I am a Registered Dietitian currently helping clients with weight loss/weight gain, GI disorders/FODMAP diets, diabetes, menopause nutrition, food allergies/intolerances, and heart-healthy diets. My clients usually find my personal experience with dietary challenges relatable, as I am often able to empathize with clients in a way other RDs cannot.
Dietetics has been a lifelong interest of mine, the result of multiple personal food allergies/intolerances, as well as nutritionally related health issues suffered by close family members. After spending time in other careers, I returned to school as a non-traditional student to complete a Nutritional Science degree at Rutgers University. Since finishing school and passing the CDR exam, I have spent time working with clients of all ages (from infancy to the elderly) helping them improve their diets and better understand how nutrition impacts everyday health.
I moved across the country 8 years ago with my now husband, where we live near the beach with our rescue dog, who is a never-ending source of entertainment. In my spare time I enjoy walking, gardening, cooking, sewing, reading, and occasionally binge-watching TV series.
I do not believe that foods are inherently “bad” or “good” and encourage my clients to listen to their body’s needs and allow themselves to “make mistakes” as good nutrition – like everything in life - is not a zero-sum game. Trying to stick to a healthy diet 100% of the time is impossible, even for the most determined people. People can be healthy at all weights and sizes, and proper nutrition is a key component in being -and more importantly- feeling good.
"My nutritional approach is client personalization, education, and adaptability. I blend evidence-based nutrition science with individual/cultural preferences, health, and lifestyle needs. My goal is to empower clients, providing them with the tools to make healthy lifelong dietary choices. Whether you have specific dietary restrictions, food allergies, GI issues, diabetes, weight gain/loss concerns or want general nutrition education, I aim to create a plan that fits seamlessly into your life."
Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, Select Health, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)
AZ, CA, CO, HI, MI, NJ, VA