There are plenty of myths out there that can make the nutrition world feel overwhelming. Erica’s goal is to cut through the noise and provide clear guidance that helps her clients make informed and confident choices about their diet.
Erica believes in the power of food to bring people together, connect us to our cultures, and support our health. She believes that our food choices are deeply personal, so she is dedicated to creating a compassionate, welcoming, and safe environment in her sessions. She eagerly anticipates celebrating every victory with her clients and cheering them on as they pursue their goals. She is passionate about fostering sustainable changes that pave the way for lifelong health benefits and is dedicated to guiding her clients every step of the way.
During her pursuit of an advanced degree in nutrition, Erica strengthened her skills by teaching nutrition fundamentals and conducting cooking demonstrations at a family hospital in NYC. Erica is experienced in working with various health conditions including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and hormonal imbalances. She has additional interests in GI health, emotional eating, binge eating, and intuitive eating.
Erica earned her Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and completed her dietetic internship at the James J Peters VA Medical Center. There, she received training in diverse specialties such as endocrinology, cardiovascular health, autoimmune disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, oncology nutrition, and renal disease. Her work with patients facing complex medical conditions honed her skills in providing unique and comprehensive nutrition care. After graduation, Erica managed her own inpatient unit, further refining her expertise in counseling and the nutritional management of various conditions and diseases.
Outside of her professional life, Erica is a passionate foodie who delights in trying new recipes from different cultures and exploring unique restaurants in NYC. Her interests also include gardening, running, fashion, and losing track of time in a good book.
Morgan is a dedicated registered dietitian who has always harbored an insatiable passion for nutrition! It’s a field where science intertwines with everyday life, and where misinformation can lead to significant consequences. Her journey into this realm began with a simple fascination for how food impacts our bodies, minds, and overall well-being. Along this journey, she realized the prevalence of misinformation surrounding nutrition. In today’s world where everyone seems to be an expert and fad diets reign supreme, separating fact from fiction can be a daunting task. Yet, it’s a challenge Morgan has wholeheartedly embraced. Her mission is to not only to provide individuals with sound nutritional guidance but also to empower them with the skills to navigate through the sea of misinformation. There is nothing more rewarding than witnessing that “aha” moment for patients or clients! It’s a moment of clarity that not only transforms their approach to food but also instills a newfound sense of confidence in their dietary decisions.
Prior to joining Healthier Tomorrows, Morgan’s work was focused on helping clients achieve and maintain their wellness goals through healthy eating, activity, and lifestyle modification. She then found a passion in clinical nutrition with a specialty in transplant, renal, and ICU Medical Nutrition Therapy. Morgan has significant experience providing education and guidance for patients with diabetes, heart failure, hypertension, and liver failure. She is a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician to provide quality nutrition support care. She is excited to now be focused on supporting clients in an outpatient setting, and enjoys diving into gut health, hormonal health, and meal planning, and enjoys looking at wellness through a functional lens.
In her free time, she loves to run outdoors, cook, read, organize, explore new restaurants, and spend time with friends and her husband.
Dara is a registered dietitian with a passion for using food as medicine and utilizing a holistic approach to help clients heal their relationship with food. Dara believes that food is much more than just nutrition, it can help to create internal and external balance and is a central part of life that holds so much joy! Dara loves to help clients rediscover the joy in food they may have lost. She also loves to empower clients by providing them with facts and tools they can use to be intuitive with their nourishment. She values creating a comfortable, safe, and welcoming environment in a virtual setting. Dara is passionate about functional nutrition, eating disorder recovery, intuitive eating, and helping clients leave the diet mentality behind.
Previously, Dara worked in a private practice that specialized in functional nutrition. Dara utilizes this functional approach in helping clients identify the root cause of any imbalances they may be feeling by examining areas in their lives outside of their diet, such as their stress, sleep, and overall environment. Dara has counseled clients in eating disorder recovery, picky eating, intuitive eating, cardiovascular health, and preventative functional nutrition. Dara has experience facilitating 1:1 meal exposure cooking classes for individuals in their eating disorder recovery and clients with picky eating and food aversions.
Dara attended the University of Vermont where she received a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, and Food Science and a certificate in Integrative Medicine, and completed her dietetic internship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dara also became a certified yoga instructor before going off to college! Dara’s love for yoga influenced her passion for integrative nutrition, intuitive eating, and her holistic counseling style.
In her spare time, Dara loves practicing yoga and spending time at the beach with her family and four dogs. She also loves to travel, trying delicious restaurants, or creating recipes of her own! Also, a phrase you will often hear her say is that you can pronounce her name as “Sara”, but with a D instead of an S!
Brianna is a registered and licensed dietitian with a passion for empowering clients to achieve their health goals through personalized nutrition strategies. She believes in a client-centered approach that goes beyond diet trends, focusing on sustainable and realistic changes tailored to each individual’s unique needs. She also integrates cooking skills with nutrition, teaching clients how to prepare nourishing meals that align with their health goals. Her areas of expertise include diabetes, cardiovascular disease, weight and metabolism, eating disorder recovery and cooking lessons.
Before joining Healthier Tomorrows, Brianna completed her bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with a concentration in Culinary Arts at Saint Louis University. She then completed her master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition and dietetic internship at Rush University Medical Center.
Outside of work, Brianna enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Brianna finds joy in cooking, experimenting with new recipes, and sharing homemade meals with loved ones. She also enjoys outdoor activities, swimming, running, gardening, reading and walking her dog, Nugget!
Jamie is a registered dietitian that is dedicated to helping her clients foster a positive relationship with food and their bodies. She strives to meet her clients where they are and to empower them to make informed choices that honor their bodies and support their health goals. Jamie is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, certified yoga teacher and is Health at Every Size aligned. She utilizes the intuitive eating framework and mindfulness to guide her clients to reconnect with their body’s wisdom and to embrace a more balanced and joyful approach to eating and body image. Jamie especially enjoys working with clients struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors, clients looking for help and support with sports and performance nutrition, and clients looking for new ways to find enjoyment in movement and exercise. In addition, Jamie has many years of experience working with clients on a range of health concerns, including cardiovascular health, diabetes, PCOS and gastrointestinal health. She also has experience providing cooking lessons and instruction.
Jamie completed her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from West Chester University and completed her dietetic internship at The University of Maryland College Park. Before joining the team at Healthier Tomorrows Jamie worked with veterans of the U.S armed forces in both Virginia and Florida and has worked with local athletes to improve their athletic performance.
Outside of work you can find Jamie paddling with her local outrigger canoe crew, hanging with her two pups, cooking, and spending as much time in nature as possible.
Kelsey is a registered dietitian who is dedicated to creating a safe space for her clients and leads her practice with compassion and understanding. She offers inclusive care through a non-diet, weight-neutral, Health At every Size® (HAES®) approach. She has experience working with clients struggling with disordered eating patterns, eating disorders, metabolism, intuitive eating, cardiovascular health, diabetes management, and sports nutrition. Kelsey believes that building strong foundational relationships with her clients is key to helping them reach their full potential. By having a strong understanding of her clients, she is better able to help her clients heal their relationship with food and thus empower them to move forward with making other positive changes in their lives.
Before joining Healthier Tomorrows, Kelsey worked as an Outpatient Registered Dietitian where she focused on empowering her clients toward change and creating a better relationship with both food and their bodies. Additionally, Kelsey has experience in sports performance nutrition where she has worked with recreational and collegiate athletes in reaching their maximum potential, while considering mental health and physical health. She continuously enjoys teaching athletes, students, the community, and adults the importance of nutrition in ways that are both comprehendible and personalized.
In addition, Kelsey has taught a university-level Introduction to Nutrition course to athletes and students alike. Lastly, Kelsey has been a part of the Board of Directors for the Rhode Island Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (RIAND) since her college career, and currently serves as RIAND’s Nominating Committee Chair.
