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PHILOSOPHY OF CARE Katharie believes good nutrition is key to a healthy gut, mind and body. As an experienced digestive health dietitian, she shares her expertise and translates evolving science into simple recommendations. She uses a collaborative, holistic approach. She is committed to helping each client achieve their health goals and feel their best. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Trusted by clients and top medical providers, Katharie has nearly two decades of professional experience in Seattle. She earned her graduate nutrition degree from New York University. She received her clinical training at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. She is a board-certified nutrition support clinician. She specializes in personalized medical nutrition therapy in food intolerances, digestive diseases, inflammatory conditions, and gastrointestinal surgeries. Before founding her own practice, Katharie was the exclusive gastroenterology/ inflammatory bowel disease dietitian at one of the largest health systems in Washington, Providence Swedish. Having a multifaceted career, she also worked in inpatient care at teaching hospitals, from surgical intensive care to gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery units. Widely recognized as an expert in the field, Katharie revised and created hospital policies and procedures on nutrition support. She served on the national nutrition support committee and helped develop nutrition practice tools for federal clinicians at Veterans Health Administration. Katharie has a passion for mentorship and education. She mentored entry- and mid-level dietitians. She has given nutrition didactics and talks to medical students, physicians and practitioners on complex subject matters including gut microbiome and food intolerances/sensitivities. Intrigued by recent advances in nutrigenomics and microbiomics, Katharie is now pursuing her clinical nutrition doctorate. PERSONAL INTERESTS Outside of work, Katharie enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest with her family, traveling and learning about different cultures and cuisines. She has traveled to all 7 continents. Katharie is a marathon runner and a 200-hour certified yoga teacher. EDUCATION & TRAINING New York University, New York - Clinical Nutrition Mount Sinai Hospital, New York - Clinical Nutrition Indiana University at Bloomington, Indiana - Nutrition Science Indiana University at Bloomington, Indiana - Psychology BOARD CERTIFICATIONS Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD/RDN), Washington Dietitian Certification (CD), Oregon Dietitian License (LD), Nutrition Support Clinician Certification (CNSC) THE FLORAE STORY Florae comes from the word flora, which often symbolizes flowers and spring. Additionally, flora can be defined as the gut microbiome and plant life. Florae Nutrition focuses on these two crucial yet often under-appreciated health elements in conventional modern medicine. Florae Nutrition embraces the dynamic roles of diverse plant foods in nourishing us sustainably, improving gut health, and flourishing ourselves from the inside out.