Shelby is a registered dietitian specializing in nutrition support, sport nutrition and digestive disorders and is one of the few advanced practice dietitians in California. She is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and has research interests in dietitian provider autonomy in advanced-level practice, cancer care, and complex gastrointestinal surgery conditions. Shelby incorporates preventative health and chronic disease management in her consultations as she strongly believes that food is medicine. She holds leadership roles in national nutrition organizations involved in nutrition support and gastrointestinal diseases and is considered a national leader in patient care.