Zia Work

About Zia

Hi! My name is Zia and I am a registered dietitian who also attended culinary school! I specialize in gut health, skin conditions, weight management, fostering a positive relationship with food, and autoimmune conditions such as Celiac and Hashimoto's. I have experience in both acute care and outpatient counseling environments, and utilize a functional and integrative medicine approach. Having a background in culinary arts has also allowed me to merge the two worlds of food and nutrition, for a truly food is medicine approach to care.

Approach to care

Every individual is just that - an individual. Unique in their own way with different goals, challenges, and experiences. I aim to approach care by focusing on you as a whole person, to best identify the interventions that work best for you, your body, and your lifestyle. Dietary and lifestyle changes can be overwhelming, but together we will create and identify sustainable and effective interventions to help you reach your goals. I strive to foster an inclusive, compassionate, understanding and mindful environment, where you feel supported and comfortable both in and between sessions.

Your first session with Zia

During our initial session, we will work to together to compile a comprehensive nutrition evaluation which will include your goals, health history, lifestyle, and dietary factors. This will help to create a strong foundation that we will then begin building your tailored interventions on. As in every relationship built on respect, it cannot be one-sided! During your initial as well as any subsequent sessions, I encourage you to ask me anything that may help you to get to know me better and feel as comfortable as possible during sessions.

Location

📍 Eatontown, New Jersey

Education

Johnson and Wales University Union Institute and University

Hobbies

Cooking, baking, houseplants, rock climbing, beach bike rides

Licenses and Certifications