Background
Hello, I am Tierra, a Licensed and Registered Dietitian in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I have been practicing since 2023 and specialize in oncology care. I am open-minded and want to help empower you in making healthful nutrition changes.
My education includes a Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana and a Master of Science in Dietetics from Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois. I completed my dietetic internship rotations in Chicago and received “Parkinson Scholar” and “Pride of Parkinson” awards from the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health.
I have prior work experience health coaching at a community mental health center and case managing at addictions facilities. This experience has shown me the importance of readiness to change and my technique in facilitating progress. I bring my skills in Motivational Interviewing and the Trans-theoretical Stages of Change model to nutrition care. I am focused on meeting you where you are to make progress toward unique goals that improve your nutrition and overall health and wellness.
I am passionate and serious about my role as a healthcare provider. My personal experience with nutrition drives me, as it took years of trial and error to improve my relationship with food and find balance. This journey inspired me to become a dietitian, and continues to inspire me in helping you find your unique best path forward. I strive to provide excellent care that makes a difference.
Availability
Approach
"My goal is to collaborate with you to determine your unique nutrition needs and goals. I bring an open-minded approach to empower you on making small changes that make a big impact. I offer evidence-based nutrition interventions and education to help make progress toward your goals. My role as a dietitian is one piece of the big picture that is your health care, and I believe improving nutrition is important for improving overall health and wellness."
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, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
