Nicole Buckman

About Nicole

Hi everyone, I’m Nicole! Through my experiences as a registered dietitian within both long term care and the acute care hospital setting I have been able to counsel patients with variety of conditions such as diabetes, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, preventing weight loss, and more. Of my community nutrition experience, I have worked with families facing food insecurity and guiding patients with assisting how to navigate grocery stores and recipe modifications. My passion for nutrition stems from seeing my friends and family struggle with navigating their own personal nutrition with their perspective conditions such as diabetes and cancer. The world of nutrition can be overwhelming but an individualized plan and goals, anyone can conquer it!

Approach to care

I believe in the basis of having a working relationship with food by deviating from the mindset of “good vs bad.” To achieve this, I focus on recipe modifications, meal planning, and determining substitutions to include into your daily routine. I believe that meals and eating should be enjoyable and not stressful! Navigating the nutrition world can be hard, intimidating, and tough to know where to start, that where I come in! I strive to prioritize intuitive eating and satisfying your appetite. Also, I focus on creating a realistic and personalized plan using evidence-based practices to incorporate all your favorite meals and snacks because I believe that all foods can fit!

Your first session with Nicole

In your first session with Nicole, we will begin with a nutrition assessment including many questions regarding your nutrition concerns, medical history, lifestyle/daily routine, and personal goals! This session is all about you and learning about your journey with nutrition to develop the best way to create an individualized plan to set you up for long-term success! I believe to meet you where you are and incorporate changes into your daily routine/lifestyle! My aim is to make you feel supported and understood by having the confidence to achieve your nutrition goals.

Location

📍 Erie, Pennsylvania

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance (BS) from Gannon University, Master of Dietetics and Nutrition (MDN) from The Ohio State University

Hobbies

Outside of work Nicole enjoys hiking, reading, yoga, baking, and exploring new recipes.

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