Katie Dougherty

About Katie

Nutrition has been my career for 14 years but my passion for as long as I can remember. With a Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management, I blend science and clear communication to make plans that fit real life. As a registered and licensed dietitian, my focus is to educate, motivate and empower people to develop a healthy relationship with food, meeting them where they are at and helping them to reach their goals. Most of my career has involved collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support people in making changes in the many factors that affect our ability to lose weight. For the past 5 years, I have been walking patients through the nutrition changes that are necessary when using weight loss medications and/or bariatric surgery as tools in their journey. I absolutely love what I do.

Approach to care

Science guides the recommendations I bring, and compassion shapes how we use them together. I'm evidence-based and educational, but I center a weight-neutral Health at Every Size perspective that focuses on sustainable behaviors rather than the scale. We'll translate research into clear, practical steps and build accountability that fits your life. I aim to be warm and nonjudgmental while also being direct and action-oriented, addressing the whole person, including sleep, stress, and routines, so changes stick long term.

Your first session with Katie

I aim to make your first visit relaxed and collaborative. We'll review your medical history and have an open conversation about your routines, wins, and frustrations so I can understand the whole picture. You don't need to have it all figured out. Together we'll establish short-term, realistic goals and I will offer clear, practical steps to get you started. My goal is for you to leave feeling supported, informed, and ready with a couple manageable actions before our next visit.

Location

📍 Ohio

Education

MS in Nutrition and Dietetics and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management

Hobbies

anything outdoors, watching my kids do what they love, eating good food

Licenses and Certifications