Meet Our Team

Meet the owner, Hope

Hope Hayes, MEd, RDN, LD, CEDS-C (she/her/hers) is a distinguished anti-diet dietitian, passionately committed to helping her clients in healing from eating disorders. In addition to her clinical work, Hope is a respected clinical supervisor, mentoring numerous dietitians specializing in the field of eating disorders. Her guidance and expertise help shape the next generation of professionals in this vital area of healthcare.

Hope aims to create a nurturing environment for individuals to focus on their mental and physical well-being. Her methodology is based around the anti-diet and Health at Every Size principles, focusing on minimizing weight bias, spreading awareness about disordered eating, fostering positive body image, and helping individuals break free from weight obsession. Her dedicated approach to trauma informed care helps to support individuals facing the challenges of trauma and eating disorders.

Hope's education includes a Master's Degree in Health Education and Promotion from Plymouth State University, with a concentration on eating disorders achieved through completing the Eating Disorder Institute. Her dietetic education and internship were fulfilled at Simmons College, Boston, MA. Additionally, she holds a certification as an Eating Disorder Specialist Consultant, accredited by the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals.

Hope offers her expert services both in-person in North Conway and virtually.

Meet Danielle

Client Care Coordinator Extraordinaire

Danielle serves as your initial point of contact at Nourishing NH, ensuring a warm and caring experience from your first interaction. Collaborating with our team, she listens attentively and guides you to the most suitable provider. She radiates positivity, always ready to address your inquiries and provide support.

Additionally, Danielle manages billing and administrative tasks at Nourishing NH, handling account inquiries and benefit checks. She juggles multiple roles and responsibilities at Nourishing NH, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional service.

Meet Halley

Halley Karlok, MS, RDN, LD (she/her/hers) is an anti-diet dietitian dedicated to guiding clients in healing their relationship with food and their bodies. Halley works to help clients develop a neutral view on both, while incorporating the enjoyment of food as an important aspect of nutrition. This is often done by encouraging clients to listen to internal cues about what, how much and when to eat, instead of external cues and judgements.

Halley has been working with clients who suffer from eating disorders and/or disordered eating since 2018 when she started at a residential eating disorder program as a diet technician. Halley began working with these clients as a registered dietitian nutritionist after completing her dietetic internship in 2021.

Halley believes that in addition to being how we fuel our bodies, food is also an avenue for us to find connection to family, friends, culture and ourselves. She collaborates with clients to help cultivate and enjoy these connections.

Halley Karlok completed her nutrition and dietetic education through the University of New Hampshire (BS in Nutrition and Dietetics) and the University of Maine (Dietetic Internship and MS in Food Science and Human Nutrition). She has professional affiliations with Eating Disorder Registered Dietitians & Professionals (EDRDPro) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Behavioral Health Nutrition practice group.

When Halley is not working with clients, she enjoys spending time with her family outside, trying local restaurants, playing recreational volleyball in the back yard, four wheeling and creating delicious (most of the time) food in the kitchen.

Halley sees clients in North Conway and virtually.

Meet Marcia

Marcia Nelson, MS, RD, CSSD, LD (she/her/hers) Marcia is a Sports Performance Dietitian and Eating Disorder Dietitian. She finds joy in promoting sports nutrition practices to support peak performance.  As a Certified REDs provider (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport), she helps navigate the world of energy intake and investigating what might be contributing to Low Energy Availability. She supports fueling for performance as opposed to a body size. Marcia works with clients to discover the skills necessary to navigate the world of diet culture through a non-diet approach.  She aims to provide a supportive and listening environment for those with eating disorders/disordered eating in finding nourishment, joy, and peace with food.  This includes sharing respect and compassion as promoted in the Health at Every Size philosophy.

Marcia spent four years as the Director of Sports Nutrition at the University of New Hampshire.  She completed her DPD, Certificate in Sports Nutrition, and Dietetic Internship from Simmons College in Boston, MA. 

Marcia is licensed in MA, ME, and NH and sees clients virtually and in-person.

Meet Kendra

Kendra is our content curator and social media strategist. In the realm of digital communication, Kendra navigates the intricacies with finesse and flair, adding a sprinkle of whimsy to her expertly crafted words. Her expertise lies in transforming mundane words into engaging narratives, and she takes pride in bringing a touch of sophistication to our online presence, all while infusing a dash of delightful charm. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to crafting compelling content, Kendra ensures that our messaging resonates with precision, professionalism, and just a hint of magic.

Meet Kristen

Sports Dietitian & Eating Disorder Dietitian

Kristen Jimenez, RDN, CSSD, LD (she/her) is a Board-Certified Sports Dietitian and Eating Disorder Dietitian who provides holistic, inclusive nutrition care to individuals of all genders and across all stages of life. She utilizes a non-diet and weight neutral approach to support clients in healing their relationships with food, movement, and body image. Kristen is especially passionate about the intersection of eating disorders and sport, helping clients navigate both recovery and performance in a compassionate, individualized way. She also supports athletes in fueling confidently and sustainably to meet their performance goals without sacrificing physical or mental well-being.

A strong advocate for trauma-informed care, Kristen strives to create a respectful, affirming, and safe space for every person she works with—especially those in the LGBTQIA+ community and others who may have felt unseen or dismissed in traditional healthcare settings. She believes that every client deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported in their nutrition journey.

Kristen has experience across collegiate athletics, campus wellness, and private practice. She previously served as the Campus Dietitian at Southern New Hampshire University, working closely with student-athletes, the broader student body, and dining services. Since 2021, she has worked in private practice, where she takes a deeply relational and integrative approach to care.

Kristen earned her Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition from the University of New Hampshire and completed her dietetic internship at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is an active member of the American Sports and Performance Dietitians Association (ASPDA), Eating Disorder Registered Dietitians & Professionals (EDRDPro), and the Multi-Service Eating Disorder Association (MEDA).

When she’s not in the office, Kristen is a sometimes-competitive (but mostly recreational) endurance athlete who enjoys running, cycling, and strength training. She recharges by spending time outdoors—preferably laying in the sun, where she swears she’s at least part photosynthesizer. She also loves being with her family and friends, who remind her that connection is just as nourishing as food. 

Kristen sees clients both in-person in Concord, NH and virtually.