Food has always been central to my life. After college I went to culinary school, then worked as a private chef and caterer in New York City, cooking for busy families who valued health and wanted nutritious, delicious food on the table without a lot of fuss. That work shaped how I think about food and health to this day. Food should taste good and make you feel good.

My interest in nutrition grew out of my own health struggles. In my twenties, I developed chronic asthma, allergies, and migraines, and during my first pregnancy I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. An endocrinologist helped me learn how to manage my blood sugar, and that began my fascination with nutrition. I kept paying attention and discovered that removing inflammatory foods from my diet significantly improved my asthma and allergies, while keeping my blood sugar and stress levels stable helped with the migraines. It’s an ongoing process that I adapt as I age. 

In 2005, I moved to Oregon, where I raised my three children. For years I’ve worked in the nonprofit world, supporting organizations focused on food equity. I saw that nutritional issues affect everyone, which led me to pursue formal training in the field. I hold a graduate certificate in Nutrition and Community Health from Tufts University, and I’m a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Restorative Health Practitioner.

Today I work one-on-one with adults who want a thoughtful and holistic approach to health. Together we use food as the foundation and build small, consistent changes that add up over time. My goal is for you to feel empowered to take charge of your health.

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