Originally from Richmond, Virginia,
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Kristene
Schulte loves Wisconsin summers,
though she misses Virginia winters.
Another one of her loves is working with
patients, teaching them about nutrition.
Kristene has a lifelong love of teaching
accompanied by a passion for health and
wellness. As a dietitian, she is able to
combine those two elements.
Previously, she was the diabetes center
program coordinator at Marshfield Medical
Center (formerly St. Joseph’s Hospital)
and prior to that spent 13 years as a
clinical nutrition specialist. Kristene is also
a Certified Diabetes Care and Education
Specialist, and she sees many patients
with diabetes as well as those who want
to lose weight, have high blood pressure
or have food intolerances.
“It’s really rewarding to see patients who
have been successful. They’re the ones
who have to do the hard work, but I’m
happy to be part of helping them in their
journey to a healthier life,” Kristene said.
Drawn to Marshfield Clinic Health System
by its reputation for providing highquality care, Kristene feels she is in a
great place to focus on her patients.
“I try to meet my patients where they’re
at, wherever that might be. I want to
empower them to learn how they can
improve their health through better
nutrition and setting realistic goals,”
Kristene said. “I try to individualize my
approach for each patient.”
For Kristene, it is important to collaborate
with her patients and communicate openly,
so patients feel a sense of ownership
over their health care. She hopes
patients will find her easy to talk to,
warm and compassionate.
Away from work, Kristene likes to stay
active by hiking, swimming, biking,
ballroom and swing dancing and
spending time with her husband and three
daughters. She also enjoys scrapbooking.