Shannon Strasser, RD

My mission is to help you rediscover what it means to fuel your body in a regular, safe way that feels good and supports your health goals. I will work alongside you to restore your relationship with food, trust your body, and to reclaim what healthy looks like, while nourishing your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. I believe that the number on a scale should not define someone’s value and worth. Everyone can learn to normalize their eating patterns and enjoy food and moving their body while avoiding the unhealthy spiral of constant obsession.

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Since 2000, I have been providing nutrition therapy for individuals in a variety of settings. I began my career as a clinical nutritionist at several Kansas City area hospitals. After realizing how much I enjoyed working with diabetics, I joined a private endocrinology practice working with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics. While working with this population, I also obtained experience providing nutrition and personal training to members of a local health club. Through this, I found a passion for working with people who struggled with unhealthy eating patterns and excessive exercise.

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One of my long-term goals was to live in Colorado, and that opportunity finally came when I accepted a position with the Eating Disorder Center of Denver in 2003 (now EDCare Denver). I worked with the partial hospitalization program (PHP), the intensive outpatient program (IOP), and outpatient levels of care. These experiences helped me to start my private practice in 2006. 

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One of my long-term goals was to live in Colorado, and that opportunity finally came when I accepted a position with the Eating Disorder Center of Denver in 2003 (now EDCare Denver). I worked with the partial hospitalization program (PHP), the intensive outpatient program (IOP), and outpatient levels of care. These experiences helped me to start my private practice in 2006. 

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After living in Colorado for 20 years, I am thrilled to be back in norther California, where I was born. I have always appreciated all things food related; I like cooking and baking with my family, enjoying a fabulous meal, or even visiting a local winery. I love exploring new areas, going on a hike, paddleboarding, or spend the day at the beach. In the fall, you will find me cheering loudly for the Kansas State Wildcats and Kansas City Chiefs! I enjoy traveling and look forward to checking more places off my bucket list in the years to come, especially National Parks. I have two adorable shih tzus, Stella and Luna, who often join me for client sessions.