Research & credentials

Science matters. So does knowing how to apply it.

Nutrition advice is easy to find. Qualified, evidence-based nutrition guidance is something different. Good nutrition guidance begins with good science—graduate-level education, extensive supervised clinical experience, professional certification, and published academic research.

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You should know who you’re trusting with your nutrition.

Licensed Dietitian
Professional licensure reflects formal education, supervised experience, examination, and the standards required to provide nutrition care within scope of practice. Florida Dietitian/Nutritionist.
Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS®)
An advanced board certification requiring graduate-level nutrition education, supervised practice experience, and examination.
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Physical activity is part of the whole-person picture, not a separate conversation.
Master of Science
Graduate-level nutrition education, plus extensive supervised clinical experience with adults across a wide range of nutrition and wellness concerns.
Published Researcher
Contributing to published research strengthened my appreciation for both the science behind nutrition and the responsibility involved in translating it accurately.
Educator
A career that began in teaching and expanded into professional learning and higher education—because information becomes powerful when someone knows how to make it understandable.