Living Healthy with
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LD
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Welcome! Managing chronic health conditions can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. My goal is to help you feel confident and supported on your health journey. With extensive experience in kidney disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and weight management, I create realistic nutrition plans that help improve labs, energy, and overall wellbeing.
Together, we’ll focus on what matters most for your health, whether that’s improving blood sugar, lowering blood pressure, protecting kidney function, or simply eating healthier day to day. I’ll help you understand what’s going on in your body and create a clear, manageable plan that you can actually stick with.
In addition to my professional experience, I have a personal connection to kidney disease, which has shaped the way I care for and support my clients — with empathy, honesty, and a long-term perspective.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’m here to guide you step by step.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Living Healthy with Kara now - (239) 422-8693
Let's Connect (239) 422-8693

Finances
Fees
- Individual Appointments $135
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Optum
- Oxford
- United
Living Healthy with Kara
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LD
Email us or call with questions - (239) 422-8693
Qualifications
- Verified by HealthProfs.com License: Florida / ND14737 Kara Velez
- In Practice for 19 years
- Oregon Health Science University, Registered Dietitian, Graduated 2006
Nutritionist/Dietitian: Kara Velez
Education and Years In Practice
Living Healthy with Kara
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LD
Email us or call with questions - (239) 422-8693
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Diabetes
- Diet and Nutrition
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Disease/Renal
- Weight Loss/Weight Management
Living Healthy with Kara
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LD
Email us or call with questions - (239) 422-8693
Client Focus
Age
Elders (65+) ,
Adults
Age
Elders (65+) ,
Adults
Treatment Approach
Style/Type
- Clinical Dietitian
- Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
- Registered Dietitian
Treatment Techniques
- Meal Plan
- Mindful Eating
- Non-Diet Approach
- Nutrition Counseling
Living Healthy with Kara
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LD
Ask about what different forms of treatment will be like. Email or (239) 422-8693
Location
Nearby Areas
Living Healthy with Kara
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LD
Take the first step to help. Call now - (239) 422-8693