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Hi! My name is Katherine

I'm a registered dietitian, intuitive eating counselor, certified eating disorder specialist, and food enthusiast (I admit, this one is a self-given title, but all the other ones have certificates).

When I was in middle school, my relationship with food started veering off course from 'normal' to 'not good'.

Learning how to calculate my 'ideal body weight' and realizing that mine wasn't 'ideal' sent me down a spiral of obsessing and stressing about food, exercise, and my body that lasted well beyond my adolescent years.

I used to think that the idea of eating for joy AND nourishment didn't have anything in common, and I couldn't have been more wrong.

I'm now a non-diet and weight-inclusive dietitian because I'm passionate about throwing out the 'shoulds' and 'should nots', the 'goods' and 'bads' of conventional nutrition advice and diet culture to focus on what nourishment looks like that actually fits into and enhances your life.

You don't have to choose between nourishing your body and a healthy relationship with food -

what if you could have both?

My Philosophy

I believe that there is more to health than the number on the scale.

I help you to approach health, well-being, and nutrition in a way that goes beyond the dietary guidelines, challenges your perspectives on food, and helps you to eat without stressing over every decision.

I help you to learn to tune into your body and understand how to nourish yourself with respect for yourself and your body.

My Mission

My mission at Reroot Nutrition is to help my clients move from obsessing about food and body to living life without food guilt and body shame.

I am dedicated to a weight inclusive and non diet approach to empower my clients to confidently make food choices and re-engage with what life could look like alongside a healthy relationship with food.

My Values

Courage

Taking steps to heal your relationship with food is an act of bravery. Courage enables us to tackle obstacles, to try new things, and to break down old beliefs about food and body to form new ones that support your growth.

Compassion

I firmly believe that self-compassion is a vital tool for healing, especially when things get tough. Compassion lies at the heart of my approach, as I'm committed to understanding your experience and who you are to fully support you.

Authenticity

Authenticity allows us to pay attention to our experience and to make choices based on what is most important. This is the core of my philosophy, driving open conversations where you can comfortably share your stories, uncertainties and successes.

Curiousity

There is no how-to manual for the human experience, and your personal experience and journey is so unique. Embracing curiosity enables us to explore your experience without judgment, question preconceived notions about health and nutrition, and lay the foundation for a more positive relationship with food and body.

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"All the principles of intuitive eating were overwhelming to me. Where do I start? How do I avoid going so far "the other direction" from dieting that it feels equally as terrible? How can I really get rid of my long list of food rules, the things I was taught were necessary to follow my whole life? How do I know if I'm on the right track?

Katherine was integral in my successfully navigating this process. It took time and some parts were easier than others but the amount of time I am NOT thinking and stressing about food now is so freeing. This is not just another diet. I tell my friends that if dieting didn't exist, this would just be called "eating". It's getting back to basics and that's exactly what a chronic dieter needs.

It may not be an easy journey to break up with dieting, but Katherine plays a very steadying role in the process. Learn to trust what your body needs, have brain space and energy for more fun things in your life, and enjoy food without stressing about it. You won't regret it!"

Check out some of fun facts about me

Alaska Grown

I grew up on an island in southeast Alaska that gets over 13 feet of rain a year. I still consider my xtratufs the most practical footwear for almost any occasion.

Where you can find me

Outside of work, I can be found bouncing between a variety of outdoor activities (mostly dodging mosquitos) including skiing, biking, running, hiking, and fishing. When the weather is bad, I can be found indoors cooking, crafting, and watching Steve Martin movies.

Sometimes a gardener

I’m an optimistic yet unsuccessful gardener, which means that I am doing a better job of nourishing the slugs and neighborhood moose than I am at reaping my own harvests.

My fav places to eat

If I’m not cooking, my favorite eateries in Anchorage include Serrano’s for tacos, Motley Moo and Wild Scoops for ice cream, Fire Island Bakery, and Palmeira.

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Get to know me

I grew up in southeast Alaska on an island that gets 13 feet of rain a year. I still consider my xtratufs the most practical footwear for almost any occasion.
Outside of work, I can be found bouncing between a variety of outdoor activities (mostly dodging mosquitos) including skiing, biking, running, hiking, and fishing. I can also be found indoors cooking, crafting, watching Steve Martin movies, and starting too many home improvement projects.
I’m an optimistic and mostly unsuccessful gardener, which means that I am doing a better job of nourishing the slugs and neighborhood moose than I am at reaping my own harvests.
If I’m not cooking, I love to explore the local food scene in Anchorage and can be found eating ice cream, tacos, and various baked goods.

My Credentials

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS)

Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor

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