A progressive-minded dietitian, Shelly holds a B.S. in Nutritional Science and a Masters in Public Health (MPH) with a concentration in Nutrition from UCLA. She's practiced as an RD in critical, acute & outpatient settings in various specialties.
Registered Dieticians (RD)
In Practice Since:2001
Personal Private Practice, Online available
A conventionally-trained, progressive-minded nutrition consultant, Shelly has spent over 20 years working in the health and nutrition industry. She holds a B.S. in Nutritional Science from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and a Masters in Public Health (MPH) from UCLA, with a concentration in Nutrition. Shelly has practiced as registered dietitian (R.D.) in critical, acute and outpatient care settings and is the founder of Clean Cravings, a natural food company. She is a Foundational Member of the Bioindividual Nutrition Institute and a Certified Bioindividual Nutrition Practitioner (CBNP) and the featured nutrition contributor for breasthealth.org. Inspired by her own diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis and symptom management with diet, she is on a mission to help others understand and reap the benefits of an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. Shelly practices in Los Angeles as well as virtually around the world.
Beginning my education and career in a very conventional-based system, I am passionate about shifting outdated paradigms to more progressive, evidence-based nutritional guidelines - especially as it pertains to the quality of food supply and food sensitivities. Inspired by my own diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis and symptom management with diet and lifestyle, I focus my work on fully educating clients of the critical role nutrition plays in healing, while customizing strategies to fit within their specific lifestyle to achieve long-term success.
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