Katherine Pennington is a certified holistic health counselor and graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and Columbia Teachers College in New York City. Katherine received her degree in Art History and Business from Southern Methodist University in Texas. After graduation she moved to New York where she received her degree in decorative arts from Sotheby’s and then worked in magazine and then book publishing at Phaidon Press.

Katherine’s interest in health and nutrition began in high school when after competing nationally in horseback riding she developed anorexia. This experience began her journey of healing and interest in developing a deeper understanding of her relationship with food.

After stumbling on a pivotal book by Anthony Robins called Diet for a New America Katherine became a vegetarian. It was at this time that she began informally counseling clients and building a track record.

While pregnant with her first child 8 years ago, a friend took Katherine to her first yoga class at Jivamukti yoga and she was hooked. She has been practicing yoga with Dharma Mitra, Kelly Morris and at Jivamukti yoga for the past 8 years. Practicing yoga has given her a deeper understanding of her body and the role food and nutrition plays in her life.

Katherine is also an avid runner. She works with many clients who live very active lives and is experienced in advising athletes.

Katherine is a mother to two beautiful children, Caroline (5 yrs old) and Oliver (7 yrs old) and is passionate about children and their nutrition. She lives on the Upper East Side in New York City.