McKel Kooienga

McKel Kooienga, an industry leader in mindful nutrition, guides individuals to redefine their relationship with food and well-being. After founding Nutrition Stripped® in the early 2010s, McKel Kooienga embarked on a mission to redefine individuals’ relationships with food and well-being. For over a decade, she has assisted clients in moving beyond restrictive diets, instead fostering a mindful approach to food and body connection. Kooienga developed the proprietary Mindful Nutrition Method™, a structured methodology that expertly combines cutting-edge nutritional science with profound principles of mindfulness and self-compassion.

Beyond directly guiding individuals, Kooienga is a dedicated educator for health and nutrition professionals, actively training other dietitians and healthcare providers. Through this initiative, she equips peers with the tools to integrate mindful nutrition practices into their own work, cultivating a community committed to a compassionate and present approach to nutrition and overall well-being, thus scaling her transformative impact across the industry.