Specialties
- General health
- Heart health
- Emotional eating
- Weight stabilization
- Disordered eating
- High cholesterol
- Prediabetes
- High blood pressure
- GERD / Acid reflux
- Healthy aging
- Help losing weight
- PCOS
- Weight loss medications
Approaches
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Intuitive eating💛
Relationship with food🔍
Research-focused🤝
Accountability
Minimum patient age
Patient reviews
“Calliope explained the sessions topic in a way I was able to understand everything. She is very knowledgeable and always answers my questions“
June 9th, 2024“Calliope is knowledgeable, validated my insights, really listened to me and provided so much good information. I can tell she really knows her stuff and is passionate about nutrition! Plus she was very nice and friendly and easy to chat with which is very important to me in a dietitian!“
August 14th, 2024“Calliope listened and took a great deal of time to understand my issues. She was also very personable and reasonable.“
July 5th, 2024
About Calliope
Hello, my name is Calliope. I'm passionate about helping folks reach their health goals while keeping their sanity. I don't believe you need to dish out for top dollar produce or milk the cow yourself. I don't believe in spending hours in the kitchen or gym on the daily, if that's not your thing. Most importantly, I don't believe we need to demonize certain foods while putting others on a pedestal. My personal and professional experience allows me to meet clients with empathy and understanding so we can figure out what works best for YOU without feelings of guilt or shame overshadowing the process.
Approach to care
My approach is focused on overall health. While I monitor biomarkers like labs and blood pressure, I also take into consideration mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing when creating interventions. The care I provide is individualized, with actionable goals that feel realistic to your current lifestyle and needs. This is also a pressure free zone. Rather than thinking about goals as "pass or fail", I encourage you to consider your goals like an experiment. We put goals into action after session and comeback next time to make tweaks (if needed) or advance based on the data you've gathered between sessions.
Your first session with Calliope
The first session is for me to get to know you. I want a clear picture of what you want out of our time together and your "why" behind seeking behavior change. I also want to gain a deep understanding of what makes you tick, your current lifestyle, food preferences, and what you've done in the past to work toward your health goals. I'll be asking a lot of questions about you so we can soon begin working on suitable goals.
Location
📍 Allentown, Pennsylvania
Education
B.S. in Nutrition from Cedar Crest College
Hobbies
I love anything outdoors! Some of my favorite outdoor activities are hiking, kayaking, camping, and a good day at the lake. When the weather is unpleasant, I like to read, cook/bake, and attempt art/craft project. Keyword is attempt! I also teach yoga and enjoy anything from yin to vinyasa flows.