Hannah Saffold, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

My Approach

I‘ve been honored to work with people on their relationship with food and their bodies as a registered dietitian for the past 17 years. While there can be some common themes, each client is different. My nutrition therapy practice is grounded in patience and trust. I use an individualized approach to support you in building your confidence and trust in yourself and your body.

You can expect a warm and process-oriented style that addresses your goals, as well as support in working through roadblocks that have kept you stuck in the past. Nutrition therapy with me is very much a blend of “nutrition” and “therapy.”

In our sessions, you will receive compassionate respectful care that acknowledges you as a whole person. We don’t focus on the number on the scale but rather how are you taking care of your body with food and living in alignment with your core beliefs and values.

If you feel like there are beliefs in you that are no longer serving you, we explore what it might feel like to let them go. This can be a scary process, and also one filled with hope and ultimately freedom.

My love for working with nutrition stems from my core belief in the transformational power of nutrition therapy and personal growth work.

Thank you for considering sharing your nutrition path with me. I am currently seeing nutrition clients in my private practice in the Eugene/Springfield area of Oregon.

Fun Facts about me

I grew up with a Great Dane dog growing up. I played upright bass in high school and was in my high school performing dance company. I have two school-aged kids and we went on a one year long road trip around the U.S. and Mexico during COVID. I love trail running and hiking, listening to podcasts, dancing, painting, journaling, live music, and being in water.

Educational background

University of California, Davis: Bachelor’s of Science in Clinical Nutrition

University of California, San Francisco: Dietetic Internship - Registered Dietitian since 2006

University of Wisconsin, Madison: Master’s of Science in Clinical Nutrition- In progress, anticipated 2024

Work Experience

University of California, San Francisco Medical Center: Clinical Dietitian (5 Years)

Eating Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program: Nutrition Director and Clinical Dietitian (4 years)

Private Practice specializing in Eating Disorders: (4 years + Current)

Children’s Hospital of Colorado, Eating Disorder Program: Clinical Dietitian (3 years)

Santa Rosa Junior College: Associate Nutrition Professor (9 years + Current)