Our Mission Statement

Kristin Kirkpatrick is President of KAK, Consulting, LLC and a dietitian and consultant of Wellness Nutrition Services at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute in Cleveland, Ohio. She is a best-selling author, an experienced presenter, and an award winning dietitian. 

At MARSAL, Kristin provides guidance and expertise to ensure MARSAL's health and wellness program is at the forefront of the industry. She works closely with Darby on developing programs that achieve results.

Kristin has been appeared on the TODAY show, NBC Nightly News and the Dr. Oz show. She has also contributed to The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, TIME, Runners World, Oprah, Martha Stewart Living, Food Network, Costco Connection, Self and Women’s Health. In December, 2017, Kristin’s show “The New Rules of Food” aired nationally on PBS.  In May 2012, Kristin received the Ohio Outstanding Dietetic Educator of the year award. Kristin’s career began in Washington, D.C. where she assisted in lobbying efforts for Medical Nutrition Therapy reform on behalf of the American Dietetic Association Policy and Advocacy group. She then went on to become the Regional Coordinator of the Montgomery County, Maryland Hearts N Parks program. Kristin then returned to Ohio to work for the Cleveland Clinic's Department of Cardiovascular Genetics. She eventually became the lead Dietitian in the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute.  

  A registered dietitian nutritionist and licensed dietitian, Darby specializes in motivating her clients and educating her colleagues about achieving wellness goals. She earned her Master of Science in Nutrition after completing an extensive dietetic internship from Kent State University where she previously received her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition as a 2013 cum laude graduate. For the past five years, Darby has developed patient/client specific customized programs for weight management, cholesterol, hypertension, obesity, food sensitivities, diabetes and strategies for sports and exercise. She is an experienced Nutrigenomix “Eat for Your Genes” healthcare professional, the revolutionary test offered by MARSAL WELL. Darby has prepared workshop and training presentations for physicians, clinicians and athletic professionals to help stay current on the latest research and trends relating to nutrition. In compliment to her nutritional training, Darby is certified in basic life support by the American Heart Association. Her most recent positions prior to joining MARSAL were at the VA Outpatient Clinic of Valor Health Care   and RD/Health Coach at GemCare Wellness. In her free time, Darby enjoys experiencing new cuisine and seeking local restaurants, listening to live music, vacationing with friends and watching the latest Netflix shows.