Kenia Cardona Velasco

About Kenia

Hi! I’m a bilingual Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist dedicated to helping individuals improve their health through nutrition. I provide personalized counseling and therapeutic diet education for people managing prediabetes, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, and obesity. My experience in community hospitals has also given me specialized skills in supporting patients who require enteral (tube feedings) and parenteral nutrition (PPN & TPN). Whether it’s guiding someone through chronic condition management or helping them feel confident in their nutrition choices, my goal is to empower individuals to live healthier, balanced lives.

Approach to care

I like to meet my patients where they are. I provide a compassionate, judgment-free space. I prioritize my clients' 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 empower them to achieve their health goals.

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