Hi! My name is Nicole and I am a registered dietitian living in Sonoma County, California. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, I have always enjoyed taking advantage of what the West Coast has to offer, whether it’s enjoying the scenery with a hike or exploring the area’s wide array of foods. If I am not checking out a new restaurant or market, I am often experimenting in the kitchen with my husband and fellow foodie. I have always been fascinated with how food shapes our health, experiences and connections to one another. I am a lover of all things food and nutrition and have a desire to instill that love in others. Under my philosophy, 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 lays the foundation for healthy eating patterns for life. Given all the conflicting information out there, I understand how confusing it can be to navigate the world of nutrition. Contrary to what the diet industry would like us to believe, restrictive diets do not work long-term. Instead of utilizing traditional dieting methods that often lead to feelings of deprivation and frustration, I focus on teaching mindful eating strategies that can be carried throughout your life. 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 creating a sustainable plan to help you reach your nutrition goals and maintain lifelong health.