Kayla Olmstead, RD

When working with me, we will focus on realistic goals that will make the biggest impact on your health. I have a passion for working with caretakes and those with families. When it comes to lifelong habits, it often involves working those healthy habits into our daily lives with our loved ones.  This can be challenging, but we can work on habits to help us eat well and still make foods our families will enjoy too.  There is nothing better to me, then making a delicious meal that I know my family will eat and that is packed with nutrients to fuel our bodies to feel their best. 

I have been a registered dietitian for 19 years and I love it.  I really enjoy helping people to understand how food and science work together in our bodies.  I have a master’s degree in food and nutrition and years of consulting and nutritional counseling experience.  I became a dietitian because I love science and cooking and was fascinated that when I learned what a dietitian does, I was like “I would love doing that.”  I have done extensive training in motivational interviewing and goal setting.  Other areas I am well-rounded in include, body imagine, mindful eating, and cooking on budget. Recently I have taken a functional nutrition course.  I think balance and moderation is important.  To me no food is bad food.  But it is important to understand some foods are for everyday and some are not.

My home is in a rural area and while I adore getting outside and enjoying the area we live, it is a lengthy drive to the grocery store.  So, meal prepping and meal planning are other areas I am competent and passionate about.  I am married and a mom of two wonderful kiddos who help me in the kitchen often.  I enjoy coaching my daughter’s athletics, cooking, weightlifting and spending time in fellowship with family and friends in my community.  Together we can develop goals and plan to help move forward in your health journey.