Francesca Santell

About Francesca

My name is Francesca, and I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, located in the state of Pennsylvania. I took an interest in nutrition to understand what the human body needs to achieve optimal health. Currently I work full-time as a clinical Dietitian in both adult and pediatric care. Working with both pediatric and adult patients allows me to expand my knowledge and reach a larger population. I thoroughly enjoy working with both and do not have a preference. My biggest preference in patient care is patient satisfaction! I decided to take on a position with Nourish because I love helping patient's achieve their goals. I want to be able to guide someone into whatever they want for themselves. Nutrition related of course! Whether it is weight loss, weight gain, understanding food, or overall general health. I am looking forward to working with you!

Approach to care

My approach is "all food fits". I believe that in order to achieve goals, we do not have to eliminate any foods from our diet. Fun fact, my favorite food is ice cream! As a dietitian, I could never tell someone ice cream is bad. It is all about moderation. This method works best when we have a healthy relationship with food and also take accountability.

Your first session with Francesca

In your first session, we are going to spend time getting to know each other, find common grounds and start to build a foundation. It is important to be open and honest with each other for good client-counselor relationship. We will gather everything from your background, medical history, social history, and what you are looking to achieve.

Location

📍 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Education

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Hobbies

Reading, yoga, playing with my dog (Murphy), and spending time with my fiancé.

Licenses and Certifications