Sarah Jarrett, RD

As a young girl in a tight-knit Dominican community, I saw diabetes not just as a medical diagnosis, but as a constant shadow over our family table. I watched my grandparents and aunts struggle to bridge the gap between "doctor’s orders" and the sancocho or mangú that defined our heritage. The advice they received felt detached; it asked them to choose between their health and their identity.

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I became a Registered Dietitian to ensure no other family feels that disconnect. But my journey didn’t stop at conventional dietetics. I realized that to truly heal, we have to look deeper than just "counting carbs."

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My practice is rooted in Functional Nutrition, which means I don't just look at your symptoms; I look at your unique biology. Instead of a "one-size-fits-all" diabetic diet, I use a systems-based approach to understand the root causes of metabolic dysfunction.

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I blend the "rich tapestry" of our culinary heritage with modern nutritional science to address:

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• Bio-Individuality: How your specific body responds to traditional staples like yuca, beans, and plantains.

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• Gut-Hormone Connection: How stress, sleep, and the microbiome influence blood sugar beyond what’s on the plate.

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• Anti-Inflammatory Living: Using the healing power of traditional herbs and spices to calm systemic inflammation.

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My Commitment

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I am here to prove that you don’t have to sacrifice your culture to achieve optimal health. Whether we are analyzing your labs or discussing a family recipe, my goal is to provide culturally relevant, functional guidance that feels authentic and sustainable. I’m not just here to help you manage a disease; I’m here to help you reclaim your vitality.

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Beyond the Practice

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When I am not fighting for equitable, functional nutrition in our community, you can find me soaking up the sun on a beach or at a baseball diamond with my husband and two sons.