Dr. Ama is a clinical integrative nutritionist who uses clinical assessments, laboratory assessments, and genetic profiling to recommend an optimal dietary and lifestyle plan so you can feel your best. There is considerable biochemical variability between individuals, and there is no one-sized-fits-all plan for everyone. She can help you dial in an optimal plan for your goals.
Education
- Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, Maryland University of Integrative Health, 2021
- Master’s of Science in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport, 2018
- Master’s of Science in Education from California State University East Bay, 2007
- Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Digital Design from American InterContinental University, 2004
Certifications
Dr. Ama’s Story
Like many health professionals who enter the field of healthcare after overcoming personal health challenges, I have a similar story. Many years ago, I found my health declining. I was struggling with overweight, chronic pain, pre-diabetes, and osteoporosis. It has been a journey of making dietary and lifestyle changes in small steps that included migrating to a whole food and nutrient dense diet, identifying and removing known toxic exposures, increasing physical activity, learning to better manage stress, and optimizing sleep. As I healed, a strong desire grew to help others feel their best, and I subsequently completed a Masters and Doctorate in nutrition and started my nutrition practice.
Healing is a journey for everyone, and it is never a linear path. It is circuitous, sometimes involves one step backward with two steps forward. Sometimes we are faced with stresses and demands that require that we put others first for a season. This was true for me when my father developed Alzheimer’s and a responsibility of his care management fell on my. Other loved ones faced serious health challenges. My husband passed away. My father passed away. I suffered losses and grieved. During this storm of life, I didn’t have the strength to take care of myself as I should have. But I gave myself grace. And I healed again. Our circumstances are different, but we are all on a journey. I can help you heal, too.