Food sustains life, but it also brings joy.
Eating is more than meeting nutritional needs, it's a celebration, a social connection, and an expression of culture and creativity. The foods we choose to nourish ourselves can have a profound impact on both physical and mental wellbeing.
My work is rooted in functional nutrition, looking beyond symptoms to understand the root causes behind how you feel. Rather than following rigid plans, we focus on understanding how your unique body responds to food, and identifying sustainable habits that support your health long term.
Our work together begins by exploring your health history, environment, lifestyle, and your emotional and social relationship to food. From there, we look for patterns, identify root causes, and address the underlying factors affecting your wellbeing, taking a truly holistic view of your life, not just your plate.
The goal is to make meaningful, root cause change feel practical and achievable. Together we develop strategies that respect your food preferences, cultural traditions, and the realities of your daily life , so nourishing yourself becomes both sustainable and enjoyable..
My Approach
My approach combines nutrition science, culinary expertise, and practical lifestyle strategies. Rather than relying on rigid diets or generic nutrition advice, I help clients develop personalized approaches to eating that support long-term health while still allowing food to remain enjoyable.
I believe that food should nourish the body, support resilience, and still bring pleasure to everyday life. My goal is to help clients build a relationship with food that supports both their health and their quality of life.
I provide holistic nutrition guidance, wellness coaching, and personalized lifestyle support designed to help clients build sustainable habits that support long-term health and wellbeing.
My work focuses on individualized holistic nutrition and wellness support.
Why people seek support
Many of my clients come to me after years of trying to “eat healthier” but still struggling with fatigue, digestive issues, inflammation, or confusing reactions to foods. Others feel overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice and are looking for a more thoughtful, personalized approach.
Together we focus on understanding how your body responds to food and building sustainable habits that support your health in a way that feels realistic and enjoyable.
Who I Work With
I work with individuals seeking a thoughtful, personalized approach to nutrition, particularly those navigating autoimmune conditions, food sensitivities, or neurodivergent health needs, as well as people transitioning toward a more plant-forward way of eating.
My Path to Nutrition
My path into nutrition began with my own health journey. While navigating autoimmune issues years ago, I discovered the profound impact that diet—particularly a plant-forward approach, can have on overall wellbeing. The improvements I experienced sparked a lifelong interest in the healing potential of food and the science behind it.
Food has always been central to my life. I grew up in a household filled with vibrant Italian cooking, much of it naturally plant-centric. That early exposure shaped both my love of cooking and my understanding that some of the most nourishing foods are also the simplest.
Professional Background
For more than twenty years I worked professionally in kitchens, developing creative plant-based dishes and refining my culinary skills. Later, I moved into product development within the organic food and beverage industry, where I helped create products for leading wellness brands across the United States.
While I value that experience, what matters most to me is working directly with people. My work today focuses on helping clients better understand their bodies, improve their health, and build sustainable nutrition habits that genuinely fit their lives.
Education & Training
My education includes a degree in Natural Health and Holistic Nutrition from Clayton College of Natural Health, certification in Plant-Based Nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies at Cornell University, Holistic Nutrition studies at Pacific Rim College, Herbal Medicine training through the Integrative Health and Medicine Specialization at the University of Minnesota, Health & Wellness Coaching training at San Diego Mesa College, and Trauma-Informed Coaching through The Centre for Healing.
I am a certified Health and Wellness Coach through the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC), and I am currently completing my IFNCP (Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner) credential through the Integrative & Functional Nutrition Academy.