Katherine Wiechnicki, MPH, RN, CDCES, Health and Wellness Coach
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Katherine Wiechnicki, MPH, RN, CDCES

Health and Wellness Coach

5900 Balcones Drive 14305 Austin Texas, 78731

About

Katherine (Katie) Wiechnicki, MPH, RN, CDCES is a top Health and Wellness Coach in Austin, Texas. As a registered nurse and diabetes care and education specialist, she has over 15 years of experience in providing health education and public health and nursing services to diverse populations. She is certified by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) as a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a Lifestyle Coach.

Her mission is to empower people with diabetes to achieve their health goals and prevent complications. She is passionate about community health and wellness, and she is always eager to learn new skills and technologies to enhance her practice. In 2023, Katie co-founded a female-owned practice, Diabetes and Nutrition Partners, LLC in the Austin, TX area. 

As a registered nurse and diabetes care and education specialist, I have over 9 years of experience in providing health education and public health services to diverse populations. I am currently certified by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) and have completed multiple device trainings including Omnipod 5, Dexcom G7 and Freestyle Libre 3. I have also demonstrated my proficiency in Spanish, which enables me to communicate effectively with patients and families from different cultural backgrounds. My most recent role was at Ascension, where I worked with patients to improve their diabetes management and quality of life. Before that, I managed a branch of chronic disease programs at the Texas Department of State Health Services, where I oversaw a budget of over $5 million and contributed to grant writing and legislative processes. My mission is to empower people with diabetes to achieve their health goals and prevent complications. I am passionate about community health and wellness, and I am always eager to learn new skills and technologies to enhance my practice. I would love to join a team that shares my vision and values, and that can offer me opportunities to grow and make a difference.
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Education and Training

Boston College BSN 2006

New York University MPH 2009

Board Certification

Registered Nurse - Texas - Compact License #731625

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist #21700757

Provider Details

Female English, Spanish

Areas of expertise and specialization

diabetes educationlifestyle coachingdiabetes preventiondiabetes self-management education

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Co-Founder, Co-Owner, Managing Member and Provider Diabetes and Nutrition Partners, LLC - Austin, TX 2023 - Present
  • Diabetes Educator, Registered Nurse Ascension Texas (Seton Healthcare Family) - Austin, TX 2019 - 2023
  • Chronic Disease Branch Manager Texas Department of State Health Services - Austin, TX 2013 - 2015
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Program Coordinator Texas Department of State Health Services - Austin, TX 2012 - 2013
  • Site Manager for the Work, Family & Health Study Harvard School of Public Health - Cambridge, MA 2010 - 2012

Professional Memberships

  • American Diabetes Association  
  • Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists  

Katherine Wiechnicki, MPH, RN, CDCES's Practice location

Diabetes and Nutrition Partners, LLC

5900 Balcones Drive 14305 -
Austin, Texas 78731
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New patients: 512-737-4112
Fax: 512-737-3756
https://diabetesandnutritionpartners.com/our-team

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