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By the People, for the People
Pastry Chef and Integrative Nutritionist Katie Patterson Featured on Close Up Radio
Katie Patterson discusses her individualized approach to health and nutrition, and how her personal experiences led her to become a health coach.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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Katie Patterson, a pastry chef, restaurateur, and caterer, was recently featured on Close Up Radio to discuss her unique perspective on health and nutrition. After battling bulimia and breast cancer, Patterson discovered the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and became a health and nutrition coach, founding My Kind of Healthy. She emphasizes that everyone's relationship with food and health is different, and she helps people find the right balance for their individual needs.
Why it matters
Patterson's story highlights the importance of taking a personalized approach to health and wellness, especially for those who have faced their own unique health challenges. Her work as a health coach and her willingness to share her own experiences can inspire others to prioritize their well-being and find solutions that work for them.
The details
Patterson has had a diverse career, working as a pastry chef, restaurateur, and caterer. Despite her success, she struggled with bulimia for many years. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, she rethought her life and discovered the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where she became a certified health and nutrition coach. She now runs her own businesses, Katie Cakes and My Kind of Healthy, helping people find the right balance between what they like and what they need when it comes to food and health.
- Katie Patterson went to culinary school in 2001.
- Patterson was recently featured on Close Up Radio on February 6, 2026.
The players
Katie Patterson
A pastry chef, restaurateur, and caterer who became a certified health and nutrition coach after battling bulimia and breast cancer.
Institute for Integrative Nutrition
The organization where Patterson became a certified health and nutrition coach after rethinking her life following her health challenges.
What they’re saying
“Food is always an emotional experience, whether good or bad. For many people it is about feeling angry or alone. For me, it was about self-esteem. I went on all those auditions and left thinking I was not good enough, skinny enough or pretty enough.”
— Katie Patterson, Pastry Chef and Integrative Nutritionist (Close Up Radio)
“Women are getting louder, and we are going out on our own more. It's about time.”
— Katie Patterson, Pastry Chef and Integrative Nutritionist (Close Up Radio)
What’s next
Patterson plans to launch a special coaching group for caregivers who are dealing with stress.
The takeaway
Patterson's story demonstrates the importance of taking a personalized approach to health and wellness, and how sharing one's own experiences can inspire others to prioritize their well-being and find solutions that work for them.
