Bio

I’m originally from Philadelphia, PA, but have lived all over the world as a diplomat brat, and now married to my husband who is in the Air Force. Since I love food and I love understanding how food affects our body, I decided to get a degree in Nutrition and Food Science from Drexel University in Philadelphia. I completed an extensive 1,200 hour internship program, as well as sat for my boards for my RDN accreditation. I’ve worked in a variety of settings including a hospital, long term care facility, a fitness center, rehab center, then Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) in Hawaii, which is where I found my passion for helping mothers with their health during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

After working with many mothers who were struggling with breastfeeding, I realized I wasn’t fully qualified to help them with more serious breastfeeding issues, so I decided to become certified as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), which is the highest credential for a breastfeeding professional. I completed 90 hours of breastfeeding education, 1,000 hours of supervised practice, then sat for my boards to get my IBCLC credential.

I am also an ACE-certified Health Coach, which I pursued after working in the field of nutrition for several years. I found that I wanted to further my education and understanding in how to help my clients create behavioral changes. As a certified health coach, I can further help clients make lifestyle changes for the better.

I love to spend my free time going to the beach, hiking (except I can’t do that in Florida anymore since it’s flat flat), and exploring.

Location

Fort Walton Beach Florida 32547

Languages

English

Home visits

No

Lactation Expertise

Relactation

Returning to work