Specialties
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- General health
- GERD / Acid reflux
- Gut health
- Healthy aging
- Heart disease
- Heart health
- Help gaining weight
- Help losing weight
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- IBS
- Kidney disease
- Prediabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- UTIs
- Vegan/vegetarian
- Weight stabilization
- Women's health
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Identifies as
- Christian
- Female
Cuisines / Diets
- Italian
Minimum patient age
About Linda
Linda Vespoli-Matthews bringing 25 years of experience in nutrition. She has worked in clinical settings specializing in chronic health conditions, such as renal disease, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and weight management. She is passionate about helping people create individualized meal plans tailored to their nutritional needs and lifestyle.
Approach to care
Linda offers personalized evidence-based nutrition guidance. She is supportive, compassionate, and provides person-centered environment that focuses on clients' feelings and personal growth. She encourages clients to feel confident and empowered to step in control of their health at their own pace. She values working with clients as a partnership to identify and achieve realistic goals.
Your first session with Linda
Linda will get to know you and listen to your concerns. We will review your health history, medications, and food choices. Linda will provide basic personalized nutrition guidance and set up realistic short-term goals. In addition, review next steps with you in a supportive environment.
Education
Hofstra University, Bachelor of Liberal Arts Long Island University, Masters in Science
Hobbies
Ballet dance, Assistant dance teacher, yoga, meditation, and hiking.
Licenses and Certifications
MS - Master of Science