Background
I have been a registered dietitian since October 2008. I graduated college the same year my daughter graduated from high school. I chose dietetics after I had been successful losing a significant amount of weight with the assistance of a dietitian. I know what it takes to lose weight. I know the difficulties and 'slips' that can happen. I know making behavioral changes with diet and lifestyle can be a struggle. I have knowledge over a variety of health issues facing people, my strong points are with weight and diabetes, but I am able to assist in changes for heart disease including elevated cholesterol, hypertension, chronic heart failure, and more. I can assist in diet for chronic kidney disease, altered liver enzymes/liver disease, celiac disease, IBS, and so much more. I work at helping the patient find their motivation.
Availability
Approach
"I work with the patient where they are in the moment. I start slowly and help them to develop behaviors and habits that they can keep for a lifetime. I don't believe in using unachievable goals. Success can be seen even in the smallest of steps. I give each person grace. I have had challenges, too, so I can approach this from a place of empathy."
Specialties
Modalities
Insurance accepted
Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, Select Health, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)
Seeing clients in
AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IN, KS, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
