Hi, I’m Dr. Kristina.
I’m the founder of Beyond Binge Eating—a holistic platform for women who are done with binge eating, compulsive food behaviors, and sugar addiction.
I hold a PhD in Somatic Psychology, a Master’s in Exercise Science, credentials as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and certifications in Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention, Mindful Self-Compassion, and more. (Feel free to check out the “Select Trainings & Certifications” section—because apparently I’ve spent over two decades gathering every tool I could find to help myself and other women heal…and yes, I have the receipts.)
My doctoral research has been called groundbreaking for its deep dive into how sensory tools, nervous system regulation, and body-based practices can actually rewire compulsive patterns.
I take an abstinence-based, embodied approach—one that blends neuroscience, metabolic optimization, and somatic practices with a lot of compassion.
And yes, I fully believe that dance breaks in your kitchen absolutely count as nervous system regulation.
Personal Journey
My own struggle with binge eating and ultra-processed food addiction spanned over two decades. At its worst, it involved stealing food, eating from the trash, gaining 100 pounds in three months, battling depression, experiencing suicidal thoughts, and spending five weeks in residential treatment.
In other words—I’ve been there. And I would never judge you.
I didn’t fight my way out of that cycle just to keep what I’ve learned to myself. Now that I’m on the other side, I’m here to share the tools I wish I’d had earlier—tools that actually work with the body, not against it.
Select Trainings & Certifications
- Dissertation: Body-Based Strategies for Coping with Urges to Binge Eat
- Introduction to Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders with Embodied Recovery Institute
- Befriending Your Body Professional Certification with Ann Saffi Biasetti, PhD
- Holistic Medicine for Addiction with Bitten Jonsson (in progress)
- Professional Food Addiction Coach (Shelly-Anne McKay)
- Certified Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Teacher (MB-EAT-QI)
- Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention from University of California, San Diego
- Yoga and Eating Disorders Mentorship Group
- Phd in Somatic Psychology
- Somatic Movement Therapist in training with East-West Somatics/ISMETA
- East-West Somatics with Sondra Fraleigh, Levels I and II
- Masters in Exercise Science
- Former professional and elite multi-sport athlete
- National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer
- National Academy of Sports Medicine Corrective Exercise Specialist
- National Academy of Sports Medicine Performance Enhancement Specialist
- Russian Kettlebell Certified (RKC) Instructor
- TRX-Certified through Fitness Anywhere
- Animal Flow, taught by Mike Fitch
- Weck Method RMT Club Instructor
- Flexible Steel Instructor
- Anatomy Trains for Movement
- Z-Health: Essentials of Elite Performance, R Phase, I Phase, The Next Evolution
- Functional Movement Screen Level 1 & 2
- Certified Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist
- Budokon Instructor – 500 hour Guru Killer Training
- Movement Archery and Zen Acrobatics with Tom Weksler & Roser Tutusaus (Lisbon, Portugal)
- Certified Floor Flow Teacher with Marlo Fisken
- Ketogenic Diets for Mental Health Clinician Training (Dr. Georgia Ede)
- Nutritional Therapy Practitioner through the Nutritional Therapy Association
- C.H.E.K. Institute Holistic Lifestyle Coach
- Nutritional Specialist through Precision Nutrition
- Mindful Self Compassion through the University of California, San Diego Center for Mindfulness
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (El Camino Hospital in California)
- Breathwork Facilitator Training through Sword & Lotus (Costa Rica)
- Loving-Kindness with Sharon Salzburg at Spirit Rock (California)
- 30 Day Silent Vipassana Meditation training (Wat Ram Poeng, Chiang Mai, Thailand)
- Reiki Master through HCH Institute
- Qi-gong for Health and Happiness with Mingtong Gu (Esalen Institute)
Sensory Strategies and Interoception
- Autism and Eating Disorders with Kelly Mahler
- Modern Emotional Regulation for Neurodivergence with Kelly Mahler
- Nurturing Interoceptive Awareness with Kelly Mahler
- Grounding Strategies for Dissociation, Panic, Disconnection & Flashbacks (Sensory Modulation)
- Mindful Awareness in Body-Oriented Therapy with Dr. Cynthia Price
- Body Dialogue by Action Explorations (Psychodrama)
- Addiction & Trauma: A Psychodramatic Approach by Action Explorations
- Making Friends with Your Defenses by Therapeutic Spiral Model
- The Trauma Triangle by Therapeutic Spiral Model (taught by Mario Cossa)
- Psychodrama for Individuals & Couples, with Jean Campbell of Action Institute of California
Random Tidbits
● I lived in a Buddhist temple when I was 18
● I make textural art with paint, cement, glue, and mystery materials (mwah ha ha)
● I was a professional break dancer
● I broke three national records in powerlifting
● I was a multiple-time all-around champion in women’s figure and physique
● I am trilingual
● Have a great boyfriend (Chris) and puppy (Sati). Chris and I like to meditate with Sati, cuddle him, and give him exotic haircuts
⚠️ Side Effects of Working With Me May Include:
- More self-awareness, more self-compassion
- Nervous system ninja skills
- Energy, clarity, and improved metabolic health
- Stronger boundaries
- Stronger biceps (you never know...)
- The ability to sit with urges without losing your sh*t
- Saying “no” without guilt and “yes” to yourself
- Feeling understood, finally
- Laughing again. Dancing again. Living again.
- The quiet confidence that you can handle urges, stress, dinner parties, or whatever life throws your way
- Finally having the bandwidth to stop surviving—and start creating the life you actually want
Words of Gratitude
Hear what my clients say about me.
