About Karen Louise

Early in my career as an eating disorder dietitian, I would offer services such as “weight management” and also treat eating disorders under the same list of services. I even became “certified in adult weight management” through the Academy of Dietetics. During this training, which was sponsored by the drug company who made ‘Slim Fast’ shakes, it became increasingly clear to me the dietetics field was being pulled in two directions.

I grew increasingly disillusioned by the dominant weight paradigm which endorsed intentional weight loss. At this time, I decided to pivot away from weight centric models, and move toward a more inclusive, ethical and sustainable approach.

I teach people how to reconnect to the wisdom of their bodies, helping them to recognize their physical hungers, as well as how to work with emotional hungers so that they can finally get off the yo-yo diet roller coaster.

I help people to reclaim their birth right to enjoy food and eating and movement without having to ever go on a diet again. Without having to feel guilty for eating and without having to apologize for taking up space in the world. Your body is not an apology.

Also, important to note that my intention is to provide a safe space for all people, all shapes and sizes, all ages, all faiths, all genders, all ethnicities/race and sexual orientations. I want to model an inclusive space for everyone I work with to feel safe, seen and heard.

It’s important for me to acknowledge my many privileges, including my body size, my skin color, my educational background, my sexual orientation, my gender identity (she/her), and my class in society. It is a privilege to teach and practice intuitive eating.

After having a pandemic baby, my practice is now mostly virtual. If you live in or near Napa, California, we can meet in person.