Ahondju Holmes

About Ahondju

Hello! My name is Ahondju Umadjela Holmes. I am a registered/licensed dietitian/nutritionist and live in Oklahoma City, OK. My passion for nutrition started while growing up and learning from different cultures while traveling. I noticed the differences in the types of foods and their consumption patterns in different groups. Some foods appeared “disgusting” to one group of people, yet they were a delicacy to another group. During the past 16 years, I have helped people make lifestyle/nutrition choices that are personalized, practical (make sense to them), sustainable (instead of quick fixes) to maintain health, prevent/manage chronic diseases. I am also fluent in French (spoken and written). My goal is to provide medical nutrition therapy to help people improve their health.

Approach to care

I use a non-judgmental, functional, and holistic nutrition approach by focusing on your priorities to identify and address the root causes of your health concerns. With in-depth assessments and emphasis on balance and harmony that foster a positive relationship with food, I want to know about you and help you. Together, we will create lifestyle/nutrition plans that are personalized, practical (make sense to you), sustainable (instead of quick fixes), and that fit seamlessly into your life. I understand how challenging it might be to wade through all the nutrition information (and misinformation) and to change one's lifestyle/nutrition. I will walk with you throughout this journey with compassion and understanding because each challenge is an opportunity for growth/improvement. My goal is to evaluate your situation, simplify the options, explain, and confirm what was discussed during our session to meet your nutritional needs.

Your first session with Ahondju

When you come to our session, I want you to know that this is not a top-down process where I prescribe a meal plan and act as the food police by forcing you to follow my prescription. When we meet, we will have a conversation and collaborate. I will listen to what you already know about your situation (needs) and identify your priorities (goals). I will also ask different questions, depending on your situation, to learn more about you (for example, eating habits, food preferences, medical history, lifestyle and what you have been doing to take care of you). Then, we will discuss practical actions to create a plan, monitor progress between sessions, and address concerns that may occur. We will discuss a plan for follow up sessions and additional support/resources that you might need between sessions. In case you want to schedule an appointment but my listed availability conflicts with your schedule, feel free to send me a message and I can arrange to meet with you at another time.

Location

📍 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Education

Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Health Studies; University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK - Master of Science (MS) - Nutrition & Dietetics; Africa University, Mutare, ZW - Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) - Management & Marketing.

Hobbies

For relaxation and personal growth, I enjoy reading, cooking new recipes or experimenting with different ingredients, gardening, singing, playing guitar, playing board games and escape rooms with my family, exploring new places, family bike rides, water aerobics/swimming, and I do not hesitate to add new hobbies… my new hobby is knitting!

Licenses and Certifications

LDN - Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist

PhD - Doctor of Philosophy

RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist