Ellen Muhammad, RD

Ellen Muhammad is a highly qualified Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. She earned an MS in Nutrition from the University of Illinois at Chicago and is on track to finish a Doctorate in Nutrition from Rutgers University in 2024. With more than a decade of advanced practice experience in prediabetes/diabetes prevention and management and weight loss, she is committed to transforming lives with proper nutrition.

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Ellen's approach is unique as she believes in working with her clients to identify and change behaviors that may interfere with her client’s success while optimizing their nutrition. She also involves her clients in the process of creating personalized, sustainable, and effective nutrition and lifestyle plans. During the initial appointment, you can expect to be provided with the nutritional knowledge and tools needed to set goal(s) so that you can begin to take immediate action. Ellen offers follow-up appointments to provide accountability and the opportunity to celebrate your victories and problem-solve your struggles.

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Whether you want to learn how to eat healthier, manage blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol, or fit back into your favorite pair of jeans, she will harness her expertise to help you become a healthier, happier you! When not working with clients on their wellness goals, Ellen enjoys spending time with her sorority sisters, traveling, and feeding fish in her backyard Koi pond.