Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, RD, LD/N
About Brenna Denhardt
Brenna is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP). Brenna specializes in the treatment of eating disorders with a strong background in pediatric clinical nutrition. Brenna has extensive experience working in the inpatient hospital setting as well as in outpatient clinics. In addition to working at Integrated Care Clinic, she also works at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital as a member of the Eating Disorder Team with Dr. Jasmine Reese.
Brenna enjoys working with children, adolescents, and young adults struggling with eating disorders, gastrointestinal issues, and weight management. She believes in the All-Foods-Fit Model and Health at Every Size. She aims to empower her clients to find balance with food and health and work from a moderation approach – rather than a diet approach.
Brenna earned her Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and is currently working toward her Masters Degree in Human Nutrition at the University of Alabama. She completed her residency/internship in dietetics and nutrition at Montana State University.
Specialties
I work with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with eating disorders. I will work with you and your team to develop a nutritional plan that meets your body’s requirements. Additionally, I will provide you with accurate nutritional information to help you achieve recovery.
I work with clients of all ages who struggle with GI issues including constipation, bloating, pain, diarrhea, etc. We will work together to evaluate your labs, understand your nutritional deficits, and integrate foods that will seek to improve functioning and reduce long-term distress.
I work with parents and children who struggle with feeding and eating issues including GERD, picky eating, sensitivity to textures or flavors, or swallowing fears. We can work together to get your child eating in a normal way with flexibility and openness.
I also work with clients who struggle to maintain adequate health due, in part, to nutritional limitations. These include celiac disease, diabetes, crohn’s disease, cancer, IBS, or other medical complications. I will provide nutritional education and support to help reduce the impact nutrition plays on your medical complications.
Training & Certifications
Registered Dietitian
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition
Treatment Approaches
Nutrtitional Counseling
I provide nutritional counseling to my clients so they can re-write the rules they have that surround food and exercise. I provide accurate information, meal plans, and meal support to children, adolescents, and adults with disordered eating patterns including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, picky eating, night eating, or food fears or phobias. Together we can work to develop an adaptive and balanced approach to your nutritional wellness.
Meal Planning
I can assist you in developing a balanced meal plan that reduces the likelihood of stress eating, emotional eating, binge eating, yo-yo dieting, or restricting. I will work with you to provide a meal plan that fits both your lifestyle needs as well as your nutritional needs. I can also review your lab work to provide you with nutritional recommendations based on any deficiencies you may be experiencing.
