Approach and Philosophy

As a non-diet Registered Dietitian utilizing a weight-inclusive approach and Intuitive Eating principles, I am passionate about helping people to rediscover their self-trust and heal their relationship with food and their body. You often see terms such as “weight-inclusive” or “anti-diet” or “non-diet” get thrown around in this field. But what do they mean? How are they integrated into my nutrition practice?

Weight-inclusive approaches aim to address weight bias and stigma as well as being inclusive to human diversity regarding body size, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identification, and socioeconomic status. The most important thing in my practice is thoughtful care and respecting all bodies. The number on the scale or what you see in the mirror is not representative of health. Weight inclusivity is a pillar of my work.

Non-diet can be a very confusing concept when it relates to a dietitian. How can a dietitian be against the very thing in the name of our profession? Diet culture is centered around categorizing food, conveying to us what foods are “good” and what foods are “bad.” The non-diet approach neutralizes foods, taking away those deceiving labels. I seek to encourage variety and really figure out what you enjoy eating as well as find peace in enjoying those foods.

Intuitive Eating is a framework based on 10 principles that aim to challenge diet culture and reconnect individuals with their internal wisdom. When engaging in disordered eating patterns, you are no longer listening to your internal cues of hunger and fullness. They have been suppressed and diminished through these behaviors. Using Intuitive Eating practices, we can work together to gradually get those internal cues back on track to help you listen to your body’s needs.

All of these principles and frameworks encompass what I believe to be a well-rounded approach to healing your relationship with food.