Bushra Islam

About Bushra

My path from earning a B.S. in Nutrition and Medical Dietetics to 26 years as an RDN has taken me from hospital wards to private practice, community health initiatives, corporate wellness programs and consulting in skilled nursing, assisted living, behavioral health and correctional facilities. I bring a science-focused lens that remains compassionate and practical. I read, cook, travel and garden, and those everyday joys help me craft realistic, sustainable recommendations we'll build together.

Approach to care

Evidence and empathy guide the work we do together. I ground recommendations in current research while translating science into clear, practical steps you can actually use. I favor a weight-neutral, behavior-focused approach and use motivational interviewing so we'll identify changes that feel doable and sustainable. We’ll address nutrition alongside sleep, stress and emotional wellbeing, and I aim to teach the why behind each strategy so you feel empowered to make lasting choices.

Your first session with Bushra

Expect a relaxed, judgment-free conversation where we'll review your medical history and talk through daily routines, wins and frustrations. We'll take time to get to know each other so I can understand the whole person behind the questions, including mental and emotional wellbeing. By the end we'll set one or two short-term, achievable goals and outline practical next steps, leaving you with clear, manageable actions rather than pressure to be perfect.

Location

📍 Chicago, Illinois

Education

B.S in Nutrition and Medical Dietetics

Hobbies

Reading, cooking, traveling, gardening

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