It’s so nice to meet you,

I am Katie Hawkins, Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist

(she/her/hers)

A little about me and my practice…

I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Licensed Be Body Positive Facilitator based in New Jersey. I specialize in providing medical nutrition therapy for individuals who have eating disorders or disordered eating. I am also thrilled to work with individuals looking for nutrition therapy that is anti-diet and inclusive.

I am an anti- diet dietitian. This means I don’t prescribe diets unless you have a medical condition that requires specific medical nutrition therapy. If you do have a medical condition, I know how challenging it can be to maintain a positive relationship with food and your body while honoring your health and medical needs. I would love to help you navigate these challenges. I practice with a weight inclusive, Health At Every Size® approach. This means I care about the lived experiences you have had as a human with a body. I believe in nurturing a client’s inner wisdom and intuitive eating instincts. I am here to help you navigate a world rooted in diet culture.

I believe in you and I believe in your journey- whatever that looks like. I believe in recovery. With openness, education, kindness and support I believe you can achieve the freedom, confidence and peace you deserve to eat intuitively, move your body in a way that feels good and participate in your life to the fullest extent of your ability.

In my free time, I am an avid gardener and plant lady. I also love to read, travel, and experience new places, cultures and people- especially through food! I spend a good deal of time hanging out with my German Shepherd dogs.

Background

I completed my Bachelor of Science in Dietetics at Ohio University. I then went on to obtain my Masters of Science in Clinical Nutrition at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science followed by completing a required dietetic internship with Nutrition Ink. I initially began my career as a dietitian working in endocrinology, working with individuals diagnosed with various endocrine conditions. I primarily worked with individuals diagnosed with Diabetes, both types 1 and 2 to navigate blood sugar management.

I then went on to discover my passion in working with eating disorders and disordered eating. I have several years experience working at the Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient levels of care for eating disorder treatment as the Lead Dietitian. I have supported both adolescents and adults from a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences on their recovery journey. I am also a licensed Be Body Positive Facilitator through The Body Positive.

Guiding Principles of My Practice

Evidence Based

I believe in providing up to date and evidenced based care. I am an active member in a few organizations to make sure I am up to date:

-International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP)

-Eating Disorder Registered Dietitians & Professionals

Inclusive & Nurturing

I practice from a Health At Every Size® (HAES) and weight inclusive standpoint. You can expect a welcoming environment that is judgement free and allows you the time and space to talk through your relationship with food and your body.

Trauma Informed

I acknowledge that eating disorders and disordered eating do not occur in a vacuum. I want to hold space for your individual lived experiences and work together in a empathetic way that allows you to identify, establish and work towards your goals for recovery.

Intuitive Eating & All Foods Fit

I believe that there is space in for all foods in what we consume from day to day. Food does not hold innate morality or levels of value. Let’s work together to untangle the food rules and beliefs that harmful diet culture messaging has instilled. I help clients find their way to a more intuitive approach to eating.