Background
Hi, my name is Shahnaz. I grew up in a culture where food is more than fuel. It is connection, celebration, joy, and a meaningful way to care for one another. My passion for whole foods began in my mother’s kitchen, where meals were made from scratch and shared around the family table as an expression of love. Those early experiences shaped my belief that food should nourish your body, support your health over time, and bring joy to your life.
Having lived in three countries, I learned that food is a universal language that connects people across cultures. These experiences deepened my appreciation for the many ways cultures approach food, health, and family traditions. This perspective inspired me to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. My focus is on providing compassionate, culturally inclusive nutrition care that respects your heritage, taste preferences, and lifestyle.
I earned my Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Bastyr University in Washington, where I also completed my dietetic internship. My clinical training gave me experience in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and private practice.
In our sessions, we explore your health goals, daily routines, the challenges you are facing, and what matters most to you in a supportive, judgment-free environment. We look at the factors influencing your eating habits and health concerns, translating nutrition science into simple, realistic, and sustainable steps that fit your life.
My approach to nutrition shifts the focus from external diet rules to your body’s internal cues. Through mindful, flexible eating, you build confidence in your food choices and a peaceful relationship with food. Together, we work toward improving your health and lab values, lowering your risk of chronic disease, and creating lasting habits that support lifelong well-being.
When I am not working with clients, you can find me creating new recipes, sharing meals with family and friends, practicing yoga, or hiking outdoors.
I look forward to connecting with you and supporting you on this journey.
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Approach
My approach to nutrition shifts the focus from restrictive diet rules to listening to your body’s internal cues. It combines evidence-based science with mindful, flexible eating to create simple, realistic steps that honor your lifestyle and cultural traditions. Together, we build lasting habits that help you feel confident with food choices, find peace with food, and stay nourished and energized. These habits support healthy lab values, lower chronic disease risk, and lifelong well-being.
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Insurance accepted
Aetna, Anthem, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cash Pay, Cigna, Empire, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)
Seeing members in
AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, IL, IN, MA, MI, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, WI
