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For the past 13 years, Kait Atkinson (she/her) has been building relationships and improving the health of North Carolinians as a Registered Dietitian in various health care settings. Kait loves working alongside her patients while they pursue their health goals. She particularly enjoys diabetes prevention and reversal, as well as overall metabolic health. Kait’s goal is to help her patients discover realistic strategies and behaviors that can be implemented into busy lives to significantly improve current and long term health. She believes that we can all find synergy when it comes to nutrition and personally adopts an “all foods fit” philosophy. As an RD and toddler triplet mom, Kait understands all too well how your environment, family dynamics, and work schedules can impact your health and food choices. She has personally developed a powerful toolbox of strategies for improving health and she loves applying this real-world knowledge in her professional career.

I am Registered and Licensed Dietitian with over 35 years of clinical and consulting experience. I am proficient in individualizing Nutrition Interventions and Personal Exploration to achieve Optimum Health using Food as Medicine in a Patient Centered Core. My top areas of expertise are eating disorders, gut health, mind-body nutrition, and culinary artistry. At the onset of my clinical practice, I sought out professional training and experts who specialized in Eating Disorders and broadened my skills while pursuing a private practice in this field. In 2015, I initiated an intensive course of study and training that certified me as an Integrative and Functional Certified Practitioner (IFNCP). Now, after over 35 years of professional practice, I am still excited about understanding how the Body, Mind and Spirit work collectively. My practice uses a Whole Body approach and I have many tools in my toolbox that enable my unique clients to find their way to optimum Well-Being.

Meet Kristen: Founder | RDN, LDN | Offering In-Person or Virtual Nutrition Therapy Kristen is a Registered Dietitian and the practice owner with over 20 years of experience helping women break free from diet culture and build a healthy, sustainable relationship with food. She takes a whole-food, evidence-based approach—free of fads and gimmicks—to support lasting wellness. Specializing in intuitive eating, hormone balance, gut health, and women’s wellness, Kristen integrates functional, psychological, and clinical nutrition to help clients feel their best—without guilt or restriction. Her compassionate, weight-inclusive philosophy emphasizes listening to your body, building self-trust, and redefining health on your own terms. As a wife and mom of two, Kristen understands the real-life challenges of self-care and brings empathy, insight, and lived experience to every session. She also offers a faith-based approach to whole-body health, supporting not just the body, but the mind and soul. Ready to simplify nutrition and find freedom with food and your body? Work with Kristen, founder of Inspire Nutrition, and start your journey today.

Jayme has earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, and Master of Science in Sports Medicine. She is in year 3 of pursuing her Doctorate in Nutrition from Rutgers University. Her research and clinical interest are with active aging women navigating the menopause transition. She believes there is more we can learn and do to help alleviate the physiological and mental changes associated with peri-menopause, menopause and post-menopause. Additionally, she is certified as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Registered Dietitian, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Clinical Cancer Exercise Specialist. She specializes in nutrition for Bariatrics, pre- and post menopause, and food aversions.

About Mrs. Jarvis

Njeri Kai Jarvis, MS, RD, LDN, is the owner of Bear Nutrition and Herbs, or BNH Wellness, an integrative nutrition and wellness practice located in Washington, DC. Her nutrition practice covers a wide range of health issues from body composition, cardiac, endocrine and kidney imbalances to cancer and autoimmunity. She also specializes in food-sensitivity issues as they relate to ADHD, autism, mood regulation, and chronic health conditions.

 

Njeri uses a variety of functional testing methods to look for wellness potential as well as underlying imbalances upon which to target diet and nutritional programs. She uses this testing along with an extensive health assessment to develop individualized nutrition and lifestyle programs. Her desire is for her clients to realize their health potential as they create lives devoted to healthy eating and living.

