I’M HAPPY
YOU’RE HERE
I’D LOVE TO HELP YOU REDEFINE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD
I’m a Registered Dietitian with a background in Psychology and a Masters in Nutrition. I’ve completed almost 1000 sessions and over 50 corporate wellness presentations.
ARE YOU TIRED OF TRYING TO UNDERSTAND THE OVERWHELMING WORLD OF NUTRITION?
DO YOU HAVE A HABIT OF SEEING NUTRITION IN A BLACK AND WHITE WAY? OR MAYBE YOU NEED HELP MANAGING A CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITION AND HAVE NO IDEA WHERE TO START?
We live in a society where our food choices are often associated with our morality. This can lead to feelings of shame and guilt when we eat things we know we “shouldn’t.”
There is no such thing as perfection when it comes to our eating habits and I believe in the power of small, meaningful steps to create long-term change. Together, we’ll uncover the “why” behind your eating patterns, challenge unhelpful food rules, and build a foundation of trust with your body. This isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about creating a life where food supports your well-being and aligns with your goals.
I take a personalized, compassionate approach and many of my clients often state that our sessions feel like “food therapy.” Talking about our food choices can be a vulnerable experience and I promise to never judge you. Ever. And perhaps most importantly, I can guarantee you we’re going to have fun and laugh along the way.
I call myself “The Colorful Dietitian” because I bring energy, vibrancy and passion in everything I do.
OH, AND I LOVE BRIGHT COLORS IF YOU HAVEN’T NOTICED :)
Registered Dietitians traditionally work in a clinical setting and provide care for patients with acute or chronic health conditions. It wasn’t long into my inpatient rotation that I realized this was not an environment where I would thrive. With the limited time I had with patients, I found it incredibly difficult to get to the root of the issue and do what I love most: connect with people.
When I graduated, I knew I wanted to work with people who wanted my help in an environment that was conducive to enacting change. Never one for tradition, I found a job at a fitness center in downtown Chicago where I was able to hone my skills in nutrition counseling and developing corporate wellness presentations.
FAVORITE BEVERAGE
SPICY MARGARITA OR CAIPIRINHA
Favorite cuisine
ANY AND ALL ASIAN FOOD! BUT MORE SPECIFICALLY, SUSHI
COFFEE ORDER
ICED HAZELNUT LATTE WITH OAT MILK (I ACTUALLY ONLY LIKE MY COFFEE ICED!)
FAVORITE MOVIE
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (FOLLOWED VERY CLOSELY BY BLACK SWAN)
former texas girl
I GREW UP IN THE SUBURBS OF HOUSTON, TEXAS BUT HAVE LIVED IN CHICAGO FOR A DECADE. IT’S HOME NOW.
mountain air
EVEN THOUGH I LOVE THE WATER, I WOULD TRADE LAKE MICHIGAN FOR MOUNTAINS ANY DAY
plot twist
DESPITE WHAT IT MAY SEEM, STRAWBERRIES ARE NOT MY FAVORITE FRUIT! GIVE ME A JUICY MANGO AND I’M A HAPPY GAL!
I SWAM COMPETITIVELY FOR 10 YEARS AND THE MAJORITY OF MY CHILDHOOD MEMORIES ARE AT THE POOL OR A SWIM MEET WITH MY FRIENDS
did you know
I AM HAPPIEST IN THE SUNSHINE! SITTING OUT IN A PARK OR ON A PATIO WITH A COCKTAIL IS MY HAPPY PLACE
my happy place
2009
GRADUATED FROM LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY WITH A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY.
During this time, I volunteered at a crisis/suicide call center where I counseled people struggling with various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression and eating disorders. This experience helped me develop a deep understanding of the unique challenges and complexities that come with treating these conditions. I knew I wanted to do something similar as a career but didn’t quite have the vision yet.
2013
MOVED TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
I received a certification to teach English as a foreign language. Turns out, teaching English is really difficult and I had no interest in it so I became a nanny instead. While living abroad was challenging for many reasons, it offered a different view of the world and I am grateful for the opportunity to travel to several European cities. Budapest was my favorite!
2014
I LOVED CITY LIFE IN PRAGUE AND DECIDED TO MOVE TO CHICAGO WHEN I RETURNED TO THE STATES.
I didn’t know anyone when I moved here and it took me a few years to find my community but once I did, I fell in love with the city and people here. I still didn’t have a clear idea of what I wanted to do “when I grew up” so I waited tables and worked as a nanny to make ends meet.
2016
WHERE MY RESUME GETS A LITTLE WEIRD
I did some solo traveling to Croatia and Bosnia then went on a trip to Spain and Morocco with my best friend from college. She’d recently changed her diet and told me of all the benefits she’d experienced. I was intrigued and decided to follow her diet when I returned home. I immediately noticed an increase in energy and confidence as well as a decrease in stress and anxiety. I’d always been interested in nutrition and it slowly became clear to me that this blended two of my passions - nutrition and mental health. I’d found my calling.
2019
AFTER A FEW YEARS OF MULLING IT OVER, I WAS READY TO DO THE DAMN THING
I found a great Master’s program right here in Chicago at UIC and decided I was going give it my all to get in. Before I could even apply, I had to complete 1.5 years of prerequisite classes like Anatomy & Physiology, Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry. I hadn’t been in a classroom for over a decade and these classes really took it out of me. Nevertheless, I powdered though (even when the world shut down due to Covid) and was accepted into UIC.
2022
I FINISHED MY MASTERS!
Two and a half years of classes that included a year-long unpaid internship and a *lot* of stress but I did it. But it wasn’t over yet…
2023
BEFORE I COULD BEGIN PRACTICING AS A REGISTERED DIETITIAN, I FIRST HAD TO PASS A 4-HOUR EXAM.
I was no stranger to exams at this point but this was, without a doubt, the worst test I’d ever taken. I passed and shortly after, began working at a fitness center in downtown Chicago. This was a great first job as a dietitian but I always knew I wanted to eventually own a private practice.
2025
AND HERE WE ARE!
I’m beyond excited and grateful to have the opportunity to help you with your nutrition. Being a dietitian fills up my cup in the best way possible, so let’s fill up your cup too :)