My Story

In my first year of undergrad, I was new to lifting weights and, like many (as I was an athlete before college), turned to social media for guidance. I found an influencer who called herself a “nutritionist,” not realizing at the time that she had no formal credentials. 

Desperate for direction, I signed up for her coaching. 

Instead of providing real support, she put me on an extreme diet that left me undernourished and overtrained. My body fat plummeted to unhealthy levels, and I lost my period for nearly a decade. What started as a desire to get stronger spiraled into years of obsessive body manipulation, over-exercising, and under-eating, leading to orthorexia, chronic stress, and ultimately, an autoimmune disease. After undergrad, I was working as a personal trainer at Equinox, helping others reach their fitness goals, all while struggling with my own health.

That’s when I had a pivotal realization: training wasn’t enough. I needed to understand nutrition, not just for myself, but to help others avoid the same pitfalls I had experienced.

By 2019, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, and it became clear that the damage I had done to my body wasn’t just temporary.

I became a registered dietitian, diving deep into the science of nutrition and metabolism. But even after years of conventional nutrition training, I felt like something was missing. Doctors focused on treating my lab results, not my symptoms. The standard approach didn’t provide the answers I needed, so I took matters into my own hands. I explored functional and integrative nutrition, questioned traditional medical approaches, and learned to advocate for myself in the healthcare system. This journey led me to finally regain control over my health, resolving lingering and sometimes debilitating symptoms of my Hashimoto’s.

Now, through Bite Into Balance, I aim to help others navigate their own health journeys without extremes, misinformation, or quick fixes. My approach blends functional and conventional nutrition, empowering clients with evidence-based strategies that are personalized, realistic, and sustainable. Whether it’s managing a chronic condition, improving metabolic health, or fostering a healthier relationship with food, I believe in guiding people toward balance—one bite at a time.

My experience taught me that nutrition isn’t just about numbers, weight loss, or aesthetics. It’s about fueling your body, reclaiming your health, and feeling your best—without obsession or restriction.