About

My name is Katy (she/her) and I am a non-diet dietitian nutritionist who is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor® and is Health at Every Size® (HAES®) aligned.

If you feel stuck in a cycle of chronic dieting, weight cycling, or disordered eating behaviors, you're not alone. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the conflicting nutrition advice out there — but nourishing yourself shouldn't be confusing, stressful, or rooted in shame.

If you're exhausted from trying new diets, feeling like nothing works, and losing hope about ever changing your eating habits, I’m here to help.

My approach isn’t about strict meal plans or telling you exactly what to eat. Instead, I use intuitive eating principles and a weight-inclusive, non-diet philosophy to help you rebuild your relationship with food and reconnect with your body on your terms.

Figuring out what to eat, feel good in your body, and reduce cravings can feel impossible at times. But you don’t have to do it alone and I’m here to support you every step of the way!

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Hello!

This is a photo of me from high school.

I was always trying to change myself and my body to “fit in” which was a quest for perfection that set me up to feel like a failure time and time again.

It started with dieting/disordered eating that eventually led to an eating disorder. When I went on to college and started my degree to become a dietitian, I started learning how to help others heal, and in the process started learning how to heal for myself.

For a long time I excluded myself from the recovery community, thinking that because I never received “formal” treatment that meant that my disorder was never “that bad”.

For a little bit about me…

High school aged girl standing against dark background with eyes closed, at the time of disordered eating and feeling out of control with cravings, binging, sugar addiction, and overeating..

There are many reasons why eating disorders and disordered eating go undiagnosed and untreated and it does not mean that they are not worthy of that treatment.

My past is a way to say “I am not afraid to go there with you, into the messiness, because I have been down that road too.”

Not all recovery paths are going to look the same just like every person’s struggles with disordered eating or an eating disorder are not the same.

Whether formally diagnosed or not, having received formal treatment in the past or not - there is space for you here.

Young woman (dietitian/nutritionist) with tattoos and glasses smiling, wearing a sleeveless orange top, with a plant in the background.

So now I would like to change the narrative…

• You are skeptical if intuitive eating could work for you

• You feel like something is “off” about your relationship with food

• You suspect you have an eating disorder or have been formally diagnosed

• You have received eating disorder treatment in the past or this is your first time

• You are overwhelmed with trying to figure out how to eat “normally”

• You know you are tired of dieting but don’t really know what a life looks like without it

• You have tried to stop your eating disorder patterns but feel a little helpless about ever really healing

• You feel like your body is broken and you don’t understand why you can’t just eat like other people do

• Food noise, emotional eating and cravings feel out of control

This space is for you if…

Woman with ice cream cone who is smiling and looking healthy. The ice cream looks appetizing and fresh. She is eating whole foods and controlling her cravings.

It is so brave of you to think about reaching out for help.

Over the years I have worked in different levels of care including inpatient, residential, intensive outpatient and outpatient. I have experience with all types of eating disorders and helped people alongside their amazing teams. I have worked with clients that want to stop chronic dieting but don’t know how to break the cycle.

I have the unique perspective of seeing recovery from so many different angles and have the ability to help you so you don’t have to be as lost as I was.

This is difficult work, but there is a beautiful and full life on the other side of it. I have seen it with so many throughout my years of work and I have seen it for myself.

You don’t have to go it alone!

Woman in a nature filled park eating a donut and wearing bright colors to signify joy with eating food. She has food freedom and has reduced food noise.

I can help you with your eating disorder or disordered eating…

here are some testimonials

  • Testimonial quote on intuitive eating with a pink border, praising Katy for practical nutrition advice and non-judgmental support, signed '- Session Client.'
  • Inspirational quote on a white background with a pink border and light blue quotation marks. The quote discusses the importance of skills and tools for eating recovery, likening them to a safety net. The text is attributed to "Session Client."
  • Testimonial about intuitive eating with pink border and quote marks. Text emphasizes reassurance from Katy, the safety of stopping dieting, and belief that health isn't size-dependent and does not depend on weight. Concludes with "Session Client."
  • Quote from an email list recipient about having an epiphany similar to a therapy moment, feeling intrigued to try something new, and experiencing self-awareness about eating habits and body signals or cues.
  • Inspirational testimonial quote about nutrition coaching in a pink-bordered design, emphasizing empowerment and regulated eating decisions. Signed by "Session Client."
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Above all, I’m here to welcome you to this space.

If you have ever felt alone, out of place or not worthy of recovery this space is for you. There is no such thing as an eating disorder or disordered eating situation that isn’t “bad enough” to seek help. If you feel like you are struggling and you want to change, that is reason enough. I also know reaching out for help can be scary and a little overwhelming. I offer a 20 minute consult, on the house, so we can have a more personalized conversation on what you are looking for and what it would be like to work with me; no strings attached.

Katy is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in San Francisco/Bay Area, California. She obtained her Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Food and Nutrition from San Diego State University and completed her Dietetic Internship through Iowa State University. She is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor ®.

Over the years, she has been a nutrition counselor for patients and clients to help heal their relationship with food, body and mind.

Katy enjoys sunny days in Golden Gate Park, taking random art classes and going to thrift stores. She enjoys running, snowboarding, going on walks and swimming in the ocean.