Meet Minh-Hai, Seattle Dietitian

You already know another diet or rigid meal plan is not the answer

And talking to ChatGPT only takes you so far.

Maybe you’re feeling so done with:

Food and body worries taking up so much headspace
Cycling between feeling in-control with food ("good") and completely out of control ("bad")
Food being the #1 go-to for comfort and stress. The worst part is how you feel about yourself afterwards
Not knowing how to sustainably prioritize your health (physical + mental) without diet culture in the driver’s seat.

Most of my clients are goal-oriented and kick butt in other areas of life (at least pre-covid) so it feels unsettling to have food be such an energy suck.

By working together, I hope you’ll gain insight, compassion and tools to feel more resourced and confident about how you feed and care for yourself – well after our time together ends.

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You want less food and body worries + more energy and mental space for what truly matters.

Most of all, you want to be able to trust yourself and your body and move through your days with more ease.

I want to help you get there.

A bit about me

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I grew up in the restaurant industry (in my Vietnamese Catholic mom's NY-Style Jewish delis in Dallas, TX…long story) and knew I wanted to become a registered dietitian since the 8th grade.

Back then, my thinking was simply, "You mean there's a job where I can talk about food and help people without the crazy restaurant hours? I'm in!"

I'm now grateful to be doing work that is so rewarding, supporting people to have a better relationship with their food, body and mind.

My approach is strengths-based, trauma-informed, weight-inclusive (Health At Every Size based) and grounded in cultural humility.
I recognize the harmful impacts of weight stigma and other forms of oppression that impact how our society views bodies, health and worthiness.

Both my nutrition therapy and body-based practices are influenced by a wide range of teachings and modalities that allow my approach to be both eclectic and more effective than simply working with one lens or modality.

What I believe

The values that anchor my approach to food, body, and healing.

authenticity

body respect

compassion

connection

cultural humility

self-trust

Authenticity

According to the hospice worker Bronnie Ware, the #1 regret when people look back on their lives is, “I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.” In our work, we’ll explore what it means to you personally to thrive and how healing your relationship with food + body can support that. I also hope to provide a space in our sessions where you can come just as you are.

Body Respect

I believe all bodies deserve respect and care. I recognize the harmful impacts of weight stigma, anti-fatness, racism, ableism and other forms of oppression that influence how our society views bodies, health and worthiness. Weight does not determine health or wellbeing, and it certainly doesn’t determine worthiness.

Compassion

I believe self-compassion is a skill that we can cultivate over time to better support our health, growth and wellbeing.. Love and encouragement are more powerful--and more sustainable—motivators for change than fear and criticism.

Connection

My approach is deeply relational. I aim to provide a nonjudgmental space and be a thoughtful sounding board for you. I hope our work together leaves you feeling more connected to yourself, body and mind. I also hope your relationship with food supports your ability to connect with others, rather than acting as a barrier to connection. I believe a good life is a connected life.

Cultural Humility

I acknowledge I have blind spots and aim to come to sessions not as an “expert” but a fellow human who is always learning and growing. I don’t put American cuisine or even the Mediterranean diet on a pedestal. Every culture has its own food wisdom. I believe food is so much more than fuel – it can also connect us to a sense of home, belonging and deep nourishment.

Self-Trust

The process of healing your relationship to food and body also strengthens self-trust. I believe moving through your days with more self-trust is the greatest gift of doing this work.

Ways we can work together

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Nutrition counseling

Trauma-informed nutrition counseling for your unique goals from a non-diet and weight-inclusive approach.

Most insurances accepted.

nutrition services

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Integrative Restoration (iRest)

iRest yoga nidra is a powerful practice that helps you regulate and reset your nervous system.

Learn accessible tools to meet whatever life is bringing you from a more resourced place.

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Professional
Supervision

Whether you’re dealing with imposter syndrome, challenging cases, burnout, a career crossroad or working through your own relationship with food and body, you deserve confidential and compassionate support.

supervision

My background and credentials

I bring together different modalities for an eclectic approach:

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

with a master's in nutrition

Nutrition therapist

specializing in trauma-aware, weight-inclusive care

iRest® meditation teacher

to support nervous system regulation and feeling resourced

Yoga teacher

Certified Body Image Coach

Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor

Co-founder of Zing Bars

with experience formulating multivitamins and supplements

Cross-cultural experience

in somatic practices, coaching, mindfulness-based approaches, psychology and self-compassion

But the heart of my work isn't in the credentials, it's relational.

My approach is compassionate, collaborative and highly personalized.

Changing your relationship with food changes your life

You already know another diet or rigid meal plan is not the answer

You want less food and body worries + more energy and mental space for what truly matters.

A bit about me