Hi! I'm so glad to have you here. Thank you for visiting my website. My name is Nicole and I'm a registered dietitian based in Alexandria, VA. I was born and raised in California before moving to the East Coast. In my spare time, you can find me hiking, walking with my dog, reading, or testing out a new recipe in the kitchen with my husband and fellow foodie. 

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I'm fascinated by how food shapes our health, experiences, and connections to one another. When working with clients, I emphasize balance, quality, and maintaining a healthy relationship with food as the keys to success for good nutrition. Food should be enjoyed and celebrated for all the ways it can enrich our lives, including through nourishment, taste, experiences, and more. Learning to look at food in this way can lay a foundation for lasting and healthy eating patterns. 

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Given all the conflicting information and untrustworthy sources out there, I understand how confusing it can be to navigate the world of nutrition. Contrary to what many in the diet industry would like us to believe, restrictive diets often fail to lead us toward our goals in realistic or sustainable ways. Instead of utilizing traditional dieting methods that typically result in feelings of deprivation and frustration, I focus on teaching balanced eating habits that can be practiced throughout your life. 

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Forget the food police, short-term fad diets, and unnecessary food rules. I will help you learn to love food and have fun with nutrition. With evidence-based recommendations, I am here to assist you in finding peace with food and creating habits that lead to lifelong health, joy, freedom, and well-being.