Marissa Kent Nutrition, is a nutritional counseling and consulting business designed to educate, empower and nourish adolescents, adults and families.

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Marissa Kent is an RDN registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in eating disorders, diabetes, diabetes prevention, and PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome). Marissa uses up-to-date, research based guidelines to help her clients put nutrition science into accomplishing their goals. In session, the client will determine what their nutritional needs are, find motivation to make the change and the knowledge to treat their body with love and respect.

“I had an interest in nutrition from the start. I grew up with exposure to vegetarianism and a grandmother who was petrified of additives, colors and anything artificial. Who knew she was well before her time. As a child, I thought it was amazing how nutrition could prevent, treat and cure some diseases. In addition to the pure science, I truly enjoy learning about food behaviors – How people eat and why people eat. I am interested in my client’s individual relationship with food and how to bring them back to the intuition they once had. It is not a simple task; it takes patience, understanding and empathy.

Hippocrates said “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”; I believe it truly is.

Marissa received a Bachelor of Science in Community Nutrition from California State University Long Beach (CSULB). Marissa worked at College Hospital and Center for Discovery while completing her dietetic internship and Master’s degree at CSULB. Her training included clinical and food service rotations at Long Beach Memorial Hospital, UCLA General Research, Long Beach Unified School District, Head Start Programs and long term care facilities. Marissa’s Master’s thesis research is focused on post-menopausal women, weight management and motivational interviewing. Marissa is also a Certified Diabetes Educator and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor.

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Christine Baumann is a masters-level registered dietitian dedicated to helping people cultivate a more peaceful relationship with food and their bodies.

Whether you have been formally diagnosed with an eating disorder, experience disordered eating, have a history of chronic dieting, or are seeking non-diet medical nutrition therapy to help prevent/manage a health condition, Christine can help. 

Christine believes that food can play a deeply personal and complicated role in a person’s life. She is committed to providing highly individualized nutrition therapy to each person she works with and strives to cultivate a dynamic partnership with clients to support meaningful, lifelong changes. As a client, you are the expert of your body. This is why Christine integrates evidence-based nutrition therapy with compassion, warmth, and respect for a client’s own lived experience.

Christine’s approach embraces an all foods fit nutrition philosophy aligned with Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size®. She practices from a non-diet, weight-inclusive, trauma-informed lens, and provides a non-judgmental space for clients throughout the collaborative process.

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Elise is a Registered Dietitian who obtained a Master of Science degree from California State University Long Beach (CSULB), and a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Tech University. After receiving her Master’s Degree, she pursued further training through a pediatric residency at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County.

Elise has experience in helping families feed and nurture their children in a way that promotes a positive relationship with food and can help decrease picky eating. Elise often uses the principles of Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility to guide families through this process.

Elise also works with adult clients who been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, or who have weight concerns. By educating on food and lifestyle management, Elise has helped empower clients to use nutrition to reverse, manage, or slow the progression of chronic diseases.

Elise has a passion for educating others and continuing to learn about the amazing impact that food can have on the body. Elise believes that nutrition plays a vital role in both preventing and healing from chronic disease. Optimal health begins with what we put into our bodies and how we think about food. By becoming in tune with our bodies and providing them with the appropriate nutrients, we can nurture ourselves from the inside out.

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Kia Octaviano is a dedicated Registered Dietitian with over 5 years of experience in the field of nutrition and eating disorder treatment. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition from California State University of Long Beach, where she developed a passion for promoting health and well-being through a balanced approach to food.

Kia’s professional philosophy centers around principles such as: Health at Every Size (HAES), All Foods Fit, Intuitive Eating, and Weight Neutrality. These principles guide her practice as she works compassionately with individuals struggling with eating disorders. Kia has experience working at various levels of care for eating disorder treatment, including: Residential, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient settings.

Currently, Kia serves as a valued member of the Student Health Center at California State University of Long Beach, where she supports students in their journey to overcome eating disorders. In addition to her specialization in eating disorders, Kia provides nutrition counseling and education for a range of medical conditions including Pre-Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension, and General Health/Healthy Eating. 

Passionate about holistic wellness, Kia recently obtained her Certified Body Trust Provider Certification. She is committed to empowering her clients through a weight-neutral, whole-person approach, emphasizing self-acceptance and sustainable health practices.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Kia enjoys staying active in her community, advocating for inclusive health practices, and continually expanding her knowledge to better support her clients.

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Paul has a nutrition science degree from California State University, Long Beach.  He has a specialty in fitness and nutrition education.

At Nutrition for Life, Paul assists in matching clients with a dietitian that is the perfect fit for their concerns, billing, technical support and quality measurements.