Marlisa Pitchford, RD
Background
I am a graduate of Loma Linda University, Master of Public Health in Nutrition, where I obtained my state board certification as a Registered Dietitian.
I have over 10 years of experience working with various patients helping them make choices with what to eat to manage their weight, decrease A1C and cholesterol number, preparing bariatric patients with nutritional guidelines, before surgery and beyond.
I work with IBS, understanding FODMAP diet, how to make a renal and diabetes diet work for you. Sports nutrition is a personal specialty. I am a person who believes from the couch to the marathon and beyond is possible, if that is your goal. I enjoy seeing my patients start from ground zero to being active at any level of fitness.
I have completed 70 marathons, 24 of them being the LA Marathon, 4 times at the Boston Marathon, several 5k’s, 10k’s, ½ marathons, and ultra-marathons, Lake Tahoe Triple.
I also enjoy strength training and gardening.
I understand the ups and downs of being consistent, disciplined and reaching your goals.
Availability
Approach
"As your dietitian, I am focused on what I will do to help you achieve your health goals. Whether you are just getting started toward a healthier lifestyle, decrease your A1C or cholesterol levels, need a FODMAP diet. Are you training for your first 5k or ultramarathon or you have tried every diet out there, and nothing seems to keep the weight off, if you need pre weight loss surgery guidelines and after; if you are ready to believe, I am here to empower you to reach your goal."
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Insurance accepted
Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Kaiser, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Select Health, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)
Seeing clients in
AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY