About Me

I began my career providing nutrition one on one sessions to college students at the University of Illinois. As a new dietitian I found myself asking:
Why would I encourage people to count calories, restrict delicious foods, or track every step when that’s not how I live my own life?

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That was the turning point. I realized that the traditional dietetics training I received focused on weight loss, restriction, and rigid “nutrition rules”  didn’t align with my values, my relationship with food, or the kind of support my clients truly needed.

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Instead, I noticed that my natural way of eating already aligned with the principles of Intuitive Eating: honoring hunger and fullness, enjoying food without guilt, and trusting my body to guide me. From there, I dove deep into learning how to help my clients unlearn diet culture and rebuild trust with themselves.

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Working with college students also led me to support individuals struggling with eating disorders. That experience sparked a deep commitment to this work, and for the past decade, I’ve devoted myself to helping people navigate anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, disordered eating, and chronic dieting.

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My approach is direct, compassionate, and rooted in creating a safe space where we can challenge unhelpful food rules, process the impact of diet culture, and discover a way of eating that feels nourishing, flexible, and joyful.

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I believe that recovery from disordered eating and the impacts of diet culture is possible and I’d be honored to walk alongside you through THE PINES in that journey.

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Fun Facts

• My husband, Caleb, and I have been together since 6th grade—we go way back!
   

• I’m a mom to two energetic boys who love motorsports and anything fast and loud.
   

• Water is my happy place—I love being near any lake, pool, river, or ocean to recharge.
   

• My home is surrounded by 67 pine trees, which have become my personal symbol of peace and happiness.