Specialties
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- General health
- GERD / Acid reflux
- Gestational diabetes
- Heart disease
- Heart health
- Help gaining weight
- Help losing weight
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Pediatric nutrition
- Prediabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Weight loss medications / GLP-1s
- Weight stabilization
- Women's health
Approaches
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Accountability
Identifies as
- Hispanic / Latino
- Female
Minimum patient age
About Paula
Hello! I am Paula, a Registered Dietitian with experience providing outpatient nutrition counseling. My interest in nutrition stems from growing up in a low-income household and seeing how lack of nutrition education and resources can lead to chronic diseases. I am passionate about delivering evidence-based care and teaching individuals how to establish good eating habits. I have experience supporting individuals and families with a variety of health concerns, including diabetes (prediabetes and type 2 diabetes), weight management, heart disease, and womenâs health. On a personal note, I love working out/weightlifting, trying new restaurants, coffee shops, and going to the movies with my boyfriend. I also love going to Disneyland!
Approach to care
My approach is warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental. I believe that nutrition should feel realistic and sustainable, not restrictive, and I focus on helping patients build habits that support long-term health. I am a believer that all foods fit, and together we can include the foods you love while supporting your health goals!
Your first session with Paula
Iâll take time to get to know you, your health history, and what youâre hoping to achieve. Weâll review your goals, discuss your current eating habits and routines. Whether youâre brand new to nutrition counseling or have tried many approaches before, my goal is for you to leave feeling supported and confident in the next steps we create together.
Location
đ California
Education
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics Minor in Biology Certificate of Training in Obesity for Pediatrics and Adults
Hobbies
Gym (weightlifting), Foodie, Watching the newest Netflix series, going on walks.
Licenses and Certifications
RD - Registered Dietitian
