MEET KAITLYN

My passion for nutrition started with running. After a career-ending soccer injury, I turned to cross country and trained diligently to become the best athlete I could be. Pre-season races fueled my excitement but as the season approached, I could barely cross the finish line. I was eventually diagnosed with severe anemia.

But anemia was just the tip of the iceberg. What followed was a decade-long journey through persistent, confusing symptoms from debilitating fatigue and gut issues to severe acne and hormone imbalances. I was given round after round of antibiotics, each one masking symptoms without ever addressing the root cause. Each prescription brought new, seemingly unrelated issues that left me feeling overwhelmed, dismissed, and disconnected from my body.

I vividly remember sitting in the doctor’s office receiving IV iron when I was told, “Your body just isn’t made for running. You’ll never be able to healthily run more than a mile again.” To him, the case was closed. But to me, it was just the beginning.

Determined to find another way, I turned to nutrition. I began learning, experimenting, and listening more closely to my body. By optimizing what I ate and supporting my body at a foundational level, I not only recovered but went on to break the cross-country record I had once set my sights on.

Fast forward 15 years, and I crossed the NYC Marathon finish line (multiple times!) feeling stronger and more vibrant than ever.

That journey, one of resilience, curiosity, and the transformative power of food and gut health optimization, fuels my passion for helping others uncover their own path to wellbeing. I know what it’s like to feel discouraged, dismissed, and stuck in cycles of symptoms. And I know the freedom that comes when you finally uncover the why behind it all.

Now, I get to help others do the same- backed by 10 years of experience, guiding more than 1,000 clients alongside healthcare providers and in my private practice.

MY STORY

  • "I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kaitlyn and can’t recommend her highly enough. Kaitlyn’s approach is both science-based and deeply personalized, taking the time to truly understand my goals, habits, and lifestyle before offering guidance. If you’re looking for a nutritionist who’s knowledgeable, empathetic, and genuinely invested in your success, look no further."

    —Cadogan P

  • "An Exceptional Professional! 100% I highly recommend Kaitlyn Hempfling. She is incredibly qualified, attentive, and has an excellent diagnostic approach. She is also extremely available and responsive, which is rare and invaluable. Thanks to her expertise and the tailored solutions she provides, she helps address the root cause of issues rather than just treating recurring symptoms. If you are looking for an effective and lasting approach to resolving your health concerns, don’t hesitate—book an appointment! She is exactly who you need. We could all use a Kaitlyn to help us feel better. I hope you find yours along the way.”

    —Annomyous

  • "After working with Kaitlyn for the past eight months, I can’t recommend her enough. She helped me identify triggers for my health concerns and create a personalized plan that has truly transformed how I feel. Kaitlyn’s guidance on nutrition, gut health, lifestyle changes, and overall wellness has been invaluable, and her supportive approach made the whole process so much easier. I feel healthier, more energized, and more in tune with my body than ever before. If you’re looking for a compassionate and knowledgeable dietitian, Kaitlyn is amazing! I am eternally grateful!”

    —Marta L

My Approach

I work with women whose GI symptoms persist despite thoughtful care and best efforts. My approach is rooted in curiosity, context, and individualized nutrition because symptoms rarely exist in isolation.

Digestive health influences far more than digestion alone. When GI symptoms linger, they often affect energy, mood, hormones, skin, sleep, and daily life. My role is to help uncover what’s driving those patterns and translate that information into care that is both evidence-based and realistic.

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CREDENTIALS

  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist – Commission on Dietetic Registration

  • Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certification – Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

  • Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy Certified Practitioner – In training

  • Bachelor of Science in Dietetics – Bowling Green State University

  • Dietetic Internship – Messiah University

  • 1200+ supervised practice hours