iBalance Wellness we help you achieve a life of health and happiness. Guided by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, you will be empowered to restore balance for optimal living through informed nutritional choices, creative stress management, joyful movement and better sleep habits. At iBalance Wellness, a collaborative, holistic approach using the five key elements of the IFM Nutrition Therapy Model is implemented with my clients. This model helps determine root cause and apply the “food as medicine” methodology. Utilizing clinical expertise, lab testing, functional nutrition education, use of nutraceuticals & supplements, and behavior health & positive outcome techniques clients can understand and achieve their wellness goals. I offer online, telephonic, or in person, one-on-one or group sessions.

Senior Wellness Coach & Registered Dietitian (RD), March 2011 - PresentGuide behavior change through client-focused wellness coaching programs and RD specific topics to motivate diverse client population in implementing healthy lifestyle changes with lasting results. Engage with clients telephonically to support weight loss, eating healthier, exercising more, managing stress, sleeping better, & improving A1C, cholesterol, & blood pressure through collaboration in determining wellness vision, SMART goals, gaps & barriers, and motivation for change. Support clients in activating internal strengths & finding external resources to increase client satisfaction & empowering them to succeed. Provide a high degree of customer satisfaction, evidenced by surveys. Join forces with managers and co-workers to produce high quality services & exceptional client results.

Quickly promoted from trial program to supervise Plano WIC Clinic; managed staff of 8 while hands-on RD. Headed nutritional / maternal and infant wellness programs – assessment, education, and counseling of high-risk population. * Substantially increased monthly participation* Played key role in achieving 100% of State record requirements* Improved manager collaboration on training, cross-department meetings, joint planning* Jointly developed WIC pilot now implemented countywide* Collaborated on development of initiatives including: o Annual State-submitted Breastfeeding Plan o Pregnancy through Childbirth Program o Peer Counselor Program

Developed / presented individualized nutritional assessments, lab consults, education, counseling, and custom meal plans to maximize client achievement of nutrition / diet needs and goals. Facilitated 7 weekly classes on nutrition and weight loss. Created nutrition-themed campaigns and nutrition class to grow participation in nutrition program.* First RD in company history to achieve quota at site* Example: o Challenge: Sedentary 5'11", 61-year-old male, 250 pounds, BMI 34.9%, resting BP 165/100 (on medication), total cholesterol of 250 o Action: Developed health & wellness program – weight loss classes 1 hr 3x per week for 1 year, education on nutrition, journaling, coaching, goal setting, and continued inspiration o Result: In 12 months this client lost 70 pounds, reduced BMI to 20.1%, BP to 130/85, & total cholesterol to 190. Client referred numerous clients to me, all of whom are now more fit and healthy!