My story starts just after high school graduation when I took a year off before starting college and volunteer in Peru. I wanted to be fully immersed in the culture and connect with a new way of living.

While I was there, I couldn't help but notice the food.

I was endlessly inspired by the way those around me created meals together — using an oven that was shared by the community to bake bread and the regions famous crop; potatoes. 

I also noticed something I’d never seen before: there were no advertisements or billboards filled with photos of people's bodies anywhere. Food was intended to bring people together in cultural celebration and support the body, not replicate a standard or aesthetic that was set by a dominant narrative.

Once I returned to the States, I began the path of becoming a registered dietitian. I was committed to sharing the lessons gained in Peru to help my clients find the same kind of food freedom I’d learned. Except there was one tiny problem: the further I progressed in my career as a dietitian, the more separate I felt from my peers.

I wanted to resist the traditional practices and diet culture that was all around me and find something that fits into a livable lifestyle and connects us to our deep belonging. Surely it must be possible to feel aligned with your body rather than at-odds with it. Surely food can be a powerful connector to one another and our cultural heritage. 

Now, I help my clients find food freedom, nutritional balance, and ongoing support without fancy labels or fad diets. If you’re looking for someone to walk with you on your journey, you’ve come to the right place.