Cristen Harris,
PhD, RDN, CSSD, CD, CEP-ACSM, FAND
Meet Dr. Cristen Harris
Clinician ~ Speaker ~ Educator ~ Researcher ~ Writer ~ Parent
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Experienced registered dietitian nutritionist, certified eating disorder specialist, certified specialist in sports dietetics, and exercise physiologist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, child feeding issues, and disordered eating behaviors such as compulsive overeating, and food restriction due to orthorexia, chronic dieting, or poor body image.
Therapeutic approach is grounded in the evidence-based Satter Eating Competence model, which facilitate one to:
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Cultivate positive and flexible attitudes about food and eating;
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Increase acceptance of a wider variety of enjoyed foods;
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Build a foundation of regular and reliable eating times; and
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Improve one's ability to respond to biopsychosocial cues including hunger, appetite, and satiety.
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Dr. Harris is passionate about facilitating the paradigm shift in how people eat and move their bodies: with trust and joy!
Professional roles:
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Owner, Aim 2 Nourish LLC
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Faculty, Ellyn Satter Institute (www.ellynsatterinstitute.org)
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Faculty, Nutritional Sciences Program, University of Washington