Specialties
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- General health
- Gestational diabetes
- Help losing weight
- Prediabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
Approaches
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Exerciseπ
Research-focused
Identifies as
- Male
Cuisines / Diets
- Latin American
- Mexican
Minimum patient age
About Ernesto
I practice nutrition care that is warm, non-diet, and behavior-focused. I prioritize long-term health over short-term outcomes and support clients through education, curiosity, and collaboration rather than control. I do not use shame, fear, or restriction as tools for change. I believe clients already have strengths and knowledge, and my role is to help them uncover, refine, and apply them in ways that feel sustainable. I meet clients where they are, respect their lived experiences, and treat progress as nonlinear. My goal is to build confidence, self-trust, and practical skills that support both physical and emotional well-being.
Approach to care
I believe that health is not defined by perfection, restriction, or willpower. My approach to nutrition care is rooted in compassion, evidence-based practice, and sustainable behavior change. I work with individuals seeking weight management and diabetes support using a non-diet, shame-free approach that focuses on building skills rather than enforcing rules. Instead of rigid meal plans or quick fixes, I help clients develop realistic habits that fit their lives, cultures, and preferences. I believe that lasting change happens when people feel supported, understood, and empowered β not judged. My role is to meet each client where they are, provide practical education, and create a safe space for growth, reflection, and progress at their own pace. Health is personal, and so is nutrition care. Together, we focus on progress, not perfection.
Your first session with Ernesto
Your first session is a supportive, non-judgmental conversation focused on understanding your health history, goals, and relationship with food. Together, weβll identify realistic starting points for behavior change and create a plan that fits your life β without shame, restriction, or pressure.
Location
π California
Education
I completed my bachelors in nutrition, dietetics, and wellness through Northern Illinois university and my dietetic internship through Harper College in Illinois
Hobbies
Exercising, concerts, travel, trying new restaurants
Licenses and Certifications
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
