Specialties
- Autoimmune disease
- Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)
- Bariatric surgery
- Bulimia
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- Disordered eating
- Eating disorder
- Emotional eating
- General health
- GERD / Acid reflux
- Gestational diabetes
- Gut health
- Healthy aging
- Heart disease
- Heart health
- Help gaining weight
- Help losing weight
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Hypothyroidism
- IBS
- Kidney disease
- Menopause
- PCOS
- Pediatric nutrition
- Prediabetes
- Thyroid disorders
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- UTIs
- Vegan/vegetarian
- Weight loss medications / GLP-1s
- Weight stabilization
- Women's health
Approaches
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Relationship with foodπ§ͺ
Lab testingπ
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Accountability
Identifies as
- Hispanic / Latino
- Female
Minimum patient age
About Ruth
Hello, I became dedicated in the field of nutrition due to battling obesity as a child and teen. After losing 80 pounds my life changed! And I know I can help you do the same! Diabetes runs in my family so that is another passion for me.. I have over 25 years in motivational counseling, media and public speaking. I want to get to know you and share the latest evidence based science in a language you can understand. I love being a positive partner in helping you become the greatest version of yourself. I am certified as a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, as well as Board Certified in Obesity and Weight Management. Fun facts about me...I am a Peanuts collector (Snoopy) I love to do artwork, and at home I relax with my sweet dogs, hope to meet you soon!
Approach to care
I need to get to know you and strive to connect with you; so we can make reasonable goals. I know we need to stay motivated! My goal is to be honest and bring you to deeply understand some of the possible causes of your health condition. I am going to support you every step of the way... but be yourself and let's be a great team!
Your first session with Ruth
We will chat and see what you feel your goals are and what you are thinking. After listening, I will share some ideas and some nutritional science; share my thoughts and expertise...and then we figure out what our next steps are. Of course we will discuss labs, and possible outcomes. Getting to clear communication and motivation is the goal !
Location
π Los Angeles, California
Education
BA in Nutritional Science, CDCES, CSOWM
Hobbies
Family, Snoopy, Dogs, Painting, Hiking, Dancing, Prayer
Licenses and Certifications
CDCES - Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
CSOWM - Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management
RD - Registered Dietitian
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist