Optimizing your health through good nutrition

Registered Dietitian

Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in NC, IL and TN

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

As a Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Specialist, I’ve seen so many people get stuck in the cycle of "trying harder" or relying on willpower to manage their health.

Here is the truth: 

Willpower is not a long-term solution. 

If you feel constant cravings for "unhealthy" foods, your body isn't failing you—it’s trying to tell you something. I help my clients stop the tug-of-war with food by addressing the root causes of those cravings—whether they are physiological, emotional, or related to blood sugar management.

What I believe in:

• True Balance: A well-balanced diet isn't just about physical numbers; it’s about your mental well-being, too.
• Root-Cause Nutrition: We look at why your body is asking for certain things so you can make choices from a place of understanding, not restriction.
• Diabetes Care with Confidence: Specializing in diabetes, I help you navigate blood sugar management without the fear or "all-or-nothing" mentality.

My goal isn't to help you shrink your body; it’s to help you expand your life through nutrition that actually feels sustainable.

I’m so glad you’re here. 

Let’s focus on health that lasts.

My Background

A Long & Winding Road to My Career

Health and wellness have always been part of my life, but it has taken decades to evolve into a career that fits my view of holistic health. I grew up with a mother who was passionate about natural health through food and supplements. Even as a child, I was drawn to the idea of health but found myself resisting her methods. Deep down, I sensed that while her intentions were good, her approach lacked balance and didn’t capture the full picture of well-being.

As my mother aged, her health declined. She became increasingly frail, and even a simple hug caused her pain. Witnessing this decline further tapped into my deep desire to understand what truly supports a long, healthy life—not just in theory, but with evidence. That curiosity led me from my hometown in southern Utah to North Carolina, where I spent four years at the UNC Chapel Hill Program on Integrative Medicine. As a Research Study Coordinator, I had the opportunity to work on projects focused on mindfulness, stroke recovery education, and nutritional interventions for migraines.

While I found research deeply rewarding, I realized I wanted to make a more immediate, personal impact. Nutrition counseling offered that opportunity. Although I already held a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry, becoming a Registered Dietitian required two additional years of specialized coursework and 1,200 hours of supervised internship experience. I completed the Dietetic program and proudly became an Registered Dieititian (RD) in 2016.

I’ll never forget the day I passed my exam. I called my mother—then in an assisted living facility—to share the news. Thankfully, despite her dementia, she was still able to understand and celebrate the moment with me. Just two months later, she passed away. I carry her legacy with me, honoring the wisdom she shared while integrating the missing pieces. For me, true health is a harmony of mind, body, and spirit.

In my first year as an RD, I had the privilege of working on a North Carolina State initiative aimed at improving access to healthy food in underserved communities. From there, I transitioned to a hospital outpatient nutrition and diabetes clinic, where I deepened my expertise and became a specialist in diabetes care.

Today, I’m passionate about helping others live their healthiest, most vibrant lives—offering personalized, evidence-based nutrition support that empowers lasting change.