Specialties
- Heart health
- Food allergies
- Healthy aging
- Vegan/vegetarian
- General health
- Emotional eating
- Help gaining weight
- Weight stabilization
- Help losing weight
- Kidney disease
- Weight loss medications
- High blood pressure
- Type 2 diabetes
- Prediabetes
- High cholesterol
- Binge eating
- Tube feeding (EN)
Approaches
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Relationship with food⭐
Weight-neutral🧪
Lab testing🔍
Research-focused
Identifies as
- White
- Female
Cuisines / Diets
- Gluten Free
- Mediterranean
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Minimum patient age
Patient reviews
“Discussed areas of improvement and additions to assist with caloric deficit.“
July 15th, 2024“Everything was explained. The session was very conversational, even when she was getting baseline information.“
August 21st, 2024“Gave me a lot of information I didn't know, helped me with suggestions, really seem interested in my health history & the goal I'm working towards, & very easy to talk to.“
July 10th, 2024
About Alison
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about working with a registered dietitian! I am passionate about nutrition and have more than 28 years of experience working with chronic disease prevention and management with the goal of improving lifestyle and outcomes for my clients. Whether you have kidney disease, heart disease, metabolic concerns, hypertension, a feeding tube, wounds that need to heal, or simply want to maintain a healthy lifestyle, I am here to help! I became interested in nutrition by starting in a biochemistry program and learning how every part of us needs to be properly fueled, which guided my career path that I love.
Approach to care
You are the most important part of your healthcare plan! I believe that every small realistic change we can make together will move us forward to your success. I will work to find interventions that meet you where you are and work with you to establish and meet your goals.
Your first session with Alison
We will spend our time in the first session getting to know each other. We will talk about how you are feeling, what your goals are, what has and has not worked for you in the past, your medical history, bloodwork, and your current lifestyle and preferences. One of my skills is bringing that medical jargon down to something that makes sense. I am very open and supportive with communication, prefer a relaxed setting, and will offer a non-judgmental approach so no question should be left unasked!
Location
📍 Punta Gorda, Florida
Education
Master of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition from the University of Southern Mississippi Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry, and Nutrition from Albright College Master of Business Administration from Colorado State University, Global Campus (in progress)
Hobbies
I am committed to lifelong learning so I read a lot and schedule webinar or in-person education every chance I can. I love to garden and travel. I enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning, the feeling of a very productive day, a great walk in the evening, and a good nighttime golf cart ride with our elderly dog.
Licenses and Certifications
FAND - Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
LDN - Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
MS - Master of Science
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist