Registered dietitian. Kayla Dillard. Oncology Dietitian. Cancer Dietitian. Cancer Nutritionist. Cancer Nutrition. California
Registered dietitian. Kayla Dillard. Oncology Dietitian. Cancer Dietitian. Cancer Nutritionist. Cancer Nutrition. California

Meet Kayla Dillard

Kayla Dillard, MS, RD, CSO, CNSC is a Registered Dietitian, Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition, Certified Nutrition Support Clinician, and founder of Kayla Dillard Nutrition.

Kayla began her career as a dietitian at one of the top-ranked medical centers in the United States, where she became experienced caring for patients with a variety of complex medical conditions and discovered her passion for oncology nutrition.

She later transitioned into an outpatient cancer center role, where she has supported patients across a wide range of cancer diagnoses, including rare cancers such as neuroendocrine carcinomas, cholangiocarcinoma, and sarcomas.

Kayla established Kayla Dillard Nutrition to extend her oncology nutrition expertise beyond the academic medical center setting and make specialized nutrition support accessible to more people. Her goal is to create a space where individuals can receive dedicated nutrition support throughout their cancer journey, regardless of where they receive their medical care.

Outside of her profession, Kayla enjoys Lagree classes, traveling, exploring new restaurants, and spending time with family and friends. She believes that food is about more than nutrition—it’s also about connection, enjoyment, culture, and quality of life.

Education and Credentials

  • Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition from University of California, Davis

  • Master of Science in Nutrition from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (MS)

  • Registered Dietitian (RD)

  • Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO)

  • Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC)