Chelsea Straight, MS, RD, LD, CEDRD-S
Description
Chelsea is a registered and licensed dietitian with over 15 years of experience supporting clients on their healing journeys with food, body, and movement. Her approach integrates an anti-diet philosophy, a Health at Every Size® (HAES) framework, trauma-informed care, and a focus on cultivating an intuitive, somatic connection to nourishment and embodiment.
Chelsea specializes in treating eating disorders, disordered eating, and those seeking to improve their relationship with food and body. She also provides nutrition support for individuals managing chronic health conditions.
Throughout her career, Chelsea has worked across all levels of eating disorder care, serving in roles ranging from direct care and dietitian to director of clinical services. She is passionate about leadership and mentorship, and is committed to fostering clinical excellence and compassion within teams and organizations.
Chelsea has a BS in Dietetics and an MS in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Approved Consultant (CEDS-C), a member of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP), and a member of NetworkED, a professional community for eating disorder providers in the St. Louis area. She is currently completing the final phase of certification to become a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, deepening her work at the intersection of the mind-body connection.
Chelsea lives in St. Louis with her husband, two young children, and their dog. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring local adventures with her family, reading, and spending time in nature.
She frequently supports clients with:
- Addiction Recovery
- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
- Cardiovascular Health
- Diabetes Management
- Eating Disorder Recovery
- Intuitive Eating
- PCOS Pregnancy/Breastfeeding/Post-Partum Nutrition
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Detailed Resource Information
Populations Prioritized
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present
- Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria
- All Adults 18+
Age Prioritized – Min
- 18
Age Prioritized – Max
- 65
Age
- Youth (13-18)
- Adults (19-64)
- Seniors (65+)
- Young Adults (18-25)
- Adults (26-64)
Disability or Chronic Health Condition
- Psychiatric/Mental Health
Parent Status
- Yes
Pregnancy Status
- Yes
Locations Served
Geographically Bound
- Yes
Location(s) Served Notes
- Telehealth Only
State
- National
- Missouri
- Illinois
County
- Crawford County (MO)
- Franklin County (MO)
- Jefferson County (MO)
- Lincoln County (MO)
- St. Charles County (MO)
- St. Louis City (MO)
- St. Louis County (MO)
- Warren County (MO)
- Bond County (IL)
- Calhoun County (IL)
- Clinton County (IL)
- Jersey County (IL)
- Macoupin County (IL)
- Madison County (IL)
- Monroe County (IL)
- St. Clair County (IL)
Identity Affirming Vetting Policies
Vetted or Listed As Trans-Affirming
- Yes: Vetted by Trans Community Members on Facebook in 2022-24
Vetted or Listed As Fat-Safe?
- Yes: Vetted by Community Members on Facebook in 2022-24
Sexual Orientation-Affirming Policies
- Service & Outreach Policies Promote Sexuality Diversity Among Clientele
Gender Identity-Affirming Policies
- Service & Outreach Policies Promote Gender Diversity Among Clientele
Other Accessibility Factors
Ways to Access Resource
- Transportation to Physical Location Not Required
- Virtual Option(s) Available
- Internet Required
Ways to Access Resource: Notes
- Telehealth only
Cost
- Standard Pricing
Payment or Insurance Accepted
- Cash or self-payment
- Private health insurance (UnitedHealthCare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, etc.)
Payment or Insurance Accepted Notes
- Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna. Call for more information.