Specialties
- Bariatric surgery
- Cancer
- Crohn’s disease
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- General health
- GERD / Acid reflux
- Gestational diabetes
- Gut health
- Healthy aging
- Heart disease
- Heart health
- Help gaining weight
- Help losing weight
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- IBS
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Nutrition support
- Prediabetes
- Thyroid disorders
- Tube feeding (EN)
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Ulcerative colitis
- Vegan/vegetarian
Approaches
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Meal planning🧪
Lab testing🤝
Accountability
Identifies as
- Hispanic / Latino
- Female
Cuisines / Diets
- Caribbean
- Gluten Free
- Greek
- Indian
- Italian
- Latin American
- Mediterranean
- Mexican
- Middle Eastern
- Spanish
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Minimum patient age
About Leslie
Tucson has been my base for the last 12 years while I’ve worked across hospitals, community health, WIC, food services management, and private practice as a Registered Dietitian. I studied Nutrition Sciences and Spanish Literature at the University of Arizona, which shaped how I blend science with curious, culturally-minded food ideas. I love exploring new flavors while traveling and dancing at music festivals, and I bring that playful curiosity into how we approach food and change.
Approach to care
I ground recommendations in current research and then translate them into clear, practical steps we'll try together. I am direct and action-oriented, yet warm and nonjudgmental, so you can expect straightforward guidance delivered with empathy. We focus on sustainable habits that fit your life, using a weight-inclusive, health-at-every-size lens that prioritizes behavior and wellbeing over quick fixes. I also aim to teach the why behind each choice, so you leave empowered to make lasting changes.
Your first session with Leslie
Expect a relaxed, judgment-free conversation where we map out what matters to you and what feels realistic. I want my recommendations to fit into your lifestyle, so we'll explore your routines, wins, and barriers rather than forcing one-size-fits-all rules. You don't need to have it all figured out. Together we'll choose a couple of manageable steps and leave with clear, practical actions to try before our next visit.
Location
📍 Tucson, Arizona
Education
B.S. Nutrition Sciences and B.A. Spanish Literature - University of Arizona
Hobbies
Music Festivals and Traveling
Licenses and Certifications
RD - Registered Dietitian
