I provide a customized, personal approach in working with you. I recognize that no form or standard out of the box or on a website works for everyone.
Protein, calorie, and other calculations need interpreted, not just used “as is” from a standard formula. And why you are here needing assistance is what really matters. I aim to get to the root cause and lifestyle impacts, not just to provide a “diet.”
I bring more than 35 years of experience to the hospitality, culinary and nutrition professions.
I am a graduate with distinction from Le Cordon Bleu’s Professional Cuisine program in Sydney, Australia, and a Registered Dietitian. I received my M.B.A. from Boston College and earned my B.S. in Hospitality Management with highest distinction from Penn State University. In addition, I earned my Dietitian Registration from Boston’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, an affiliate of the Harvard Medical School.
I hold active membership in both culinary and nutrition organizations, including Food and Culinary Professionals and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
I was abruptly widowed in my 30’s, far away from friends and family. I was not cooking, eating poorly, and craving some socialization that would make cooking and eating for one not such a chore. Knowing how and what to cook and eat did not matter. I was stuck.
For me, socialization at meal time was the key to getting back on track. And from this experience, I became keenly aware that getting to the root cause of one’s eating and nutrition challenges is the key to someone’s success.
Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)
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