First Post

In what type of setting do you practice?
I am currently working full-time in a hospital and part-time at a nursing home/rehabilitation center.

How and why did you get into your particular field?
Even as a youngster, I thought I could lose weight fast on the fad pasta diet! I eliminated fruits and vegetables from my diet, and ate protein only once in a while. Needless to say, my body was wrecked....my hair was thinning, I started getting pains after eating, I had less and less energy... most important of all, I started losing interest in things that I loved. After running to all kinds of doctors, I was lucky enough to see a holistic doctor who asked me the key question: What do you eat on a typical day? That was it! After she heard what I was eating, she shook her head... She concluded that I was basically malnourished... not that I was underweight, or skin and bones, but I was not eating right. As a result, it was determined that I had too much yeast growing my in gastrointestinal tract and that was causing my pain. This clicked with me. I never realized that what you put (or didn't put) into your body affected the way you would feel and look. I found my calling!

What are your greatest professional accomplishments thus far?
I've guided so many people toward a happier, healthier lifestyle. I've been instrumental in the formulation of nutritional plans for many different types of people, with many different needs. It is gratifying to see someone weak and unhealthy suddenly "brighten up," regain their vitality and go onward toward a better life.

What are your professional goals for the future?
I want to be able to share my knowledge by traveling to other locales, giving seminars about the importance of good nutrition to the kids, teens, parents and grandparents. I want to show these people the truth about nutrition, warning them not to believe everything that they read without investigating the benefits they claim. With my culinary background, I would love to teach people how to cook delicious and healthy meals, either one-on-one or in group settings. As TV and Radio are truly the world's biggest classrooms, sharing my ideas with media exposure is my primary goal.