Nutritionists and Dietitians near Minneapolis, MN

I am a Registered Dietitian who strives to help clients develop a better relationship with food. I believe that building a relationship with my clients and providing an individualized approach is key in promoting behavior change. My goal is provide a friendly, non-judgmental space to allow individuals to critically process their thoughts around food, weight, and overall lifestyle.

As a woman in her 50's, I intimately understand how our health and self-care can get put on the back burner while taking care of others. Regardless of how much nutrition or exercise knowledge a person has, it doesn't mean it is easy to integrate it into a daily routine. In my 40's, I took control of my life and health once again. I absolutely love showing other women how they can do the same through learning to fuel their bodies with quality nutrition, decreasing cravings and maximizing energy levels without depriving themselves of everything they love.

What we put into our bodies ultimately affects how we feel and how healthy our body is... I often compare our bodies to an engine of a vehicle. When working well...all is good...when not working well, it can be a crisis! We can drive around in our vehicle when its making funny sounds or random lights are on telling us something isn't quite right, but... if we do this too long, our vehicles stop running and then we have a crisis! Our health and bodies are no different......

Feeling hopeless or frustrated about your health challenges? Let's change that! I help people with gut issues like IBS, food sensitivities, gluten intolerance and celiac disease. I've dealt with these issues myself- and overcome them. Healing the gut may improve symptoms elsewhere too. Symptoms from autoimmune disorders for example. And did you know your gut communicates with your brain? I'll teach you how food can improve anxiety, depression, even the risk of cognitive decline. Finally, I help people prevent or manage diabetes. I offer functional nutrition testing to further personalize your nutrition and lifestyle plan.

After more than 30 years in the field, my passion for nutrition continues. Seeing a client find relief from pain and exhaustion is a joy! Plus, I can relate to their desperation to get their life back. In 2005 I put my knowledge of nutrition to the test when, two weeks after invasive back surgery I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Shortly afterwards I discovered multiple food allergies. Once those were removed I stopped three prescription medications and feel better than I had in years. I absolutely love bringing that relief to clients!