Mindful Eating Nutritionists and Dietitians near American Fork, UT

I am a master's level Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who is transgender, queer, neurodivergent, and recovered from my own eating disorders. I believe every client is truly unique and sees the world through their own lens. I work from a weight inclusive and social justice stance in striving to respect humans living in different body shapes, sizes, ages, genders, abilities, nationalities, races, religions, and cultures. I believe in developing a strong therapeutic alliance with each client to work alongside them to find their own sustainable solutions for lasting recovery from disordered eating.

I have been guiding individuals on their path to healthy eating for more than 20 years and I would love to help you! I am passionate about this work and helping you have it ALL – showing you how to be healthy while still enjoying the foods you love. Together we look at all the things in your world that affect your eating and we create strategies for balance in your life, helping you feel awesome. Yes, I'm a health and wellness coach, but you'll come to view me as also a life coach. Food touches every aspect of our lives and everyone needs to eat. Because of this, your relationship to food and your body is important!

It can be difficult to put your health goals first when you are busy with work, family and life in general. Maybe you've slowly started to notice some weight gain, you're more irritable and anxious than usual and your family has commented that you don't seem like yourself. The overwhelm of a long to daily to do list can cause you to miss meals during the day to then feel intense cravings in the evenings. You may be thinking, how am I ever going to find the time to take care of me with such a busy schedule?

I have an extensive clinical background and have 16 years of experience using medical nutrition therapy to help people suffering from health conditions such as diabetes, disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, food allergies, and cancer. I have also helped many people learn to maintain a healthy weight through practical improvements in lifestyle and eating habits. I enjoy working with patients that are ready to have a better life through better nutrition.

I specialize in disordered eating nutrition counseling. Is restriction your go-to coping skill? Maybe you feel like you have lost control of food. Or maybe you just don't trust yourself around food. I can help you improve your relationship with food so that you promote both emotional & physical wellbeing. I will support you as you learn to trust food and your body.

Have you ever felt guilty about what you just ate? Do you find yourself frustrated and anxious when thinking about your next meal? Have you tried every diet but failed, and are wondering how to eat? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions know that you are not alone. So if you’re tired of skipping events to avoid the food, binging after a date, checking the scale multiple times a day, feeling like you are addicted to sugar, feeling anxious shopping for clothes, or if you're a little curious about what intuitive eating is - I am here to help!

Do you struggle with dieting or an eating disorder? I'm here to help! My goal is to help people better their relationship with food and body by helping them embrace intuitive eating principles such as reject the diet mentality, recognize and honor their body's natural cues, making peace with food, etc. I am an anti-diet, health at every size (HAES) promoting registered dietitian who is also a certified eating disorder registered dietitian with the international association of eating disorder professionals (IAEDP).

My training in nutrition and behavioral health has taught me that there is no one size fit all plan to health and well-being. My approach is that your eating plan needs to match your lifestyle, food preferences, and health goals. Food touches every aspect of our lives, from our performance to how our bodies are feeling, to our behaviors with and around food. My ideal client is one that is ready to heal and to do the work necessary to get there. I am going to be there every step of the way to coach, cheerlead your efforts, and encourage you along the way.

Do you want to feel good, perform at your best, and develop healthier habits to prevent chronic diseases, slow aging, & continue participating in activities you love? Do you want to improve athletic performance, learn how to fuel for specific physical activities, & feel good during & after exercise? Would you like to learn more about how to implement lifestyle modifications to address chronic diseases? Are you tired of not feeling your best or not seeing the results you want? I offer comprehensive, individualized nutrition and wellness services to help you feel & perform your best & reduce your risk of chronic conditions.

Living with chronic health issues is no walk in the park. The daily discomfort you feel - low energy, digestive issues, anxiety or depression, weight gain/loss, skin irritations, and more - is limiting your quality of life and you're desperate to finally get to the root of the problem and start living again. I offer comprehensive testing, real food, targeted supplements, and lifestyle changes to treat the root cause instead of symptoms of the problem.

Kayla sees clients who are actively struggling with an eating disorder, disordered/chaotic eating, and/or body image concerns. She helps treat all eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, avoidant and restrictive food intake disorder, and other specified feeding or eating disorder.)

I am passionate about working with patients who struggle with food choices and gastrointestinal issues (diarrhea, constipation, food sensitivities, food intolerances, bloating), and who are confused about what to eat. I, like so many, have struggled with food throughout my life. Food/eating, especially when food makes you sick, creates stress and can lead to intrusive thoughts that can take up a lot of our time, energy, and brain power. Not enough is said about the mental space occupied by food. I will help you simplify the process of eating.