Persefone Pappas

About Persefone

Food, movement, and simple daily rhythms shape how I live and practice. I bring ten years as a Registered Dietitian to work that spans private practice, hospitals, corporate wellness, and community health. I trained in health sciences, hold an MS and an MBA, and teach yoga as a certified RYT, which informs my regulation-first approach to stress cravings and burnout-related eating. When I’m not with patients you’ll find me hiking, biking, camping, cooking, planning a national park trip, or relaxing with friends and family.

Approach to care

Evidence and empathy guide how we build lasting change together. I use science-backed strategies and practical structure to stabilize meals, sleep, and energy, while honoring your experience and goals. I work from a weight-neutral, whole-person perspective that values education and sustainable habits over quick fixes. We’ll set clear, doable steps, troubleshoot what gets in the way, and grow skills so you can make informed choices long term without relying on willpower alone.

Your first session with Persefone

Expect a calm, judgment-free conversation where we dig into your relationship with food and what’s been hardest lately. We’ll review medical history, explore how stress and exhaustion show up as cravings or reactive eating, and identify immediate, manageable goals. Together we’ll create a simple plan to stabilize your daily rhythm and reduce urge-driven choices. You don’t need answers before you arrive, just your honest experience, and we’ll leave with a few clear next steps and a plan for follow-up.

Education

Health Science Degree Registered Dietitian, Masters in Business Administration

Hobbies

Hiking, biking, yoga (even when I’m not teaching!), camping, cooking, traveling (my dream is to visit every U.S. national park someday), and relaxing with friends and family.

Licenses and Certifications