Katja Rowell Md
About the Author
Katja Rowell, MD, is a pediatrician and feeding expert with over two decades of experience supporting families navigating the challenges of picky eating and feeding disorders. Holding a medical degree and specializing in child nutrition, she combines evidence-based practices with compassionate, family-centered approaches to empower parents in fostering healthy eating habits. As co-author of the acclaimed Helping Your Child with Extreme Picky Eating: A Step-by-Step Guide for Overcoming Selective Eating, Food Aversion, and Feeding Disorders, Dr. Rowell demystifies complex issues like ARFID and sensory sensitivities, offering practical strategies that promote joyful mealtimes without pressure or force. Her work has helped thousands of children expand their food repertoires and build positive relationships with eating, drawing from her clinical practice and personal insights as a parent. Beyond her writing, she consults internationally, advocates for responsive feeding, and contributes to research on pediatric nutrition.
