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.
Katie’s goal as a registered dietitian is to truly understand and support those who are desiring more from their healthcare providers. Her empathy and listening ear give her clients the safe space to navigate their relationship with food and their body. Katie has a great sense of humor and will make you feel at ease during your visits. She especially enjoys working with clients with mental health diagnoses, neurodivergent individuals, and clients in the LGBTQIA+ community.
Before joining Healthier Tomorrows, Katie provided nutrition care to U.S. Military Veterans and Service Members for 10 years. Half of those years were spent helping Veterans with traumatic brain injuries and strokes recover while relearning how to walk, talk, and eat. Because of this experience, she has an excellent understanding of physiology and metabolism and knows just how miraculous the body is when we nourish it properly.
Katie earned her Bachelor of Science in Food Science from Clemson University and earned her Master of Science in Dietetics from Kansas State University. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace and a Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership. Katie was named “Preceptor of the Year” in 2018 for the Anne Brezina Dietetic Internship in Tampa, FL.
When she’s not working with clients, Katie can be found crocheting, reading Matt Haig novels, listening to audiobooks and podcasts, or exploring her state of North Carolina with her husband, toddler and pup.
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.
Hannah Walker is a registered dietitian focused on helping her clients create and maintain a healthy relationship with food and achieve and sustain balanced lifestyles. Hannah has a true passion for helping clients live happier, heathier lives with the support of nutrition counseling. She works with her clients to help them establish balanced eating patterns, create healthy daily habits, and reach their desired health and wellness goals through empathetic, non-judgmental nutrition counseling techniques. Hannah believes health is not determined by a number on a scale, and she strives to create balance in the lives of her clients while debunking the harmful beliefs of diet culture.
Hannah was born and raised in northwest Ohio. She received a bachelor’s degree in dietetics along with a graduate certificate in Food and Nutrition from Bowling Green State University. She then completed her dietetic internship in Boston, Massachusetts.
Before joining Healthier Tomorrows, Hannah worked in an outpatient clinic setting focused on nutrition counseling for improved overall health and wellness. She also has experience working as a personal chef, helping her clients adopt healthier cooking techniques in their own homes. Along with providing one-on-one nutrition counseling, Hannah is well-equipped to provide virtual cooking sessions and support her clients with meal prep, and she also offers grocery store tours.
Hannah absolutely loves to cook and create new recipes in her free time. She also enjoys traveling and planning road trips with her husband, doing yoga, and enjoying joyful movement in nature!