KSHnutrition provides food-based nutrition resources to individuals and groups. If you have a specific request not identified in our description of services, please send me a note and we can discuss if I can meet your need.
Experienced: From hospitals to home care, sports nutrition to weight management, each of my work experiences has impacted my approach to nutrition. There is no "standard diet" and there are no supplements I sell. I work with you to find sustainable nutrition strategies to meet your goals. Together we will build confidence in the foods and food patterns that work for you, while keeping you motivated and supported. Following is a summary of my professional experiences.
My CEU’s over the past 5 years have been influenced by the Food as Medicine Conference by the Center for Mind Body Medicine which focused on gut health, inflammation and weight management. This research applies to overall health so it’s been exciting to learn and apply to client-based strategies.
Work Experience
Community Wellness Dietitian: The Marsh, A Center for Balance and Fitness, Minnetonka, MN
Developed unique nutrition strategies to prevent or delay chronic disease, based on each client’s specific lifestyle and health history. Revised and updated signature weight management materials and with a team, created a group weight management program. Served as a resource to The Marsh Restaurant.
Clinical Dietitian: St. Elizabeth Hospital, IN; Hermann Hospital, TX; North Memorial Hospital, MN
Assessed and monitored nutrition status of in-patients in ICU, CCU and cardiac units, provided nutrition education prior to discharge, supervised dietetic interns, implemented quality control measures, participated in multidisciplinary teams and supervised food service personnel.
Home Care Dietitian: Visiting Nurse Association of Kansas City, MO, Apria Healthcare Minnetonka, MN
Created nutrition department policy, procedures and reimbursement structure. Monitored and educated patients in their homes on medical nutrition therapy including diet, enteral and parenteral feedings (Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian) resulting in reduced hospital admissions.
Volunteer Consultant: Hopkins Hurricanes Swim Team, St. Andrew Church , The Firefly Sisterhood
Led nutrition dialog based on specific group requests such as optimal training diet for adolescent swimmers, feeding practices for preschoolers, weight loss strategies for middle age and foods to nourish and support those impacted by a cancer diagnosis.