About me
My path to nutrition was shaped by 20+ years inside the world of competitive and professional figure skating, where I witnessed the damage that diet culture inflicts on athletes' bodies, performance, and sense of self. That experience, coupled with watching loved ones struggle with disease amid confusing nutrition advice online, led me back to school to earn a Master of Science in Nutrition from the University of Illinois at Chicago and become a Registered Dietitian. I knew food was a powerful tool that could not only help us heal, but help us thrive, and I wanted to learn exactly how.
Nutritional philosophy
My approach blends clinical thoroughness with real-world flexibility. Every plan is based in stabilizing blood sugars, since those cravings and 3pm energy crashes are often just blood sugar swings. From there, I build upon meticulous calculations, discerning research, and - most importantly - flexibility to meet you as an individual, because no two bodies are the same. In other words, I’ll tell you what the science says, recommend what may fit you best, and support you in whatever you decide to do next, because there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all in nutrition. I come in as the nutrition science nerd, and I coach you to build the internal wisdom needed to find freedom and enjoyment in how you fuel your life.
Credentials
Master of Science (MS) in Nutrition, University of Illinois Chicago
Registered Dietitian (RD), Commission on Dietetic Registration
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Registration
1,200 hours of supervised practice across diabetes & weight management, clinical pediatric care, gut health, and nutrition education
Member, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Graduate, All Access Dietitians Private Practice Fellowship (The “Dietitian Coach Approach”)
Certified Coach & Choreographer, U.S. Figure Skating