Kirsten Bohnenberger

About Kirsten

Kirsten is a registered dietitian with a diverse background in sports nutrition, eating disorder care, and chronic disease prevention. She earned dual degrees in Psychology and Education from the University of Virginia, where she worked closely with UVA’s Sports Nutrition Department, before completing her Master’s in Nutrition at Boston University. Her experience includes fueling the Boston Celtics during their 2022 NBA Finals and 2023 Eastern Conference Final runs, counseling adolescents and adults at the Cambridge Center for Eating Disorders, and contributing to research on eating disorder screening tools. She completed her dietetic internship with rotations at Winchester Hospital, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center, and Florida State University, gaining experience in inpatient, outpatient, and collegiate athlete care.

Approach to care

Kirsten takes a compassionate, non-judgmental, and weight-inclusive approach to nutrition, emphasizing long-term behavior change. She focuses on helping individuals build sustainable habits by breaking down big goals into small, actionable steps. Her approach prioritizes overall well-being, empowering clients to develop a positive relationship with food while supporting their unique goals.

Your first session with Kirsten

In your first session, expect a conversation focused on getting to know you—your goals, challenges, and what works best for you. Kirsten will ask plenty of questions to gather important information about your nutrition habits, lifestyle, and preferences. This session is all about collecting data to develop a personalized, sustainable plan to help you achieve your goals in the future.

Education

B.S.Ed Kinesiology, B.A. Psychology, M.S. Nutrition Science

Hobbies

hiking and being outdoors, learning Italian, and savoring a good cup of coffee.

Licenses and Certifications