Specialties: Including but not limited to Adult and Pediatric Nutrition, Weight Management and/or Weight Loss, Eating Disorders, Sports Nutrition, Food Allergies, Food Sensitivities, Prenatal and Postnatal Nutrition, Lactation Support, Grocery Store Education and/or Tours, Stress Management and Addiction Support, Arthritis, Vegan and/or Vegetarian Nutrition, Bariatric Support, Diabetes Prevention and Management, Celiac Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn’s Disease, Colitis, Immune Diseases, Osteoporosis, Cholesterol Management, Cancer Nutrition, High Blood Pressure, Heart Health, Geriatric Nutrition, Osteoporosis, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, ADHD, Arthritis, Asthma, Autism, COPD and Emphysema, Corporate Wellness, and Behavior Modification
At the age of 25, I make a tough decision to return to college. I started from scratch to pursue a persistent calling to become a dietitian, having struggled with disordered eating and subsequent recovery. I received my Bachelor of Science degree and completion of my Dietetic Internship both from Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky. Through my rotational experiences, I worked with the youngest members of the community within the local health department and the oldest within a local hospital and nursing facility. My time within the ICU and floors of the hospital brought experience with a wide variety of individuals with an extensive array of disease states, backgrounds, family and personal hardships, readiness to change, and outlooks for the future. Working one-on-one in front of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings solidified my love of conversation and education within the nutritional realm and brought to life the paramount impact that optimal nutrition can have upon the health of the community.
I have a strong belief that, given the right skillset and mental attitude, personal change is possible! Uncovering myths or untruths regarding food and nutrition, establishing healthy relationships with food and dependence upon healthier coping mechanisms, and learning more about the physiological actions of food once consumed, can be life changing. This isn’t easy and takes hard work and dedication, but baby steps are the building blocks for lifelong success. Treating each individual uniquely, based upon their own unique experiences, helps to ensure a tailored nutrition plan that fits their needs and sets them up for continued success.
My passions aside from nutrition, center upon my family and spending time with others. Along with my husband and daughter, I love to travel, eat new and interesting foods, and use my creative brain in the kitchen. I can often be found on a trail, at the dog park with our Airedale, at the playground with my daughter, or laughing with my childhood friends. I love great coffee shops, window shopping, and hosting gatherings!
Schedule an Appointment
Portrait Health Centers
422 East Lamar Blvd, Suite 108
Arlington, Texas 76011
P: (817) 751-7802
I have a strong belief that, given the right skillset and mental attitude, personal change is possible! Uncovering myths or untruths regarding food and nutrition, establishing healthy relationships with food and dependence upon healthier coping mechanisms, and learning more about the physiological actions of food once consumed, can be life changing. This isn’t easy and takes hard work and dedication, but baby steps are the building blocks for lifelong success. Treating each individual uniquely, based upon their own unique experiences, helps to ensure a tailored nutrition plan that fits their needs and sets them up for continued success.
My passions aside from nutrition, center upon my family and spending time with others. Along with my husband and daughter, I love to travel, eat new and interesting foods, and use my creative brain in the kitchen. I can often be found on a trail, at the dog park with our Airedale, at the playground with my daughter, or laughing with my childhood friends. I love great coffee shops, window shopping, and hosting gatherings!
Schedule an Appointment
Portrait Health Centers
422 East Lamar Blvd, Suite 108
Arlington, Texas 76011
P: (817) 751-7802
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