Karen Wallace, R.D., C.D.
Ms. Wallace specializes in nutritional counseling for children, adolescents and adults. She works with individuals who struggle with food and eating, health, and nutrition issues by empowering them to take an active role in their own health management. Ms. Wallace practices from a behavioral non-dieting perspective with focus on increasing body awareness, understanding nutrition needs , and developing a healthy relationship with food. She is highly experienced in dealing with a variety of health conditions and provides supportive, directive and encouragement-based counseling. Ms. Wallace has been a registered dietitian since 1977.
Professional Interests:
- Nutrition counseling for children, adolescents and adults seeking help with:
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- Eating disorders or disordered eating
- Medical nutrition therapy for diabetes, cardiovascular and digestive health
- Weight management using a non-dieting intuitive approach to healthy eating
Education:
- BS, Nutrition Science, Eastern Washington University - 1975
- Dietetic Internship, Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, San Diego - 1976
- American Dietetic Association/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Behavioral Health Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group
- Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group
- National Eating Disorders Association
Certification: Dietitian, State of Washington, #DI 00000485