My story…

Several life changes steered me toward a nutrition career. After more than 20 years working as a journalist, most recently focused on health stories, I discovered there’s a massive unmet need for holistic, science-based nutrition guidance.  

Once pregnant with my first child, a longtime interest in nutrition grew. Then began The Great Experiment: testing which healthy foods my two young sons would eat, given the right mix of creativity, patience & crunch. Meanwhile, I began exploring how an anti-inflammatory diet might help me recover from a back injury.

Later, I ran the backpack program for low-income families at my kids’ elementary school, where I helped overhaul our inventory of mostly highly-processed foods to mostly whole foods.

Could the universe speak any louder? Did I mention I love to eat?

In 2014, I took the leap and enrolled at Nutrition Therapy Institute, a science-based nutrition program rooted in both western and holistic principles. This prepared me to become board certified in holistic nutrition. As I further my education through formal channels — and through experiences with clients — the more passionate I become about the simple but incredible role food can play in health and well-being.

When I’m not talking, writing or thinking about food, I may be skiing, hiking or reading. (But most likely, I’m watching my kids play sports.)

As for The Great Experiment? My guys eat well for teens growing up in a processed-food world, but nutrition for them — as for the rest of us — is perpetually a work in progress.

Today, I consult primarily with individuals. I also lead small group nutrition classes for employers and other groups, including Sundial Medical Center, the medical practice of David Mellman, MD.