Specialties
- Crohn’s disease
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- Food allergies
- General health
- Gut health
- Healthy aging
- Heart disease
- Heart health
- Help gaining weight
- Help losing weight
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Nutrition support
- Prediabetes
- Tube feeding (EN)
- Type 2 diabetes
- Ulcerative colitis
- Vegan/vegetarian
- Weight loss medications / GLP-1s
Approaches
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Personalized macros⭐
Weight-neutral🤝
Accountability🏳️🌈
LGBTQIA+
Identifies as
- Hispanic / Latino
- LGBTQ+
- Female
Cuisines / Diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Minimum patient age
About Risa
Hi, I’m Risa! I’m a Registered Dietitian with 7 years of experience helping people improve their health through nutrition. I’ve worked with adults of all ages and backgrounds. I specialize in helping people manage chronic conditions like kidney, heart, and liver disease, as well as type 2 diabetes. I care about making nutrition simple and realistic. I believe that even small changes can lead to big improvements in health.
Approach to care
I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition—everyone’s different, and that’s a good thing! I’ll meet you where you are and help you build habits that fit your life, support your health, and let you enjoy the foods you love. My goal is to take away the stress and confusion around food, and give you a plan that feels doable and empowering.
Your first session with Risa
Our first session is about getting to know you. We’ll talk about what brought you here, your health concerns, and your goals. I’ll also ask about your medical history, eating habits, food preferences, and lifestyle. Then, together we’ll create a plan that feels realistic and sets you up for success.
Location
📍 Tucson, Arizona
Education
BS in Nutritional Sciences, BA in Global Studies, Master of Public Health
Hobbies
I enjoy reading, playing with my dog, spending time outside
Licenses and Certifications
LD - Licensed Dietitian
MPH - Master of Public Health
RD - Registered Dietitian
