ABOUT
In my early 20s, I became afraid of food. I was in the midst of working through some health challenges and was determined to get to the bottom of my symptoms.
Because I wasn’t getting answers and my symptoms only worsened, I found myself exhausted and helpless, in a continuous cycle of hope and grief. I believed if I could find the right diet, the perfect diet, I would be healed from my mental, emotional, and physical pain. However, every time I tried something new, I felt worse and increasingly hopeless. I told myself I just had to try harder, eat more ‘clean,’ stick out that ‘lifestyle change’ a little longer.
At some point, I had to admit that I felt worse than ever and my relationship with food had become a disaster. I found myself terrified of so many foods that used to bring me pleasure, I seldom ate with family and friends, and I felt cold and tired all the time. I was ready to get off the fix-it-with-food merry-go-round and put in the work to heal my relationship with food. Surprisingly, this process of healing improved my wellbeing more than I ever could have imagined.
Ready to get off the merry-go-round?
MY APPROACHI am passionate about working with my clients to challenge beliefs around nutrition and health that have held them back from discovering freedom, pleasure, and connection to food.
I practice from non-diet, Intuitive Eating, and Health at Every Size® frameworks. I will work with your team of allied health professionals as needed to provide well-rounded care as you navigate building a healthy relationship with food and your body.
I strive to be anti-racist, culturally affirming, social justice-oriented, and trauma-informed in my approach. I am fat-positive and welcoming of individuals of all bodies, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds. I show up with my whole self to sessions, and bring not only my expertise, but also my warmth, compassion, humor, and collaborative spirit.
And, in case you were wondering, my favorite foods include mac and cheese, caprese salad, and chocolate cake.
We would be a good fit if…
You think you may have disordered eating and are looking for nutrition support
You’ve been in treatment for an eating disorder and think you might be relapsing
You would describe your relationship with food as “rigid,” “overwhelming” or “chaotic”
You’ve tried “fixing” your acne, fatigue, or gut issues by manipulating your diet
You’ve been told you’re “sensitive” or “intolerant” to a variety of foods
You’re anxious that the foods you eat might be making you sick or unhealthy
You spend more time thinking about food, eating, and/or your body than you would like
You like the concept of Intuitive Eating but don’t think it would actually work for you
You think of yourself as an “emotional eater” and feel you have no willpower around food
You’ve been put on a diet for a health condition and it’s messing with you
Your ADHD meds are impacting your ability to feel your hunger/feed yourself
You have any level of shame around how or what you eat
You’d like to find a way of moving your body that feels fun and empowering
You’re tired of feeling like a floating head, detached and distant from your body
You’re looking for a compassionate professional to guide you as you heal from diet, beauty, and wellness culture
CREDENTIALS & EDUCATIONBoard-certified Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and a Certified Dietitian (CD) in Washington State
Master of Science in Nutrition from the University of Washington’s School of Public Health
Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH) Fellowship with a focus on eating disorder treatment at the Seattle Children’s Adolescent Medicine Clinic
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with over 10 years’ experience teaching individual and group classes
A little more about me...I love cats (a lot). To the right is Frankie, who is on my lap through most sessions. If you want some virtual cat therapy, we’ve got you covered.
I am a child of immigrants and my first language is Russian. I also speak French, although it’s gotten pretty rusty over the years.
I didn’t learn to cook much until I was in my early/mid-20s. Recovering from disordered eating made cooking WAY more fun. Some of my staple comfort dishes include kimchi fried rice and barbecue jackfruit nachos.
“As I worked with Evelina I felt she genuinely cared about who I was as a person which helped me be vulnerable. Evelina’s empathy, warmth, and compassion helped me stick with the process and not give up when things got hard.”
E • former client
let's heal together.
let's heal together.