Evelyn Yanke

About Evelyn

I have over 20 years experience providing Medical Nutrition Therapy for many health concerns including weight management, diabetes, heart health and GI disorders. Within my family I have had personal experience with Crohn's disease and cancer, which has driven me to be even more passionate about health and fitness. I am a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and I have created robust nutrition and health programs that have helped many make positive health changes. In my spare time I love to fuel my fitness with tennis and walking my dogs. I also love to cook and bake and I enjoy chocolate and ice cream and that’s okay! Let me join you on your journey to create an action plan to help you achieve sustainable and realistic nutrition goals.

Approach to care

Working with me you can expect: Developing a flexible treatment plan: This may include goals for nutrition, exercise and developing healthy habits. A collaborative approach: we will together develop an action plan that fits with your health concerns that is practical and reasonable. No judging: dietitians are here to help be your best self, not critique your food choices or expect quick change. Explaining/Teaching: I will share my expertise in the relationship between food and health. Prioritizing: I will focus on your most important questions and continue to build on basic concepts.

Your first session with Evelyn

Our first session will be devoted to getting to know you better and what your needs and concerns are. We will go through an introductory nutrition guide that will be applicable for all conditions. By the end of the first session you will have set three goals, one each for nutrition, healthy habits and movement.

Education

Master's Degree in Public Health from UCLA Bachelor of Science Degree from Cal State Long Beach

Hobbies

Tennis, sewing, paper crafts, biking on the beach

Licenses and Certifications