Testimonials
Steph is easily the best provider I have ever had. She has stuck with me through all the ups and downs. She shows so much care, dedication, and support, helping me reach my goals; she believed in me when I couldn't believe in myself. Steph has helped me break down and challenge my eating disorder with compassion and free of judgment.
Professional Experience
Department of Mental Health - Recovery from Addictions Program
Registered Dietitian working in an inpatient facility for individuals recovering from addiction. Create and lead nutrition groups. Provide nutrition counseling for eating disorders, liver disease, gastrointestinal issues, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Collaborate with food service staff to develop menu and snack items.
Franciscan Children's Hospital
Pediatric Dietitian conducted nutrition assessments and implemented principles of medical nutrition therapy for infants and children with special healthcare needs, such as Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, CP, Epilepsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Feeding Intolerance. Recommending appropriated formulas and nutrition interventions to promote optimal growth and development.
Dear Nutrition
Registered Dietitian in a private practice that specialized in eating disorders and digestive disorders. Provided individual nutrition counseling to children and adults. Ordered and monitored nutrition-related lab values. Created and personalized meal plans while accommodating dietary restrictions. Collaborated with outpatient teams to provide patient-centered care. Adjusted tube feed and parenteral nutrition formulas.
Monte Nido Eating Disorder of Boston
Clinical dietitian, promoted to Lead Clinical Dietitian overseeing the nutrition for patients in both the PHP and IOP levels of care. Facilitated weekly nutrition groups. Created meal plans and performed nutrition assessments. Worked with client's families and healthcare team to support recovery.
West Virginia University Hospital
Dietetic Intern completing over 1,400 hours of supervised practice at a 690-bed Magnet acute care facility. Conducted nutrition assessments for floor and ICU patients with various disease states: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, liver disease, kidney disease, T1 and T2 diabetes, cystic fibrosis, heart disease, cancer, and failure to thrive.