Identifies as
- Hispanic / Latino
- White
- Female
Specialties
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- General health
- Pediatric nutrition
- Prediabetes
- Heart health
- Healthy aging
- Food allergies
- Pre or postnatal nutrition
- Disordered eating
- Vegan/vegetarian
- Women's health
- Emotional eating
- Sports & performance nutrition
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Type 2 diabetes
- Gestational diabetes
Approaches
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Intuitive eating💛
Relationship with food⭐
Weight-neutral🔍
Research-focused
Cuisines / Diets
- Latin American
- Mediterranean
- Mexican
- Spanish
- Vegetarian
Minimum patient age
Patient reviews
“Dana was amazing, so caring and thoughtful in her questions! also a great listener!“
June 3rd, 2024“Dana is great and is culturally relevant in her approach to her meals“
June 11th, 2024
About Dana
I'm a registered dietitian with more than six years of experience helping people achieve their health and wellness goals. I believe in following an evidence-based approach and have worked with a wide-range of conditions including diabetes, heart health, general health, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. I also specialize in working with pediatric patients and families on general health, picky eating, growth management and food allergies.
Approach to care
I provide care using a weight-neutral approach and believe food should be fun, not restrictive or stressful. Together, we will build a positive relationship with food as well as use sustainable behavior change to work toward your goals. You will drive the work we do together, but I will be there every step of the way as a motivator, cheerleader and educator. Additionally, I believe the food you eat should fit into your unique lifestyle as well as reflect your cultural values.
Your first session with Dana
During your first session, we will discuss your nutrition and health goals as well as talk about your current lifestyle overall. We will explore ways we can improve your current habits and start to develop a plan to help you achieve your goals. You will also have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
Location
📍 Chicago , Illinois
Education
University of Illinois - Chicago, M.S. University of Wisconsin, B.A.
Hobbies
Yoga, reading, cooking, writing