Identifies as
- Asian / Asian American
- Female
Specialties
- Gut health
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- Emotional eating
- Heart health
- General health
- Disordered eating
- Prediabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- High cholesterol
- GERD / Acid reflux
- High blood pressure
- Binge eating
- Help gaining weight
- Pre or postnatal nutrition
- Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder (OSFED)
- IBS
Approaches
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Intuitive eating💛
Relationship with food⭐
Weight-neutral🔍
Research-focused
Minimum patient age
Patient reviews
“Ease of visit, professional demeanor and overall knowledge and expertise exhibited“
August 29th, 2024“I feel very comfortable, I'm never made to feel ashamed for my food choices or my busy schedule.“
June 5th, 2024“Overall professionalism, knowledge, and ease of talking with Sarah.“
August 26th, 2024
About Sarah
Sarah is a registered dietitian and has 10 years of combined experience working in higher education and private practice. She has worked with diverse clientele and focuses on overall wellness, disordered eating and body image, and preventing and managing chronic conditions. She incorporates Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size® principles because they are sustainable, gentle, and allow for individual and cultural tailoring. She also has extensive knowledge and experience working with Asian American and Pacific Islander and Hispanic/Latino communities.
Approach to care
Sarah uses a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach in her practice and assists clients with incorporating health-promoting behaviors to manage their conditions and improve their health. She encourages clients to build a positive relationship with their bodies, minds, and food.
Your first session with Sarah
Sarah will address your concerns and briefly assess and review your diet and medical history to better understand what is important to you. She will use this information to tailor your visit and depending on your condition and needs, she may provide nutrition education and help you make personal action-oriented goals. At the end of the day, you are the “expert of you” and Sarah is here to be your advocate and listening ear.
Location
📍 San Diego, California
Education
San Diego State University, MPH in Health Promotion and Behavioral Science | California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Dietetic Internship | Pepperdine University, BS in Nutritional Science
Hobbies
Reading books, going to the beach, and watching Padres baseball with my husband