Meet Kristi.
Kristi Sanders, RD, LD is the founder of Kristi Maria Nutrition. Kristi is a licensed dietitian, board certified holistic health practitioner and level three restorative wellness practitioner helping those with complex health issues ditch their “sick” identities and reclaim WHOLE health.
She uses medical nutrition therapy, metabolism supportive whole food principles and integrative modalities including supplementation, detoxification and nervous system reset to eliminate the root causes of health ailments and restore function.
Why work with a functional and integrative dietitian? Integrative practitioners play a vital role in comprehensive healing. They guide individuals towards achieving optimal well-being through a holistic approach. This approach enables the practitioner to address the root causes of imbalance, rather than just treating the symptoms. Her work is rooted in holistic and evidence based care, bio-individualized plans, preventative strategies, empowerment + education and support + accountability. If you’ve struggled to reach your health goals, it could be time to try a comprehensive approach!

What if there were things you could do to eliminate your health ailments that you just haven’t yet discovered?
I'm so glad you’re here! Here's a bit about my story.
After years of battling unexplained health issues at a young age and spending most of my adolescent years sick, I finally hit rock bottom my first year of college. By my second year, I was forced to move back home because I could not function or comprehend information in my classes. I was skin and bones despite eating all day long, couldn’t stand without seeing stars, had terrible brain fog, my hormones + cycle were completely out of whack and I had absolutely debilitating fatigue. It was clear my body was in overdrive….but why?
Next I proceeded to be passed from specialist to specialist only to be given options such as anti-depressant medications, long term antibiotics or surgery to remove organs and “see if it helps.” So I did what most of us do - agree to what the doctor says…..again and again and again. Unfortunately many of the solutions put me in a deeper state of sickness, some of the them even leaving long term damage. I was just one of the millions of Americans to experience a broken healthcare system….one that was reactive instead of proactive.
I’m thankful for a medical system and modern medicine - they have their time and place. You bet I know exactly where I’m going if I have a broken bone or i’m in an accident that needs immediate attention. But for chronic health concerns or prevention health, there weren’t many options in the conventional system aside from surgery and medication, neither of which alone address the root cause of the issue.
Eventually I said enough was enough. It was time to advocate for myself because it was clear no one else what going to do it for me. I took my health into my own hands to learn, educate, and empower myself to heal….and find the missing pieces in our healthcare system. And so my journey in functional health began!
I’ve been in your shoes! I know how frustrating it is to be told “everything is normal” when in fact you feel horrific. I firmly believe God put me through those obstacles to learn on a deep and personal level how to heal myself so I can help others do the same and possibly save them from the pain I endured. If you take away one thing from this, please know your symptoms are real. They are not in your head. And I’m here to help you.
“My mission is to fill in those missing pieces in our health care system through personalized and collaborative care that addresses the body and mind as a whole, uncovers the root issues and restores natural function for true wellness.”

Education & Certifications
Bachelors in Dietetics, Kansas State University (2016)
1200 supervised practicum hours for board licensure eligibility (2016)
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Board Licensure: RD, LD (2016)
Level 1 Restorative Wellness Practitioner, RWP, the art and science of gastrointestinal healing (2017)
Certified Leap Therapist, CLT, Food Sensitivities (2017)
Level 2 Restorative Wellness Practitioner, RWP, the art & science of optimizing hormones (2018)
Level 3 Restorative Wellness Practitioner, RWP, the art & science of nutritional blood chemistry (2018)
HTMA Expert, Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (2019)
Advanced Practice Mind Body Spirit Release Practitioner, MBSR-P (2021-22)
Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, HHP (2022)