Specialties
- General health
- Heart health
- Help losing weight
- High blood pressure
- Kidney disease
- Weight loss medications / GLP-1s
Approaches
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Intuitive eatingπ₯
Meal planningπ
Exerciseπ€
Accountability
Identifies as
- Black / African American
- Female
Minimum patient age
About Vanessa
Twenty years as a registered dietitian shaped how I meet people where they are. My education in Nutrition and Food Science and an MPH, combined with work across hospitals, private practice, community health, and dialysis settings, gives me a broad perspective on real-world nutrition challenges. I'm a licensed Dietitian and RDN who is currently working with dialysis patients and loves SIMPLISTIC cooking, food prep, and staying active. I bring curiosity and compassion to each visit, and we'll create plans that fit your life and the meals you actually enjoy, without judgment.
Approach to care
I root recommendations in current research while keeping the plan practical and kind. We will work collaboratively in a weight-neutral, behavior-focused way that values sustainability over quick fixes. I aim to be empathetic and direct, offering clear, actionable steps and education so you understand the why behind each change. I look at the whole person, including mental and physical well-being and daily routines, and we'll build realistic habits together that stand the test of time.
Your first session with Vanessa
Plan on a relaxed, thorough conversation where we'll review your medical history and any lab work or biometrics you bring. We'll take a deep look at your relationship with food, explore routines and barriers, and set short-term, achievable goals together. I'll guide you as we draft a meal plan you can try and prioritize first steps. You don't need to have everything figured out, we'll make a realistic, low-pressure path forward together.
Location
π New York
Education
Nutrition and Food Science
Hobbies
Eating , Food Prep and Exercise
Licenses and Certifications
LDN - Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
MPH - Master of Public Health
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
