I obtained my Bachelors of Science from University of California, Berkeley, majoring in Nutritional Sciences (Dietetics). Then I finished my Masters of Science majoring in Nutrition from Tufts University.
I am licensed by Commission of Dietetic Registration as a Registered Dietitian (ID#: 1084783). I was trained at Frances Stern Nutrition Center, Tufts Medical Center, for my Dietetic Internship.
What languages do you speak?
I am a native speaker for Cantonese and Mandarin since I grow up in Hong Kong. I can read and write in Chinese as well.
I also speak beginner Spanish - thanks to my previous jobs working with the Latinx population :)
Which states or countries do you work with?
I work with virtual clients worldwide, as long as the law within your state/province or country allows it!
I work with individuals who are 15 years old or above. If you are a minor, please have your parent/guardian contact me!
Do you take insurance?
I do not take any public and private insurance at this time.
However, I offer superbills so you could try to get reimbursed from your insurance. There’s no guarantee that they will reimburse you, so just keep in mind!
CAN I WORK WITH YOU EVEN IF I’M NOT ASIAN NOR PACIFIC ISLANDER?
I work with clients from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, genders, orientations and abilities.
My specialty is to provide culturally-sensitive care for Asian/Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders because there’s limited resources out there for this community.
what types of conditions do you work with?
I have expertise with a wide range of chronic conditions that can be affected by mental stress, including but not limited to:
type 2 diabetes
hypertension (high blood pressure)
hyperlipidemia
stress-induced gut disorders
eating disorders
disordered eating
kidney diseases
We will chat more during our discovery call and dive deeper into your concerns.
DO YOU WORK WITH WEIGHT LOSS?
I understand you might have a desire to lose weight that could rooted from some of these factors: health concerns or medical advice, body image ideals, self-confidence, etc. It’s really challenging not to have these thoughts when our society celebrates weight loss and thinner bodies. Know that 99% of my clients have these thoughts, and you are not alone!
I do not endorse intentional weight loss (here’s a great summary on the reason why), so that means I will not focus on weight as a “goal”. Your weight might change - up, down or remain the same - as we work together. If you are open to a different approach to health, I’d love to share more details at a discovery call or email.
What should I expect for our sessions together?
In your FIRST session, we’ll spend 60 minutes together and do a deep dive to really get to know YOU. We will find out more about your past history with food and stress, and talk about your current eating and movement patterns. We will explore other factors that impact your health. We will discuss your goals and what success in this process will look like for you.
In your FOLLOW-UP session, we will provide ongoing support with package-based options that include video, phone and direct message support. Each video or phone session is 45 minutes. With this, we have more time to guide you through any challenges you are facing.