Specialties
- Disordered eating
- Emotional eating
- Food allergies
- General health
- Healthy aging
- Heart health
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Prediabetes
- Vegan/vegetarian
- Weight stabilization
Approaches
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Intuitive eatingπ
Relationship with foodβ
Weight-neutralπ€
Accountability
Identifies as
- White
- Female
Cuisines / Diets
- Gluten Free
- Mediterranean
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Minimum patient age
Patient reviews
βThe dietitian was communicative patient, and I didn't feel uncomfortable discussing my healthβ
βThe dietitian was well informed, knowledgeable, polite, professional and easy to talk to about my dietary needs.β
βVery encouraging and listens and helps to find ways to add options to what's in place.β
About Shannon
Shannon is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with expertise in plant-based nutrition, Intuitive Eating, and culinary nutrition. She combines her love for food & cooking with evidence-based practices to help her community re-connect with food in an enjoyable way. Using a non-diet and food-first approach, Shannonβs expertise will help you break free from dieting, reduce stress in the kitchen, and build confidence around food.
Approach to care
Shannon practices a weight-neutral, non-diet, patient-centered approach in her nutrition counseling. She encourages a holistic view on your health & well-being and empowers clients to nourish their body through sustainable, enjoyable habits.
Your first session with Shannon
We'll start with a casual & engaging conversation regarding your health history, current lifestyle, and initial goals. Then, we'll work alongside each other to create an action plan using attainable, realistic habits to help empower you through your journey to feeling better. You'll build a healthy relationship with food & your body learning that food is meant to be enjoyed.
Location
π Maryland
Education
B.S. in Exercise & Sport Science, Howard Payne University; Post-bacc in Nutrition & Dietetics, Texas Woman's University; Certified Culinary Nutritionist, Certified Personal Trainer
Hobbies
Cooking, traveling, visiting local coffee shops, outdoor activities, reading
Licenses and Certifications
CPT - Certified Personal Trainer
LD - Licensed Dietitian
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist