Services & Areas of Expertise
Nutrition Evaluation and Medical Nutrition Therapy
As a Licensed Dietitian, Nutritionist, Ashley provides virtual nutrition evaluation and medical nutrition therapy for conditions such as Overweight and Obesity, Diabetes, Prediabetes, Gestational Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, GERD, Fatty Liver Disease, and more. Ashley also provides individualized nutrition cousneling for prevention of chronic conditions for which individuals may have a genetic predisposition. Collaboratively, Ashley works with clients to explore sustainable and balanced lifestyle approaches to improve quality of life, improve management of current medical condition(s), and reduce risk of chronic disease.
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​Prior to transitioning to private practice in 2022, Ashley practiced in academic medical centers across the Chicagoland area since 2009, including Northwestern Medicine, University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, and Loyola University Medical Center. During this time, Ashley specialized in obesity treatment (medical and surgical pathways) as part of a multidiscplinary team. Ashley continues to support clients in this specialty area of interest. Ashley's additional training as an LCPC enhances her work as a dietitian as she supports clients in navigating challenges to a healthy lifestyle such as relationships, environment, stress, urges/ cravings, and maladaptive coping.
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Additional Services
Ashley provides additional services for the promotion of health and wellness. Ashley provides corporate consultation services, delivers presentations for various speaking engagements, and facilitates interactive nutrition related experiences for workshops and seminars.
Approach
Ashley's approach to care is one that recognizes the client as an expert of their own life and experience. Services provided are collaborative in nature, and the client-provider relationship is of utmost importance in achieving meaningful work together.
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Ashley provides evidence-based care and practices from a strengths-based approach. She also utilizes evidence-based approaches such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Ashley supports clients in exploring sustainable lifestyle choices that align with their personal goals and values. Sessions often include collaborative exploration of strategies to navigate nutrition related challenges and to overcome barriers to living a healthy and meaningful life.​
