Like many who grew up in the ’90s, I absorbed every message diet culture had to offer: skinnier was better, calories were the enemy, and food was either “good” or “bad.” I spent years chasing health through restriction and control, only to end up anxious, disconnected, and exhausted. My self-worth lived and died by the number on the scale.

Studying nutrition helped me see food differently, but it took years of unlearning to truly rebuild trust with my body. As a registered dietitian, I’ve worked with hundreds of people navigating midlife stress, burnout, and the endless cycles of dieting. I saw firsthand how focusing solely on weight often did more harm than good, leaving people feeling like failures instead of free.

Now, I’ve shifted my approach to one that empowers rather than restricts. Through The ALIGN Method, I blend intuitive eating with science-backed strategies that support energy, focus, and longevity. My mission is to help midlife professionals break free from diet culture, reconnect with their bodies, and create a nourishing, flexible approach to health that evolves with them.

Imagine being able to eat without guilt, enjoy food again, and trust your body to guide you. That’s the freedom I want for every client I work with — and it’s absolutely possible.