Karena's Bio
Karena is a registered dietitian committed to fostering a compassionate and supportive atmosphere where clients feel truly understood and cared for at every stage of their wellness journey.
With experience across residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings, Karena has worked with adults, adolescents, and families facing eating disorders. She follows a non-diet approach that transcends societal norms, prioritizing both emotional and physical health. Karena’s philosophy is rooted in a weight-neutral, trauma-informed perspective, recognizing that wellness is a complex and individualized path. Her focus includes cultivating mindful eating habits, embracing joyful movement, breaking down food-related stigmas, and empowering clients to uncover their core nutrition values.
Beyond eating disorder care, Karena supports individuals with blood sugar management, cardiovascular wellness, general health concerns, and vegan/vegetarian nutrition. She also offers guidance in meal planning coordination, helping clients seamlessly incorporate their nutritional goals into daily life.
Karena holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences from The Pennsylvania State University and completed her dietetic internship through Sodexo in Pennsylvania. In her personal time, Karena enjoys discovering new culinary experiences, exploring different places, and spending quality time with loved ones. She also loves caring for her plant collection and cherishes moments with her dachshund, Theodore, and leopard gecko, Teagan.