Katharine

Meet Katharine

Registered Dietitian

I am an Eating Disorder Dietitian and IBCLC (Lactation Consultant) who is passionate about supporting folks with eating disorders, disordered eating behaviors, or anyone who is curious about changing their relationship with food and their bodies. Additionally, I work with postpartum families navigating their infant feeding journey, including providing families critical information on infant nutrition and behaviors. I feel  strongly about supporting vulnerable populations in the eating disorder and postpartum space.  While seemingly unrelated, I love that this dual role allows me to educate families on infants’ attunement to their bodies and develop their relationship with food in a positive way from the beginning of life. I strive to create continuity of care by working with families starting in infancy and continuing to help families navigate feeding challenges that may arise with the introduction of solids, selective eating behaviors, or nutrition education for family health. 

My approach to nutrition counseling is to use a gentle, harm-reduction, collaborative lens. I promote HAES and Intuitive Eating principles and am accepting of all body types and identities. Exploring the relationship with food and/or body is not a linear journey nor is there an end point–we are holding space and getting curious together! While I am the expert in nutrition, my clients are the experts on their bodies; I take this approach into account when setting goals and navigating my clients’ needs. I welcome the opportunity to learn with and from my clients!

Originally from Michigan, I moved to Philly almost 10 years ago to pursue my Masters in Human Nutrition at Drexel University, while simultaneously obtaining my certification as an IBCLC. Now, I live in Center City Philly and fully take advantage of the cultural hub opportunities. In my free time, you can catch me at all kinds of performances (small music venues, theater, ballet, orchestra, and Flyers games are all favorites!), strolling along the scenic Parkway, working through my to-be-read list, or on the hunt for the best tea in the city!

Katharine can work with clients virtually in AZ, CA, CO, HI, MA, MI, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VT, VA and WA.

I am an Eating Disorder Dietitian and IBCLC (Lactation Consultant) who is passionate about supporting folks with eating disorders, disordered eating behaviors, or anyone who is curious about changing their relationship with food and their bodies. Additionally, I work with postpartum families navigating their infant feeding journey, including providing families critical information on infant nutrition and behaviors. I feel  strongly about supporting vulnerable populations in the eating disorder and postpartum space.  While seemingly unrelated, I love that this dual role allows me to educate families on infants’ attunement to their bodies and develop their relationship with food in a positive way from the beginning of life. I strive to create continuity of care by working with families starting in infancy and continuing to help families navigate feeding challenges that may arise with the introduction of solids, selective eating behaviors, or nutrition education for family health. 

My approach to nutrition counseling is to use a gentle, harm-reduction, collaborative lens. I promote HAES and Intuitive Eating principles and am accepting of all body types and identities. Exploring the relationship with food and/or body is not a linear journey nor is there an end point–we are holding space and getting curious together! While I am the expert in nutrition, my clients are the experts on their bodies; I take this approach into account when setting goals and navigating my clients’ needs. I welcome the opportunity to learn with and from my clients!

Originally from Michigan, I moved to Philly almost 10 years ago to pursue my Masters in Human Nutrition at Drexel University, while simultaneously obtaining my certification as an IBCLC. Now, I live in Center City Philly and fully take advantage of the cultural hub opportunities. In my free time, you can catch me at all kinds of performances (small music venues, theater, ballet, orchestra, and Flyers games are all favorites!), strolling along the scenic Parkway, working through my to-be-read list, or on the hunt for the best tea in the city!

Katharine can work with clients virtually in AZ, CA, CO, HI, MA, MI, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VT, VA and WA.

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What Client's Are Saying:

“Gina is amazing. I have been working with her for a while now and she has helped me create a healthier relationship with food. I have never been so healthy over all. My whole life I have struggled with eating disorders. I am now at peace with food and it no longer holds the power it once held over me. Gina has also helped me with my Celiac Disease. Living gluten free is not always easy, but she has done well to guide me. Gina is patient, kind, and insightful. I highly recommend her!”
— Amanda
“My recovery journey from anorexia and bulimia has been a long and difficult journey. There have been so many avenues I have taken that just were not the right path for me – finding Gina has been a huge exception to that. Gina makes me feel heard, understood, validated and really considers what will be most conducive to my success. I feel like I have made more progress and feel more comfortable with her than I have with any other professional whom I have seen that treats eating disorders. I feel very grateful to have her guidance and support.”
— Brigid
“I used to be scared of food; I associated the consumption of it with weight gain and getting fat. Gina helped me see how my body uses the nourishment I feed it for my benefit. With her help I learned not only how to eat a well-balanced diet, but also how to enjoy food again. For years anorexia controlled my food consumption – Gina helped me listen to my body cues and make peace with what I believed was the enemy: food. I would not be where I am in my recovery today without Gina’s support, counsel, and genuine character!”
— Louise
“When making the first appointment with Gina I was skeptical as I felt all nutritionists would be the same. Meeting her was interesting. Her approach was about me and focused on me. The connection was very insightful as I felt like I connected to someone I knew personally. It was like she was putting me together in front of her as a puzzle, one step at a time. During our meeting she taught me about how different foods could be the reasons behind my low energy and weight gain. My family was tuned in to learning a way to create healthier habits so that we all may succeed with Gina. I am in College and working on things one day at a time. If you have not tried Gina, please take the first step and I am sure you will have the same feelings we have about her. It's truly and experience.”
— S.S.
“I am so thankful for Gina’s help. Prior to meeting her, I was feeling overwhelmed and hopeless in regards to PCOS and now I am feeling better than ever! I have lost significant weight, my menstrual cycle has returned, and with the help of Gina’s guidelines, I feel confident that I can accomplish my wellness and weight loss goals! I feel so fortunate that I found her!”
— Lauren
Such a positive experience. From the start Gina helped me navigate understanding my benefits and was super responsive and supportive. Working with Claire has continued the positive experience. I’ve worked with multiple RD’s in my life, but she has been hands down my best experience. Extremely helpful and willing to go above and beyond to help me feel heard and help ensure that I have what I need to progress towards goals.
— Emily
If I could give Gina more than 5 stars, I would! She is nothing short of a miracle worker. I have never had a healthier relationship with food or my body. Gina is the kindest soul, and I have never felt insecure or nervous to talk freely with her. She really makes you feel like you are not just “a patient”, but a real person who is cared for and valued. I will always highly recommend her and the practice to anyone looking to better their relationship with food and themselves in a nurturing and safe environment.
-Alyssa
I struggled with high cholesterol and the medication my doctor prescribed was not working as well as it initially did. He wanted to put me on a statin and I was really against going on a medication that would affect my liver function. So I set up an appointment with Gina. She reviewed my diet with me and proposed foods along with a trio of natural supplements that helped lower my cholesterol. My total cholesterol is the best it has been in years and I’ve been maintaining that for over a year now. And I have Gina to thank for that. I highly recommend Gina and I’m so grateful for her help.
- Sandi