Kristen Decker, RD

Kristen Decker, RD, LDN,  is a Licensed and Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and Assistant Director of Nutrition, who provides individualized nutrition counseling online via telehealth. Kristen’s areas of expertise include supporting a healthy relationship with food, disordered eating, perimenopause and menopause, gut health, and digestive disorders. Kristen is dedicated to ensuring each patient receives thoughtful, individualized care aligned with their unique health goals.

In her role as Assistant Director of Nutrition, Kristen maintains a small patient caseload while spending the majority of her time mentoring and managing the Summerfield dietitians. She supports the team through coaching, education, and disease-state management, helping ensure each patient receives a highly individualized and consistent experience. Behind the scenes, Kristen also contributes to the practice by developing recipes, writing educational blogs for Healthy Insights, and creating and leading Summerfield’s online group classes.

Originally from Iowa, Kristen earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from the College of Saint Benedict in Minnesota. She completed her dietetic internship through Iowa State University, gaining experience in clinical nutrition, foodservice management, and community nutrition. Kristen has also completed an Integrative Nutrition Coaching Certification, further strengthening her holistic approach to patient care.

Kristen chose a career in nutrition and dietetics out of a passion for health and a desire to help individuals promote wellness and manage or prevent illness. Her goal is to make healthy eating and healthy living approachable and achievable for everyone. She is energized by the opportunity to continually learn and evolve as a nutrition professional, meeting each person where they are and partnering with them to create a customized path toward their health goals. Kristen believes that health is wealth—and one of the most important investments we can make in ourselves.

At the heart of Kristen’s philosophy of care is empowerment through education and collaboration.  She views an essential part of her role as helping patients recognize their progress, emphasizing consistency over perfection, and providing accountability as new habits take shape. Whether coaching fellow dietitians or working directly with patients, Kristen believes collaboration is key and adapts her support to meet each individual’s needs. She embraces this dynamic approach as an opportunity to continue growing her skills while guiding others toward lasting, sustainable health.

Contact Kristen: Kristen.decker@summerfieldcw.com or 910.541.1442.

Kristen is not accepting new patients at this time.