Specialties
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- General health
- Gestational diabetes
- Gut health
- Healthy aging
- Heart health
- Help gaining weight
- Help losing weight
- Hypothyroidism
- Liver disease
- Nutrition support
- Pediatric nutrition
- Prediabetes
- Thyroid disorders
- Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
- Tube feeding (EN)
- Type 2 diabetes
- Vegan/vegetarian
- Weight loss medications / GLP-1s
- Women's health
Approaches
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Meal planningš§
Personalized macrosš¤
Accountability
Identifies as
- White
- Female
Cuisines / Diets
- Jewish / Kosher
- Vegetarian
Minimum patient age
About Mariel
Hi there! I'm Mariel, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in Tampa, FL, with experience in both clinical and community nutrition. I work with adults and children, specializing in weight management, pre- and postpartum nutrition, and chronic condition prevention and management, including heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, and gastrointestinal disorders.
Approach to care
My approach to care is science-driven, compassionate, and highly individualized. I believe nutrition should be practical, flexible, and tailored to your real lifeānot based on rigid rules or one-size-fits-all plans. I focus on small, realistic goals supported by education and self-awareness, because lasting change happens gradually and with intention. Whether weāre working on improving lab values, supporting a healthy pregnancy, building balanced habits, or navigating a chronic condition, my goal is to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about your health.
Your first session with Mariel
Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and discuss your goals. Weāll review your medical history, habits, and lifestyle so I can better understand your unique needs. The information you share will serve as the foundation for your personalized nutrition plan. By the end of our session, weāll set your first goal and outline a clear, actionable plan to get started. This meeting marks the start of our partnership in working towards your healthiest self!
Location
š Tampa, Florida
Education
MS Clinical Nutrition (University of North Florida), BS Food and Nutrition (University of Alabama), BS Biomedical Sciences (Auburn University)
Hobbies
Taking walks with my rescue pup Mochi, relaxing at the beach, skiing, reading (psychological thrillers), attending concerts, and trying out new Instant Pot recipes.
Licenses and Certifications
LDN - Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
MS - Master of Science
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
