Kenia Cardona Velasco

About Kenia

Hi! I'm a bilingual Dietitian and certified diabetes specialist. I grew up in a small town in Mexico and moved to the USA at the age of 12. I truly understand the eating practices and challenges that many of our Latino-Hispanic communities face. I'd love to offer nutrition guidance to those facing language barriers in the US healthcare system. I have experience providing nutrition counseling and therapeutic diet education to individuals affected by chronic health conditions such as prediabetes, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, and chronic kidney disease. After working in community hospitals, I've also gained skills in helping individuals who need enteral nutrition (tube feedings) and parenteral nutrition (PPN & TPN) support.

Approach to care

I like to meet my patients where they are. I provide a compassionate, judgment-free space. I prioritize my client's relationship with food and take an individualized approach to find evidence-based strategies that best work to achieve their goals. I am here to keep my patients accountable and encourage them to become the healthier/happier version of themselves.

Your first session with Kenia

In your first session, I take time to get to know each other. I ask you questions regarding your health history, current lifestyle, usual eating patterns, preferences, and long-term goals. After we identify your challenges and what you would like to focus on, we will create SMART goals, which are meant to be attainable and sustainable. I provide more comprehensive interventions and education at each follow-up.

Location

📍 Bakersfield, California

Education

BS in Food and Nutritional Sciences- Dietetics Specialty. Dietetic Internship - Clinica Sierra Vista.

Hobbies

Trying new restaurants. Traveling. Spending time with family and friends.

Licenses and Certifications