HALEY JENSEN, RDN

Haley (she/her) is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a passion for eating disorder recovery, mental health, and media literacy. Known for her warmth, collaborative style, and deep empathy, Haley creates a nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered in their healing journey.

Originally a psychology student, Haley transitioned to dietetics after recovering from her own eating disorder. Through therapy, self-compassion, and the support of a dietitian, she found full recovery—an experience that continues to inform her work today. She believes healing is not only possible, but deeply personal, and she tailors her approach to honor each client’s unique story and needs.

Haley holds a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from Brigham Young University and a master’s degree in Human Nutrition from Southern Illinois University. Her dietetic internship included clinical rotations at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis and ASCEND, an eating disorder clinic in downtown Chicago, where she gained specialized experience in treating complex eating disorders.

She has done training with Elyse Resch, co-author of Intuitive Eating, and continues to deepen her expertise in helping clients rebuild trust with their bodies and reject harmful diet culture. Her additional credentials include a certificate in Comprehensive Training on Crisis Intervention and Advocacy with Survivors of Sexual Assault, completion of the Eating Disorders Boot Camp training by Jessica Setnick, and membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Haley works with a wide range of clients, from children as young as age 5 to older adults, and she adapts her approach developmentally to meet each person where they are. She specializes in supporting individuals with eating disorders, anxiety, OCD, sexual trauma, religious trauma, and gastrointestinal concerns. She is currently pursuing additional training to support clients with ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). Her work is particularly attuned to the intersections of trauma, identity, and nourishment—especially when shaped by shame, cultural expectations, or religious influence.

Her approach centers on self-compassion, curiosity, and the principles of gentle nutrition. Haley supports clients in removing guilt from eating, reconnecting with hunger and fullness cues, and cultivating a peaceful, individualized relationship with food and body.

Outside of work, you’ll find Haley tending to her Stardew Valley garden, dancing to David Bowie, or exploring new restaurants in Madison. She brings the same sense of curiosity and joy to her personal life as she does to her work—believing that healing is not just about recovery, but about building a life worth living.