Background
I am a seasoned dietitian of over 30 years of which I provide individualized, culturally sensitive nutrition care with the goal of implementing behavioral changes that will facilitate healthy nutrition habits and lead to better health outcomes. I have worked in many dietary specialties such as : endocrinology, weight loss, cardiology, nephrology, maternity, pediatrics, bariatrics, and public health setting such as with school and clinical food services, gerontology and community education. I completed my Bachelor's of science degree with major in Nutrition at the University of Rhode Island and completed my fist Master of science degree in Nutrition and certification in gerontology at Florida international University and second Masters and Ph.D in Public health and community education at Walden University. I stride to provide high quality services with long lasting healthy dietary changes
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Approach
Nutrition counseling is an interactive process that requires interactive process of nutrition assessment, education, and motivational support. It is important to set clear expectations of client goals which are most effective way to attain evidence based and patient centered care. It is key to communicate efficiently thoughts and motives that are necessary for healthy lifestyle changes. It is essential to utilize practices which improve long term behavioral outcomes with motivational techniques
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Insurance accepted
Aetna, Cash Pay, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)
Seeing clients in
AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, IN, MA, MI, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, VA, WI
