Credentials: Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian
About
Sterling Bittenbender earned her bachelor of science in Nutritional Sciences & completed her dietetic internship at the University of Texas at Austin. Sterling is the owner of SB Nutrition Therapy, a virtual and in-person private practice rooted in HAES, queer, fat, and neurodivergence affirming, and person-centered nutrition therapy. Sterling has over a decade of experience working with individuals and families struggling with eating disorders including the treatment of anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder. She has worked in a variety of settings including Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient, and outpatient levels of care. Sterling continues to learn from Black, queer, and neurodivergent leaders in the community about how to provide more affirming and inclusive support for all bodies.
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Leading with emotions as a Registered Dietitian
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What harm reduction means in practice
Harm reduction is a community based framework that provides a foundation for clients to feel a sense of empowerment in their life, regardless of their motivation or willingness to choose recovery. It allows clients to feel more choice and autonomy in how their define their recovery process. Ultimately, harm reduction saves lives.
Communities, movements & lineages that shaped this work
My understanding of harm reduction comes from a combination of teachings from Gloria Lucas, Nalgona Positivity Pride, and the substance abuse community.