Makayla DeLeon, RDN

Makayla Gardner is a Registered Dietitian licensed in the state of Hawaii. She is passionate about integrative and functional nutrition and is currently working toward her IFNCP certification, with interests in autoimmune-related nutrition interventions, sustainable weight management, and acne nutrition. Makayla is dedicated to helping individuals improve their health through compassionate, evidence-based nutrition care that supports long-term wellness and quality of life.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Texas A&M University and completed her master’s degree and dietetic internship through the University of Rhode Island–Sodexo Master’s Dietetics Program. Originally from Texas, Makayla now resides on the Big Island of Hawaii with her husband.

Makayla currently works as a Clinical Dietitian at a community hospital in a rural mountain town on the Big Island, where she provides inpatient nutrition care and participates in community nutrition outreach and wellness events.

Outside of work, Makayla enjoys embracing the beauty and adventure of island life. In her free time, she can often be found exploring or relaxing at the beach, hiking scenic trails, chasing waterfalls, paddleboarding, traveling, cooking nourishing meals, and experimenting with new recipes. She also enjoys spending quality time with loved ones and expressing her creativity both in the kitchen and through crafting.