Andrea Andersen

About Andrea

Andrea is a Registered Dietitian and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, who is experienced in nutrition for all ages and has worked in both community health and clinical settings. She has helped patients with health concerns, such as diabetes, prediabetes, liver disease, high cholesterol, weight management, thyroid issues, PCOS, and breastfeeding issues. Her personal experiences led her to study nutrition to better understand how it can affect and improve one's health. She is empathetic and compassionate about helping others to improve their health and live a better life.

Approach to care

Andrea's care philosophy centers on collaboration, compassion, and lasting change. She is there to help and give support by providing evidence-based information that is tailored to individual needs. She helps set patients up for success by helping them create realistic health goals. Accountability is part of the process in addition to understanding and flexibility in order to help patients through their life's journey.

Your first session with Andrea

In your first appointment, we will go over any relevant information about your health and current eating habits. We will focus on self-awareness, identifying any barriers, and talk more about what motivates you. This is a warm, collaborative conversation, with no judgment or pressure. You don’t need to have it all figured out yet, just show up as you are. Together, we will work on helping you set realistic and achievable goals to increase your confidence to move forward.

Education

BS in Nutrition (Dietetics), Arizona State University

Hobbies

Spending time with family and friends, playing games, walking, finding new recipes, and crafting.

Licenses and Certifications