Specialties
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- Vegan/vegetarian
- Help losing weight
- Gestational diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Prediabetes
- Gut health
- Emotional eating
- Healthy aging
- Heart health
- Weight stabilization
- Binge eating
- Hyperthyroidism
- Type 1 diabetes
- Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)
- Hypothyroidism
Approaches
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Intuitive eating💛
Relationship with food⭐
Weight-neutral🤝
Accountability
Identifies as
- Black / African American
- Native American
- White
- Female
Cuisines / Diets
- African American / Soul Food
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Minimum patient age
About Dionna
Dionna is a certified expert in exercise and nutrition sciences with a deep passion for wellness and holistic health. Growing up with a love for cooking. Dionna’s interest shifted at the age of 13 toward the powerful ways food can heal the body. This fascination led her to transition to a plant-based diet, a lifestyle she continues to follow today. Dionna is particularly passionate about diabetes education, and addressing cardiovascular conditions. She strives to empower her clients to live healthier, more balanced lives through sustainable nutrition and fitness strategies.
Approach to care
Dionna utilizes a patient-centered approach combined with motivational interviewing to empower clients in their health journey. Her goal is to provide individuals with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to make informed decisions that align with their personal values and goals. By creating a collaborative, non-judgmental space, Dionna encourages open dialogue and self-reflection. Through this process, clients leave sessions feeling motivated, confident, and equipped to take ownership of their health and well-being.
Your first session with Dionna
In our first session, we’ll focus on understanding your lifestyle, your personal goals, and any current barriers you may be facing in achieving them. Together, we’ll explore your eating habits, activity levels, and overall wellness to get a clear picture of where you’re at. From there, we’ll work on creating a personalized plan that addresses your unique needs and helps you move toward thriving in your health and wellness journey!
Location
📍 Birmingham, Alabama
Education
Bachelor's of Exercise and Nutrition Science
Hobbies
Cooking, Weight lifting, and pet parent
Licenses and Certifications
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist