Specialties
- Celiac disease
- Crohn’s disease
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- Emotional eating
- Fertility
- Food allergies
- General health
- GERD / Acid reflux
- Gut health
- Help gaining weight
- Help losing weight
- IBS
- Pediatric nutrition
- Pre or postnatal nutrition
- Prediabetes
- SIBO
- Ulcerative colitis
- Vegan/vegetarian
- Weight loss medications / GLP-1s
- Weight stabilization
- Women's health
Approaches
🍎
FODMAP⭐
Weight-neutral🔍
Research-focused🤝
Accountability
Identifies as
- Female
Cuisines / Diets
- Gluten Free
- Vegetarian
Minimum patient age
About Susan
With 19 years of experience as a registered dietitian, Susan is passionate about helping those to achieve optimal health through personalized care. She takes a compassionate, non-diet approach to weight management, focusing on sustainable lifestyle changes that enhance well-being and improve relationship with food. As a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition and Certified Lactation Counselor, Susan provides expert pre- and postnatal support. She also specializes in gastrointestinal health and food allergies, including celiac disease, FPIES, FPIAP, and EoE, and offers guidance for those managing IBS, Crohn's, and UC.
Approach to care
In both hospital and outpatient settings, Susan has developed a client-centered counseling approach that empowers her clients with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to achieve their wellness goals. She believes in a collaborative process that takes time, dedication, and personalized support, ensuring that her clients receive tailored guidance to overcome their nutritional challenges.
Your first session with Susan
During initial consultations, Susan takes the time to thoroughly understand her clients' goals, current nutritional habits, and medical history. She ensures a judgment-free, relaxed environment to help clients feel comfortable and at ease. To promote sustainable health changes, Susan emphasizes accountability by setting realistic goals and providing regular follow-up support. She recommends initial weekly or bi-weekly sessions to track progress and maintain motivation. Susan is available to see patients through Nourish on Wednesdays from 9 AM to 4 PM EST. Please ensure you have recurring availability during this time when scheduling an appointment with her.
Location
📍 Connecticut
Education
University Of Connecticut BS in Dietetics (2005); Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP); Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC); Certificate of Training in Pediatric Food Allergy (through Food Allergy Research & Education); Completed FODMAP training with Monash University
Hobbies
camping, running, family time with husband + 3 kids
Licenses and Certifications
CLC - Certified Lactation Counselor
CSP - Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition
RD - Registered Dietitian