Specialties
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- Food allergies
- General health
- GERD / Acid reflux
- Gut health
- Healthy aging
- Heart disease
- Heart health
- Help gaining weight
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- PCOS
- Prediabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Weight stabilization
- Women's health
Approaches
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LGBTQIA+
Identifies as
- Black / African American
- Christian
- LGBTQ+
- Female
Cuisines / Diets
- African American / Soul Food
- Gluten Free
- Low Carb / Keto
- Vegetarian
Minimum patient age
About Alysha
I am a Chef, Registered Dietitian, and Director of Nutrition Services who specializes in culinary nutrition and nutrition counseling for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is my second year as the Race, Equity, Access, Diversity+ Inclusion Taskforce Facilitator at my non-profit organization. I also serve as the Sponsorship Chair for the Behavioral Health Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group. With my culinary background, I have also worked with restaurateurs as a Recipe and Menu Developer.
Approach to care
I make nutrition accessible by providing practical applications for the scientific information provided. This includes recipes, pictures, and detailing the personal significance of the modification. I am dedicated to providing resources and education to increase engagement in the nutrition counseling and overall healthcare process.
Your first session with Alysha
People should expect to answer many questions about their habits, likes, and dislikes. The first session should be focused on getting to know your goals for counseling, as well as your preferred style of help. Do you like reminders? Do you have questions that need answering? Do you need recipe suggestions? I am here to assist you along your journey with nutrition.
Location
π Missouri
Education
B.S. Biology, B.A. Culinary Management, Didactic Program in Dietetics Cert., M.A. Health Advancement and Promotion
Hobbies
Sewing, Singing, Hiking, Cooking and Baking
Licenses and Certifications
LD - Licensed Dietitian
MA - Master of Arts
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
