Margaret Hensley

About Margaret

Hi, I'm Margaret! I am a 2nd generation Sonoran Desert native. I love the desert: the sun, the warmth, the smell of the creosote bushes after it rains. 10/10 recommend the Sonoran Desert. I've been in the nutrition field since 2018 and most of my experience is with underserved individuals which has created in me a strong desire for justice and liberation for all people.

Approach to care

Despite what society tells us, shame never works. Too often we get stuck trying to make changes to our patterns and behaviors because of shame. So, I approach life (and care) with a compassion-first mindset. Health is very complex and as such there is not a one size fits all answer. I exist in the grey area, full of nuance and I encourage you to join me here. I practice through a lens of Health at Every Size and fat liberation, Intuitive Eating, harm reduction, trauma informed care, cultural humility, anti-racism, and social determinants of health. I focus on educating and empowering. I won't give you black and white answers (like what you can and cannot eat), but I will help navigate you through all the murky, uncomfortable, imperfect grey areas of health, wellness, and nutrition.

Your first session with Margaret

An initial session usually includes a general assessment. This involves having a conversation about your nutrition and health goals as well as current routines, lifestyle, and other pertinent factors that can influence our eating patterns. It also includes a (non-judgmental) discussion about current eating patterns.

Location

📍 Glendale, Arizona

Education

Arizona State University

Hobbies

Watercolor painting, Gongfu Cha, Reading, Video and Tabletop games, Being a silly goose with my partner

Licenses and Certifications