My name is Theresa and I've been a Registered Dietitian for over 20 years. I am a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and hold a Master of Science degree in nutrition from New York University. I went into this field because of academic interest and personal experience.

Academically, I thought the classes were really interesting which is of course important, but it was my personal experiences that eventually shaped me as a clinician. Personally, I had some family members who struggled with chronic diseases related to their eating habits and friends who struggled with disordered eating. Growing up, I've also had positive exposures to food and eating thanks to my mom. She had a big vegetable garden therefore was always encouraging us to make traditionally healthy food choices with plenty of produce, but she always left room for treat foods and cultural favorites. My mom's balanced attitude toward eating shaped not only my own eating habits, but eventually my professional beliefs and philosophy.

I've worked in a variety of settings over the years, mostly seeing individuals in outpatient clinics specializing in weight management / bariatrics, diabetes management, hearth health and general wellness. I've also taught some college level nutrition classes, heart healthy cooking classes, worked for nutrition websites, even did a little personal training. So what I bring to you is my academic and professional experience merged with a positive attitude towards food. I am empathetic, practical and realistic. I look forward to helping you make nutrition decisions that are scientifically safe and sound, make sense given your life demands and of course include foods you will enjoy eating!