Allison Villa-Garcia

About Allison

Hi there! My name is Allison Villa-Garcia. I was born and raised in Tampa, Florida and have been a dietitian for nearly eight years. During this time I have gained specialty experience in oncology (cancer) with an advanced certification as a Certified Specialist in Oncology through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, neonatal and pediatric nutrition. I have a particular heart for individuals with diabetes. This is near and dear to my heart I have family members with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes and I am actively pursuing my CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist) credential through the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education.

Approach to care

My approach to care is goal-oriented. During sessions we create mutually agreed upon SMART goals. These are goals that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely. I incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness throughout sessions as well.

Your first session with Allison

In our first session you can expect that we will build rapport with each other. I will ask your main goal for working together, and pending your goals I will conduct an intake and gather your pertinent history. This can include conducting a diet recall of what you have eaten in the past 24 hours, your average physical activity throughout the week, medications or supplements you may be taking, and your sleep patterns for example.

Location

📍 Tampa, Florida

Education

Bachelors of Science in Dietetics from the University of Florida. Masters of Science in Medical Science with a concentration in Women's Health from the University of South Florida

Hobbies

Brewing kombucha, baking bread, exercising, listening to podcasts, watching reality TV

Licenses and Certifications