Kelsey Bentlage

About Kelsey

With eight years as a Registered Dietitian, my work blends science, teaching, and real food. I trained with a BS in Nutrition and Dietetics with a culinary emphasis at St. Louis University, completed a dietetic internship at Western Illinois University, and earned an MS in Nutrition Education. My background spans community health and clinical hospital settings, and I practice as an RDN and LDN from our farm in Southern, IL. I love homesteading, hiking, and yoga, and I bring that same outdoor, grounded energy to walking with you from your now to your next.

Approach to care

I center evidence-based strategies in a warm, judgment-free space so we can build sustainable habits together. I use current research to guide clear, practical steps that fit your life, while honoring your whole self, mental and physical. My work is weight-neutral, focused on behaviors rather than short-term fixes. I teach the why behind recommendations, we set actionable goals, and we adjust as life changes so improvements last.

Your first session with Kelsey

Expect a calm, collaborative conversation where we'll review your medical history, take a deep dive into your relationship with food, and look over any lab work or biometrics you have. You don't need to have it all figured out, just come as you are. I will listen to what’s been working and what’s not, set a couple of realistic next steps, and leave with a clear plan you feel comfortable trying. I'm here to support you without judgment as we move toward lasting change together.

Location

📍 Illinois

Education

BS in Nutrition and Dietetics with a Culinary emphasis from St. Louis University, MS in Nutrition Education from Eastern, IL University, Dietetic Internship at Western Illinois University

Hobbies

homesteading, hiking, yoga, and all things outdoors

Licenses and Certifications