Welcome! My name is Kristina (Krissy) Tate, an empathetic weight-inclusive registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in eating disorder and disordered eating care. I whole-heartedly promote community, healing, and advocacy to nurture authentic living. I am here to offer you a supportive environment in which to restore your relationship with food. I believe that cohesion in treatment among health professionals makes recovery possible, and I am humbled to empower you along the way.
My passion for honoring a healthy body and mind was affirmed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Upon seeing the harms of diet culture and weight-bias in the community during a time of isolation, I committed to becoming a registered dietitian nutritionist to amplify the non-diet approach to nutrition. I’ve aligned my values with principles of Health at Every Size, intuitive eating, cultural humility, and interdisciplinary teamwork to support your complete well-being.
In my experience providing nutritional counseling, I have led group and individual sessions in outpatient and clinical settings. While providing person-centered care, I welcome synergy between physical health and emotional health. In our time together, we honor evidence-based practices to challenge negative thoughts about food and body image that are no longer serving you. Upon reframing these ideas, we make progress towards recovery.
I participate in continuing education to advance my training. With a growth mindset mentality, I am currently working toward becoming a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. I earned my Master of Public Health in Nutritional Sciences, and ACEND-accredited dietetic internship, from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. To supplement my degree, I received the Professional Development DEI Certificate from the University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School. I also hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance.