Cancer/Oncology Nutritionists and Dietitians in 95824
I have over 20 years experience as a Registered Dietitian with a master's degree in Public Health Nutrition (MPH). I also have a bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology and am a Certified Personal Trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). I focus on the whole person and want to help you achieve a healthy lifestyle with an evaluation of current exercise and eating habits; assessment of labs, medications, and supplements; discussion of medical conditions; and goal setting for your particular concerns. Let me help you be the best you can be!
I have over 20 years experience as a Registered Dietitian with a master's degree in Public Health Nutrition (MPH). I also have a bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology and am a Certified Personal Trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). I focus on the whole person and want to help you achieve a healthy lifestyle with an evaluation of current exercise and eating habits; assessment of labs, medications, and supplements; discussion of medical conditions; and goal setting for your particular concerns. Let me help you be the best you can be!
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Nutrition Counseling & Corporate Wellness Solutions, MRT LEAP food sensitivity testing/treatment. I always coordinate with your doctor when it is needed for your care. Conditions/diet therapies I work with often are: Food Allergy/Sensitivity IBS/IBD, Migraines, Fybromyalgia, Weight Management, Metabolic Syndrome, Pre Diabetes and Diabetes, High Cholesterol or High Blood Pressure, low FODMAP, pre-dialysis Kidney Disease, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding, Elite Sports Performance, and Eating Disorders. Email me with questions about therapy and to schedule a virtual visit at this time. I look forward to working with you!
Nutrition Counseling & Corporate Wellness Solutions, MRT LEAP food sensitivity testing/treatment. I always coordinate with your doctor when it is needed for your care. Conditions/diet therapies I work with often are: Food Allergy/Sensitivity IBS/IBD, Migraines, Fybromyalgia, Weight Management, Metabolic Syndrome, Pre Diabetes and Diabetes, High Cholesterol or High Blood Pressure, low FODMAP, pre-dialysis Kidney Disease, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding, Elite Sports Performance, and Eating Disorders. Email me with questions about therapy and to schedule a virtual visit at this time. I look forward to working with you!
Are you exhausted from thinking about food and your body all of the time? Today’s world is filled with messages telling us to shrink our bodies, try the latest diet, and fit into an "ideal" weight category. If you're tired of keeping up with the latest food trends, Googling nutrition advice, and trying everything under the sun to achieve "perfect" health, you've come to the right place! Goode Nutrition is for fellow humans wanting to build a healthier relationship with food and their body, navigate chronic conditions by partnering with their body vs against it, and unlearn the ways diet culture has taken up precious brain space.
Are you exhausted from thinking about food and your body all of the time? Today’s world is filled with messages telling us to shrink our bodies, try the latest diet, and fit into an "ideal" weight category. If you're tired of keeping up with the latest food trends, Googling nutrition advice, and trying everything under the sun to achieve "perfect" health, you've come to the right place! Goode Nutrition is for fellow humans wanting to build a healthier relationship with food and their body, navigate chronic conditions by partnering with their body vs against it, and unlearn the ways diet culture has taken up precious brain space.
Allison is a registered dietitian who loves people and is passionate about helping individuals achieve their personal health and nutrition goals. Her primary focus has been bariatric support, diabetes, IBS, and plant based nutrition, but her background also includes kidney disease, heart health, gut issues and malnutrition. She strives to empower individuals to make positive and sustainable lifestyle changes. Allison takes time to listen to your nutritional concerns and understand your overall goals. She uses a patient-centered, evidenced-based approach to help you create lasting lifestyle changes.
Allison is a registered dietitian who loves people and is passionate about helping individuals achieve their personal health and nutrition goals. Her primary focus has been bariatric support, diabetes, IBS, and plant based nutrition, but her background also includes kidney disease, heart health, gut issues and malnutrition. She strives to empower individuals to make positive and sustainable lifestyle changes. Allison takes time to listen to your nutritional concerns and understand your overall goals. She uses a patient-centered, evidenced-based approach to help you create lasting lifestyle changes.
Ideal clients are individuals who spend a significant amount of time worrying about their body, weight, and food choices, often feeling trapped in a cycle of restriction, guilt, and frustration. They may believe they'll never achieve their health goals. These clients are ready to explore the diet cycle, challenge misinformation, and develop mindfulness around their thoughts on food, weight, and health. This process helps quiet the constant “food noise” in their minds and fosters greater self-compassion, freedom, and peace with food.
Ideal clients are individuals who spend a significant amount of time worrying about their body, weight, and food choices, often feeling trapped in a cycle of restriction, guilt, and frustration. They may believe they'll never achieve their health goals. These clients are ready to explore the diet cycle, challenge misinformation, and develop mindfulness around their thoughts on food, weight, and health. This process helps quiet the constant “food noise” in their minds and fosters greater self-compassion, freedom, and peace with food.
I take a functional and root-cause approach to bring your health back into balance. This holistic approach includes looking at all aspects of you and your lifestyle, including health history, current state of health, diet, sleep patterns, response to stress, work, family , and recreational aspects of your lifestyle. In addition my approach is to get to the underlying cause of the symptoms or conditions rather than just treat the symptoms.
