Registered Dietitian

• Nov 2020 - Present

Nutrition Assistant

• Nov 2019 - Present

I work at Lombino Chiropractic & Nutritional Wellness as a Nutrition Assistant. I took this job because of the opportunity it provides for my major. Being a nutrition assistant has taught me a lot. My issue with (western) medicine is that doctors do not know the slightest about nutrition and order supplements such as ensure, glucerna, etc. for the patients in order to increase their circulating vitamin and mineral levels. Unfortunately, these supplements are full of sugar, artificial flavorings, preservatives, gmo's and much more. Food is medicine, herbs are meant for remedies, and pills that cause more harm than good need to be reconsidered by the general public. I do believe modern medicine has its time and place, such as an emergency, but I think holistic health care should be priority when looking at preventative care.

Dietetic Intern

• Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

Assisted dietitian with planning, developing, advertising and facilitating monthly nutrition events such as store tours, cooking classes, and observing wellness screenings. Observed nutrition counseling sessions with customers and associates regarding weight loss, diabetes, and other health conditions. Assisted dietitian with lectures for employees, schools, local companies, and community groups. Assisted dietitian with planning, developing, advertising and facilitating monthly nutrition events such as store tours, cooking classes, and observing wellness screenings. Observed nutrition counseling sessions with customers and associates regarding weight loss, diabetes, and other health conditions. Assisted dietitian with lectures for employees, schools, local companies, and community groups.

Dietetic Intern

• Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

Completed nutritional assessments under supervision of the clinical dietitians on patients using data obtained from their diet history, psychosocial information, anthropometric measurements, and laboratory tests. Performed daily resident interviews; diet clarification. Evaluated each resident on quarterly and annual basis to determine nutritional changes. Calculated weight changes and calorie/fluid needs for residents. Conducted Research for registered dietitians involving the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet (DASH) and The Mindful Diet. Review menu selections and educate patients regarding their specified diet.