Kathy Castrejon RDN, LDN she/her/ella
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & Intern/Volunteer Coordinator
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She is a dedicated Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) driven by a profound passion for guiding individuals toward finding true peace with food. Currently pursuing her Masters in Nutrition Education and Counseling at Immaculata University, she brings a solid foundation, having earned a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Dominican University and completed her Dietetic Internship at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial. Her passion goes beyond typical nutrition advice; she wants to empower clients to enjoy every aspect of eating. Whether it's picking out ingredients, cooking delicious meals, savoring the feelings of fullness and satisfaction, or sharing meals with loved ones, she believes in the importance of nourishing both the body and the soul through food.
My Approach
With a compassionate and empathetic approach, she makes it her goal to assist individuals on their journey to recovery. She ensures to provide an evidence-based approach to nutrition, creating a safe and non-judgmental environment that works to meet the client's goals while honoring and respecting their cultural needs. Utilizing a weight-neutral and motivational interviewing approach, along with Intuitive Eating principles and techniques for awareness or mindfulness, she aims to guide individuals in honoring and nourishing themselves in a holistic manner, encompassing mind, body, and soul.
Areas of Expertise
Pediatric, adolescent and family nutrition counseling
Pre and postnatal nutritional counseling
Disordered eating & eating disorder recovery
Medical nutrition therapy for GI conditions, PCOS, diabetes, heart health
conditions, NAFLD, thyroid conditions, and others
Attuned and mindfulness based eating & self-care
Non-diet, weight neutral, body inclusive approach to well-being
LGBTQ+ welcoming & affirming care
Nutritional counseling of all ages across the lifespan
Experienced facilitator of nutrition support groups
Health At Every Size (HAES®) Expert:
As a HAES® dietitian expert, she is committed to practicing and advocating for size inclusivity, health enhancement, respectful care, eating for well-being, and life-enhancing movement. Interested individuals can explore the Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH) statement of the HAES® Principles here.
Specialized Training
Motivational Interviewing for the Health Professional
WIND Symposium Spring 2021 ~ Weight Inclusive Nutrition and Dietetics
Education
Currently completing Masters in Nutrition Education and Counseling at Immaculata University
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Dominican University
Dietetic Internship, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial