healing Tao Inner Alchemy and Healing Love Universal Healing Tao Healer Weight Loss Management Certification ADA

Hobbies

I'm nourished by color and creativity - whether through painting, tending a garden, stirring something fragrant in the kitchen, or crafting herbal skincare by hand. Movement is my second language, the shock of cold water, the rhythm of swimming and biking, the freedom of dance. And then there are the quieter joys -knitting, traveling, exploring, and simply being in nature where inspiration always finds me.

Licenses and Certifications