Education

My education has equipped me with extensive, cutting-edge knowledge in holistic nutrition, health coaching, and prevention. Drawing on my expertise, I work with my families to help make lifestyle changes and choose health-promoting ways that produce real and lasting results. My patients and families will develop a deeper understanding of food and lifestyle choices that work best for them, improving their energy, balance, health, and happiness.

Each visit will leave you feeling inspired and motivated. We will talk about things beyond food, seeking to bring balance to important all the elements of your life.  I will personally and carefully guide families to make simple, small changes that transform their lif

 
 
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The Ohio State University

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EVOLUTION, ECOLOGY, AND ORGANISMAL BIOLOGY, 1997-2001

One of the largest universities in the United States, The Ohio State University is a leading research university and the model for Ohio's public higher education institutes.

  • Ranked among the top 12 U.S. public research universities and 4th among all universities in industry-sponsored research (National Science Foundation)

  • Named one of the most innovative universities in the nation (U.S. News & World Report) and in the world (Reuters)

Yale

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING, PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER, PRIMARY CARE AND CHRONIC ILLNESS/DIABETES, 2001-2004

GRADUATED HIGH HONORS AND WITH DISTINCTION FROM SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY OF NURSING

For more than 300 years, Yale University has inspired the minds that inspire the world. Based in New Haven, Connecticut, Yale brings people and ideas together for positive impact around the globe. A research university that focuses on students and encourages learning as an essential way of life, Yale is a place for connection, creativity, and innovation among cultures and across disciplines.

While at Yale School of Nursing I focused more on studying, observing, and further researching the mind-body connection.  I completed my Master's Thesis on "Self-Efficacy in Diabetes Self-Management" researching the effects of family adaptability and cohesion on a child's self-efficacy for diabetes self-management and ultimately on their glycemic control.  Findings indicated that high family cohesion was directly related to improved glycemic control.  My time at YSN was rich with knowledge and empowering, learning from top educators and professionals across the healthcare spectrum. 

 Yale School of Nursing enjoys an international reputation for excellence in teaching, research, leadership, and clinical practice. The mission of the Yale School of Nursing is better health for all people. We accomplish this by educating each generation of nurse leaders, scholars, and practitioners; transforming health care practice; and advancing science. Building on the tradition of our founding dean, Annie W. Goodrich, the YSN community relates the “adventure of thought to the adventure of action, in touch with the fundamentals of human experience” across local, national, and international systems of care.

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Institute for Integrative Nutrition

CERTIFIED INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION HEALTH COACH

In 2017, I completed a certification as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach where I learned innovative coaching methods, practical lifestyle management techniques, and over 100 dietary theories – Ayurveda, gluten-free, Paleo, raw, vegan, macrobiotics, and everything in between.