Caroline Mendes “Cal”

Credentials

  • Certified Eating Disorder Specialist & Approved Consultant

  • Registered Dietitian

  • Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (MA, NH)

  • MS in Nutrition

Areas of interest

  • Eating Disorders

  • Disordered eating/Orthorexia

  • ARFID

  • Raising kids with a healthy relationship with food

  • Pregnancy/Postpartum

  • Breastfeeding nutrition support

  • Anti-diet approaches to weight concern in adults, children, and adolescents

caroline@renovated-wellness.com

(781) 816 7008

“Food doesn’t have to be a four letter word”
— Cal

Cal is a weight inclusive dietitian with a passion for supporting clients in developing eating styles that nourish the body and mind. Caroline holds degrees in both psychology and nutrition which helps her understand the science of what your body needs along with how your mind functions around food and body. She received a masters degree in nutrition and completed her dietetic internship at Boston University after graduating with an honors psychology degree from Saint Anselm college. After becoming a registered dietitian, Cal began her career working in the eating disorder field. Caroline has experience treating individuals struggling with disordered eating at multiple levels of care from the inpatient setting treating those in need of a high degree of medical monitoring to outpatient nutrition therapy. As a mom of two young kids, she is passionate about raising kids who love their bodies and eat with confidence. Caroline understands challenges of nourishing yourself before pregnancy, during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, and postpartum and enjoys supporting women in their journey. She is versed in multiple nutrition counseling modalities. Some examples of approaches include Family Based Treatment, Health At Every Size, Intuitive Eating, and Responsive Feeding. Caroline works with you to develop relationships with food and body that are nurturing. Caroline strives to support you in feeling confident in your eating to reach your unique goals.

Fun facts about Caroline:

  • She loves camping! She finds the outdoors calming and rejuvenating.

  • She was a three sport varsity athlete in high school - soccer, gymnastics, and softball

  • Her favorite foods are French baguettes, apples, pizza, and ice cream.

  • She is a mom of two, a little girl and boy.