Trista Best

About Trista

Food has always felt like both science and story to me. With seven years as a registered dietitian and degrees in Dietetics, Health Science, and an MPH in Public Health Nutrition, I bring clinical, private practice, corporate wellness, and community health experience into each visit. As an RD and LD I focus on practical solutions that fit your life, so we'll work together to build habits that last. When I'm not working you'll find me reading, cooking, hiking, or doing anything outdoors.

Approach to care

I ground recommendations in current research and translate them into clear, testable steps you can use in real life. Practicing through a HAES, weight-neutral lens means I center behaviors and well-being over numbers. You'll find a warm, nonjudgmental space where we listen first, then act. We'll set focused goals, track what works, and learn together. I also teach skills so you leave sessions feeling confident to make sustainable choices long term.

Your first session with Trista

Expect a relaxed, collaborative conversation where we start by reviewing your medical history and what has shaped your relationship with food. We'll talk about your priorities, what’s worked and what hasn’t, and establish a couple of short-term goals that feel doable. You do not need to have all the answers. I'll support you with practical, evidence-based steps and we'll adjust the plan together as you progress.

Education

MPH in Public Health Nutrition ; BS in Dietetics ; BS in Health Science

Hobbies

Reading, Hiking, Cooking, Anything Outdoors

Licenses and Certifications