Natalie Grun, RDN, LD, CEDS-C
(She/her)
Natalie, our founder and director, is a registered and licensed dietitian practicing in Austin, Texas. She is a graduate from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition. In her free time she is traveling the world or playing with her dogs.
While Natalie helps people with various diagnoses, her passion lies in serving those that are struggling in their relationship with food or their body. It is an honor and privilege to be a part of her clients’ journeys. Natalie prioritizes meeting you where you’re at and collaboratively helping you discover your definition of health without shame or guilt attached.
Empathy Nutrition Therapy was established to serve those that are struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating. Our values are the core of all that we do.
Natalie practices from an Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size® approach.
If you are interested in working with Natalie, contact us now.
Specialties:
-Eating disorders
-Disordered eating
-Complex Trauma
-Adults and adolescents
Certifications/memberships include:
-Certified Eating Disorders Specialist-Consultant through the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP)
-Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor
-Previous Treasurer of Central Texas Eating Disorder Specialists (CTEDS) 2021-2024
-Previous Eating Disorder Resource Professional for Behavioral Health Nutrition practice group 2021-2022
Taylor Moyer, RD, LD
(She/her)
In her home state, Taylor earned her Bachelor's Degree in Nutritional Science at The Pennsylvania State University. She then moved to Texas to complete her dietetic internship at Texas State University, where she found her passion in treating those with eating disorders. Taylor then went on to develop 5 years of experience working with eating disorders as a registered and licensed dietitian at the partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient levels of care. This is where she developed a fundamental understanding of Health At Every Size® and Intuitive Eating principles.
Practicing from a non-diet lens, Taylor strives to build a safe space for clients to voice their concerns about food, exercise, and body image. In session, she will empower you to heal your relationship with food and eat without shame. Taylor enjoys working with people of all ages, genders, sexualities, and cultures. In her free time, you can find Taylor growing her plants, reading in her hammock, hiking with her fur baby, or trying out the different coffee shops in Austin.
If you are interested in working with Taylor, contact us now.
Specialties:
-Eating disorders
-Disordered eating
-Food aversions
-LGBTQIA
-Individuals and families
-Children, adolescents, and adults
Certifications include:
-Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor
Olivia Sullivan MS, RD, LD
(she/her)
Olivia completed her undergraduate degree, internship, and graduate degree at Winthrop University in the beautiful state where she currently resides, South Carolina. While completing her Master’s, Olivia began working at the University of South Carolina (Go Gamecocks!) as the Campus Outreach Dietitian. In this role she taught cooking classes as well as facilitated other educational events for University students and staff. During her time at UofSC, she transitioned into a Clinical Dietitian role, where she focused on helping students with eating disorders as well as other health concerns in a one-on-one setting. This is where she began to incorporate Health At Every Size® and Intuitive Eating principles into her practice.
Olivia Is passionate about helping people learn to care for their bodies with a non-diet approach. She strives to create a space where people can feel comfortable expressing their concerns without judgment, and can begin to heal their relationship with food. In her free time, Olivia enjoys spending time gardening, traveling, and spending time with friends.
If you are interested in working with Olivia, contact us now.
Specialties:
-Eating disorders
-Disordered eating
-Outreach education
-Adults and older adolescents
Tina Yazdi, MS, RDN, LD
(she/her)
Tina holds a Bachelor's degree from James Madison University and a Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. During her graduate studies, Tina gained experience working with diverse medical diagnoses across various clinical settings. As a nutrition counselor for Virginia Tech, she incorporated Health At Every Size® and Intuitive Eating principles, while empowering her clients to reject diet culture. Her passion for the field stems from growing up in a Persian American family where restrictive eating and dieting were common practices. After experiencing the struggles of disordered eating herself, she became determined to help others heal their relationship with food and their bodies.
She strives to create a safe and welcoming environment for clients of all ages and backgrounds, with a particular focus on supporting individuals from underrepresented and BIPOC communities who are facing eating disorders. Her goal is to help clients reconnect with their cultural foods while working towards recovery.
In her free time, Tina enjoys trying new recipes, engaging in fun movement through yoga and outdoor walks, and spending time with her cats, Cheeto and Leo. She is also an amateur food photographer.
If you are interested in working with Tina, contact us now.
Specialities:
-Eating disorders
-Disordered eating
-Children, adolescents, and adults
-Bilingual: English and Farsi
Al Green, MS, RD, LD
(she/her)
Originally from southern Virginia, Al earned an undergraduate degree in dietetics from Virginia State University. She then moved to central Texas to pursue her dietetic internship and master’s degree in human nutrition at Texas State University. Throughout her education, Al took advantage of opportunities to study psychology and child development, in addition to the science of nutrition. In her internship, she gained experience working with patients of all ages and a broad variety of nutritional needs. She also has professional clinical experience in physical rehabilitation, helping people to grow stronger and improve their lives.
Al comes from a large, neurodiverse family and, as a result, strives to support clients of all neurotypes. Additionally, as a Black dietitian, she understands the importance of making space for culture at the intersection of food and health. Her approach to nutrition aligns with Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size principles. Al’s goal is to create a space where someone of any background, size, or gender can learn to nourish themselves and live peacefully with food.
In her free time, Al enjoys hiking, tabletop gaming, reading science fiction novels, and trying new foods!
If you are interested in working with Al, contact us now.
Specialties:
- ARFID
- Autism, ADHD
- POTS
- PCOS
- LGBTQ+
- Children and adolescents
Cezmine Batocabe, Admin
(she/her)
Cezmine is our Filipina administrative assistant. She has a strong background as a secretariat with 5 years of experience in various administrative and clerical tasks. Trained as an Executive Virtual Assistant, she is passionate about helping clients achieve their goals. She also has more than two years of experience in customer service, where she honed her skills in communication, problem-solving, and customer satisfaction. She loves to find ways to improve her work by being creative and resourceful. She lives in the province of Rizal in the Philippines with her father and two younger siblings. In her spare time, Cezmine loves reading fictions and romance novels. She also appreciates and loves making arts and crafts, such as drawing and knitting. Her comfort food is anything sweet and chocolate flavored.
Tucker & Gracie Grun
Gracie and Tucker have learned to master balance where playtime, naps and treats are concerned, and love to get out and about for some backyard sun or a neighborhood walk. They also value a good nap - or 4 - in a day and encourage everyone they meet to do the same to feel refreshed.