Specialties
- Bariatric surgery
- Cancer
- Celiac disease
- Crohn’s disease
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- 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
- Liver disease
- Menopause
- Pre or postnatal nutrition
- Prediabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- UTIs
- Vegan/vegetarian
- Weight loss medications / GLP-1s
- Women's health
Approaches
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Functional medicine💛
Relationship with food⭐
Weight-neutral🤝
Accountability
Identifies as
- Black / African American
- Christian
- Female
Cuisines / Diets
- African American / Soul Food
- Caribbean
- Chinese
- Gluten Free
- Halal
- Indian
- Jewish / Kosher
- Mediterranean
- Mexican
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- West African
Minimum patient age
About Yaa Asantewaa
I am Registered Dietitian who loves partnering with clients to create lasting, positive changes in health and well-being. I believe nutrition care should be personalized and culturally responsive, honoring each person’s unique journey and needs. I am committed to fostering a healthy relationship with food and supporting overall wellness through practical, evidence-based strategies. My educational journey includes a PhD in Food Science and a Master of Public Health, providing me with a broad perspective that integrates clinical nutrition, community health, and the science of food. This diverse training informs my holistic, client-centered approach to nutrition, focusing on realistic solutions tailored to individual lifestyles.
Approach to care
I approach nutrition through a personalized and culturally responsive lens, honoring the unique experiences, environments, and relationships with food that shape each person’s health journey. Using motivational interviewing, goal setting, and collaborative planning, I empower clients to take meaningful charge of their well-being. My approach is holistic and practical, blending evidence-based nutrition science with strategies that fit naturally into everyday life. I also create a supportive space that encourages accountability, so clients feel both motivated and confident every step of the way. I am excited to work together and support you in reaching your health goals, one step at a time.
Your first session with Yaa Asantewaa
In our first session, we will spend time getting to know each other. I will ask about your nutrition and health history, lifestyle, goals, and any challenges you have faced along the way. This conversation is open, judgment-free, and focused on understanding your needs. Together, we will start mapping out a plan that feels realistic, sustainable, and aligned with your needs and values. You will leave with clear next steps and a sense of partnership, knowing you have someone in your corner, cheering you on, for the journey ahead.
Education
PhD in Food Science from The University of Georgia and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Columbia University in the City of New York
Hobbies
I love engaging in any activity that makes me or my loved ones smile or laugh.
Licenses and Certifications
MPH - Master of Public Health
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy
RD - Registered Dietitian