Donald Mankie

About Donald

My career experience has involved a significant level of patient education, working with individuals and conducting group sessions. The major areas of interest and expertise are in patient care and nutrition counseling and education. The cornerstone of my career pertains to Medical Nutrition Therapy provided to clients for disease management and treatment of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, obesity/overweight, metabolic disorders, food allergies, pediatric and adult gastrointestinal disorders. In addition there has been extensive experience providing professional nutrition and health presentations to a variety of populations from small groups to corporate settings. To include: wellness nutrition, cardiovascular health, child and family nutrition, sports nutrition, supermarket nutrition and incorporation of significant health changes to reduce lifestyle related disease.

Approach to care

My overall philosophy is to positively encourage clients to focus on health additions for moving towards an overall better quality of life. This method is introduced in a gradual manner, with a progressive approach building on skills throughout the learning process.

Your first session with Donald

Assessment of current health and nutrition status. Review of the readiness of change guidelines for preparation of realistic health practice. Introduction of preliminary health and nutrition education guidelines Identifying patient health and nutrition goals.

Location

📍 Blacksburg, Virginia

Education

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Foods Virginia Tech

Hobbies

Hiking, biking, outdoor activities, heirloom gardening, swimming

Licenses and Certifications