Education
Associate of Art and Science – University of Wisconsin-Washington County
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics – Mount Mary University
Career/Athletic Achievements
15 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian. Early experience included clinical dietitian positions in mental health inpatient setting, eating disorder specialist inpatient and PHP, and outpatient dietitian work with clients with eating disorders and general nutrition concerns. I have experience teaching and working in group settings with all age groups. Completed instructor training program through the WAC for Pilates.
Certifications
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Certified Dietitian (CD)
CPR/AED Certified
Pursuing Pilates Certification
Specialties
Nutrition Group Education
Food Demonstrations
Eating Disorders
Intuitive Eating
Health at Every Size
Nutrition and Mental Health
Celiac Disease and other GI Disorders
Chronic Disease Prevention
Healthy Aging
Women’s Health
Group Fitness – Pilates
Interest/Hobbies
Cooking, art, outdoor activities, puzzles, spending quality time with my daughters, reading, learning, and taking new classes at the WAC.
Philosophy
My goal for my clients is to help them achieve healthy eating habits that can be sustained throughout their lifetime. For that to happen, I believe clients must learn that food can be enjoyable AND healthy. When we focus on nourishing our bodies, not depriving them, the results are wonderful. Nutrition is your base to more energy, strength, great mood, restful sleep, and more.
I love sharing with my clients the science behind how our bodies process and utilize the foods we eat, since very often that part of nutrition is missing in the mainstream information we are given. In addition to the science and nutrition education, I do love getting in a group and cooking together. Its so nice to see people learning from each other and trying new foods and recipes together. Nutrition can be fun and so tasty!
I’m very passionate about bringing all of the above points together to find a plan that fits my client’s unique needs and lifestyle.
“One cannot think well, love well, or sleep well unless one has dined well” – Virginia Woolf