Dietician
Educational background
Undergraduate at University of Florida
Masters of Science in Dietetics, Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian
Certifications
Registered Dietitian
Licensed by the State of Georgia
Lifesteps® Instructor
Tenure at NFRH
1984
Interest in Bariatrics
My interest in Bariatrics is to help the patient refocus from weight loss alone to weight management, defined as attaining the best weight possible in the context of overall health. Achieving ideal body weight or percentage of body fat is not always realistic or desirable, and under some circumstances it may not be appropriate.
I strongly feel that those patients that have been screened in our program and approved by the various disciplines as good candidates for the surgery will benefit from this surgical procedure.
Personal goals for the Bariatric Center
I’d like to continue with the present program and add a mandatory follow-up program for patients immediately after surgery for a 3-6 month period.
This follow-up program would include a nutritionally balanced dietary regimen with exercise and lifestyle modification at the least expense as well as a minimum of a monthly visit with the Dietitian, Psychologist and Exercise Trainer (Exercise Physiologist)
Personal hobbies and interests
I am proud to be a mother of 3 sons. My husband and I are active members of the Alpharetta City Band—I play the clarinet and my husband the trombone. We play at the city events and in several Nursing Homes.
I also enjoy volunteering with the Boy Scouts and the Centennial High School Band as well as church activities, and I like to walk/jog at Alpharetta’s local parks.
Inspiration
You are what you eat!
"The perfect normal person is rare in our civilization.” - Karen Horney
"In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.” - Bill Cosby