As a Licensed Nutritionist and Registered Dietitian with over 27 years of experience, I specialize in integrative nutrition, functional medicine, and Medical Nutrition Therapy to address the root causes of health conditions. A large part of my practice has focused on helping peri-menopausal women with stubborn weight gain, low energy, brain fog, anxiety, sleep, and gut health changes which tend to show up during their 40s and 50s. 🌟Your symptoms can radically improve!!🌟
My Approach 🥦🍓💪💊🔬
I create personalized plans focusing on nutrition, supplements, exercise, and lifestyle. These evidence-based therapies include:
- Individualized recomendations tailored to your symptoms, goals, health history, lab test results, diet analysis, glucose monitor (CGM), Fitbit, and your comprehensive health assessment.
- Finding the underlying 'why' or root cause of your ailments
- Empowerment through a collaborative healing journey
- Equipping you with knowledge, tools, and resources to maintain and enhance your well-being
Areas of Expertise 🍴🥗🧪
- Customizing nutrition, supplement, and exercise programs for weight management, energy, blood sugar, brain wellness especially during perimenopause and post-menopause
- Interpreting lab test results (including women's hormones and metabolism)
- Assessing nutritional imbalances and rebalancing biochemistry
- Educating on practical and actionable nutrition and lifestyle changes
- Implementing the Low-Oxalate Diet
- Simplifying specialized diets (Keto, Paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, low salicylate, low FODMAPS, low histamine, low lectin, etc)
Comprehensive Health Assessment ⌚
My recommendations take into account data from various sources:
- Wearable devices (continuous glucose monitor, smartwatch, Oura ring)
- Nutrient trackers and food log analysis
- Body composition scale
- Lab testing (blood, urine, stool, and/or saliva)
Recent Certifications and Education 📜
- Certification in Menopause Hormone Literacy (QSI, 2023-2024)
- Advanced lab testing coursework (The Kalish Institute of Functional Medicine, 2023-2024)
- Certified BioIndividual Nutrition Practitioner (Bioindividual Nutrition Institute)
Educational Background 🏦
- B.A. in Psychology/Pre-Medical from Swarthmore College
- B.S. in Dietetics & Nutrition from Keiser University, graduated valedictorian
- Dietetics internship in Endocrinology at Cleveland Clinic of Weston
My Personal Journey 🤸
My passion for nutrition and functional medicine stems from overcoming my own health struggles over the last 30 years, including:
- Autoimmune thyroid disease
- Chronic fatigue and brain fog
- Oxalate sensitivity, inflammation, and kidney stones
- Multiple Chemical Sensitivities
- Recurrent bronchial and sinus infections
- PCOS, fibroids, and menstrual issues
- Blood sugar imbalances
- Anxiety and depression
- Weight loss resistance during perimenopause
By addressing the root causes of my symptoms, I transformed my health and life. This experience drives my commitment to helping others achieve optimal wellness through food-as-medicine approaches.
Let me help you become the healthiest version of yourself, free from debilitating symptoms and able to live life to the fullest!