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My Story

A passion for cooking and the thrill of creating food for enjoyment ignited a spark to launch a remarkable journey that would ultimately land me here.  Enrolling at Johnson & Wales College provided me both the technical skill and the discipline needed to stay focused as I graduated with a B.S. Degree in Culinary Arts and Food Service Management. Opportunity provided me a chance to showcase my new-found skills in the healthcare sector.  Approaching this unique venture with determination to deliver food which was both nutritious and appealing to this special population lead me to understand the connection between food, emotions and wellness. It became my mission to obtain the knowledge that would allow me greater opportunity to support the unique needs of special populations. I returned to Johnson and Wales, completing a B.S in Culinary Nutrition and completed an internship at Marywood University to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. During this internship, I had an exceptional mentor who was extremely knowledgeable in renal disease, upon completion of my program I worked as an apprentice gathering all the information she could provide. I thoroughly enjoyed working with patients inflicted by renal disease and was fascinated by the complexity of the disease and continue to practice in acute and out-patient settings.  Therefore, I returned to school to acquire a deeper understanding of the Pathophysiology of disease obtaining a Master’s Degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York Institute of Technology.   Intuitive by nature I feel connected to my work. However, I felt disheartened by the model of care that I was practicing in and felt that healing required more than just a prescription, it required a deeper understanding of the physical, emotional, spiritual and socioeconomic barriers that disrupt wellness. Shortly, after graduating I suffered the loss of my Dad due to a substandard level of care.  I channeled my energy into seeking further knowledge.  Treating the whole person and finding the core imbalances has always been my passion. Searching for a new direction I found Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH).  Graduating with a Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition with a focus on Integrative health has provided me a foundation to build my dream on. Understanding an individual has unique needs is the message I feel compelled to deliver to health care providers. Working in collaboration with health care professionals will help improve not only health outcomes but Quality of Life. I offer a unique approach acquired through years of education, cultivated by years of practice and a strong desire to achieve these goals. Utilizing a collaborative approach to support individual needs, this is my story and this is my practice. Welcome to integrative health and compassionate practitioners.