How would you describe Nutritious Thoughts’ approach to workplace culture?

Nutritious Thoughts prioritizes a collaborative and supportive workplace culture. The organization emphasizes five core values:

• Authenticity: Encouraging team members to be true to themselves and live in alignment with their beliefs, values, and philosophies.
• Connection: Building trusting relationships through curiosity and vulnerability, while creating a space for sharing knowledge, perspectives, and experiences.
• Empowerment: Providing encouragement and support for our clients, team members, and communities to embody their authentic selves and help equip them with strategies and tools for personal growth.
• Compassion: Approaching our clients, team members, and communities with respect, gratitude, and an understanding of their lived experiences and perspectives.
• Inclusion: Honoring similarities, celebrating differences, and working towards clear, deliberate, and equitable communication. We actively work on anti-oppression through consultation with London Newton, Amanda Gross, and Ginelle Krummey.

Which avenue of dietetics do you feel most passionate about? 

I am especially drawn to humane healthcare.  Humane Healthcare is compassionate, kind and sympathetic medical care provided to individuals or a community. Despite our growing awareness of the need for change in our systems, healthcare experiences continue to have a harmful impact. At Nutritious Thoughts, we provide all staff with continuing education and training in relational care, anti-oppression, harm reduction, weight-inclusive care, eating disorder informed care, and trauma-informed care. Our goal is to help provide humane healthcare to all individuals through these frameworks.

If you were to have any other profession, what would it be and why? 

I would be an interior decorator! I love to redesign spaces using a mix of artwork and repurposed items. It feels like a release of creativity while also regulating my nervous system.

Where can we find you when you’re not working? 

I enjoy spending time at home with my partner and pets, or with close friends and family. I like to relax by a fire, listen to live music, sunbathe, bird watch, or curl up with a warm blanket and movie. When I’m not at home or at work, you might find me hiking, dancing, or spending time in my community.

Education & Certifications:

Southern Illinois University, Vanderbilt University and Medical Center, iaedp Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and Supervisor (CEDS-S), Health at Every Size (HAES) Certified Practice, Advisory Board Member for Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders

Special Interests:

Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Eating Disorder Clinical Consultant (iaedp approved), Private Practice Coach, Group Practice Start-up

Contact Kendra: Kendra@Nutritious-Thoughts.com