Kara Osburn, RDN

Owner & Registered Dietitian

Not currently accepting clients.

To be honest, Kara never expected to become a dietitian. But along the way, she fell in love with how the field blends her passion for people with her curiosity about science.

Kara began her career in eating disorder care, where she was introduced to a model of nutrition that values the whole person—not just their food choices. She started Crescent Wellness Collective to expand that kind of individualized, compassionate care to anyone seeking support. Kara believes that health looks different for everyone, depending on their life stage, experiences, and goals. Her approach centers nutrition as a form of self-care, not self-control. She helps clients shift away from shame-based thinking and toward sustainable, empowering changes—rooted in kindness and curiosity.

When she’s not working, Kara’s usually chasing after her toddler, Mac, speed-reading for book club, or rewatching one of her go-to comfort shows (think Friends, The Office, or Gossip Girl—for the tenth time).

What Kara’s are saying

  • ”She provided personalized plans that not only focused on nutrition but also addressed my emotional relationship with food.”

    “I am incredibly grateful for the support I received from Kara during my journey. Kara's compassionate approach and deep understanding of disordered eating and Gl issues made a significant difference in my healing process. She provided personalized plans that not only focused on nutrition but also addressed my emotional relationship with food. Through our sessions, I learned valuable coping strategies and developed a healthier mindset about eating. Kara's support and encouragement helped me regain my confidence in myself and food. I truly believe that Kara's expertise and empathy were key in helping me move towards a more balanced and fulfilling life. I can't recommend them enough to anyone struggling with similar challenges.”

  • “She is empathetic, understanding, and makes this work doable.”

    “I've been working with Kara for almost a year now in individual nutrition counseling. I searched for an anti diet dietician to help me overcome my eating disorder. Kara was more than I could of hoped for. She is empathetic, understanding, and makes this work doable. She helps develop attainable goals and is there every step of the way. I went from purging many times a week to going months with out. She has helped me work on the restriction and binge cycle and has helped me learn ways that are easy to make sure I nourish my body. Where I was once tired and sleeping all day/ having hair fall out due to poor nutrition. I'm now working full time with out having to take naps and my hair has finally grown and gotten thicker. My mind is also way less obsessed over food and I can focus on things that matter in my everyday life. This work is hard but life changing.”

  • “From my first call with Kara, I have felt supported and optimistic about my health.”

    "I began my search for nutrition support following negative side effects and symptoms from a gallbladder surgery. I was unable to get adequate support from other medical providers. From my first call with Kara, I have felt supported and optimistic about my health. By working with Kara, I have learned healthy ways to love myself while healing my relationship with food and movement through true self-care. These skills are much more sustainable than any of the diets or programs I have tried in the past. I truly benefit so much from my sessions with Kara and find that our weekly sessions are self-care for me. Kara is kind while also holding me accountable for my goals. Her recommendations and support have given me new skills and opinions on my health and I will always be grateful for the opportunity to work with her! I highly recommend working with Kara!"