Katie Doran Filkins, RD, CDCES
Katie Doran Filkins, RD, CDCES
Owner
Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist
Certified Personal Trainer
katie@bouldernutritionexercise.com
Katie is the founder and CEO of Boulder Nutrition & Exercise Services which was founded in February 2006.
Katie has worked in the Boulder community and clinical settings teaching nutrition and exercise since 2003. Originally a professional dancer, she moved to Boulder from NYC to complete her education in nutrition. She attained her undergraduate degree in Nutrition and Food Science from Hunter College. Her graduate work and internship were completed through the University of Northern Colorado and received her degree as a Registered Dietitian.
Katie was a clinical dietitian at Boulder Community Hospital from 2004-2012. There she had 8 years of clinical exposure to patients in a critical care unit with post open heart surgeries, GI obstructions and disorders, wound care, acute renal failure, diabetes complications and more. This time gave her a unique and broad base of knowledge for medical nutrition therapy. She created the YMCA of Boulder Valley’s first nutrition education program and served as their community dietitian for 5 years before opening her own nutrition and exercise facility. She opened Boulder Nutrition and Exercise Services in February 2006 to unite the field of nutrition counseling with personal training. Katie works very closely with medical providers to provide a team approach for patients to improve and maintain optimal health.
In 2013 Boulder Nutrition and Exercise partnered with Boulder County Area Agency on Aging to provide the first of its kind, one-on-one nutrition counseling program for any county resident, 60 and over or their care giver. With the mission of “Promoting the health and well-being of older adults by building on individual, family, and community strengths”, it has been her honor to be awarded this grant through the State of Colorado and serve the community for the past 12 years. In 2024, participation in the program grew to nearly 600 appointments with customized nutrition plans for older adults that year.
Katie’s specialties include diabetes management, cardiovascular health, weight loss, GI disorders, sports nutrition and women’s health. Using a compassionate approach as a coach, she leads her clients to success as they define it. The word ‘diet’ comes from the Latin word ‘diaeta’, which means “a way of life”. Katie is a “foodie” and her passion for food and fueling the body makes her a powerful coach. Katie believes that there is not just one way to fuel the body with nutrition. She combines her knowledge and science of nutrition for everyone to attain the “way of life” as they define it and to live their best life.
Credentials:
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science
Registered Dietitian
ACE Personal Trainer
YMCA Pilates, Personal Trainer
Group Exercise Instructor, Y-Pump
Active Older Adult Program Director
SilverSneakers
Memberships:
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Colorado Dietetic Association
Weight Management DPG
American Diabetes Association