Hi, I’m Stephanie — a seasoned Registered Dietitian with a passion for helping people realize pursue health (mental and physical) with autonomy and respect.

I specialize in eating disorders and disordered eating, and I love helping teens and adults rewrite the food and body stories they’ve been carrying for far too long.

I show up as a professional, yes—but also as a person. I bring compassion, humor, and a realistic perspective to the process of healing. Because you don’t need another set of rules—you need someone in your corner who gets it.

My Experience

I’ve been a dietitian for a long time—over two decades, in fact. I am always learning and still feel incredibly honored to walk alongside people on their journey.

Before opening my private practice, I worked in a variety of clinical settings, from intensive care to home care, gaining experience with clients of all ages and backgrounds with emphasis on GI/GI surgery. That foundation helps me understand the medical, emotional and systemic layers to health and how to support the whole person, not just the symptoms.

In 2021, I founded Proud Peaceful Nutrition as a space where evidence-based care meets compassion and lived experience. I also serve as the current President of the Eating Disorder Coalition of Iowa (EDCI) and am actively completing the requirements for the Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) credential.

Whether I’m supporting clients one-on-one, speaking to student groups, training other providers or collaborating with professionals, my goal is always the same: to make nutrition care more inclusive, accessible, and empowering.