Serena Hutchinson, MPH, RD, IBCLC
Raleigh Eating Disorder Dietitian Nutritionist & Lactation Consultant
Specialties: Lactation/breastfeeding, pregnancy & postpartum, teen eating disorders, adult eating disorders
Serena sees clients virtually and in our Raleigh office
Email: se****@**************on.com
Phone: 919-213-8979
Serena Hutchinson (she/her), MPH, RD, LDN, IBCLC is a dietitian who specializes in eating disorders, fertility, pregnancy and postpartum nutrition. She is also a lactation consultant and provides support for breast/chestfeeding parents and offers continual support through the introduction of solid foods. She takes a non-diet, weight-neutral approach to nutrition, and aims to help individuals and families feel confident in nourishing their bodies through every stage of life.
Her approach to fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum nutrition is individualized to emphasize the uniqueness of each family’s experiences and challenges. She believes that while the changes that occur with the body to create life are beautiful, it is accompanied by many stressors and challenges.
When counseling clients, Serena takes a relational, empathetic approach. She enjoys supporting clients through all stages of eating disorder recovery, as well as collaborating with other members of a client’s treatment team to provide holistic care.
Serena received her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Psychology at Florida State University and continued on to complete her Master of Public Health in Nutrition at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. During her time at UNC she also completed the Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute’s Pathway 2 Accreditation Program called the Mary Rose Tully Training Initiative to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
Her passion for supporting growing families stemmed from Serena’s experiences of witnessing so much illness in her immediate family. From a young age she learned how poor health can negatively impact the lives of those beyond just the one experiencing illness. She also noticed how easily and frequently health is taken for granted. This sparked her drive to provide families with the knowledge, skills and support early to claim their potential in building health early. Serena’s mission is to not only support families in taking a preventative approach to health, but to also equip parents with the tools to raise children that have peaceful relationships with food and their body.
In her free time Serena loves playing all sports, especially soccer, playing board games, traveling, trying different ice cream spots, and spending time with friends or family.
To work with Serena, fill out an appointment request form or call 919-213-8979.
What people say about Serena
"I worked with Serena for about a year and it was life-changing for me in a very positive way."
I worked with Serena for about a year and it was life-changing for me in a very positive way. I came to her a bit of a mess, obsessed with food, obsessed with losing weight, out of control, binging, and Wanted to stop purging once and for all. I didn’t consider myself as a person that needed help, I thought I could handle it, but I wasn’t getting anywhere on my own. I did a lot of research on dietitians in my region and talked to three or four of them before deciding on Ruby, Oak and Serena. I definitely made the right choice. I feel so much free, I’ve let go of my food obsession and although it took almost a year, I am in a good maintenance place with my body if you are an a type mom who tries to do it all and let’s your health slip in the process, this is the place for you. Is she not only helped with the counseling aspect, she helped me figure out practical solutions to meal prepping and finding Waze to fit eating well into my busy life. It really did help me turn my life around and feel better in my body.
"So grateful places/people like this are available and doing the work."
Wow I had no idea places like this existed!
So grateful places/people like this are available and doing the work. I had a terrible experience with a primary care doctor and my therapist thankfully recommended Ruby Oak.
I worked virtually with Serena for almost year and had a wonderful experience! Serena was very helpful in creating goals around food & movement. She was very mindful, kind and considerate in honoring my experiences. Very much recommend!
"Their passion for Heath at Every Size and individualized care is clear, and the practice as a whole is an invaluable resource in the area"
Abby and Serena have been wonderful collaborators for client care! As a therapist, ensuring I have strong support from dietitians is essential to making sure my clients are getting the best care, and they have both gone above and beyond to make sure collaboration is a priority. Their passion for Heath at Every Size and individualized care is clear, and the practice as a whole is an invaluable resource in the area. Highly recommend!