Specialties
- Help losing weight
- Emotional eating
- PCOS
- Binge eating
- Weight loss medications
- Bariatric surgery
- Fertility
- Endometriosis
- Type 2 diabetes
- High cholesterol
Approaches
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Intuitive eating🧍
Personalized macros💛
Relationship with food💊
Supplement management
Minimum patient age
Patient reviews
“Efficient intro appointment. I appreciated the kindness and professionalism. I felt I was being listened to and receiving thoughtful responses“
June 25th, 2024“Kristen is a wonderful listener and never makes me feel rushed.“
June 24th, 2024“Kristen LISTENED and gave suggestions that were positively helpful.“
July 13th, 2024
About Kristin
Hello! I'm Kristin, a dietitian who specializes in nutrition for weight loss, bariatric surgery, and PCOS. Other topics I love to counsel are binge & emotional eating, working through the Intuitive Eating Principles, and talking through medical weight loss drugs (think Wegovy, Ozempic, etc.). Whether you find yourself asking "what am I even suppose to eat", or knowing what you need to do but binging at night time, this is what I live for! We will talk about nutrients needed for meals and snacks, possible supplements needed for bariatric surgery or PCOS, cravings, how to manage the emotional part of food and weight loss, and so much more!
Approach to care
Scheduling note - please note my availability is limited to Mondays with select spots open from 9-2:00 pm. We will "keep it real" by setting realistic goals that build slowly over time. We will talk through any challenges that came up with your goals. We will banish the shame and guilt that too often comes with eating, and learn to actually enjoy your favorite foods again! I know weight loss can have its ups and downs (literally!). I am here to help you sort out what to focus on while not feeling so restricted. We want these changes to last the rest of your life - not another diet that leaves you gaining the weight back and then some!
Your first session with Kristin
The first session is to get to know me, your history, and what your top goals are while working with me! We sometimes get to goal-setting in the first session or get some background knowledge on the scientific reasoning behind your conditions - I love to explain these things so you know how your body/mind works. I will be asking your dieting history, weight changes, intolerances, and we will go through a typical day of eating to get a good idea of your current food preferences and schedule.
Location
📍 Ames, Iowa
Education
Iowa State University, University of Kansas Medical Center
Hobbies
I love to play with my two huskies, Forrest and Dahlia, and be the cool aunt to my nieces and nephew. You'll also find me playing pretty complex board games with my husband, reading a good book, planning my next trip, or watching reality TV like The Bachelor and Survivor.
Licenses and Certifications
LD - Licensed Dietitian
MS - Master of Science
RD - Registered Dietitian