Nathaniel Willis

About Nathaniel

I am a former chef and school food service director with a passion for food cycle education, improving food equity and access, and studying metabolic mechanisms in nutrition. I received my Ph.D. and became a Registered Dietitian in 2023. Since then I've been working as a Research Scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where I study metabolic mechanisms in liver and intestinal dysfunction. As a Dietitian, I truly believe that nutrition is one of our most important forms of preventative healthcare and I am passionate about sharing the knowledge I've gained in approachable ways to help patients reach their personal goals.

Approach to care

At the center of my approach to care is you, the patient. I will strive to listen to your needs, respect your experiences and culture, and work with you to create a plan that helps you reach your goals. Improving nutritional health can include being creative about new foods and dietary patterns, something I have deep experience with from my early career as a chef and school food-service director. At the end of the day, I am a successful Dietitian if you leave our sessions having learned something and feeling equipped to take your next step.

Your first session with Nathaniel

In our first session we will spend some time getting to know each other and I will gather some information about the nutritional challenges you may be experiencing. We will identify strategies that speak to your interests and lifestyle while helping you move towards your goals.

Location

📍 Madison, Wisconsin

Education

Ph.D. | Nutritional Science | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign BS | Hospitality Administration | Boston University

Hobbies

Cooking, Gardening, Camping, Music, Reading

Licenses and Certifications