Veronica is an innovative full-time licensed and registered dietitian at Flourish Wellness. She specializes in working with adolescents and young adult women struggling with their relationship with food and body image with clinical experience treating adolescent patients with eating disorders at acute, residential, and partial hospitalization levels. Additionally, she has worked with children, adolescents and adult women in outpatient settings that have struggled with binge eating disorder, over-eating, emotional eating, ARFID, picky eating and athletes.
When working with Veronica, you'll embark on a journey to learn and apply the ten principles of intuitive eating. This approach encourages trust in internal hunger, fullness, and satiety cues, fostering a healthier relationship with eating without restrictive rules. Research has shown that intuitive eating leads to a more positive body image, higher self-esteem, lower rates of disordered eating, and an overall increase in well-being.
Veronica also specializes in pediatrics nutrition, providing tailored nutritional guidance and support for children and adolescents. She recognizes the importance of early nutrition interventions in promoting optimal growth, development, and long-term health outcomes in pediatric populations.
Furthermore, Veronica offers expertise in sports nutrition, assisting athletes of all levels in optimizing their performance and recovery. She develops personalized nutrition plans tailored to individual training goals and dietary preferences, addressing specific challenges such as hydration, energy balance, and nutrient timing to support peak performance on and off the field.
Veronica accepts BCBS, UHC/UMR, Cigna, Aetna, CommunityCare and HealthChoice, has self-pay options. She is accepting new clients for both in-person and virtual sessions during standard business hours and is dedicated to providing compassionate care to support their journey towards improved mental and physical health. If you believe Veronica's approach aligns with your needs, please reach out today.