Hello!

I'm Natalie, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. My pronouns are she/her. If you met me at a dinner party, I would probably be the one talking about menstrual cycles or seasonal foods that support fertility. Prior to joining the team at Feed Your Zest I have worked in community health clinics, as well as a birth center and breastfeeding medicine clinic. Beyond my clinical experience, I understand firsthand the difficulty of navigating the US healthcare system, feeling confused by irregular menstrual cycles, and experiencing challenges with fertility.

I am deeply passionate about supporting folks in attaining their reproductive and nutrition health goals while also making the world of nutrition more clear and approachable. Sometimes sifting through the myriad feelings and emotions that come up when we talk about food and body image can be challenging. I see it as my role to help guide you through these conversations while offering tailored, evidence-based recommendations to help you along the way.

I am currently available for both 1:1 nutrition counseling and 1:1 lactation consultations. I look forward to meeting you!

Education and Training

Bachelor of Science

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

UC Davis, Class of 2013

MPH & RDN Training
Coordinated Master of Public Health in Nutrition & 1200 hour dietetic internship

UNC Chapel Hill, Class of 2021

Lactation Consultant Training

Mary Rose Tully Lactation Training Initiative

Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute, Class of 2021

Additional Training and Experience

Lactation Consultant
Interdisciplinary midwifery & lactation clinic in Sacramento, CA, 2021-current

Outpatient Dietitian & Lactation Consultant
Community Health Clinic in Carrboro, NC, 2021-2022

Perinatal Nutrition Training Intensive
Supervision and Training with McKenzie Caldwell, MPH, RDN, March 2024