Background
Hello! My name is Shelly Czopek MS.RDN. I am a Dietitian/Nutritionist with a master's degree in Clinical Nutrition from Rush University and a bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition from Arizona State University. I have been practicing for over three decades and have fully enjoyed my career. I have lived in ten different states but consider myself to be from Colorado after living there for 30 years. Now I live in Central Oregon and love it.
I became a Dietitian after studying biology and realized nutrition and the health sciences were a perfect fit. I enjoy working in many practice areas and especially like getting to know people as individuals so I can tailor my advice to them without a cookie cutter approach. I pride myself on giving each client concrete, easy to follow suggestions with written instructions. Food is fuel and there are no forbidden foods. Food should be enjoyed!
Outside of work, I love everything outdoors- be it hiking, kayaking or snowshoeing. My golden retrievers are usually there with me!
Availability
Approach
"I became a Dietitian because I loved studying biology, and nutrition and the health sciences were a perfect fit. My approach to working with clients is to tailor my advice to each person, not cookie cutter. I give concrete examples of ways to improve nutrition based on a person's way of eating and motivation."
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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, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
