Specialties

 

Pre-Diabetes, Diabetes Type 1 & 2

Pregnancy Nutrition, Gestational Diabetes

Weight Management

Behavior Change

Sports Nutrition

Plant-Based Nutrition (Vegan/Vegetarian)

My Story

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I have an MPH (Master of Public Health) degree from UCLA and was awarded the Debenedictis fellowship for nutritional excellence.  My undergrad was from the University of Missouri-Columbia where I received a dual degree in Dietetics, and Physical Fitness & Nutrition. 

I earned a full athletic college scholarship (gymnastics) through hard work and determination.  At Mizzou, I was an Academic All American. 

 

Throughout my career l have held positions specializing in diabetes, gestational diabetes, and as a Program Coordinator for a Nationally Recognized Diabetes education program at UCLA.  I am a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE).  I have also designed a weight loss program for Mercy Gilbert Hospital (The HEAL program).  I do a good deal of public speaking on various health topics.

I have served as a Subject Matter Expert for the American Council on Exercise and as a consultant to several health organizations and commercial weight loss programs.

Recently, I have earned certificates in holistic health and as a behavior change specialist.

 

Fitness remains a big part of my life and I love hiking, dancing, and yoga.  I am a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and Registered Yoga teacher (RYT).

 

I am a Nature lover.  One of my favorite things to do is camp with my husband Chris and our 3 kids.  We are on a mission to explore USA's National Parks.  We are on #31!