Robin Gardiner, RD, LD, IBCLC
My Credentials & Affiliations:
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- Registered Dietitian – Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Licensed Dietitian – State of Maine
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant – International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners
- Clark University, Bachelor of Arts, Sociology & Gender Studies
- Drexel University, Master of Science, Nutrition & Dietetics
What Shapes My Approach
My commitment to this work is shaped in part by my own experience of unlearning diet culture and body shame and developing a more compassionate relationship with food and my body.
That experience deepened my understanding of the ways diet culture and weight stigma can affect well-being, particularly for people with marginalized identities, including people in larger bodies, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and disabled people.
I believe everyone deserves respectful, affirming nutrition care. That belief guides my work and my commitment to creating a space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported.
Other Places You’ll Find Me
Outside of work, I enjoy cooking and baking, traveling, yoga, cross-country skiing, and spending time outdoors—especially during the Maine summer!
Robin has such a way about her. She’s really helped me slow down, think about myself and focus on taking care of myself. She gives me this calm feeling, and working with her is so special to me.
Meet Robin Gardiner, Registered Dietitian at New Roots
As a Registered Dietitian, I’m passionate about helping people develop a more peaceful and trusting relationship with food, movement, and their bodies. My approach is grounded in Health at Every Size® (HAES), weight-inclusive, and trauma-informed care. I believe nutrition counseling should honor each person’s unique experiences, values, and needs rather than focus on weight or one-size-fits-all ideas of health.
I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to understand their challenges, explore what matters most to them, and find a more compassionate and sustainable approach to nourishment. My goal is to create a space where people feel heard, respected, and supported as they learn to trust their bodies and find their own way forward.
What I Do
My work focuses on eating disorder recovery, with particular interests in chronic health conditions and perinatal nutrition.
I support individuals navigating eating disorder recovery, including those who are also managing chronic health conditions such as prediabetes and diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, MCAS, POTS, liver disease, PCOS, and hypothyroidism.
Using intuitive eating and gentle nutrition principles, I help clients find ways to care for their health while respecting their nutritional needs, preferences, and relationship with food. I believe managing a chronic condition and recovering from an eating disorder can go hand in hand. Caring for your physical health shouldn’t have to come at the expense of your relationship with food or your body.
I also have a special interest in supporting individuals throughout the reproductive journey—from trying to conceive and navigating infertility to pregnancy and postpartum.
Alongside my work at New Roots, I also support new parents as a lactation consultant. My interest in lactation began during my dietetics education, when I became fascinated by the connections between nutrition, infant feeding, and the transition to parenthood.
These transitions can bring changing nutritional needs, body image concerns, and complicated feelings about food and health. Societal expectations and misinformation can also contribute to anxiety, guilt, and uncertainty around nutrition and breast/chestfeeding.
I particularly enjoy supporting parents through matrescence—the profound transition into parenthood—as they navigate caring for themselves while meeting the needs of their families. My goal is to help parents explore their options, build confidence, and find approaches to nourishment and infant feeding that feel right for them.
Robin Gardiner, RD, LD, IBCLC
Meet Robin Gardiner, Registered Dietitian at New Roots
As a Registered Dietitian, I’m passionate about helping people develop a more peaceful and trusting relationship with food, movement, and their bodies. My approach is grounded in Health at Every Size® (HAES), weight-inclusive, and trauma-informed care. I believe nutrition counseling should honor each person’s unique experiences, values, and needs rather than focus on weight or one-size-fits-all ideas of health.
I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to understand their challenges, explore what matters most to them, and find a more compassionate and sustainable approach to nourishment. My goal is to create a space where people feel heard, respected, and supported as they learn to trust their bodies and find their own way forward.
What I Do
My work focuses on eating disorder recovery, with particular interests in chronic health conditions and perinatal nutrition.
I support individuals navigating eating disorder recovery, including those who are also managing chronic health conditions such as prediabetes and diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, MCAS, POTS, liver disease, PCOS, and hypothyroidism.
Using intuitive eating and gentle nutrition principles, I help clients find ways to care for their health while respecting their nutritional needs, preferences, and relationship with food. I believe managing a chronic condition and recovering from an eating disorder can go hand in hand. Caring for your physical health shouldn’t have to come at the expense of your relationship with food or your body.
I also have a special interest in supporting individuals throughout the reproductive journey—from trying to conceive and navigating infertility to pregnancy and postpartum.
Alongside my work at New Roots, I also support new parents as a lactation consultant. My interest in lactation began during my dietetics education, when I became fascinated by the connections between nutrition, infant feeding, and the transition to parenthood.
These transitions can bring changing nutritional needs, body image concerns, and complicated feelings about food and health. Societal expectations and misinformation can also contribute to anxiety, guilt, and uncertainty around nutrition and breast/chestfeeding.
I particularly enjoy supporting parents through matrescence—the profound transition into parenthood—as they navigate caring for themselves while meeting the needs of their families. My goal is to help parents explore their options, build confidence, and find approaches to nourishment and infant feeding that feel right for them.
What Shapes My Approach
My commitment to this work is shaped in part by my own experience of unlearning diet culture and body shame and developing a more compassionate relationship with food and my body.
That experience deepened my understanding of the ways diet culture and weight stigma can affect well-being, particularly for people with marginalized identities, including people in larger bodies, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and disabled people.
I believe everyone deserves respectful, affirming nutrition care. That belief guides my work and my commitment to creating a space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported.
My Credentials & Affiliations:
-
- Registered Dietitian – Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Licensed Dietitian – State of Maine
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant – International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners
- Clark University, Bachelor of Arts, Sociology & Gender Studies
- Drexel University, Master of Science, Nutrition & Dietetics
Robin has such a way about her. She’s really helped me slow down, think about myself and focus on taking care of myself. She gives me this calm feeling, and working with her is so special to me.
Other Places You’ll Find Me
Outside of work, I enjoy cooking and baking, traveling, yoga, cross-country skiing, and spending time outdoors—especially during the Maine summer!