 

Njeri completed her undergraduate studies at Howard University, where she majored in nutrition and dietetics. Then in 2018, she earned a Master of Science in herbal medicine at the Maryland University of Integrative Health. Njeri is a board-certified, licensed dietician with over 19 years of clinical practice experience with additional study and specialization for ADHD, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and functional nutrition. She utilizes best practices for digestion, absorption, food sensitivities, inflammation, and immunity support. Njeri also works to improve outcomes in this area by working with people on improving sleep hygiene through lifestyle and nutritional support.

 

Contact BNH Wellness to find out how Njeri can help support you in your journey to better health!

 

Rachel Caylor is a Board certified Registered Dietitian and licensed by Georgia State Board . She has a Master of Science in Applied Nutrition and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science. Her love for nutrition began early in life, shaped by a deep interest in understanding how food influences the onset and progression of chronic disease as well as overall health and well-being.

Rachel has experience in a wide range of specialties, including gut health, hormone balance, diabetes management, heart health, weight management, oncology nutrition, and eating disorders. She has experience working in acute care facilities, diabetes management and nutrition centers, and weight loss clinics, where she focused on building habits that support long-term success.

In her free time. Rachel enjoys reading, running, painting, playing the piano, and traveling to see what the world has to offer!

Fun Fact

Asian cuisine is Rachel’s favorite, and she is currently working toward learning how to cook more traditional Asian dishes at home.

Specialties

• Gut Health
• Hormone Balance
• Diabetes / Prediabetes
• Heart Health / Hyperlipidemia
• Weight Management
• Oncology Nutrition
• Eating Disorders
• Preventative & Holistic Nutrition
• Individualized Diet Planning

Fluent in:
• English

Alenka Ravnik-List brings warmth, wisdom, and decades of experience to her work as a registered dietician-nutritionist, helping our patients use food as a powerful tool to support long-term vitality, hormonal balance, and healthy aging. 

Originally from Argentina, Alenka earned her Master’s degree in Nutrition from the University of Buenos Aires. Her career has spanned continents and disciplines, from individualized nutrition counseling to large-scale educational programs developed in collaboration with institutions like Mount Sinai Medical Center and AstraZeneca.

Alenka’s expertise lies in precision and functional nutrition, anti-inflammatory eating patterns, glucose and insulin regulation, and identifying and addressing nutritional deficiencies. She plays a key role in supporting patients through hormonal transitions such as perimenopause and menopause and works closely with those using GLP-1 medications to optimize metabolic health in a thoughtful, whole-person way.

For over 15 years, Alenka has collaborated with Dr. Barbieri in a shared mission: to help women feel well now—and thrive for decades to come. Together with the rest of our clinical team, she brings a truly integrative approach to care, rooted in connection, longevity, and the understanding that food is one of our greatest allies in health.

When she's not supporting patients, Alenka enjoys yoga, Zumba, and travel. Her favorite meal? A colorful plate of fresh seafood and vibrant veggies.

NEXENDO WELLNESS

Transform your health journey with neXendo Wellness, a leading health and wellness center serving the vibrant Long Island City neighborhood of Queens and the dynamic Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. Dr. Anastasios Manessis, MD, FACE, ECNU, ABOM, and his highly skilled team are dedicated to providing comprehensive nutrition, fitness, weight loss, and wellness services in an inviting environment for individuals aged 12 and older.

At neXendo Wellness, we embark on a holistic approach to health, bridging the gap between perceived and genuine well-being. Our team specializes in managing chronic diseases, supporting lifelong efforts in weight management, and empowering patients with the knowledge to care for their overall health.

Our array of services includes personalized nutrition counseling, visits with medical providers, metabolic testing, body composition analyses, and medical fitness programs. These offerings are designed to help you both look and feel your best at any stage of life, reducing the risk of developing illnesses, diseases, and discomforting symptoms.

Elevate your well-being by scheduling an appointment with neXendo Wellness. Reach out to the nearest office or conveniently book online today to embark on your personalized journey to improved health, nutrition, fitness, and overall quality of life. Your path to optimal well-being starts here!