Meet the Dietitians Dedicated to Your Health and Wellness

Kristin Hatch, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and Health Coach, smiling in a professional headshot.

Kristin Hatch
RDN, LDN, CDCES, CHC

Kristin Hatch is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Care and Education SpecialistHealth Coach, and Fitness Nutrition Specialist who has worked with clients of all age groups in a variety of settings for over 30 years.  She is passionate about helping her clients at Nutrition for Life Inc. move into an improved quality of life while managing health concerns and understanding how the body works.  Clients can adopt behavioral lifestyle changes in small increments as they experience increased energy and improved health.

Kristin is certified as a Health Coach and Fitness Nutrition Specialist by the American College of Exercise with a combined physical activity, nutrition, and behavior management coaching skill set. 

As a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist credentialed by the National Certification Board of Diabetes Educators, Kristin specializes in educating and counseling clients regarding diabetes self-management.

Kristin is a Member of

American Association of Diabetes Educations (Link)

American Diabetes Association (Link)

Massachusetts Dietetic Association (Link)

Southeastern Massachusetts Dietetic Association (SEMDA)

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and various practice groups within.

Jolene O’Brien, Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Educator, smiling in a professional headshot. Jolene provides client counseling and education, specializing in intuitive eating, Health at Every Size (HAES®), and medical nutrition therapy.

Jolene O’Brien
MS, RD, LDN

Serving Newburyport, MA and beyond

After dedicating 12 years to teaching Middle School, raising a family, and instructing hundreds of aspiring Registered Dietitians through their board exam preparation, Jolene applies her teaching skills and methods to counsel and educate clients. With a Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Health Promotion from Simmons University and a Certificate of Training for Diabetes from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, she is proficient in a wide range of concepts related to nutrition including intuitive eating principles, Health at Every Size (HAES®), health promotion strategies, and medical nutrition therapy. Jolene’s commitment to going above and beyond for her students reflects her enthusiasm for now sharing her knowledge and passion with the clients.

Thank you for your kind manner during our visit. You made a scary unknown seem manageable.
— Nutrition Counseling Client