Our Training
Lindsay Stenovec, MS, RD, CEDRD-S, CLEC
OWNER & PRINCIPAL REGISTERED DIETITIAN
Hello! I’m Lindsay Stenovec and I’m the Principal Registered Dietitian and owner of Nutrition Instincts® San Diego Nutrition Therapy. My team and I provide nutrition counseling in the areas of eating disorders, intuitive eating, prenatal and postpartum wellness, diabetes, family feeding coaching and integrative and functional nutrition. We run a weight inclusive practice in alignment with Health at Every Size® principles. As Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitians (CEDRD) and Intuitive Eating Counselor I strive to provide San Diego residents with evidence-informed, weight inclusive care for those suffering from eating disorders and various levels of disordered eating due to dieting. In 2015, I founded an online nutrition resource and coaching program for moms, which includes a body positive podcast, Embodied and Well Mom Show, and a wellness membership that cultivates body confidence, self-care and a healthy relationship with food for moms and families. I received my undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Science at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, completed my dietetic internship at California State University, Long Beach and completed my Master’s in Science degree in Nutritional Science at San Diego State University.
I speak regularly to professionals and parents on the topics of eating disorders, intuitive eating, child feeding, maternal self-care, pregnancy and eating disorders, and postpartum wellness. As an approved supervisor (CEDRD-S) with the International Association for Eating Disorder Professionals (iaedp), I offer professional supervision to Registered Dietitians and perinatal professionals.
My previous roles that continue to inform my current work included providing medical nutrition therapy for gestational diabetes, consulting for the government Head Start Preschool Program, teaching as an adjunct professor at a community college and being the lead dietitian for a PHP and IOP adult and adolescent eating disorder program. I provide trauma-informed care and have counseling training in motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy – which are therapy modalities I apply while remaining within a dietitian’s scope of practice. I thoroughly enjoy living in San Diego with my husband and 2 wonderful sons.
Professional Credentials and Certifications
Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian (CEDRD)
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN), # 1007650
Master of Science in Nutrition Sciences (MS)
Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences (BS)
Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor
Certificated Lactation Educator Counselor (CLEC)
Kelsey Peterson, MS, RD, CEDRD
LEAD REGISTERED DIETITIAN
Born and raised in Southern California, I became interested in nutrition after being diagnosed with several nutrition-related health conditions of my own. After seeking answers to my ailments, I discovered my love of nutrition and never looked back! I graduated from California State University Long Beach with a Bachelors of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics. In addition, to being a registered dietitian, I have completed my Masters of Nutritional Science as well as became a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and received direct mentorship from Evelyn Tribole. I’ve recently moved to the beautiful city of San Diego where I work part time at a residential eating disorder treatment facility and see clients at Nutrition Instincts. I am currently working towards becoming a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian.
I combine my empathetic nature, love of food, and educational background in nutrition to provide a client-centered approach to counseling. My background consists of nutrition counseling and education to those suffering from IBS, inflammatory bowel diseases, eating disorders, diabetes, and hypertension, as well as those looking for general nutrition information and weight management. I root my nutrition beliefs in evidence-based practices combined with Intuitive Eating principles. I believe that obtaining a healthy relationship with food is essential for long-lasting health and vitality.
Kelsey’s Professional Credentials & Certifications
Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian (CEDRD)
Bachelors of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics from California State University Long Beach
Masters of Science in Nutritional Sciences from California State University Long Beach
Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor through Evelyn Tribole
Madeleine White, RDN (aka Maddie)
ASSOCIATE REGISTERED DIETITIAN
Hey there! I’m Maddie White, an eating disorder and clinical dietitian passionate about helping others restore relationships with food, body, and mind. As a Health At Every Size® provider, I strive to provide inclusive, compassionate care to each and every client – regardless of weight, shape, color, size, orientation, disability, or disease. I believe Intuitive Eating holds a space for everyone. By taking an individual approach with each client, together we learn the best way to navigate your journey to food and body freedom.
I attended San Diego State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition. I went on to complete the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics Internship with Iowa State University, where I continued my experience in eating disorders as well as clinical nutrition. In between, I spent a year living in Rome, Italy. It was here where I began to see how clearly our American culture distorts our relationships with food and body. Upon my return, I began working with the American Diabetes Association, where I managed youth programming for San Diegans living with type 1 diabetes in addition to bringing awareness to those living with all types of diabetes through policy activism and community education and outreach. After transitioning to work in a San Diego eating disorder facility, I realized how fulfilling it was to be a part of someone’s recovery. Spending time with clients of all ages, I adopted skills in adult-centered learning, multiple therapy modalities, and communication with pediatrics and adolescents. While a little unconventional, these experiences have made me the dietitian I am today..
Aside from my time with Nutrition Instincts and the eating disorder community, I work at a local San Diego Acute Care Hospital incorporating Nutrition Instincts’ values in the clinical setting. In my free time I love to travel and explore San Diego because as a local, I STILL haven’t seen it all.
Maddie’s Professional Credentials & Certifications
Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Current attending the Weight Neutral for Diabetes Care Training online
TIFFANY KELLY
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
Hello! I am Tiffany Kelly and I am a virtual assistant for Nutrition Instincts. I began my assistant career at the age of 17 by becoming an office assistant for a commercial refrigeration company that my father owns. After working with my father’s company for eight years, I decided I wanted to go back to school and complete my undergraduate degree. As of December 2015, I completed my Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from California Baptist University, in Southern California. Throughout my time in school, I continued to work as an assistant. However, due to my heavy class load, the assisting became more virtual. After graduation, I began seeking other jobs for virtual assistants because I preferred being able to schedule my own hours. In May of 2016, Lindsay found me and I have been apart of the team ever since. This job allows me to have more time for fun with my nieces and nephew, whom I watch every Wednesday. I am also able to serve at my local church on a weekly bases. I eventually plan to return to school to complete my Masters in Social Work, but for now I am enjoying working in this field and gaining more experience.
