Selena Yang

About Selena

Hi, I’m Selena! My journey to becoming a dietitian started earlier than I realized. Growing up, I was constantly told by doctors that I needed to lose weight. That messaging pushed me into over-exercising and restrictive “healthy” eating at a young age—because let’s be real, that’s what we’re taught leads to weight loss. After high school, I met a coworker who was studying to become a dietitian, and it clicked. Dietetics combined everything I cared about: fitness, food, wellness, and healthcare. I also spent years experimenting with different diets and training styles, learning firsthand what worked—and what didn’t. That trial and error shapes how I practice today. I’ve worked with teens, adults, and older adults across clinics, and long-term care settings. My passion is weight loss and mindful eating.

Approach to care

As a dietitian who’s still on her own health journey. I believe that food and mental health go hand in hand. My goal is to help you feel more confident, capable, and at ease around food. My approach to care is holistic, realistic, and sustainable. I believe our sessions are about you—what’s feeling heavy, and what you need support with.

Your first session with Selena

Our first session is very laid back and focused on getting to know you. We’ll talk about your health history, what you’re working toward, what feels hard right now, and what your everyday life looks like—then we’ll start building realistic goals together.

Location

📍 Chicago, Illinois

Education

B.S (Benedictine University) & M.S (Saint Louis University)

Hobbies

Hanging out with my husband and our pittie, hitting concerts and festivals, and spending way too much time at the gym. You can usually catch me in a hot yoga class or trying to hit a PR 😅

Licenses and Certifications