My Professional Background
My goal has always been to do exactly what I'm doing now - work in a private practice setting with individuals who are motivated to make changes and improve their health. In the 15 years leading up to opening my private practice in 2004, I was fortunate to gain experience in a variety of settings. I worked several years at an endocrinology / internal medicine practice where I had the opportunity to do extensive group and individual diabetes education. I was introduced to an innovative non-restrictive approach to eating early in my career (many people now refer to this as Intuitive Eating or Mindful Eating), and have been using this approach with clients for over 19 years. I also spent time working with the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program as well as working in a preventive wellness setting for a county wellness program. I worked for 10 years combined at St. Luke's and Saint Alphonsus Medical Centers in Boise, providing nutrition education in a variety of settings, primarily individual and group education as outpatient dietitian.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, California State University, Chico, 1987
- Dietetic Internship (44 weeks), Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1988
- Master of Science in Adult and Organizational Learning, University of Idaho, 2005
- Certified Diabetes Educator since 1992
Professional organizations:
- American Dietetic Association (ADA)
- Sports and Cardiovascular Nutritionists of ADA
- Nutriton Entrepreneurs of ADA
- Idaho Dietetic Association
- Eating Disorder Professionals of Idaho
Continuing education:
I attend education conferences and workshops regularly. The events that I've participated in most recently are:
January 2011: Center for Change Eating Disorders Conference: "Putting the Pieces Together . . . . An Integrated Approach", Orem, UT.
November 2010: Renfrew Eating Disorders Conference - "Feminist Perspectives and Beyond: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future", Philadelphia, PA.
November 2010: "Top Ten Foods that Reduce Heart Disease", SCAN Webinar.
March 2010: Annual SCAN (Sports and Cardiovascular Nutritionists) Symposium: "Myths, Mysteries & Realities of Eating and Metabolism", San Diego, CA.
1414 W. Franklin St., Boise, ID 83702
Phone (208) 342-2228 Fax (208) 343-0889
