Specialties
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- Emotional eating
- General health
- GERD / Acid reflux
- Gestational diabetes
- Healthy aging
- Heart health
- Help gaining weight
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Kidney disease
- Prediabetes
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Weight loss medications / GLP-1s
- Weight stabilization
Approaches
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Meal planning💛
Relationship with food🤝
Accountability
Identifies as
- Female
Cuisines / Diets
- Mediterranean
Minimum patient age
Patient reviews
“Because Leila is thoughtful, thorough, and keeps it real with me. She's amazing!“
“Based off of the first session Leila was very understanding of my situation and she was able to use open communication and allow me to explain my story and she also made sure to give me input throughout our conversation.“
“dietitian is thorough and has provided me with eye opening insight to my eating habits“
About Leila
Leila has been a registered dietitian for over 14 years with the last 9 years working in an outpatient setting conducting individual nutrition counseling and education sessions. She specializes in prediabetes and diabetes, weight concerns, and general health. She became a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) in 2018 and has experience with diabetes self-management education and the use of CGMs (Continuous Glucose Monitors). She is passionate about helping others by preventing and managing chronic conditions through nutrition and lifestyle improvements.
Approach to care
Leila is an active listener and is committed to meeting patients where they currently are in their journey. She believes food is meant to be enjoyed and all foods can fit into the plan. Leila is open minded and collaborates with her patients to create individualized goals that are realistic, sustainable and will fit into your lifestyle.
Your first session with Leila
During your first session, Leila will take time to get to know you by asking questions about your lifestyle, medical history, eating habits, and nutrition related goals. Together we will develop goals tailored to your individual needs with actionable steps to work on between sessions. Leila is open to your ideas, limitations and feedback to ensure your plan is achievable and realistic.
Location
📍 North Carolina
Education
-Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from East Carolina University -Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
Hobbies
Leila resides in North Carolina with her husband and daughter. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, traveling, and going to concerts.
Licenses and Certifications
CDCES - Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
LDN - Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
RD - Registered Dietitian