Hi, I am so happy you are here!
 
I am a food-loving pediatric registered dietitian nutritionist living in Connecticut. Originally from Colorado, I grew up absolutely loving food, gardening with my family, and the active lifestyle well known to our mountain town. I became increasingly interested in nutrition and wellness as a young ballet dancer and chose to attend the University of Arizona for my undergraduate nutritional science coursework. After four engaging years, I moved to West Hartford, Connecticut to continue along the path to becoming a nutrition expert. I graduated from the University of Saint Joseph with a master’s degree in nutrition and after falling in love with the East Coast, I chose to stay and start my career. I currently work as a clinical pediatric registered dietitian nutrition. I am the founder of my virtual private practice and work at a free-standing children's hospital in Connecticut. I have practiced in multiple areas including acute inpatient, acute outpatient, and feeding team settings working with pediatric clients ranging from infancy to adolescence. 
 
Here are a few fun facts about me. 

 

• I am from Colorado.

• My favorite foods are sushi, croissants, artichokes, and chocolate.

• My specialty in the kitchen is Turkey Bolognese.

• I love my Instant Pot.

• I am a dog mama to a sassy bordoodle, Olive

• My favorite pastimes are cooking, travel, trying new foods, and spending time outdoors. 

 
As a pediatric and eating disorder registered dietitian, I have the opportunity to work with infants, children, and adolescents faced with a variety of feeding difficulties. I have varied experience counseling clients through their relationship with food, disordered eating, selective eating, age appropriate nutrition, and nutrition deficiencies in the setting of feeding difficulties. Through my experience, I have developed a special interest in eating disorder care. I understand the challenges of eating disorder recovery. My approach delivers compassionate individualized nutrition therapy and values client centered care. I promote a weight inclusive all foods fit approach with an emphasis on balance and fun!