Hi and welcome!
My name is Rose (she/her) and I am weight-inclusive, Health At Every Size™ (HAES™) aligned, Registered Dietitian here in Bend, Oregon specializing in eating disorders care.
Eating can be complicated, stressful, and overwhelming. My goal is to help you develop a positive relationship with food, movement, and your body so that you can fully participate and feel present in your life. I am fiercely passionate about providing equitable care for all humans. Every single body is welcome here. Talking about food and bodies is tough, and I strive to provide a compassionate and safe space for you to start exploring what it might be like to fully feel free.
Professional Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelors of Science in Physical Education, emphasis in Exercise Science
Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, emphasis in Sports Nutrition
Previous experience includes: retail (grocery) dietetics, wellness and diabetes coaching, dietitian for a gym and community center for people in recovery from substance use disorders.
Working in eating disorder care since 2019
Over 2,500 hours of eating disorder clinical care hours. In process of obtaining Certified Eating Disorders credential through IAEDP (International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals)
Central Oregon IAEDP board member, co-education chair
Currently supervised by Holly Paulsen, CEDRD-S
The non-work stuff:
I grew up in Fairbanks, Alaska and have slowly made my way up and down the coast and through the west to land here in Oregon. I love mountains, aspen trees, crunchy snow, and the quiet of the woods.
I was a collegiate volleyball athlete and continue to love athletics to this day. I’m a big proponent for equality within athletics, eating enough to support training, and for positive food/body talk in athletics.
My favorite foods include: raspberries, crusty bread with butter, anything with chocolate, strawberries, roasted asparagus, all varieties of pasta + seafood, chocolate chip cookies and kombucha. I genuinely love food.
When I’m not working, you might find me reading a book, being a beginner at mountain biking, hiking, swimming (floating?) in nearby lakes, scoping out new food in town, or wrangling my poorly behaved dog/daughter Mia.
