Kristen Shaben

About Kristen

Hello, I’m Kristen (she/her)! Congratulations on taking this step for your health! Finding the right fit for a Dietitian that matches your personality, goals, and motivation is an important first step so let’s get to know each other. I’m a Registered Dietitian, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and Registered Yoga Teacher specializing in whole-person health, intuitive eating, eating disorder recovery, and positive body image and embodiment with a weight-neutral, inclusive, trauma informed approach. I have been practicing for over 20 years in the prevention of chronic disease, holistic health and well-being, disordered eating, and eating with co-occurring mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, substance use, and trauma.

Approach to care

During our visits, you’ll feel heard, understood, and empowered to make do-able changes that complete your goals. We will work in partnership to help connect your mind and body through a healthy relationship with food and movement. Using evidence-based techniques from nutrition counseling, health coaching, and mind-body practices, you’ll gain new tools for attainable and sustainable change in both mindset and behavior. You’ll learn to let go of labels, judgements, and unrealistic expectations to embrace your internal cues about eating and enjoy movement that fuels your energy.

Your first session with Kristen

Our visits will feel like a conversation instead of a traditional healthcare appointment. The first visit will be a discovery of you - not only your health and nutrition history but other factors that make you who you are and influence your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We’ll begin setting goals and steps to progress towards those goals. You’ll be in the driver’s seat the whole time with me to support and guide you along the way. My goal is to help you build capacity and resiliency to live your best life well. I am honored to be on this transformational journey with you.

Location

📍 Rock Hill, South Carolina

Education

Master of Science in Nutrition, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Bowling Green State University

Hobbies

Reading, running, hiking, and taking my daughters on nonsensical road trips

Licenses and Certifications