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)
I’m Emily, a mid-size, neurodivergent, and queer registered dietitian and the founder of Food Ease Nutrition Counseling in Santa Cruz, CA. I specialize in weight-inclusive care, providing support for clients navigating eating disorders, body image struggles, and chronic conditions through a Health at Every Size® (HAES®) lens. My education includes a BS in Public Health from Tulane University (2015), an MS in Nutrition Interventions, Behavior Change, and Communications from Tufts University (2019), and I’m currently working toward my Eating Disorders Certificate at Lewis and Clark University.
My approach to nutrition is deeply rooted in creating a safe, non-judgmental space for all bodies. I focus on empowering clients to reconnect with their bodies, heal their relationship with food, and challenge the harmful effects of weight stigma. I incorporate self-talk reframing and body image distress strategies to support healing, especially for those who have been marginalized in healthcare. I believe everyone deserves access to compassionate, weight-inclusive care that recognizes their unique needs and identities.
As the founder of Food Ease Nutrition Counseling, I lead a team of dietitians with a focus on client-centered, collaborative care. I hold monthly supervision sessions to ensure my team is equipped with the tools and knowledge to practice weight-inclusive care in chronic condition management and eating disorder recovery. I’m passionate about increasing access to nutrition care for all and am dedicated to advocacy around weight stigma and creating inclusive spaces in healthcare.
Outside of work, I enjoy thrifting, road trips with my pups, Bubbie (my senior shorkie) and Siggy (my Aussie puppy), and exploring new ways to practice body acceptance through food, travel, and self-expression. I believe in embracing my own body’s journey and encourage others to do the same. I’m driven by the belief that everyone has the right to heal and thrive without judgment, and I’m committed to making that possible through my work and advocacy.
Let’s connect if you’re interested in learning more about my work or exploring how we can work together to create a more inclusive, compassionate healthcare environment for all bodies.
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.
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.
Karin Loomis, MS, RDN (she/her)
Hello and welcome! I’m Karin! Through my experiences as a Registered Dietitian, I understand
that everyone is on their own timeline, has different needs, and has a unique relationship with
food and their body. I prioritize and value personalized care, meeting each person where they
are at, and ensuring goals are sustainable and attainable. I have primarily worked in the mental
health field supporting individuals with eating disorders and disordered eating in all levels of
care. I hope to work with clients collaboratively to encourage the practice of self-care through
nutrition, utilizing a non-diet and weight-inclusive lens.
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.
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