As a practicing Dietitian, Licensed Nutritionist and avid researcher of nutritional science and integrative and functional medicine, for several years I’ve found myself toying with the idea of creating a website/blog.

My idea: Originally arose with educational intent (given the explosion of unsubstantiated nutrition and health related claims as well as the increasing number of unqualified, though inspired and enthusiastic, self-proclaimed nutrition experts) yet recently blossomed due to an insatiable surging appetite to learn and to disseminate science-based nutrition information from reliable resources to family, friends, acquaintances and individuals such as yourself.

My truth: Nutrition is not a one size fits all. It’s individual. It’s personal. It’s tailor made. It has attachments. It’s influenced by genetics. By environment. By behavior. By mood. By emotion.

Nutrition is NOT static, rather ever-changing and constantly evolving throughout time. 

My vocation: To clarify and interpret nutritional science so that you can better understand the complexity of the human mind and body and ultimately improve your present and future health and vitality.

My goal: To expand your mind as well as challenge your views about modern medicine and nutrition while motivating and inspiring you to get comfortable and familiar in your OWN skin. I hope to encourage you to take a proactive, preventative approach to your health as well as move you to share this mindset with others. Influencing positive change on a consistent basis is my intent.

“The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.” –Buddha

My story: I have a profound desire for human fulfillment through service to others. Nutrition and REAL food invigorate me and are my focus. I truly believe that a diet compromised primarily of whole, flavorful & nutrient dense foods offers hope and promise for a healthy and happy “now” as well as future.

Just as any other health professional, I am human and I am fallible. I do not and will not claim to have all of the answers (as no one does). However, I do have an unrelenting desire to prevent and/or slow the progression of disease and illness, support optimal health and longevity and prevent or treat sports or accident related injuries and recovery through sound nutrition and an active lifestyle. I aim to provide you with various tools and resources as well as healthful recipes and strategies so that you can reach your nutritional potential through whole foods and safe supplementation. I will do my very best in obtaining the truth so that I can share this information as well as my thoughts and opinions with you.

My current work & research interests lie in integrative and functional medicine, medical nutrition therapy, brain health and aging, gastrointestinal health, stress management, sports nutrition, safe and effective supplementation, cancer research, sustainable food systems, organic farming and food production practices and medically diagnosed food sensitivities, intolerances and/or allergies.