“Unlike self-criticism, which asks if you’re good enough, self-compassion asks, what’s good for you”? Kristin Neff
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Bethany Dario, MPH, RDN, LD
Special Interest: Eating Disorders, Intuitive Eating, Emotional Eating, Body Image, Sports Nutrition
Owning and providing care to clients at Divergent Dietitian is one of the greatest gifts in her life. Her purpose in all of this work is to introduce a paradigm shift in the way we think about nutrition and invite individuals paralyzed by their relationship with food or their bodies to heal.
To complement her work treating eating disorders she is the Director of Nutrition & Dietetics at Bluffton University and regards teaching as prevention of eating disorders. Bethany’s experience includes working as an inpatient dietitian at Remuda Ranch, groups and individual care to sororities, fraternities and students at The University of Texas at Austin, individual nutritional therapy and lead clinical dietitian at an Intensive Outpatient Program.
Bethany also had the pleasure of working as faculty at Grand Canyon University where she developed the Nutritional Sciences degree and faculty at Bowling Green State University. Her work is supported by an amazing team at work and her partner, two children, two energetic german shepherds, and one feisty cat at home. She’s glad you’re here.Email directly at bethanydario@gmail.com
Currently closed to new clients.
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Sara Geiermann, MFN, RDN, LD
Special Interests: Eating Disorders, ARFID, Medical Nutrition Therapy for Chronic Illness, Adult Nutrition
Sara completed her Dietetic Internship at Bowling Green State University, where she earned her Masters Degree in Food and Human Nutrition. As a Registered Dietitian, she feels like it is her responsibility to dispel nutrition myths and teach science-based information so you can make educated decisions about food.
Sara takes a non-diet approach to nutrition that encompasses intuitive eating, and mindfulness because she believes our bodies are INCREDIBLE and we can learn to trust them to guide us to what we need. No two people are alike and because of this, she trusts your experience and individualizes.
We only have one life, Sara doesn't want you to spend yours at war with food or your body. She looks forward to walking alongside you as you discover your own inner strength and wisdom.
Sara was awarded Young Dietitian of the Year for 2023 by the Ohio Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Email directly at stsgeiermann@gmail.com
Currently closed to new clients.
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Michelle Biltz, RDN, LD
Special Interests: Children & Adolescents, Pediatric Rumination, Eating Disorders, Feeding Disorders
Michelle received her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Bowling Green State University and completed her dietetic internship at Cedar Crest College.
Michelle is currently working towards her master’s in clinical counseling from Winebrenner Theological Seminary in Findlay, Ohio. She has a passion for bringing peace and truth about food and our bodies. She desires to help clients conquer struggles surrounding diet culture by offering support with compassion and body acceptance.
Michelle is client centered and meets people exactly where they are. Using Scientific based evidence and an Intuitive Eating approach, she counsels clients with eating disorders or food and eating concerns.
When she is not working, you can find her at a coffee shop with a good book.
Email directly at chellbiltz@gmail.com
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Adam Bialecki, MFN, M.Ed, RDN
Special Interest: Sports Nutrition
Adam completed his dietetic internship at Bowling Green State University, while in a dual graduate program earning a Master’s degree in Food and Human Nutrition. His Master’s in Human Movement, Sport, and Leisure studies, with a specialization in Kinesiology, allows him a different perspective and increased knowledge base to help athletes with their performance on and off the field.
His desire is to support athletes in their journey for excellence, by providing counseling, science-based evidence, and education on how food and nutritional strategies can increase potential. He has worked with a variety of athletes in many different sports, catering to the differences and requirements of each sport and competitor.
With his personal background as a collegiate athlete, Adam will be able to empathize and utilize this experience to meet his clients on a level playing field. Adam takes an individualistic approach to each athlete and develops a trusting relationship by discussing specific needs and desired outcomes, so that each client gets the experience that best works for them.
Email directly at bialecki.rdn@gmail.com
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Jen St. Louis, MS
Special Interests: Body Image, Health Regardless of Size or Shape, Intuitive Eating
Jen completed her undergraduate degree at Bluffton University where she earned a Bachelor of Art in Health & Physical Education. She went on to earn her Master of Science in Health Promotion at the University of Kentucky where her thesis centered on women and body image. She joined Divergent in 2023 leading eating disorder support group and began taking individual clients as a Body Trust & Equity Coach in 2024. In addition to working with clients, Jen is a professor at Wright State University where she teaches in the Health and Physical Education department.
Jen knows first-hand the toll that years of controlling, worrying about, disliking, and struggling with your body, food, and exercise takes on your mental, emotional, and physical health. She is passionate about helping women embrace the body they’re in so they can reclaim their time, energy, and head space to focus on the things that matter most to them. Jen uses the Health at Every Size paradigm when it comes to helping clients find peace with their current body.
Email directly at stlouis.jen@gmail.com
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Tiffany Queen, RDN, LD, CLC
Special Interests: Intuitive Eating, Lactation, and Adult Nutrition
Tiffany received a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Bowling Green State University in 2006 and completed her Dietetic Internship at the Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan which included clinical, community, and food service rotations.
Working as a WIC (women, infant, and children) dietitian for several years, Tiffany has experience in nutrition counseling with expecting mothers, breastfeeding, and parent-child relationships to establish healthy eating habits. Accompanying her work at WIC, Tiffany completed a training to become a certified lactation counselor and has a special interest in how nutrition effects the phases of the female menstrual cycle.
Tiffany joined Divergent in 2024 and is excited to work with clients on developing a healthy relationship with food, grow in self-compassion, teach individuals how to fuel their bodies, and to be the best version of themselves. She enjoys helping clients meal plan and discover new recipes. When she is not seeing clients, she is busy as a wife to an amazing husband, a mother to three children and one furry kitty, and running a household. She is also an active member at church, loves to speak French, and enjoys being a Hospice volunteer.
Email directly at tiffany.divergent@gmail.com
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Rachel Trinity, Office Administrator
Special Interests: math, spreadsheets, local libraries, outdoors/hiking/backpacking
Rachel joined Divergent in 2023. Her gift for organization and all things number crunching has made her an invaluable asset to the team. In addition to keeping our i’s dotted and t’s crossed, Rachel is a dedicated homeschooling mother of three girls, committed member of her local church, and avid outdoor enthusiast.
Email directly at divergentdietitian@gmail.com
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Boaz
Special Interests: tug of war, long naps, digging in the mud
Boaz is a pure breed German Shepherd who has been with Bethany since January 2022. He is currently enrolled in therapy dog training and learning to master consent, boundaries, and self regulation. His interest include teaching you to honor hunger and respect fullness by demonstration. When he isn’t in the office he is home protecting his backyard from squirrels or playing with his Australian Shepherd sister.
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Brian Dario, Marketing Director
Special Interests: acting, reading, music, and empowering women to live fully free
Brian joined Divergent in 2024 but he’s been supporting Divergent from its first day as Bethany’s partner. Brian is a highly relational and effective communicator with 20+ years working as a Pastor. He continues in this full time role and supplements it with community building, connecting with providers in the area to increase awareness of Divergent’s presence and desire to support their efforts toward health. When he’s not working, Brian can be found on the local theatre stage pursuing his passion for acting or in his favorite role as a Dad.