Emma Gardner

Certified Nutrition Specialist + Certified Health Coach

Hi, I'm Emma! I'm a Certified Nutrition Specialist licensed in Maryland and DC. I believe in the power of food to support healing, foster connection, and cultivate joy. At the same time, food is complicated for a lot of people. I offer nutrition care that acknowledges the nuances and support clients with the belief that healing our relationship with it is personal, political, and possible.

*I am informed by HAES®, intuitive eating, and harm reduction frameworks in my nutrition practice. I honor the bodily autonomy of my clients and provide nutrition education that respects lived experience and incorporates practical strategies to support long-term wellness and longevity. For clients desiring weight loss or weight gain, we'll prioritize behaviors causing the least amount of harm with relevant education.

Approach

TLDR: Food is more than fuel, and you're not a walking to-do list.

Growing up surrounded by women who were navigating a diet culture that had been acting against them for years, food was always... complicated.I enjoyed it, so did they.
I usually wanted more of it, so did they.They would say, "I can't eat... because it goes straight to my..."
I would interpret, "I should never eat... because that could happen to me."They would say, "I skip lunch, so I can eat..."
I would interpret, "I don't deserve to enjoy... if I eat according to my needs."They would say, "I could never wear/do/experience... because my body..."
I would interpret, "I must control my body, if I want to wear/do/experience..."

F^ck all of that.

I support clients in reclaiming the connection between body, food history, and community. Whether you're balancing family, healing your relationship with food, navigating a new diagnosis, or just plain tired of dealing with food... I offer personalized, compassionate nutrition coaching designed especially for women navigating the unique intersections of identity, health, and life transitions.

I am here for you.

My work is rooted in social justice, with an understanding that our health is deeply shaped by the world around us, not just our willpower (🙄). I don't subscribe to the idea of food as just fuel—it can be cultural, therapeutic, nostalgic, chaos, and connection. So, I practice from a place of compassion, not correction. And, together, we help you build a nourishing, sustainable relationship with food that honors your lived experience.

But, I am not your mama's nutritionist.

Through personalized sessions, we’ll explore how food can support your mental health, energy, digestion, and overall well-being. We'll be saying buh-bye to rigid plans and shaming the bodies carrying us through this life. We'll focus on making practical changes, reconnecting with your body’s cues, honoring your needs, and building skills that support your wellbeing long term.

Contact

If you're interested in nutrition care services, please visit check my availability with Parikh Nutrition or Kinfolk Nutrition to get started.If you'd like to connect professionally, write me!
hello at kinfolknutrition.comI do not work for free, so please refrain from asking. 🙃