Rachel Hanes, RD

I am a Registered Dietitian with a passion for helping others find freedom in their relationship with food, peace with their body size and a renewed mindset about health and wellness. I provide nutrition therapy from a non-diet and weight inclusive approach. I teach Intuitive Eating principles through the lens of biblical truths.

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I've practiced dietetics for over 10 years and have worked primarily in eating disorders recovery, women's wellness and mental health. I enjoy teaching nutrition to various audiences and providing eating disorder training to practitioners. I currently own my private practice, manage the nutrition department for a residential program and serve as the dietitian for the Louisiana Tech Cheerleaders.  

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I searched high and low for years for the perfect tools for my clients to use to help restore their relationship with food and meet their health-related goals. I found that a lot of traditional dieting tools were not sustainable and they weren’t meant to be. Our bodies, especially our brains, were not meant to be on a restrictive diet- short term or long term. I believe in appropriate parameters that allow us to enjoy food while honoring our health.

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Diet culture tells us an unattainable body size is better and more valuable. I spend time helping my clients build a healthy belief system about food, their health and body size.

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I have discovered a therapeutic approach to nourishing our bodies that doesn’t require counting, logging or weighing our food. My approach requires time, self-compassion, accountability and support that I can provide. I approach therapy on an individualized basis. I take time to understand your history with food, health challenges, and medical history in order to prioritize our goals in Nutrition Counseling. 

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I've been married for 10 years and we have 3 children. With my free time I love to read, shop and watercolor!