Starting the journey toward food peace? We're here to walk alongside you.
meet our team of non-diet dietitians
Please know that we welcome clients of all gender identities, creeds, races and nationalities into this practice.
Our practice is a weight-inclusive, trauma-informed, non-diet approach rooted in compassion. Our hope is that clients will find peace with food and learn how to nourish their own bodies with kindness and dignity. Our goal is to help clients of all body types, sizes, and identities feel at home in their own skin. We will never shame or judge a client for the food that they eat. We hope to provide a practical approach to our client’s health that emphasizes self-care and self-compassion to your self and your body. With our multifaceted healthcare background, we provide a holistic, whole person approach to help meet our clients needs. We value a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare, and welcome collaboration with your care team.
About Our Approach
Hi! I'm Rachel, founder and owner of Health & Kindness LLC. With the combined perspective of being both a registered nurse and a registered dietitian, I bring over 14 years of experience in healthcare.
My own journey and recovery from disordered eating and overexercise ultimately led to my interest and career in nutrition, where helping others cultivate a compassionate relationship to food and their bodies is my true calling. I'm so glad you're here!
She/her | RN, MS, RD, LD, CEDS
Rachel Jones
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My passions include disordered eating recovery and navigating body image concerns through the lifespan. I have a special interest in working with patients with gastrointestinal disorders and other chronic illnesses.
As a former multi-sport athlete and a student of classical ballet for 10 years, I love working with athletes of all stages and levels of competition. Let me help you fuel your body for your sport!
I value evidence-based approaches to nutrition, that also honors my clients' lived experiences. I emphasize a nutrition approach rooted in self-care and self-compassion. I'm honored to partner with individuals, teams, and families in fueling their lives and their sports.
In my spare time, I enjoy traveling with my husband and daughter, trying new restaurants, watching and playing tennis, reading, yoga, playing with my cats, and drinking coffee.
I can see clients in:
Georgia (virtually or in-office in ATL)
Mississippi (virtual)
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...and beyond! Inquire below for availability in your state.
Hi, I’m Julia! I’ve been active all my life—tennis is my one true love—but it wasn’t until college that I truly began to understand the importance of fueling my body properly. That curiosity sparked my passion for nutrition and led me to pursue it as a career. I earned my Master’s in Nutrition Science from Georgia State University, specializing in Sports Nutrition.
She/her | MS, RD, LD
Julia Dragoo
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My career has taken me through a variety of settings, from clinical nutrition to several years as a Renal Dietitian, where I developed a strong foundation in medical nutrition therapy. I later worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in employee health, where I honed my counseling skills and helped individuals improve their well-being through practical, sustainable strategies.
I’m thrilled to bring my expertise in performance nutrition to the Health and Kindness team, combining my love of athletics with my passion for helping others. My philosophy is simple: nutrition should be realistic, evidence-based, and tailored to you. I believe in meeting you where you are and building a strong foundation together—one that supports your goals while also fitting into your lifestyle.
Outside of work, you’ll find me on the tennis court, on a walk around town, taking endless photos of my cats, traveling the world with my husband, and always hunting for the next great cup of coffee.
I can see clients in:
Georgia (virtually or in office in ATL)
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...and beyond! Inquire below for availability in your state.
Hi, I’m Teryn,
I'm a registered dietitian with over 10 years of experience, and a mom who’s very much in it when it comes to feeding in real life.
I’ve always had an interest in nutrition, but it wasn’t until I discovered Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size that everything really clicked for me. Through both my professional work and personal experiences with food, I saw how often people were taught to override their body’s cues in pursuit of doing things “perfectly.”
I take an empathetic, collaborative approach to counseling — creating space for you to learn, grow, and move toward a more peaceful relationship with food by letting go of rigid food rules.
She/her | MS, RD, LD
Teryn Franzén
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I take an empathetic, collaborative approach to counseling — creating space for you to learn, grow, and move toward a more peaceful relationship with food by letting go of rigid food rules.
I believe it’s important to develop a positive relationship with food and movement through a non-diet approach. My goal is to support both your physical and mental health by helping you build habits rooted in nourishment rather than deprivation. I am also a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor.
I love working with individuals who are ready to heal their relationship with food — whether that’s recovering from disordered eating, an eating disorder, or simply wanting things to feel easier and more neutral. I’m a big believer that you don’t have to be “sick enough” to deserve support.
Over time, my work has expanded into supporting families and feeding children — especially as I’ve stepped into this role myself as a mom.
Because as much as we can understand the principles of nutrition and intuitive eating, feeding a child in real life can feel very different.
I support parents in navigating picky eating, reducing pressure at meals, and creating a feeding dynamic that feels steady and sustainable. My approach focuses on helping you show up as a calm, consistent leader at the table, while also honoring your child’s autonomy and relationship with food.
I also have a passion for prenatal and postnatal nutrition, supporting parents through the transition into feeding both themselves and their families.
When I’m not working, I love yoga, traveling, live music, and spending time with my husband, son, ragdoll cat, and golden retriever.
I can see clients in:
Georgia (virtually or in-office in ATL)
Maryland (virtual)
Mississippi (virtual)
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...and beyond! Inquire below for availability in your state.
I am the administrative assistant for Health and Kindness and I love helping new clients get started with our great dietitians! I handle all things billing and am always happy to answer any billing-related questions. I’ll be your point of contact for getting set up in our client portal and connecting you with one of our gals. I love hiking, camping, and hanging with my pup!
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Sara Atcheson
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Frequently Asked Questions
Services provided are not in-network with insurance, therefore all services are self-pay. We are happy to provide you with receipts which may be used to request reimbursement from your insurance company. Sliding scale is available, please contact us for financial policies.
We understand that nutrition counseling, especially for disordered eating recovery, is a financial commitment. Please reach out to the team if you have concerns about payment - we will do all we can to ensure that finances are not preventing you from receiving the care you need.
We currently provide nutrition care for ages 12 and up. For children younger than 12, please contact us for availability.
We would be delighted to address your team of professionals, parents, or women’s group about our approach to health and nutrition. This could include questions about how to prevent eating disorders in your child or athlete, warning signs of disordered eating, coping with body image issues across the lifespan, and how to promote non-diet, weight neutral values in your home or practice. We provide a holistic and realistic approach to health and wellness from a weight neutral, body positive perspective. We emphasize the importance of self-care, self-compassion, gentle nutrition, and body acceptance in our practice, which we feel is important for optimal health across the lifespan. Please reach out with any questions you may have!