Stephanie Salazar

About Stephanie

Hi, I’m Stephanie, a Registered Dietitian with 19 years of experience working in Clinical/Hospital and Community Health settings. I earned my BS in Nutrition from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and I practice with the belief that food is medicine when it fits your life. My work spans patient care, education, and community programs, and I bring a warm, practical approach that honors Health At Every Size principles. When I’m not in the clinic, I love cooking, taking walks, and coaching youth sports. I’m here to walk with you toward healthier, sustainable habits.

Approach to care

My care philosophy centers on evidence-based, compassionate partnership. I ground our plan in current science while staying curious about your life, values, and goals. We’ll move at a pace that feels doable, with clear actions and accountability so you know what to try next. I practice a weight-neutral, HAES-informed approach that centers on behaviors and wellbeing rather than dieting culture. My style is holistic, considering sleep, stress, movement, mental health, and nourishment as parts of a whole. I also aim to educate you so you leave each session with new knowledge you can apply tomorrow.

Your first session with Stephanie

Our first appointment is a conversation about you. It’s a low-pressure space where we’ll talk about your history, your relationship with food, your daily routines, and what you hope to achieve. We’ll establish short-term goals together and create a practical meal plan you can actually follow. You don’t need to have everything figured out before we meet; we’ll help you translate your goals into doable steps and celebrate the progress along the way.

Location

📍 California

Education

BS in Nutrition, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Hobbies

Cooking, walking, coaching youth sports

Licenses and Certifications