Why I am a Renal Dietitian
There are many reasons why I'm passionate about helping people use evidence-based science to slow the progression of their kidney disease, but here is the most important one:
I've been a clinical dietitian for 23 years, and I've spent 15 of them working in dialysis. Day after day, I've helped people whose kidneys are failing — and many of them hadn't known until we talked that focusing on plant-based nutrition could slow, stop, or even turn around their kidney function.
Although there is still much we can do with nutrition at this late stage, I wish we had talked sooner. It's been hard knowing that these patients might have put off or prevented their dialysis if they'd had a clear nutrition plan earlier in their disease.
My experience as a coach helps me bring a collaborative approach, meeting people where they're at to create the perfect plan for their needs, tastes, and lifestyle. I take a patient-centered approach that considers each person's unique medical picture, addresses underlying causes, and offers personalized solutions.
That is why I specialize in helping people learn how to eat to preserve their kidney function.
I'm so grateful for Batina's kindness and expertise. The end goal is too important for myself and my family to screw this up — and I know it will work as long as I follow her guidance.
Client with CKD and Autoimmune Disease
My Kidney-Friendly Philosophy
You deserve to feel confident and in control. My job is to help you find a doable action plan to preserve your kidney function so that you know you've got this!
The foundation of our work rests on nutrition therapies that science has proven effective. However, you have a different body, a different history, and a different medical situation than other people with kidney disease.
I believe in all foods, not good foods vs. bad foods. If you love it, we can find a place for it in your kidney-friendly plan.
This is a marathon and not a sprint. You can most easily make lasting change by taking small, simple steps. Together, we prioritize progress and not perfection.
You are not just a pair of kidneys in need of help. You are a unique person on your own journey. My job is to help you fit the management of your kidney disease easily into the life you want to live.
EDUCATION
Dietetics
Master of Science in Food & Nutrition
The University of Alabama
Integrated & Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner
Integrative & Functional Nutrition Academy
Coaching
Certified Intrinsic Coach
Certified in Motivational Interviewing
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
The Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Suncoast Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
National Kidney Foundation (NKF)
MEDIA & PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Fox TV Nutrition Expert
WTVT, FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Work with Me
If you're ready to gain the confidence to manage your kidney disease while eating foods you love, schedule a free 15-minute discovery call to discuss your situation.
Work with Me
If you're ready to gain the confidence to manage your kidney disease while eating foods you love, schedule a free 15-minute discovery call to discuss your situation.