Kala Bernard, RD, NC | Dietitian

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

“I really enjoy working with Kala because she is kind and fully attentive. When I first me with her, I felt really comfortable talking to her because she did not try to rush education and she made sure she understood my needs before jumping to telling me what to do. ”

MCLess than 6 months ago

“I loved that Kala met me where I was at in my eating disorder recovery, but also pushed me to stick to the meals we planned for each week. The recovery process sucks, but working with Kala made it easier.”

CBLess than 6 months ago

About Kala Bernard

Kala Bernard (she/her) MPH, RD, LDN, CPT is a dietitian and certified personal trainer who takes a non-diet, Health At Every Size (HAES) approach to nutrition counseling. She is passionate about helping people re-establish connection and trust within their body as they heal their relationships with food and movement. She specializes in disordered eating, sports nutrition, and digestive health and enjoys working with kids, teens and adults. Kala’s interest in becoming a dietitian stemmed from her own experience with autoimmune diseases at a young age. She has experienced firsthand the challenges people face navigating healthcare and feeling dismissed by providers. Working in fitness spaces, she realized many of her clients struggled with disordered eating and restrictive relationships with movement. This led her to discover the benefits of embodiment practices, intuitive eating, and compassion-focused therapy. Using her experiences as a patient to shape her counseling style, she believes that everyone deserves to experience safety and joy in their bodies. Her goal is for clients to feel seen and supported, exactly as they are, while working together to navigate their healing journey. Kala received her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from North Carolina State University before pursuing her Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She became a Licensed Dietitian (LDN) in 2023.

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Popular visit reasons

Celiac Disease

Crohn's Disease

Eating Disorder

Emotional Overeating

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

New Patient Visit

Nutrition Consultation

Ulcerative Colitis

Celiac Disease

Crohn's Disease

Eating Disorder

Emotional Overeating

Office location

Kala Bernard, RD also offers online video visits for patients

Ruby Oak Nutrition

222 N Person St, Ste 201, Raleigh, NC 27601

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Education and background

Practice names

Ruby Oak Nutrition

Board certifications

Registered Dietitian (RD) (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
Commission on Dietetic Registration
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) (Commission on Dietetic Registration)

Education and training

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Master's in Public Health
North Carolina State University (Bachelor's)

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1043102817

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

5.00

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

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4 reviews

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I really enjoy working with Kala because she is kind and fully attentive. When I first me with her, I felt really comfortable talking to her because she did not try to rush education and she made sure she understood my needs before jumping to telling me what to do.

Less than 6 months agoMC

I loved that Kala met me where I was at in my eating disorder recovery, but also pushed me to stick to the meals we planned for each week. The recovery process sucks, but working with Kala made it easier.

Less than 6 months agoCB

Less than 6 months agoKB

Less than 6 months agoSH

Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Kala Bernard?

Generally, Kala Bernard has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Kala Bernard's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Kala Bernard accepting new patients?

Kala Bernard generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Kala Bernard's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Kala Bernard accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Kala Bernard online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Kala Bernard using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Kala Bernard work with?

Kala Bernard works with Ruby Oak Nutrition.

Where is Kala Bernard's office located?

Kala Bernard has 10 office locations, including in Watha, Raleigh, Smyrna, Merritt Island, Hartstown, Mashantucket, Timpas, Bobtown, Broaddus, and Maidstone, view full addresses on Kala Bernard's profile.

Which board certifications does Kala Bernard have?

Kala Bernard is certified by Registered Dietitian (RD) (Commission on Dietetic Registration), Commission on Dietetic Registration, and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) (Commission on Dietetic Registration).

What are common reasons for patients to see Kala Bernard?

Kala Bernard frequently sees patients for Crohn's Disease, Eating Disorder, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, New Patient Visit, and Nutrition Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Kala Bernard on their profile.

What languages does Kala Bernard speak?

Kala Bernard speaks English.

How do patients rate Kala Bernard in reviews?

4 patients have reviewed Kala Bernard. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.