Meet Our Provider
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Languages
English
Cantonese,
Mandarin
Licensing
Registered Dietitian, CA
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, MA
Zhanglin (Lynn) Kong
MS RDN CDCES LDN (she/her/hers)
REGISTERED DIETITIAN
CERTIFIED DIABETES CARE AND EDUCATION SPECIALIST
Lynn, our dietitian, has over a decade of experience working with clients of all ages, from infants to seniors. Lynn is passionate about helping patients form a positive relationship with food so that they can truly enjoy food within the context of a balanced diet. She helps patients discover which foods suit their body type and incorporate functional whole foods into their diet to heal chronic conditions.
Education
M.S. in Nutrition Science, Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition, Boston, MA, U.S.
B.S. in Biochemistry, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China
Internship
Southcoast Health System, New Bedford, MA
Past experiences
Former Director of South Cove Community Health Centre Nutrition Department
Former adjunct professor at Simmons University
Past Chair of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics AAPI member interest group
Past Chair of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Chinese American member interest group
Speaker for Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo® 2019
Our Clinical Approaches
We follow a non-diet, intuitive eating-based approach.
We emphasize the importance of self-care, self-compassion, and self-acceptance.
We understand that each person’s relationship with food is unique.
We will help you to find the right foods that nourish your body and mind.
We believe in Health at Every Size (HAES) principles
We promote flexible, individualized eating based on hunger, satiety, nutritional needs, and enjoyment.
Our Cultural Roots
At Joyful Family Nutrition, we embrace the essential principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. These concepts are incorporated into our practices.
养生 (“yang sheng”, nurturing life) - maintaining and promoting health, preventing diseases, and achieving longevity.
食疗 (“shí liáo”, use food to heal the body) - getting to know your body better and choosing the right food that nourishes and heals you
天人合一 (“tian rén hé yi”, the unity of universe and humanity) - maintaining balance and harmony within oneself and with the world around us.
Treatment Goals
Appreciate Your Body
Learn to honor your hunger and fullness.
Practice self-care, self-compassion, and self-acceptance.
Make Peace with Food
Leave behind the feelings of deprivation, uncontrollable cravings, and overwhelming guilt about food.
Start to give yourself unconditional permission to eat.
Find foods that heal you
Discover foods that suit your body type
Incorporate functional whole foods into your diet to heal your chronic conditions.
Improve your Health
Achieve a healthy and sustainable diet and lifestyle that lasts a lifetime.
Start with small and incremental progresses.
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