Regina Santangelo

About Regina

Regina is a conscientious, passionate, and results-focused registered dietitian with a history of improving patient outcomes through carefully customized nutrition care plans. As a nutritionist since 2016, Regina has experience working with a broad range of patients, including those who are hospitalized, undergoing dialysis, and recovering from heart disease. Additionally, Regina is uniquely equipped to work with individuals diagnosed with celiac disease or gastroparesis – conditions Regina has lived with herself for more than a decade. In working with her, you can expect the highest quality care delivered with empathy and a sense of humor. In her personal life, Regina is very family-oriented and enjoys seeking out the best gluten free food she can find. Regina earned her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from and completed her dietetic internship through the University of Delaware. She loves treating patients of all ages.

Approach to care

I do everything in my power to set up my clients for success from day one! I'm not a fan of encouraging drastic changes in diet and lifestyle overnight*. Instead, I like to approach dietary changes incrementally because I find this approach generally results in patients being more successful in the long run. I'm also a huge proponent of the non-diet approach - I won't recommend following a specific diet, but will instead teach you how to build a well-balanced, nutrient-dense plate and practice intuitive/mindful eating. You'll never hear me tell you that you can't eat something*. Rather, I will encourage you to consume foods that are less in line with your health goals less often and in smaller quantities. Lastly, I will work with each client individually to determine what they personally are most motivated to change and focus my education on those areas. *These statements do not pertain to clients with celiac disease or food allergies/intolerances/sensitivities for your safety

Your first session with Regina

During our first session, I will ask you to tell me more about yourself - whether your married or have kids, what you do for a living - so I can get to know you better on a personal level. Then I'll ask you some questions about your medical history, diet, physical activity level, and nutrition goals before moving onto diet education.

Education

University of Delaware - Bachelor's of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, Minor in Health and Wellness

Hobbies

Hiking, pilates, reading, spending time with loved ones, traveling, yoga

Licenses and Certifications