Our Team

Background:
In 2008, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and then again in 2010 which required multiple surgeries. Then in 2014, I was considered clinically obese and my doctor told me for the first time in my life I had high cholesterol, high triglycerides, was pre-diabetic, and had a fatty liver. I was also not sleeping well, started having a lot of migraines headaches, and was stressed out! I knew my diet was to blame. I was also asked in front of a group of co-workers when I was due, but I was not pregnant!

In December 2014, I started my weight loss journey and by May 2015, I had lost 42 pounds! All my blood work is now normal and I no longer suffer from migraines or feel stressed out due to lack of sleep. I take no medication. This was by far the easiest, healthiest diet I had ever done (and I've done them all)! I was not hungry and had a lot of energy.

I opened Diet Mentor to help others lose weight and teach them how to keep it off!

Education and Certifications:
Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach
Current Certification Dates: December 1, 2020 - November 30, 2026
ID #: A-3249024
National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching
*****(This is the gold standard and highest achievement you can earn in health coaching)
I had to pass a 4-hour exam offered through the National Board of Medical Examiners.
I must recertify every 3 years and must complete 36 hours of continuing education related to health and wellness coaching.

Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
January 2020
Institute for Integrative Nutrition, New York City
This is the world's largest nutrition school and licensed by the New York State Department of Education
(I was the recipient of Leadership in Health Coaching Award for outstanding work)

Certified Emotional Eating Specialist
April 2023
Institute for Integrative Nutrition

Associate in Applied Science
Niagara County Community College
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Professional Experience:
I have worked in healthcare my entire life starting out as a medical and insurance transcriptionist. I then moved on to become the Practice Administrator for two area medical practices for many years managing all areas of both practices. I realized I wanted to be more hands-on helping people learn to live a healthy lifestyle so I opened Diet Mentor in 2016.