Meet The Team

Get to know the dedicated professionals behind Food Ease. Our skilled dietitians bring a wealth of expertise and compassion, committed to helping you achieve peace with food and body.

Emily Edelson, MS, RD (she/her)

My experience as a clinician in eating disorders treatment centers inspired me to establish a private practice where I, alongside other dietitians, could maintain therapeutic relationships established with clients. Drawing from both my public health and nutrition education and lived experience with an eating disorder, I foster deeper connections with my clients, focusing on boundary setting, reducing stress and shame around food, and addressing body image concerns. Embracing the Health at Every Size approach, I prioritize weight-inclusive care, emphasizing health-promoting behaviors rather than restrictive measures. My practice integrates self-talk reframing and body image distress strategies to empower clients to feel at ease with food and their bodies. I advocate for body acceptance, recognizing that everyone deserves to feel comfortable in their skin regardless of size or shape.

Identifying as queer, mid-sized, and neurodivergent, I acknowledge the importance of these intersecting identities in my work, continually exploring them to better support clients with similar experiences.

Dallas Smith, RD (she/her)
Intake Coordinator

I am a Canadian Registered Dietitian with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition. I have been part of the Food Ease team for several years and recently took on the role of Intake Coordinator. In this role, I have the pleasure of being your first point of contact on your health and wellness journey. My job is to gather information during your initial appointment to help the Food Ease dietitians best meet your unique needs. Throughout your journey, I will also assist you in making informed decisions about supports and resources in your community that may be beneficial to you.

Jordyn Worby, RD (she/her)

Hi, my name is Jordyn. I am a Registered Dietitian with a Masters of Science in Nutritional Sciences from Rutgers University in New Jersey. I am passionate about helping my clients and patients navigate and improve their relationship with food through an all foods fit and Health at Every Size (HAES) approach. I understand that your relationship with food and body image can be overwhelming, frustrating, and confusing, and I aim to have you leave our sessions feeling heard and validated. I previously worked at an inpatient level of care for eating disorders at Princeton Center for Eating Disorders at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center in New Jersey until I moved out west to San Diego! I now work full-time on the adolescent team at UCSD Health Eating Disorder Center for Treatment and Research at the PHP/IOP level of care. I’m also a Certified Personal Trainer and love helping people incorporate movement into their lives in a safe and healthy way.

Veronica Buacharern, MS, RD (she/her)

Hi, I’m so glad you’re here! As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I’ve historically found myself serving marginalized communities with the following intersected identities: BIPOC, neurodivergent, 2SLGBTQIA+, and what is clinically known as eating disorders and disordered eating. I strive to help clients rediscover their inner body wisdom through client-led, embodied approaches to collaboratively lean into the different ways to heal. Since we know eating disorders do not discriminate, I work from an identity-affirming, weight-inclusive, harm reduction, and anti-oppressive framework, for ALL bodies and ALL embodied experiences. There’s healing in community, and I look forward to being a part of yours.

Cami Jo Satterthwaite, RD

Hello! I’m Cami Jo! I’ve been a dietitian for approximately eight years. The banner of my practice is simple: Vitality. We must learn how to live a full life in the midst of the chaos this life brings. I have seen time and time again that the stress over food and body seems to cause more harm than what a person is actually eating or their physical state. Let’s learn to work with your body and current habits to elevate your life step by step. It’s not about perfection. It’s about improvement and progress.

Rachel Tisdale, RD

Nutrition that honors you. That’s my mission. As a seasoned registered dietitian, I bridge the gap between healthy eating and functionality. Whether your goals are weight loss/gain, specialized diets, disease-state management (diabetes, CKD, HTN) or just better, more sustainable ideas to fuel your body to maximize its potential – I’ll guide you through personalized solutions to help you meet your health goals. My own experiences as a mother have also given me a unique understanding of nutrition’s impact through the life cycle from pregnancy, lactation and even early childhood nutrition… Join me in discovering the power of food to nourish your body, culture and spirit!

Hannah Saroka, RD

Hello, my name is Hannah. I am a Registered Dietitian with a Bachelors in Food and Nutrition from the University of Alabama and Masters in Medical Nutrition from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. I am passionate about helping others find food freedom and balance in their lives by rejecting diet mentality. I recognize that we all have unique experiences when it comes to food and take an individualized approach to help others regain trust in their bodies. I completed a portion of my dietetic internship at EDCare Omaha at the IOP level and now work full-time at Alsana residential level of care. As a former collegiate athlete, I recognize the strong tie between movement and nutrition and am passionate about helping others incorporate movement in a joyful way.

Madison Steele, LMFT

Madison is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in eating disorders, body image healing, and co-occurring diagnoses. As a BIPOC therapist, she brings a culturally competent, client-centered approach to her work, empowering clients with practical tools and insights for self-awareness and emotional well-being.
With extensive experience in inpatient, residential, PHP, and IOP settings, Madison is dedicated to offering personalized care that respects and honors each client’s unique experiences.

Bryon of Hot Crossed Buns: From Home Chef to Professional

Bryon’s journey from a passionate home chef to a professional is all about a love for good food and a commitment to making eating enjoyable and stress-free. Now working in collaboration with dietitians for Food Ease clients, Bryon helps create personalized meal plans tailored to your needs. He can take over your meal planning, grocery shopping, or meal prep—or support you in developing your own culinary skills. Some services can even be offered virtually, making it easier than ever to enjoy delicious, wholesome meals. Whether it’s crafting nutritious dishes for the week or baking up treats like his famous cinnamon buns and cookies, Bryon brings the warmth of homemade cooking to your table. Let him turn your culinary dreams into reality!