I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 8 years of counseling experience. I have my Masters Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from California State University Northridge, and hold additional certifications as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) and American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer. I specialize in working with clients who struggle with obesity and chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and metabolic syndrome. I also love working with recreational athletes to discover how quality nutrition can directly improve performance. Personally, I competed on the Cal Poly Collegiate Triathlon Team in a variety of distances from triathalons, half ironamn's and marathons. My daughter also has multiple life-threatening allergies to dairy, eggs, peanuts and treenuts. As a mother (and dietitian), I can empathize with the complexities of living with dietary restrictions, and how this impacts all areas of life.