Registered Dietitians

COPA Pediatric Nutrition Counseling

Building a strong foundation for your child's health starts with good nutrition! Navigating a picky eater or managing a complex dietary need can be daunting without the right guidance. COPA’s pediatric registered dietitian team specializes in pediatric nutrition counseling. They go beyond basic advice, providing personalized nutritional counseling and education to address a wide range of challenges, from picky eaters to gastrointestinal disorders. Explore how we can help your child achieve optimal nutrition for a healthy, happy, and thriving life.

When to Seek Out Pediatric Nutrition Counseling

Whether it's a recommendation from your child's pediatrician or a concern you have as a parent, COPA's registered dietitians (RDs) are here to help. A medical assessment revealing growth concerns or behavioral issues might trigger a discussion about your child's nutrition. In these cases, your pediatrician may refer you to our RDs for personalized counseling, education, and nutritional support. Of course, you don't need a referral to seek help! Parents can also contact COPA's scheduling team directly to discuss their child's specific needs and explore how our pediatric registered dietician team can help cultivate healthy eating habits. No matter the reason, COPA is here to guide your child on their journey to optimal nutrition.

The following are just a few examples of conditions that can benefit from pediatric nutritional counseling and education.

  • Diagnoses of obesity
  • Type 1 Diabetes
  • Pre-Diabetes
  • “Picky” or Selective Eating Habits
  • Weight Loss or Gain (Weight Management)
  • Disordered Eating
  • Digestive Disorders
  • Nutritional Deficiency
  • Behavioral Hesitancy to Food
  • Poor Feeding Tolerance or Feeding Difficulties
  • GI Conditions
  • Tube Feeding
  • Nutrition Therapies for Chronic Illness

Pediatric Registered Dietitians

Audrey Hester, specialized licensed providers

(SHE/HER)

Pediatric Care Coordinator
Pediatric Registered Dietitian

CREDENTIALS:

  • Registered Dietitian, Commission on Dietetic Registration
  • Licensed Dietitian, Oregon
  • Oregon State University B.S. Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Oregon State University Accredited Dietetic Internship

Audrey is a compassionate registered dietitian with a passion for supporting families who struggle with disordered eating, failure to thrive issues, food allergies and selective eating. Audrey strives to help children develop a positive relationship with food, so they feel better, grow successfully, and have expanded food acceptance.

Audrey specializes in food counseling for children of all ages, from infancy through high school.

Audrey was born and raised in Bend, Oregon, and is thrilled to be giving back to her home community. She loves hiking, camping, and exploring Oregon with her husband, daughter, and dog.

Andria-headshot-3

(SHE/HER)

Pediatric Care Coordinator
Pediatric Registered Dietitian

CREDENTIALS:

  • Registered Dietitian, Commission on Dietetic Registration
  • Licensed Dietitian, Oregon
  • University of Denver, B.S. Psychology
  • Bastyr University, M.S. Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Accredited Dietetic Internship

Andria grew up in the Seattle area and began her career as a Pediatric Dietitian at Seattle Children’s Hospital, where she worked with a variety of patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting. She is passionate about working with children of all ages and has a particular interest in GI-related disorders. Andria collaborates with her patients and their families to identify strengths and create a realistic nutrition plan together. She utilizes a compassionate, non-judgmental approach and incorporates components of Health at Every Size (HAES) and Intuitive Eating into her practice.

Andria loves to cook, read, experience new coffee shops and restaurants, and spend time outdoors with friends and family.

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