I'm Kristy Kufel, a menopause-informed certified nutritionist specialist and women's health coach.
I empower women 40+ to feel more balanced and grounded through general nutrition education/counseling OR medical nutrition therapy (depending on client's needs and state's regulation)
Hi there !
This passion became a calling when my family began dealing with diagnoses of Crohn’s disease, heart disease, ADD, and anxiety, and I saw how nutrition and lifestyle changes played a pivotal role in their health journey. It eventually lead me back to graduate school and to private practice.
But, really, I am just a science geek who has always had a passion for health.
I was determined to fill in my own knowledge gaps about the changes brought on during menopause and how to best help my clients thrive wisely as they aged. Turns out, there was a lot more to know and now I hope to share it all with you!
...but the learning didn't end there
My Philosophies and Mission
- My mission is to educate and empower you to confidently know and do what is right for YOU by helping sift through the noise of information overload, no matter if you need general health guidance, medical nutrition therapy (where available) or specific menopause support
- You deserve to feel good, to be listened to, to understand your choices, and to use your energy to enjoy your life to the fullest.
- Whether you need major or minor tweaks to your nutrition regimen, my goal is to help you feel more balanced, grounded, confident in your knowledge to take care of yourself. In fact, I would be honored to be on that journey with you.
- I honor my clients’ desire to take a natural approach to their health while staying firmly grounded in science. My commitment is to provide evidence-based guidance with integrity—never misinformation, fear tactics, or pseudoscience.
- My practice does not discriminate. Period.
Educational Background
- BS Microbiology/Immunology, Pre-Med, University of Arizona, 1991
- MS, Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine, University of Western States, 2021
Education
- Board Certified Nutrition Specialist, 2022
- Precision Nutrition Level 1 Health Coach, 2025
- Precision Nutrition Level 2 Master Health Coach, 2025
- Menopause Coaching Specialist, GGS, 2023
- Course Completions: Motivational Interviewing, Menopause 2.0
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