Specialties
- General health
- Healthy aging
- Help gaining weight
- Help losing weight
- Pediatric nutrition
- Pre or postnatal nutrition
- Vegan/vegetarian
- Weight stabilization
- Women's health
Approaches
š±
Functional medicineš
Intuitive eatingš„
Meal planningš§Ŗ
Lab testing
Identifies as
- Black / African American
- Christian
- Female
Cuisines / Diets
- African American / Soul Food
- Gluten Free
- Mediterranean
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Minimum patient age
About Summer
Hi there! Iām Summer :) Registered Dietitian, foodie, and your friendly guide to feeling good from the inside out. I began my career with the PHFE WIC program, where I quickly fell in love with womenās and childrenās nutrition, especially the magical (and sometimes messy!) pre- and postnatal seasons of life. Along the way, I built meaningful relationships with families and had the honor of contributing to programs like Cinnamoms, which supports the health and wellness of African American families. My work has connected me with people from all walks of life and strengthened my skills in cultural sensitivity, equity, and supporting individuals and families with limited resources. Iām excited to walk alongside you, sharing personalized nutrition tools that help fuel, strengthen, and heal your body. Food is a beautiful part of lifeāit energizes us, brings us together, and sparks creativity.
Approach to care
As a dietitian, my approach blends intuitive eating with functional medicine, listening to your body, and getting curious about whatās happening behind the scenes. I help clients reconnect with hunger and fullness cues, ditch restrictive food rules, and rediscover the joy of eating (without guilt tagging along). Through a functional medicine lens, weāll explore how nutrition, lifestyle, stress, gut health, and everyday habits all play a role in your well-being. Together, weāll create sustainable strategies that support long-term health and build trust with your body. I use motivational interviewing as a sort of friendly strategy session which is brainstorming and encouragement to figure out what changes feel realistic for you and whether youāre ready for a small step⦠or a bold leap. I truly believe tiny, feasible tweaks can snowball into a lifestyle that feels natural, empowering, and even effortless. Iāll be right there to guide you and celebrate every win along the way :)
Your first session with Summer
And because Iām a big believer in connection and enjoying the process, our first session will start with some ice-breaking (no awkward vibes, promise). Then weāll talk through your goals and concerns, and finish by brainstorming a clear, supportive plan for your very first steps toward better nutrition and health. I canāt wait to get started together!
Location
š Los Angeles, California
Education
La Sierra University, Loma Linda University
Hobbies
Baking, Cooking, Singing, Zumba, DIY, Hiking
Licenses and Certifications
MPH - Master of Public Health
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
