I’m so glad you’re here!

My name is Katie.

As a behavioral food therapist, a lot of my work philosophies translate to my life — and vice versa. It all goes back to authenticity. There’s a natural blend between how I live and how I want to show up with my clients.

I am so passionate about the healing process because I’m in it myself — just like so many people are. Sometimes we need an objective third-party to offer perspective, emotional support, reassurance, and validation when we aren’t in a place to offer it to ourselves. I’m not perfect; I struggle with anxiety, relationships, and a whole lot more. In my life and in my work, I always come back to these two questions: How can I be authentic and intentional? How can I allow space for uncertainty and trust the process?

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Since 2014, I’ve coached and supported clients across three countries and 12 cultures. A year before that, I launched Whole Nourishment as a food blog to share my passion for eating well and snippets of expat life (I called Switzerland home for four years and Spain for two). While this site continues to feature plant-forward recipes, it has evolved into a resource for behavioral food therapy, mental health advocacy, and emotional healing, offering a mind-body perspective to living well and transforming the relationships we have with food and ourselves.

On this page, you’ll learn a little bit more about my core values and who I am. I hope I get the chance to learn a little bit about you, too. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!

 

My Values

 

Authenticity

Being true to myself

Connecting to people in ways that feel authentic

Whitespace

Making room for quiet space, free from intentional distractions

Listening to my own voice

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Connection

Feeling connected to myself and nature

 

Middle Path

Honoring the “process” and celebrating the steps it takes to get somewhere

Finding the middle road of presence and acceptance, without clinging or avoiding

Partnership

Valuing being a partner to others

Valuing having my own partners for mental and emotional wellness

Flexibility

Believing there’s more than one way to do things

Having the ability to adapt and be comfortable in the fluidity of life

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My Professional Background

Before stepping into behavioral food therapy, I spent eight years in public health as an epidemiologist with a focus on behavior change. I conducted research on family planning decision-making in rural Guatemala and worked in U.S.-based healthcare systems evaluating preventative health and chronic disease management initiatives across various populations.

As a major believer in the healing nature of personal connection, I saw an opportunity to apply my unique health perspective to one-on-one conversations through private counseling. Now, as a behavioral food therapist, I help my clients cultivate a healthy relationship not only to food, but also to their bodies, their emotions, and other aspects of life — from life transitions to navigating uncertainty, and more. I draw knowledge from years of training in mindfulness, behavior change, eating psychology, intuitive eating, mental health, and integrative nutrition coaching.

Education

MPH: Masters of Public Health in Behavioral Epidemiology, Emory University: Rollins School of Public Health

BA: Bachelors of Arts in Health Education and Spanish, University of Texas at Austin

Advanced Training and Certifications

Certified Mental Health & Emotional Eating Coach | Institute for Transformational Nutrition

National Board Certified Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC #A-3508602)

Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) | Dr. Russ Harris

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Fundamentals | Matt Boone LCSW

Relationship Recovery Program - Childhood Trauma Training Level 1 | Patrick Teahan LICSW

Transformational Trauma TechniqueⓇ | Institute for Transformational Nutrition

Returning to Wholeness - Understanding and Integrating Trauma | Dr. Gabor Mate

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction | Palouse mindfulness training with Jon Kabat-Zinn

Practicing Self-Compassion: A Live Workshop with Kristen Neff

Intuitive Eating Pro | Skills training with Evelyn Tribole for Intuitive Eating counseling

Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach | Institute for Integrative Nutrition, NY

 
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