Maternal Nutrition
Hi, I’m Kohleen! I am a registered dietitian, adventurous foodie (who hates to cook), and candid “boy mom.” I was raised right here, in beautiful Bend, Oregon.
After earning my Bachelor’s in Applied Nutrition from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and spending a brief stint working in Southern California, I couldn’t resist the call of home. With over a decade of experience across various areas of dietetics, I have found my professional home in maternal nutrition.
My deep-rooted passion for maternal nutrition was realized after the birth of my first son. Itwas then I went back for a Master’s in Maternal and Child Nutrition from the University of California, Davis. I am dedicated to empowering mothers with evidence-based nutrition advice to help them make informed decisions about nourishing their bodies. I also have a strong interest in helping families navigate the challenges of weaning and the introduction to complementary foods.
Kohleen Fenili, MAS, RD, LD
In addition to my background in dietetics, I have completed the didactic coursework to become a lactation consultant, further enhancing my ability to support pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. My holistic approach is centered on providing comprehensive, science-backed guidance to ensure mothers meet the unique nutritional demands of pregnancy and lactation.
Outside of my professional life, I can be found skiing fast groomers, traveling to new places, and playing proud chauffeur of two busy boys. When I am not embracing the total chaos of raising little humans, I can be found hiding out in a quiet room (with locked door) reading a good book. It is my greatest professional honor to work beside the dream team at Nourish Lactation!
Currently, I am teaching classes and look forward to seeing mothers for nutrition therapies appointments in the future.
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