www.therisingrootnutrition.com
Meeting with in-person and virtual clients in IL, and virtual clients in FL, IN, MS, NC, RI & UT.

Meet Erika siesennop MS, RDN, LDN, ceds-C
(she/her/hers)
PRACTICE founder

Erika has over 15 years of experience working with clients with eating disorders at the partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and currently at the outpatient level of care. She is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian, and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Consultant through the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals. She received a Bachelor of Science in Medical Dietitics and Nutrition & Fitness from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from Rosalind Franklin University.
Erika is dedicated to helping each person find their individual path toward recovery. Her goal is to provide quality nutrition therapy in a safe environment, to help each individual develop a healthy relationship with food and their body. She aims to focus on overall health, well-being, and intuitive eating, while reducing anxiety and shame around body image. Her experience includes work with clients from diverse backgrounds and beliefs, as well as working with LGBTQIA+ identities. Erika believes that trust, empathy, and humor are extremely important qualities in a relationship, and she focuses on these in her interactions with each client.
* She can also provide supervision for eating disorder care, and hours toward becoming a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist.

MEET rebecca (BECKIE) magnuson MS, RDN, LDN
(SHE/HER/HERS)
Beckie is a Registered Dietitian with a primary focus on eating disorder care, having worked in PHP, IOP, and outpatient settings for the past 6 years. Beckie completed her undergraduate education at The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Dietetic Internship at The University of Minnesota/The Emily Program, and most recently received her Masters’ in Applied Nutrition Science with a focus in fitness and nutrition from Northeastern University in Boston.
Beckie recognizes that our individual relationships with food and our bodies are so personal and unique and should be treated as such. Beckie wants to work with you to develop attainable (and sustainable) goals that help you feel empowered. Beckie brings compassion, understanding, nutrition knowledge, and humor into sessions to create a comfortable and accepting environment. Nutrition will always be a part of each of our lives, let’s work together to improve that relationship.
Beckie practices from a Health at Every Size lens and a weight neutral approach.
If you are interested in setting up an appointment please reach out via email: beckie@risingrootnutrition.com.
* She is an insurance provider in Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi, & Utah.
www.therisingrootnutrition.com
Providing in-person and virtual sessions in IL, and accepting virtual clients in FL, IN, MS, NC, RI, & UT.

Meet Sarita Aguirre, MS, RDN, LDN, CEDS-C
(she/her/hers)
Sarita is a registered and licensed dietitian, who believes in helping each client learn, develop, and apply skills to find a balanced relationship with food, and live their best life. Working from an Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size® lens, she uses effective listening, empathy, open communication, and humor to connect with her clients, and strives to create a supportive environment where clients can find autonomy and confidence. Sarita believes in the power of small steps and how they can build lasting, lifelong change. As part of supporting her clients, Sarita also enjoys collaborating with clinicians, and she recognizes the value of a team-based approach.
Sarita has worked at the residential, PHP, and IOP levels of care, and has significant experience working with clients with eating, mood, and anxiety disorders. She has enjoyed the ability to continue this work in the outpatient setting, too. Building long-term relationships founded on strong connection and rapport is really important to her. Sarita also has an interest in sports/performance nutrition and has experience working with athletes and physically active clients. She also has experience working with those needing special dietary accommodations, clients needing support around body image, and folks with general health and wellness needs.
Sarita attended the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, and completed her dietetic internship and earned her Master of Science in Nutrition at Northern Illinois University. She is also a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Consultant through the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals.
Outside of time spent working with her clients and fellow providers, Sarita enjoys traveling, having fun with loved ones, podcasts, cooking, music, movies, and teaching group fitness classes.
* She is an insurance provider in Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, & Rhode Island.
Erika:
Fax: 773.787.2181
Beckie:
beckie@risingrootnutrition.com
Telephone: 630.525.1485
Fax: 773.787.2181
Sarita:
sarita@risingrootnutrition.com
Telephone: 312.985.6582
Fax: 773.787.2181
We offer virtual and in-person sessions.
Address for in-person sessions:
2559 N. Southport Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
We are in-network providers with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and Blue Choice PPO of Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi, Rhode Island, North Carolina & Utah plans.
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