My practice is built with the strategy of using food-as-medicine, evidence- and practice-based protocols, intentional exercise, and integrative approaches to empower clients to heal and thrive from within.

I’ve worked with an array of patients ranging from elderly/dementia, spinal cord injury to weight management/bariatric surgery, eating disorders, pre/gestational diabetes and diabetes. I’ve worked in long-term care facilities, acute care rehabilitation hospitals and primary care settings.

My passion for teaching others how to use food-as-medicine and the mind-body connection stems from my experiences as a mom of two young girls, nutrition degrees and my own personal experience using functional nutrition throughout my pregnancies and postpartum, while nursing and feeding a baby with food sensitivities. I’ve also struggled with my own body image issues and disordered eating habits as a teen - these experiences have allowed me to grow, heal and help others!

My nutrition philosophy is built around YOU - YOU are in control of your own destiny and I’m here to help guide YOU in the right direction. I want to meet YOU where YOU are at today and empower YOU down the road to success. Whatever your healthy journey is, whatever you are struggling with, I want to help YOU be the best YOU that YOU can be. My goal is to cultivate your mind, body and soul NOW so that we can have a positive impact on our future generations to come….it all starts with YOU—-let me guide YOU!

I LOVE what I do and I can’t wait to share my knowledge and passion with YOU.

Hi, I’m Maria — a Registered Dietitian with a passion for functional, evidence-based, and truly patient-centered nutrition care.

I am deeply committed to meeting each person where they are, creating sustainable, personalized interventions that address the root causes of health concerns while honoring each individual’s unique story. My approach integrates intuitive eating and a weight-neutral philosophy, empowering patients to cultivate a positive, lasting relationship with food and their bodies.

I believe that nutrition is not one-size-fits-all. I take the time to understand your cultural traditions, lifestyle, preferences, and health goals so we can create a plan that feels realistic, supportive, and enjoyable. To me, food is more than nourishment—it is connection, tradition, and joy.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse populations and health conditions, including perinatal health, pediatrics, eating disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, hypertension, autoimmune diseases and many more. My goal is to provide compassionate, judgment-free care that not only supports your physical health, but also your emotional well-being.

Whether you’re navigating a new diagnosis, managing a chronic condition, or simply looking to feel better in your body, I’m here to guide, encourage, and walk alongside you every step of the way.