About

Michelle Wilson

MS, RDN, LDN, CEDS-C, CIEC, RYT-200

Locations: In-person in Illinois / Telehealth across various states

I am Michelle Wilson (they/she), and I am the Clinical and Networking Manager at Branz Nutrition Counseling. My path to dietetics began with a deep desire to help individuals find healing. I have built a diverse professional foundation starting at the YMCA, working in residential and PHP/IOP levels of care at Alsana Treatment Centers, and helping to open the Clementine adolescent residential facility in Saint Louis. Concurrently working in outpatient services, I transitioned into my full-time clinical leadership role at Branz, driven by a commitment to guide clients through the food recovery process with immense compassion.

What I enjoy most about working with clients is fostering authentic, real-world connection and community awareness. I am passionate about inclusive care, having completed graduate research specifically on nutrition and eating disorders within the transgender population. I love bridging the gap between clinical care and community support, which I do by interviewing with Total Information AM on KMOX, serving as the vice president of the local nonprofit networkED, and providing training on eating disorders to local universities and wellness fairs.

When you work with me, you can expect to feel seen, respected, and supported. I hope you experience a genuine sense of peace as you learn to fuel yourself. Ultimately, I aim to guide you toward enjoying your eating experiences, developing a healthy relationship with movement, navigating complex body or gender dysphoria, and feeling truly comfortable in your own body.

I Love Working With…

Ages: All

People with eating disorders and disordered eating (including ARFID, Binge Eating, and Long-standing Eating Disorders/LED)
The LGBTQIA+ community (Queer, trans, kink, and poly-inclusive care)
Neurodivergent individuals
People with complex co-occurring mental/medical health conditions (including DID, BPD, bipolar disorder, and concurrent GI issues)
Professionals seeking consultation (Providing specialized consultation to providers wanting to specialize in eating disorders)

My Approach

I practice a holistic, inclusive, and collaborative counseling style rooted in the principles of Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size (HAES®). I specialize in meeting you where you are through a harm-reduction lens, using exposures, practical coping skills, and self-care routines. To help make you feel more comfortable, I strip away the clinical stiffness by incorporating experiential therapy and modeling into sessions, which often means sitting down and eating food together. My approach is unique because it blends highly specialized clinical expertise with informal client-led sessions to provide identity-affirming care for all bodies and backgrounds.

Outside the Office

Outside of my clinical work, I keep busy with an eclectic mix of hobbies, communities, and companions. I am an avid mover who balances the strength and discipline of powerlifting with the mindfulness of yoga. I am highly social, frequently participating in local book clubs and diving into tabletop campaigns with friends playing Dungeons & Dragons. At home, my life is filled with the comfort of my beloved pets and my partner. I also travel out of state and/or country twice a year!

Fun Facts About Me

Favorite snack: Takis Fuego with string cheese or Nerds Gummy Clusters
Favorite coffee/drink: Chai tea latte or seasonal latte with cow or oat milk
Favorite restaurant: Melting Pot, Taj Indian Cuisine, Oriental Spoon, Sushi Ai, or Asia Garden – Too many to pick just one!
Favorite way to move: Powerlifting and yoga
Favorite vacation: Costa Rica or Italy
Favorite book: Lose Weight! Get Laid! Find God! by Benrik. The genre of this book is satirical humor – Don’t knock it till you read it!
Favorite TV show: Besides The Office or Friends? Moral Orel, Your Lie in April, This is Us, Lucky Louie – Again, who can pick just one show?!
Something people may not know about me: I was a vegetarian for 14 years but now I’m not because I wanted to be less limited with my food choices given my chosen career with eating disorders!

Education & Credentials

Degrees:
- Associate of Applied Science, Saint Louis Community College (Honor Society, Dean’s List)
- Bachelor of Science, Fontbonne University (University Scholar, Honor Society)
- Master of Science, Saint Louis University (Summa Cum Laude)
Internship:
- Eating Disorder Rotations – Alsana (Residential and PHP/IOP); Cardinal Glennon
- Clinical Rotations – SLU Hospital, NHC Town and Country, MoBap, DePaul, Cardinal Glennon
- Community Rotations – Food Outreach, Washington University, Collinsville High, Rockwood Middle
- Food Service Rotations – SLU Fresh Gatherings, Saint Clare Hospital, Beverly Farm Godfrey
Certifications:
- Registered Dietitian (RD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) — Licensed in Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, and Florida
- Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Consultant (CEDS-C) through iaedp™
- Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor (CIEC) through The Original Intuitive Eating Pros®
- Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)
- Official Health at Every Size (HAES®) Healthcare Provider
Specialty training:
- Graduate research on nutrition and eating disorders in the transgender population
- Undergraduate research using the EAT-26 assessment
- Eating Disorders, ARFID, Binge Eating, and FBT-informed training through EDRDPro
- Member of the International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians (IFEDD) and the Behavioral Health Nutrition (BHN) practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics