Background
Susie (Garcia) Unruh is an award-winning Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Healthy Lifestyle Coach, #1 International Best-Selling Author, National Speaker, Food Industry Consultant, Menu and Meal Planning Expert, and Corporate Wellness Advisor. She received the prestigious Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Texas Dietetic Association.
Susie is the Founder and Owner of Nutrition for Your Lifestyle and works with individuals and companies across the country. She began her career as a Chief Clinical Dietitian and Assistant Food Service Director for hospitals in Texas, later serving as the Research & Development Director for Homemade Gourmet in Canton, TX. She was also an adjunct instructor at the Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena, CA, teaching Nutrition and Food Safety courses.
Susie has co-authored two books: Psyched to be Skinny and Start Right Marketing. She is a contributing author for numerous national magazines and websites including Huffington Post, Shape.com, and ZLiving.com.
She has appeared on ABC, CBS, and FOX affiliate television stations, NPR affiliate radio, internet radio, and has filmed over twenty healthy cooking videos for eHow.com.
Now based in Bend, OR, Susie continues working with clients to help them achieve their healthy lifestyle goals. She shares her life with two beloved dogs, Cinnamon and Titan, and enjoys golf, pickleball, walking/hiking, reading, astrology, and embracing life with joy. She wishes you Health and Bliss.
Availability
Approach
"As an RD, I take a personalized, compassionate approach—meeting clients where they are, without judgment. I focus on building trust, supporting sustainable lifestyle changes, and empowering wellness through education and realistic goals. I engage with empathy, active listening, and consistent follow-up to ensure lasting progress."
Specialties
Modalities
Insurance accepted
Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, Select Health, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)
Seeing clients in
AZ, CA, CO, HI, MI, NJ, VA
