Michelle Russell, RD, LD, CEDSC

Michelle Russell, RD, LD, CEDSC Providing nutrition therapy to support healing your relationship with food and your body.

01/15/2026

Women’s Body Trust Circle - coming May 2026

For women who are impacted by our society’s unattainable ideals.

For women with a confusing and difficult relationship with food.

For women who yearn to connect with others who share similar stories.

Now accepting founding members for the Women’s Body Trust Circle.

Send me a message to be the first to join.

This organization, and the colleagues I’ve connected with through EDCI, are so valued in my career and life in general. ...
08/12/2025

This organization, and the colleagues I’ve connected with through EDCI, are so valued in my career and life in general. Thank you to those who continue to volunteer on the board to raise awareness, provide education, and share support for Iowans struggling with eating disorders. 💚💙

Back by popular demand, this workshop will hold space for adult women to journal, practice internal reflection, and shar...
05/08/2025

Back by popular demand, this workshop will hold space for adult women to journal, practice internal reflection, and share stories.

We’ll be exploring how to embrace summer activities in the body you have today. ☀️

Registration required: Venmo $35 to

In the past year, I've expanded my work to offer training, consultation, and clinical supervision for professionals. I a...
05/07/2025

In the past year, I've expanded my work to offer training, consultation, and clinical supervision for professionals. I am deeply grateful to the organizations who see the need to enhance their staff's understanding of how to support and treat those struggling with dysfunctional eating and body image.

Thank you to Knox College for hosting me for staff training and a student workshop last winter!

To read more of my musings of 8 years in private practice, read my newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/a608ec5a474a/8-years-of-food-freedom

This I visited my friends at Self Reliance and made a couple tasty dishes, including this Spring Berry-Almond Salad! 🥗...
03/12/2025

This I visited my friends at Self Reliance and made a couple tasty dishes, including this Spring Berry-Almond Salad! 🥗

As I tell the folks at these classes every month, nutrition should be easy, tasty, and affordable.

If it doesn’t taste good, what’s the point? Nobody can sustain eating patterns that aren’t satisfying.

My hope as a dietitian is to help people enjoy food and stress less about it. 💕

Lucy is 12 today!If only we could see a show of hands for how many clients’ lives she’s touched.Lucy has an intuitive se...
02/11/2025

Lucy is 12 today!

If only we could see a show of hands for how many clients’ lives she’s touched.

Lucy has an intuitive sense for when someone needs a tender cuddle. She loves to lay on laps (with permission) and snuggle next to clients’ feet.

She is the best coworker I could imagine, and probably the favorite employee here at Food Freedom! 😅

Happy birthday to my favorite girl! 🎉

A classic. ❤️carbs❤️
12/30/2024

A classic. ❤️carbs❤️

I witness bravery every day in my office.Today, it was the bravery of a client who ate these Christmas cookies alongside...
12/23/2024

I witness bravery every day in my office.

Today, it was the bravery of a client who ate these Christmas cookies alongside me.

If you knew her story, you would see her as I do, as a fierce warrior who keeps pushing, against any odds.

Doing this work, supporting people in this way, is such a privilege.

As we enter this holiday week, I am feeling immense gratitude to the clients and families I get to support and guide.

Thank you for letting me be part of your story. ✨

“Who really benefits from you taking up less space?”
12/22/2024

“Who really benefits from you taking up less space?”

When someone you love is struggling with food, it’s essential to receive guidance from specialized providers.It’s an hon...
12/16/2024

When someone you love is struggling with food, it’s essential to receive guidance from specialized providers.

It’s an honor to be trusted by my clients, especially when my guidance is difficult to hear.

Healing is hard, but it is possible, and it is worth it.

I promise, you want to make this soup!Butternut Squash, Kale, and White Bean Soup 😋Dietetic intern Jess and I brought i...
11/14/2024

I promise, you want to make this soup!

Butternut Squash, Kale, and White Bean Soup 😋

Dietetic intern Jess and I brought it to the clients at Self Reliance this week to rave reviews.

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Food should taste good. IMO, there’s no value in teaching folks about nutrition if it doesn’t include enjoyment and accessibility.

Let me know if you’d like me to send you the recipe!

Take it from Lucy, food is one of life’s pleasures 😋*Food is not just fuel. We have taste buds for a reason - to enjoy t...
11/05/2024

Take it from Lucy, food is one of life’s pleasures 😋

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Food is not just fuel. We have taste buds for a reason - to enjoy the diverse flavors of food. Food is connection, it is culture, it is tradition, it is joy.

Address

320 N 3rd Street, Suite 416
Burlington, IA
52601

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+13192089038

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