Specialties
- Heart health
- General health
- Kidney disease
- Cancer
- Diabetes or prediabetes
Approaches
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Intuitive eatingπ
Relationship with foodβ
Weight-neutralπ
Research-focused
Identifies as
- Hispanic / Latino
- Middle Eastern / North African
- Female
Cuisines / Diets
- Halal
- Latin American
- Middle Eastern
Minimum patient age
About Maya
Hello! I'm so glad you're here :) My name is Maya and I'm a registered dietitian based out of Virginia. I have 6+ years of experience in the nutrition field, specializing in nutrition interventions for common health conditions and general wellness. Being a dietitian allows me to combine my love of nutrition and my love of people. I'm also passionate about social justice issues that intersect with my field of work. What I love most about my job is building relationships with my clients and becoming a part of their health journey's. Thank you for considering me.
Approach to care
My approach to care is patient-centered & weight-inclusive. I take into consideration all social determinants of health to help guide you in a plan to meet your wellness goals in a realistic and sustainable way. My goal is to provide a well rounded patient care experience, one of which helps you to build a positive relationship with food and self.
Your first session with Maya
The first session is all about getting to know you and how we can work with one another towards meeting your health goals. I will ask questions about your current and past medical history (health conditions, lab work, etc.), food & nutrition patterns/norms, lifestyle, barriers, etc. This information will help me to develop a plan for you that is realistic and sustainable. We will then set small goals for you to work on and discuss in follow up sessions.
Location
π Virginia Beach, Virginia
Education
Master's of Nutritional Science (Dietetics), Arizona State University - ongoing Completion of Didactic Program in Dietetics, Virginia State University Bachelor's of Psychology, National University
Hobbies
Advocacy, reading, being outdoors, music
Licenses and Certifications
LDN - Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist