I’m Sara Yen (she/her), a licensed and registered dietitian/nutritionist with more than 16 years of clinical experience. I’ve specialized in eating disorders and disordered eating since 2015, and I’m passionate about helping people develop a more peaceful, flexible, or sustainable relationship with food and eating.

My approach is warm, validating, and collaborative, with a healthy dose of humor - I’m also comfortable being direct when that’s what’s needed. I believe that good nutrition care is about much more than knowing what to eat. It’s about understanding the many factors that shape our relationships with food, including our bodies, families, cultures, identities, experiences, and environments. I draw from a variety of therapeutic and nutrition-focused modalities to tailor my approach to each person and their needs.

I specialize in working with adults and older adolescents seeking medical nutrition therapy for eating disorders and disordered eating, food intolerances, digestive disorders, prediabetes, diabetes, cholesterol and combinations of these concerns. I work with individuals ages 16 and older, and the parents and caregivers of children and adolescents ages 5–17.

My work is firmly rooted in the principles of Health at Every Size® (HAES®) and weight-inclusive care. All people deserve compassionate, respectful care regardless of their size, shape, weight, or relationship with food.

Outside of work, you’ll often find me cooking, reading, making things with textiles, or spending time outdoors with my family. I’m also a mom to two daughters, currently in elementary and middle school. Parenting has given me an even deeper appreciation for how complicated feeding and food can become for families - and has informed my commitment to supporting both kids and the adults who care for them.

Whether you’re working toward recovery from an eating disorder, navigating food and digestive concerns, or trying to support your child through a challenging relationship with food, I hope to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported.

I look forward to getting to know you.