I immediately felt a sense of alignment with the prevailing approaches of anti-diet nutrition, intuitive eating practices, and weight inclusive care in this field. This, and looking for ways to improve my performance on the collegiate cross country and track teams, are what led me to choose a career in dietetics. During the dietetic internship that all graduates complete in order to become an RDN, I participated in a rotation at an eating disorder treatment center. I've always loved science, particularly from the angle of how food works in the body and all of the biochemical processes I graduated with a Bachelors in Biology from the University of WI - Eau Claire in 2015, followedīy a Masters in Nutrition from the University of WI - Stout in 2018. I believe that better health and quality of life come from appreciating the role that mind, body, and soul (AKA thoughts, physical symptoms, and emotions) play in how we interact with food. My general nutrition philosophy is an anti-diet and weight inclusive approach. I believe in the power of a solid therapeutic relationship to support meaningful change, so we'll often talk about other aspects of your life beyond food. I would describe my sessions with clients as relaxed and conversational. I provide virtual nutrition services for Synergy and look forward to connecting! I've enjoyed exploring the PNW after moving out here from Minnesota a few years ago. We’re providing access to us-we are available to these brave women to answer any questions they have about nourishing their own bodies or the bodies of their littles we’re available to talk about the miracle of the human body, and the worth of each individual person.Hey there! My name is Lucy and I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) here on the Synergy team. We know that ready access to enough can be part of the process of healing from trauma, which may have robbed us of feelings of control or agency of our own bodies or lives. We’re providing access to food-because we know that enough is more important than any specific nutrient profile. You’ll see us out and about this month delivering meals to women, teens, and children in shelter. This month we’re promoting nutrition through access. Only after acknowledging and exploring the above mentioned factors should a provider dive into nutrition interventions. Any approach to promoting nourishment needs to acknowledge and explore these factors with people on the individual level (personalized care) as well as take steps to challenge systems on larger levels-institutional, governmental, global, that are impeding safety and access to basic needs. Economic status, geography, race, ability, age, and trauma history are a few of the many factors that impact one’s access to safety as well as adequate food. We also acknowledge that many factors impact our access to healthful foods, so health goes far beyond individual behaviors. There is no “right” or “wrong” way to have a body, and we understand the struggle that often comes with trying to nourish our bodies in a world that tells us differently. We know that healthful eating, and the pursuit of health in general-is not a moral obligation. As nutritionists, that last part can be hard for us to acknowledge, but we must remember that it’s your journey-not ours. For some folks, the definition of health that keeps them thriving may include physical activity, for some it’s spirituality, family, striving for work/life balance, or many other factors that may (or may not) include nutrition. We believe it’s important for each person to author their own definition of health, and as providers we’re just here to support you. March is National Nutrition Month ® -a month sanctioned by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) to promote “good” nutrition far and wide and encourage the public to “eat right.” Our team chooses to celebrate nutrition this month, but we do it differently.

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