Hi, I'm Ciara!
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in disordered eating and nutrition for chronic illness. I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona and earned my M.S. at Arizona State University. My mission is to make eating simple again. I’m happy you found me here.
Nutrition has been made so complicated. Whether it’s your own beliefs and rules about food, or the effects of external food culture, it is so common to fall into abnormal or “disordered” patterns. Let me help guide you back to simple nutrition. It IS possible to feel good in your body, food choices, and nutrition head-space.
I also offer nutrition therapy counseling for conditions including but not limited to diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, pre & post solid organ transplant, wound healing, and neurologic conditions. With ongoing experience at Mayo Clinic, I am well versed in clinical nutrition, therapeutic interventions, and research.
I also provide guidance for individuals who depend on feeding tubes for nutrition. If you are considering a blenderized tube feeding approach, I would love to help empower and support you through that journey.
My practice is built on honesty, empathy, and understanding. My goal is for our sessions to feel safe and comfortable so we can talk about raw feelings. I know feeling consumed in disordered patterns can feel so heavy; let me help lighten the weight. I recognize that every situation and journey is unique. My practice is centered on individualized care because I firmly believe that nutritional plans should never be one-size-fits-all.
Whether through video or in-person visits in Scottsdale, AZ, I am committed to making nutritional guidance accessible and practical for you. I look forward to meeting you!
Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Golden Rule, Horizon, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)
AZ, CA, CO, IL, MI, NJ, VA