Just like adults, children need nutrition support from time to time. Whether you're seeking help for a premature baby who needs to gain weight, an infant struggling with solid food, a picky toddler, or a teenager with weight control issues, our pediatric nutrition specialists have the experience and dedication to help your child grow and thrive.
I am an Infant and Pediatric Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with two degrees in Nutrition & Dietetics and over 19 years specializing in prenatal, newborn, infant, toddler and preschool nutrition. As a mom of several kids myself, I help new and experienced parents, grandparents and family members to understand the early stages of the life cycle. I also have a strong focus on newborns and common feeding problems, such as starting solid foods and picky eating. I am also an experienced Health Coach and really enjoy counseling adolescent and adults with weight management, cardiac, diabetes, and overall wellness goals.
Welcome! I am a Registered Dietitian with a decade of experience in a wide variety of settings and patient populations. I have my Master’s Degree in Clinical Nutrition from Rush University in Chicago, IL and Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics from The Ohio State University. My career has been spent learning and training at the Cleveland Clinic with world renowned doctors and specialists. I am pursuing the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner (IFNCP) Credentialing and hope to bring the conventional and functional medicine worlds together to create a complete picture of health for my clients of all ages. I specialize in weight loss, GI, pediatrics and wellness.
I am a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in working with clients throughout the lifecycle, including prenatal nutrition to gestation/postpartum, infancy, childhood and adolescence. I also support the specific nutrition needs of the mature woman. As the mother of 6, I bring with me a practical understanding of children and family life.
I am a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist with over 7 years of counseling experience. I have a Master of Health Science in Nutrition Degree from Western Carolina University and a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics Degree from Idaho State University. I am also a Certified Personal Trainer. I specialize in working with clients who have chronic diseases, specifically diabetes, prediabetes, or heart disease, as well as recreational athletes and those looking to improve both their fitness and wellness.
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 14 years of medical nutrition counseling experience. I have my Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiologyd, my Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition & Exercise Physiology fand hold additional board certifications - both as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) and Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP). My experience spans across a wide variety of settings with my specialty being diabetes, weight management, sports nutrition, women’s health to include lactation and pre/post natal, GI health/disorders, and overall health and wellness. As a busy mom, I understand how challenging it can be to manage our personal and family health, and I pride myself on being a consistent source of encouragement and guidance for my clients.
For the past 8 years, I have worked as a Registered Dietitian in a variety of settings. As a personal trainer, I initially got into nutrition to fuel my body, but my focus shifted as my health declined. I was diagnosed with Celiac disease, Lyme disease, SIBO, and hypothyroidism. Because of my own battle, I've learned what a huge role nutrition plays in treatment/recovery! I love working with clients who have these conditions because I know first-hand what works and understand the frustration of not knowing what to eat. I also have experience working with other G.I. disorders, eating disorders, diabetes and weight management. On another personal front, my struggle with PCOS and the consequent years of amenorrhea due to over-training unveiled yet another nutritional domain I'm passionate about: fertility. The journey wasn't easy, but in the end I learned firsthand the power of informed nutritional and lifestyle changes on hormonal balance and fertility, and I was blessed with twins. Let me help take away the fear and bring enjoyment back to eating as you recover your health.
I am a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist with over 20 years of counseling experience. I have worked with a variety of populations from pediatrics through geriatrics. I have also been a corporate Nutrition Specialist Manager and Trainer, but my greatest love has always been working one on one with my clients. I specialize in pediatrics from infancy to adolescence, prenatal and postpartum nutrition, as well as diabetes management, cardiac, GI health, weight management and overall wellness.
I am a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist with over 15 years of counseling experience. I have a Bachelors in Nutrition and completed my Dietetic Internship at Long Island University. I am also certified in Pediatric and Adolescent Weight Management. I specialize in working with pediatric clients who have weight management and picky eating goals, and parents who are seeking guidance.
Trying to resolve your child's nutrition struggles can be a frustrating and demoralizing experience for parents. Without the proper nutrition training, you may not have the necessary tools to set your child on the path to a healthy diet and lifestyle, especially in serious cases involving food allergies, eating disorders, or excessive weight gain. On the other hand, our health professionals have helped hundreds of clients cultivate healthy relationships with food and find ways to work through their nutrition issues. Here are a few of the key benefits of working with a pediatric dietitian.
We want you to feel good about the decisions you make for your family. By choosing Top Nutrition Coaching, you're giving your child access to leading pediatric nutrition experts who have successfully guided hundreds of kids of all ages to positive health outcomes and a good relationship with food.
There are several steps that all registered dietitians must complete to earn that title. Registered dietitians who practice in the Houston area must also fulfill the requirements set out by the state of Texas.
Houston can be a wonderful place to raise a family, but living in the city can also be a challenge, especially for young people's health.
Pediatric obesity is one of the most significant health issues in both Houston and Harris County (and in the state of Texas). According to the Houston Department of Health and Human Services, 34% of Houston's kids aged 12 and over are overweight or obese. Many factors contribute to these alarming statistics, including a lack of physical activity, limited fresh food choices, genetics, and lifestyle challenges.
Many children don't get the amount of exercise needed to maintain a healthy weight. Unfortunately, today's kids often prefer sedentary activities like video games to sports and other outdoor activities. These habits can lead to excess weight gain in childhood and obesity in adulthood, and even lifelong complications such as asthma, heart disease, and diabetes.
For parents juggling the demands of work, family, and other commitments, it's not always easy to prepare nutritious meals that everyone can enjoy. With picky eaters, various dietary requirements, distant supermarkets, and limited time, many families rely on the same food options because they are simpler and more accessible. Fast food and processed frozen dinners offer a quick way to get everyone fed, but these meal choices are usually high in calories and lack the nutrients children need for a balanced diet.
A nutritionist can help you get to grips with everyone's unique nutritional needs and assist you in finding ways to naturally incorporate healthy eating and sufficient physical activity into your family's usual routine.
We firmly believe that Top Nutrition Coaching's personalized nutrition counseling sessions are an incredible way to facilitate your child's development. Still, there are other options available when it comes to nutrition guidance. Here are some of the pros and cons of alternative resources.