Specialties
- Kidney disease
- Gut health
- General health
- Heart health
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Prediabetes
Approaches
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FODMAP💛
Relationship with food🔍
Research-focused🤝
Accountability
Identifies as
- Hispanic / Latino
- Female
Cuisines / Diets
- Caribbean
- Gluten Free
- Latin American
- Mediterranean
- Spanish
Minimum patient age
About Mayra
I am an experienced registered dietitian with over a decade of expertise in culturally appropriate nutrition, focusing on Latino communities. I hold a Master’s in Health Science with a concentration in Nutrition from the University of Puerto Rico. My specialties include chronic kidney disease, dialysis (hemodialysis, home dialysis, and peritoneal dialysis), and gastrointestinal conditions. My career spans major healthcare organizations, telehealth, and private practice. My goal is to help patients achieve healthier lifestyles through personalized, evidence-based nutrition advice. Fluent in both English and Spanish, I'm dedicated to helping patients achieve healthier lifestyles.
Approach to care
I believe in a holistic approach that integrates cultural sensitivity with evidence-based nutrition. My practice emphasizes the importance of tailored dietary advice that aligns with my clients' cultural backgrounds and individual health needs. I focus on key areas such as chronic disease management as well as overall well-being. I will meet you where you are in your journey, understanding and respecting your unique circumstances. Utilizing tools like dietary assessments, lifestyle modifications, and biometrics evaluations, I provide a comprehensive view of health to support my clients' unique journeys.
Your first session with Mayra
In our first session, we’ll explore your health goals, lifestyle, and dietary preferences, focusing on any cultural or personal factors that influence your eating habits. Together, we’ll establish foundational habits like hydration, balanced nutrition, and movement, and explore meal planning strategies and other aspects that support your health journey. My goal is to create a supportive and inclusive space where you feel empowered to take charge of your health with personalized, culturally resonant nutrition advice. We'll create a care plan tailored to achieve your health goals, with the resources and support needed for success. I'm here to support you every step of the way.
Location
📍 Austin, Texas
Education
Master in Health Science, Bachelor in Nutrition and Dietetics
Hobbies
Outdoor biking, hiking, cooking, being connected to nature.