Ariana McElroy

About Ariana

As a Registered Dietitian I've worked in various community, hospital, outreach, and research settings. I specialize in general health, heart disease, fatty liver disease, type 2 diabetes, weight management, pre and postnatal nutrition, cancer, general pediatric and geriatric nutrition. My inherent interest in all foods, cooking, and science converge in my counseling to give you some of the many tools you need to succeed long-term. As well as, give you practical and evidence-based recommendations without sacrificing flavor or any of your favorite foods. My main goal is to foster a trusting patient-provider relationship that is built on empathy, open-communication, respect, and collaboration to create a care plan that aligns with your needs, lifestyle, and preferences. I value your time and look forward to working with you! Until then, you can find me taking care of two kids, a dog, and a cat.

Approach to care

My approach to care is based on a holistic point of view that connects all your lifestyle patterns to create a personalized care plan that takes into account your preferences, beliefs, habits, priorities, abilities, and culture. In addition, coordination with an existing primary care provider is established to maintain continuity of care and/or referrals are made if necessary to ensure you receive comprehensive care.

Your first session with Ariana

In your first session you can expect a light and hearty conversation to get over the initial nerves and feel at ease with each other. Although, we can always skip to the interviewing part if that's your jam. I'm here to ensure you feel listened and seen. I will go over the Nourish program success paradigm and our Nourish guarantee, so you don't have to worry about surprise bills. An assessment will be conducted to collect relevant clinical history and go over your goals and priorities to begin tracking your long-term and short-term goals.

Education

San Diego State University

Hobbies

Watch cooking shows, experiment with recipes, discover new plants by enjoying the outdoors

Licenses and Certifications