Sara Belay

About Sara

Food and movement have always guided how I live and how I practice. With eight years as a Registered Dietitian and a BS in Dietetics from Iowa State, I draw on experience in clinical hospital care, community health, kidney care and dialysis to meet people where they are. I hold RDN, LD credentials and love helping patients discover a healthy lifestyle they actually enjoy. Outside work you'll find me swimming, lifting, running, cooking, crocheting, or lost in a good book.

Approach to care

I ground recommendations in current science while keeping care warm and nonjudgmental. We’ll focus on sustainable habits rather than quick fixes, using clear, actionable steps you can keep up long term. I practice in a weight-neutral, behavior-focused way that honors the whole person, including emotional and lifestyle factors. Education is central, so you’ll understand the why behind each change and we’ll adjust plans together as your life evolves.

Your first session with Sara

Expect a relaxed, judgment-free conversation where we’ll review your medical history, look over any lab work or biometrics, and talk about what matters most to you. We’ll set a couple of short-term goals that feel doable and make a plan with clear next steps. You don’t need to have everything figured out ahead of time, just come as you are and we’ll build a practical, science-based path forward together.

Location

📍 Ames, Iowa

Education

BS in Dietetics from Iowa State

Hobbies

Swimming, lifting, running, cooking, crocheting, reading

Licenses and Certifications