Kayla Girgen, RD Title: Dietitian Education: Minnesota State University–Mankato Expertise: Nutrition, Blood glucose management, weight management Licensed Dietitian Experience Kayla Girgen, RD, is a licensed dietitian who specializes in weight management and weight loss for patients after bariatric surgery. She is passionate about helping women with their physical and emotional well-being after weight loss surgery. Kayla practices a client-centered philosophy that considers both the physiological and psychological components of weight management. Her goal is to find personalized and practical solutions to help women have a positive relationship with food and maximize their metabolic health. Food is a fundamental part of life, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to eating or living your most fulfilling life. As a dietitian, I love helping individuals find sustainable nutrition strategies to feel their best – inside and out.-Kayla Girgen, RD Education Kayla graduated summa cum laude from Minnesota State University–Mankato. She completed her dietitian internship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. During her internship, she worked with patients with a variety of conditions including endocrinology, gastroenterology, oncology, and bariatric surgery. About Health Health, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for empathetic, trustworthy, and actionable health and wellness information so you can make the best choice for your health. We reach more than 9 million readers a month. We ensure the accuracy of our content by relying on seasoned health journalists, credentialed medical professionals and thorough fact checkers. Learn more about us and our editorial process.