Kate is a Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Therapist who helps individuals, families, and groups learn to have better relationships with food, exercise and their bodies. She has worked with hundreds of individuals, athletes, teams, and families over the past 16 years in practice in California.

Kate received a Bachelors of Science in Nutritional Science at UC Berkeley. She received her Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition as well as completed her Dietetic Internship at Cal State Long Beach. She then began working in Eating Disorder treatment centers at all levels of care. The therapeutic approaches she learned while working at Residential Treatment, PHP, IOP, and Transitional Living Facility for those with Eating Disorders are what most influenced her direct and compassionate communication style with clients and other team members.

Kate’s extensive work in the field of eating disorder has earned her the credential of CED, or Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian from the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP). She is also able to provide professional supervision to others.

Kate was lucky to be introduced to the Intuitive Eating philosophy and authors while still in her internship. She received training and supervision from Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole, both authors of Intuitive Eating. Kate has developed and led Intuitive Eating groups for people from all backgrounds and is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor.

Kate is a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD). She was the University of San Diego (USD) Sport Dietitian for the over 7 years advising all 17 athletic teams. She has worked with all levels of athletics from kids recreation to elite. Her expertise in Sports Nutrition was honed while working at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista and also supporting the San Diego Firefighters.

Throughout her career, Kate has always maintained a private practice because she loves to work one on one with people who are ready to make a change. She has always been amazed at the resiliency of the human body and human mind.

As a Chicago native, Kate’s first love is travel and the adventures and food that come along with it. Kate’s second love is to play outside with friends and family (and dogs/horses). She grew up as an athlete playing softball, volleyball horseback riding, and swimming which she has now channeled into sprint triathlons.

Kate believes a healthy relationship with food and your body is essential to enjoying life. And she believes it is possible for everyone.

As a mother of 2 daughters and aunt to 10 nieces, she is determined to help create a more kind world for everyone to grow up in.