I haven’t always loved food and nutrition, in fact it has been my enemy for many years. I used to struggle with disordered eating that at times morphed into an eating disorder. It took me years to connect how I felt and even how I looked with what foods I was giving my body.

Through my studies at University of Western States where I earned my Master’s of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine in 2015, I learned how food can be not only our best ally in health, but can be part of any treatment plan to improve our health and wellness. I have worked with clients since 2015 to achieve their health and wellness goals, in addition to teaching full time at the University of Portland School of Nursing where I helped students realize the importance of nutrition in health.

Nutrition as a part of overall wellness is now my passion because I know first hand when we feel our best, we can give our best in life! When we give our best in life, we can make the world a better place.