Specialties
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- General health
- Healthy aging
- Heart health
- Help gaining weight
Approaches
š
Intuitive eatingš§
Personalized macrosā
Weight-neutralš
Research-focused
Identifies as
- Female
Minimum patient age
About Maria
Iām Maria! Iām a Registered Dietitian with a BS in Nutrition and Dietetics and an MS in Food Science and Human Nutrition. My experience spans across all age groups and various medical conditions. I have most recently worked with older adults and veterans providing medical nutrition therapy for chronic disease. I am excited to use my expertise to empower you to feel your best and confidently navigate your nutrition goals.
Approach to care
Nutrition goes far beyond trying to eat the ācorrectā way. Itās about understanding your body, your patterns, and what helps you feel nourished and energized to live fully. I believe that a good relationship with food is the key to feeling your best by supporting your energy, mood, and overall wellbeing in a way that lasts. My philosophy is rooted in balance, sustainability, and simply meeting you where you are. I focus on practical strategies that compliment your lifestyle rather than the āall or nothingā mindset. Together, weāll work toward steady, meaningful changes that honor your health goals without overwhelm. My aim is to help you feel confident and provide you with the tools to make your health journey feel natural and achievable.
Your first session with Maria
Nutrition requires an individualized approach, so I want to first get to know you. Weāll start with a relaxed conversation about your goals, daily routines, and current approach to eating. Iāll take time to understand your health history, activity patterns, and any challenges youāve been navigating. From there, weāll create a plan that feels realistic and aligned with your lifestyle. By the end of the appointment, youāll leave with a clear direction, practical steps to get started, and steady support as you work toward long-term progress.
Location
š Tampa, Florida
Education
BS, Dietetics - University of Delaware | MS, Food Science and Human Nutrition - University of Florida
Hobbies
Cooking, playing guitar, reality TV and my 2 cats!
Licenses and Certifications
LDN - Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
MS - Master of Science
RD - Registered Dietitian
