Specialties
- Disordered eating
- Help gaining weight
- Eating disorder
- General health
- Bulimia
- Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder (OSFED)
- Anorexia
- Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)
- Binge eating
- Emotional eating
Approaches
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Intuitive eatingπ
Relationship with foodβ
Weight-neutralπ€
Accountability
Identifies as
- White
- Female
Minimum patient age
About Alexandra
Hi! My name is Alex and I have been a registered dietitian for the past 3 years! During the majority of this time, I have worked at Magnolia Creek, a residential eating disorder facility located in Birmingham, AL. I have a heart for ED patients and see myself continuing to care for this specific patient population through Nourish. I come from a military family, and moved all over the United States. I enjoy meeting new people and experiencing different cultures. My first job as a dietitian was in Honduras where I volunteered in an outpatient facility for a wide range of nutritional concerns. I am also a new mama to my son and loving every minute of it!
Approach to care
I use a weight-neutral approach when caring for patients. It is not about the number on the scale, but how you feel! I incorporate intuitive eating principles, motivational interviewing, and CBT into my counseling sessions. I also incorporate faith into sessions for clients who are interested. I encourage holistic wellness and utilize the 8 dimensions of wellness when considering overall wellness.
Your first session with Alexandra
In our first session, I will conduct a comprehensive nutrition assessment to tailor a nutritional plan, specific to your needs. We will establish short-term and long-term goals and I'll use this time as an opportunity to get to know you, your specific needs, and what you hope to gain from the program.
Location
π Birmingham, Alabama
Education
Masters of Science from Samford University
Hobbies
Cuddling my newborn, walks in nature, and good quality coffee :)
Licenses and Certifications
LD - Licensed Dietitian
MS - Master of Science
RD - Registered Dietitian