I am a registered and licensed dietitian with the passion and skill set to bring the importance of food and nutrition to the forefront, promoting health and well being in the clients and the communities I serve. I am an experienced weight management counselor, and also have an extensive background serving 30+ years as a clinical dietitian in health care facilities. I provide expert guidance and involvement in community health initiatives for people of all ages. I focus on bringing practical and sustainable changes in nutrition and lifestyle to help people improve their health and quality of life, as well as medical nutrition therapy interventions to manage and improve disease states/medical conditions.I have served for many years on the board of the West Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (the WV affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics), most recently as the Delegate for the affiliate.
Listed skills include Clinical Nutrition, Weight Management, Behavioral Counseling, Nutrition Education, and 12 others.