MEET THE NURTURED TEAM
McKenzie Ramirez Harris, RDN, LDN, CEDS
Owner, Registered Dietitian, & Certified Eating Disorder Specialist
Specialties:
Eating Disorders, Sports Nutrition, Family Education, General Wellness, Substance Abuse Nutrition, Emotional Eating, Unhealthy Relationships with Food and Exercise, Intuitive Eating, & More
McKenzie believes in a ‘Health at Every Size’ approach. She considers herself an “anti-diet” dietitian, so if you’re fed up with diets, she’s your girl! Her approach stems from the philosophy that “all foods fit”- meaning that all foods fit in balance, variety, and moderation.
McKenzie has experience with clients ranging from adolescent to adult, including families, wanting to improve their relationship with food and their bodies. She aims to create a safe place for people of any body shape, size, ethnic identity, and sexual identity. A graduate of the best university in the world, Texas A&M University, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics. She also completed a clinical dietetic internship through Texas A&M (meaning that she bleeds maroon - WHOOP!)
McKenzie’s mission as a clinician is to provide professional, warm, compassionate individualized nutrition therapy to help her clients rebuild and nurture a healthy relationship with food.
McKenzie is a born and raised Texan and an Enneagram Type 2 with a 3 wing. When not working, McKenzie spends time with her loved ones, walking Millie (hopefully future therapy dog for the Nurtured office), enjoying joyful movement, and hopefully eating her way around the world.
McKenzie is excited to get to know you and how we can bring joy back to food!
Facing healthcare decisions, whether for yourself or a loved one, can be a challenging journey, and I truly understand the vulnerability it brings. As you choose the support team for your dietary journey, it is important to explore the different personalities, specialties, and counseling styles of various clinicians. So allow me to share a snapshot of who I am – the person ready to sit across the couch and support you wholeheartedly.
In a nutshell, as a dietitian and person, I am all about my family, my sidekick Millie (the dog), staying active, doing some meaningful work, and of course, savoring tasty food while enjoying all of the good that life has to offer! My style of nutrition counseling is extremely person-centered and I will always enter any conversation through an empathetic and relatable place with firm (but loving) boundaries.
It would be an honor to get to know you and walk this journey with you as a trusted member of your treatment team. If you would like to learn more about my style as a dietitian, please reach out for a FREE Discovery Call today! 🌟
In a nutshell.
THE INTERNS
Kenady Smith
Texas A&M - Social Media Contributor
Kenady is currently a junior at Texas A&M University, where she plans to complete her Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics to pursue her dream of becoming a Registered Dietitian. For as long as she can remember, dietetics has always been a significant interest of hers, and she is particularly interested in how nutrition and specific foods can enhance an individual's mental health, physical health, and overall well-being.
Kenady's long-term professional goal is to eventually work with individuals who struggle with eating disorders, providing them with the knowledge and comfort they need to succeed in their journey to recovery. Kenady is passionate about debunking common misconceptions about nutrition and intense dieting, as well as guiding the public toward a better relationship with food and healthier eating habits by emphasizing the significance of intuitive and mindful eating.
She loves listening to health and wellness podcasts, grocery shopping (she could spend hours in a grocery store), spending quality time with friends and family, and is always searching for new and exciting ways to be active in her free time. Eating delicious food is a terrific way to connect with others and should be the most enjoyable part of everyone's day, and Kenady is excited to collaborate with such talented dietitians to help improve everyone's mindset about food and promote guilt-free eating!
Aleen Rodriguez
Lousiana State Univeristy - Social Media Contributor
Aleen is currently a junior at Louisiana State University, focusing on completing her Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Science and Dietetics while conducting research in food science on high protein plant based alternatives to our favorite foods. Her lifelong interest in global history and the interconnectedness of culture and well-being have led her to pursue a path in dietetics where she can empower individuals from various backgrounds to achieve their optimal health by embracing culturally inclusive nutritional practices. You will probably find her experimenting in the kitchen, reading at the local coffeeshop, practicing yoga, or enjoying long walks by the river. Her goal is to uplift those around her in their journey to food freedom, honoring their body and their heritage, and a way of eating and moving which is most authentic to them.