Shelby is a registered and licensed dietitian with a deep passion for helping individuals cultivate a positive relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. She utilizes a weight-neutral, client-centered, and evidence-based approach that emphasizes empowering clients to make choices that feel nourishing and sustainable, without shame, guilt, or pressure.
She has both her Masters of Science in Nutrition and Wellness with an emphasis in counseling, and Bachelors of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois.
Shelby has previous experience in the long-term care setting in which she provided comprehensive nutrition therapy and care coordination to support young adults with significant psychosocial needs, as well as expertise in medical nutrition therapy for both acute and chronic conditions within the older adult population.
She is happy to work with any and all clients, and is especially interested in working with adults regarding the management of:
Whether you’re looking to improve your relationship with food, find peace in your body, or simply live a healthier life on your terms, Shelby is here to support you every step of the way. She will collaborate to create a personalized plan that prioritizes mental, emotional, and physical well-being and encourages everyone to come as they are. She brings empathy, expertise, and a deep commitment to patient-centered care and firmly believes every health journey is unique.
Carly Pine is a registered and licensed dietitian passionate about individualized nutrition education for each client’s needs and overall well-being. Carly’s previous experience has demonstrated that success is not always linear, and she has therefore made it a priority to be a consistent, guiding hand in each of her client’s recoveries. She is well-versed in trauma-informed care and works diligently to create an emotionally and physically safe atmosphere for each of her clients. Carly prides herself on her empathetic, warm nature and non-judgemental nutrition counseling style along with her consistent dedication to the Health at Every Size (HAES) and All Foods Fit frameworks.
Before joining Healthier Tomorrows, Carly worked as a dietitian in an eating disorder treatment center with both adolescent and adult clients in partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient levels of care. Carly helped clients heal their relationships with body image, food, and physical activity through one-on-one sessions and facilitated weekly body image and nutrition education skill groups. She has significant experience guiding family sessions, developing individualized meal plans, and conducting various food exposure therapies. Carly has worked closely with clients with co-occurring mental health diagnoses including, but not limited to, addictions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Carly has significant experience serving the following communities: LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, transgender, non-binary, and neurodivergent individuals.
Carly’s specific nutrition-related interests include addiction recovery, ARFID, cooking lessons, eating disorder recovery, family-based treatment, and intuitive eating in addition to supervising meal preparation and leading grocery store tours in the Chicago-land area.
Carly received her Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She completed her dietetic internship and earned a Master’s in Nutrition from Rush University.
In her free time, Carly loves to try new coffee shops all over the city of Chicago and baking her fan-favorite banana bread. More often than not, you can find her watching a Marvel movie or The Great British Baking Show while cuddled up with her mini cockapoo, Payton (Go Chicago Bears!).
Kara is a registered dietitian that is passionate about providing judgment-free, individualized nutrition counseling while meeting clients where they are at in their journey. Kara practices from a non-diet, Health at Every Size, and trauma-informed perspective. She aims to help others understand their relationship with food and how it impacts their minds and bodies. Kara has experience working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, addiction, weight and metabolism, and sports nutrition. As a runner herself, she believes in the importance of fueling to feel and perform your best!
Kara graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Foods – Dietetics. Kara then went on to complete a master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition combined with a dietetic internship at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Before Healthier Tomorrows, she worked with a residential facility working with clients with eating, mood, and substance use disorders. Kara has experience facilitating 1:1 cooking lessons, restaurant and food exposures, and grocery store tours.
In her free time, Kara enjoys running with her run club, baking/cooking new recipes, and spending time with her two pugs (Cashew and Cannoli)! On the weekend, you can find her trying out local Chicago coffee shops and walking through the farmer’s market!
Crysta is a registered dietitian whose mission is to empower individuals to embrace nutrition as a fundamental pillar of health, fostering lasting change through personalized, compassionate support.
She approaches nutrition counseling with a holistic mindset, focusing not just on dietary changes but also on understanding her clients’ unique lifestyles and challenges. Crysta strives to create a welcoming environment where clients feel comfortable discussing their goals and struggles, enabling them to collaboratively develop sustainable strategies for healthier living.
Crysta has gained extensive experience in managing various health conditions, having spent a significant portion of her dietetic internship at the University of Chicago Ingalls Memorial. There, she honed her skills in medical nutrition therapy (MNT), particularly in areas like gastrointestinal issues, celiac disease, diabetes, and cardiovascular counseling. This experience allowed her to work with a diverse patient population, deepening her understanding of individual needs.
Additionally, her time as an outpatient dietitian at a functional nutrition clinic sparked her passion for a more integrative approach to health. She believes nutrition can be a proactive and preventative means to address root causes of health issues, rather than just treating symptoms.
Originally from Seattle, Crysta completed her undergraduate degree in Health Sciences at Chapman University in Southern California. She continued on to pursue her graduate studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago where she received her MS in Nutrition. Crysta has loved exploring the vibrant food scene of the city, and when she’s not working, you’ll often find her baking or cooking up new recipes. She has a mini bernedoodle who keeps her active with daily park walks, adding joy and energy to her life.
With her diverse background and passion for nutrition, she looks forward to supporting individuals on their journey to better health.