I take a functional and root-cause approach to bring your health back into balance. This holistic approach includes looking at all aspects of you and your lifestyle, including health history, current state of health, diet, sleep patterns, response to stress, work, family , and recreational aspects of your lifestyle. In addition my approach is to get to the underlying cause of the symptoms or conditions rather than just treat the symptoms.
Ebb & Flow Medical Nutrition Therapy & Consulting: helping people with chronic conditions - such as PCOS, diabetes, hypertension, and disordered eating - find solutions and peace with food through evidence-based, functional nutrition.
I use food and nutrients to remit or improve chronic conditions, while teaching you about food/your body along the way.
We look forward to meeting and working with you!
Ebb & Flow Medical Nutrition Therapy & Consulting: helping people with chronic conditions - such as PCOS, diabetes, hypertension, and disordered eating - find solutions and peace with food through evidence-based, functional nutrition.
I use food and nutrients to remit or improve chronic conditions, while teaching you about food/your body along the way.
We look forward to meeting and working with you!
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
If you or a family member is struggling with food/nutrition, frustrated with random nutrition information out there or has a nutrition related problem or diagnosis, the RDs and Nutrition Support Mentors at Bay Area Nutrition are available to help. We are dedicated to treating you, the whole person, via education, support, and devising a plan with you and for you. Our team will collaborate with other care providers on your team as needed so you can optimize your health and well-being.
If you or a family member is struggling with food/nutrition, frustrated with random nutrition information out there or has a nutrition related problem or diagnosis, the RDs and Nutrition Support Mentors at Bay Area Nutrition are available to help. We are dedicated to treating you, the whole person, via education, support, and devising a plan with you and for you. Our team will collaborate with other care providers on your team as needed so you can optimize your health and well-being.
Erika is a Registered Dietitian who helps clients build sustainable nutrition habits that support a life they feel good about. She takes a whole-body approach to understand each client’s health, lifestyle, and goals—considering food, sleep, stress, mindset, and daily routines. Erika believes meaningful change happens through collaboration, so she partners with clients to create realistic, empowering plans tailored to their preferences and needs, using a day-by-day approach for long-term success.
Erika is a Registered Dietitian who helps clients build sustainable nutrition habits that support a life they feel good about. She takes a whole-body approach to understand each client’s health, lifestyle, and goals—considering food, sleep, stress, mindset, and daily routines. Erika believes meaningful change happens through collaboration, so she partners with clients to create realistic, empowering plans tailored to their preferences and needs, using a day-by-day approach for long-term success.
Cancer/Oncology Nutritionists and Dietitians
Why is nutrition important for cancer treatment?
Nutrition can play a key role in cancer treatment. The symptoms of cancer and its treatments—such as nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite—can lead to malnutrition, resulting in weight loss and potential nutrient deficiencies. This can hinder the patient's ability to combat cancer and respond effectively to treatment. Therefore, ensuring sufficient caloric intake is critical and may require specific dietary strategies to ensure high-enough caloric and protein intake. This might involve the consumption of high-calorie foods and beverages. In some cases, tube feeding may be required to ensure the patient receives sufficient calories during the cancer treatment process.
Can diet help prevent cancer?
Diet is a significant lifestyle factor that research has shown to influence the risk of certain cancers. One of the strongest links is between obesity and cancer, with about 4-8% of cancers being related to obesity. Specifically, breast, colorectal, esophageal, pancreatic, kidney, and liver cancers are most strongly associated with obesity. Thus, maintaining a healthy diet that prevents obesity can be highly effective in reducing the risk of these cancers. Other than obesity, certain foods, such as processed meats, have been linked to colorectal cancer specifically. In general, lifestyle modifications that lower the risk of other chronic diseases, such as consuming a primarily plant-based diet and getting enough exercise, are also highly effective habits in reducing the risk of developing cancer.
Can cancer be cured with proper nutrition?
While there is no evidence to suggest that nutrition alone can cure cancer, a proper diet can be a crucial component of successful treatment for certain types of cancer. For cancers linked to obesity, weight loss through a healthy diet can lead to more positive treatment outcomes. Even for cancers not related to obesity, diet can still play a significant role by influencing the effectiveness of certain cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy. Most experts recommend that cancer patients focus on eating enough to prevent malnutrition, as maintaining sufficient strength is vital for the body to effectively combat cancer and respond to therapies such as chemotherapy. Thus, while nutrition is not a cure, it is an important part of the cancer recovery process.
What role does a dietitian play in a cancer patient's care team?
Because diet plays a significant role in the successful treatment of cancer, either through lifestyle modification or through the prevention of malnutrition, dietitians can be a crucial member of a cancer patient's care team. Dietitians who specialize in working with cancer patients often have a deep understanding of how certain cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation, can impact a patient's ability to meet their nutritional needs. They can thus assist patients in developing nutrition strategies that help alleviate common cancer treatment symptoms like nausea and vomiting. For patients with cancers linked to obesity, dietitians can suggest lifestyle modification strategies that aid in both the treatment process and lead to lasting positive changes after treatment.