Debra has been providing medical nutrition therapy for more than twenty years in many different settings: initially as a hospital clinical nutritionist, then as the chief clinical dietitian in a hospital, then as a clinical nutritionist at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, North Carolina School of the Arts, and in a private practice setting. Her goal is to support your optimal health as well as to prevent and manage diseases.
She possesses an excellent understanding of current medical and dietary treatments, and has the ability to provide education and practical guidance for:
- Child, Adolescent and Family Weight Management and Eating Problems
- Disordered Eating and Eating Disorder Treatment
- Healthy Aging
- Diabetes Care
- Heart Disease Prevention and Management
- Cholesterol Reduction
- High Blood Pressure Control
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Digestive Disorders
- Reflux (Gastroesophageal)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Food Allergies and Sensitivities
- Gluten Free Diets
- Women’s health issues
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Living well with Menopause
- Prenatal Nutrition and Weight Control
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
- Breastfeeding
- Vegetarian Nutrition
- Nutrition in Complementary Care
She can help you make sense of all the vague and/or conflicting information about how various aspects of nutrition affect your health. She stays informed about the current research and treatments for common diseases and disorders. She then translates this medical science information into practical recommendations which you can apply to your daily life so that you can achieve your best health.