Over time, I’ve come to deeply value the power of preventative nutrition—supporting health before issues arise—while still honoring the importance of managing conditions once they do. Both are essential, and my goal is to help clients move from just getting by to truly thriving in their daily lives.
My path to becoming a registered dietitian wasn’t traditional. I’m a proud career changer who followed a deep interest in science, health, and human resilience—backed by the support of many—to pursue a more meaningful direction in nutrition. That journey fuels my commitment to evidence-based, compassionate care.
At the heart of Thrive Performance & Nutrition is a holistic, individualized approach. As a dietitian, I look at the full picture: lifestyle, health history, goals, and the realities of your schedule and budget. Whether you’re focused on prevention, aiming to slow the progression of a chronic condition, or working to better manage your day-to-day symptoms, I’m here to support you with practical, sustainable strategies.
I specialize in:
- Digestive health (including Celiac Disease, IBS-D/C, and gut dysfunction)
- Nutrition for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD), and POTS
- Weight management using a personalized, supportive approach
- Sports performance nutrition for recreational and competitive athletes
My credentials & experience include:
- Master of Science in Applied Nutrition, University of New England
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, North Carolina Central University
- Completed 1,200+ hours of supervised practice across clinical, community, food service/food safety, WIC, and long-term care settings
- Board-certified Registered Dietitian upon successful completion of the national RD exam
- Licensed and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in North Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- Health Coaching
- Nutrition Education
- Motivational Interviewing
- SMART goal development
Memberships:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietitians in Integrative & Functional Medicine Dietetic Practice Group
- Sports and Human Performance Dietetic Practice Group
- American Society for Nutrition
Additional Experiences:
- Director of Nutrition Clinic and Community Outreach at North Carolina Central University, overseeing a free nutrition clinic serving university athletes, faculty, students, and members of the surrounding community.
- Currently involved in two research projects at North Carolina Central University, with a focus on clinical and community-based nutrition.
- Previously worked part-time as a Clinical (Inpatient) Dietitian in a hospital setting.
- Served as a Visiting Scholar with the Norris Lab at the Medical University of South Carolina in January 2024, contributing to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome research.
- Also serves as a Social Media Ambassador for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.
- Former President of the NCCU Student Nutrition Association (2021–2023) and student blogger for the American Society for Nutrition (2019–2020).
- Volunteered with collegiate sports nutrition programs supporting Duke Football and UNC Football in Summer 2023.