Kelsey received her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics with a minor in Kinesiology from the University of Rhode Island (URI). She also earned her Master’s of Science in Nutrition and Food Science from URI where she simultaneously completed her dietetic internship with focus on clinical nutrition and research.
Over her career as a student and dietitian, Kelsey has been honored to receive the following awards given by the Rhode Island Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Outstanding Dietetics Student of the Year (2018), Outstanding Dietetic Intern of the Year (2019), and Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year (2022).
In her free time, Kelsey loves to lift heavy weights, try coffee from local shops in Providence, RI, read books (fantasy, mystery, fiction), be outside as much as she can by hiking, going to the beach, and exploring different countries and areas of the world with her fiancé.
Haley is a registered and licensed dietitian with a passion for helping clients achieve optimal health outcomes by applying knowledge of preventative health care, mindfulness and clinical nutrition. Haley focuses on building relationships and providing a safe environment for her clients to share their struggles. Haley helps her clients remove the rules and learn that all food can fit. She believes food is meant to be enjoyed and to nourish our bodies and minds.
Haley received her bachelor’s degree from Fontbonne University and completed her clinical training at St. Louis University. She also received her MEd at Plymouth State University in Plymouth, NH. Before joining Healthier Tomorrows, Haley worked with patients diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease receiving dialysis. Prior to that, she worked in an outpatient setting where she worked with adults and adolescents diagnosed with eating disorders, diabetes, Celiac Disease and other health conditions.
In her spare time, Haley loves doing DIY house projects with her husband and spending time with her family. She also enjoys hiking, golfing and thrifting.
Lauren’s mission as a dietitian is to empower her clients with the tools and knowledge to make confident, informed choices about nutrition. She is dedicated to supporting individuals from all walks of life, meeting her clients where they are at on their journey, and removing the stress often associated with food. By seeing each client as a whole person and providing individualized care, she strives to create a supportive and personalized experience that fosters both physical well-being and personal growth.
Lauren enjoys creating a comfortable and affirming environment where she can make the information digestible (pun intended) and truly actionable for her clients’ lives. Together, she believes in uncovering solutions to any barriers, while always keeping the big picture in mind. Lauren is focused on implementing a weight neutral and non-diet method to nutrition counseling. She creates a welcoming and inclusive space for queer-identifying and LGBTQIA+ individuals, as well as those who are neurodivergent and have diverse nutrition needs.
Lauren feels comfortable with clients with complex medical histories, including: post critical hospitalization and new diagnoses; pre/post transplant (heart, liver, kidney, pancreas, lung); ADPKD and chronic kidney disease; cirrhosis of the liver, NASH/NAFLD; neurologic disorders such as Parkinson’s, dementia and traumatic brain injury; chronic heart failure and coronary artery disease; respiratory dysfunction such as COPD; gastrointestinal dysfunctions such as dysphagia, Crohn’s disease, acid reflux, IBS, short bowel, and ostomy care; diabetes; thyroid conditions; autoimmune disorders; oncology and general wellness.
Though Lauren’s hobbies and interests are ever evolving, the constants are consuming pop culture, expanding her music library, reading fantasy and science fiction, dancing with her cats (Ken and Dennis), traveling and board game nights with her chosen family.
Allie is a friendly and approachable registered dietitian who enjoys connecting with clients at any stage of their nutrition journey, and helping them develop a healthy relationship with food in a culture dominated by dieting.
Allie’s approach to nutrition is centered around Health at Every Size®, Intuitive Eating, and a non-diet philosophy. She’s particularly enthusiastic about working with kids, teens, and adults to help them navigate their specific nutrition needs and goals. Allie has a special interest in eating disorder recovery, diabetes management, ARFID, family-based therapy, intuitive eating, and hormonal/autoimmune concerns.
Before joining Healthier Tomorrows, Allie worked at the partial hospitalization level of care, in a facility that provided personalized care for eating disorders. In that role, she conducted individual nutrition counseling sessions, led nutrition education and cooking groups, and organized food exposure sessions with her patients. Allie holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and biology from North Carolina State University and her Master of Science in Nutrition from Meredith College.
In her free time, Allie loves getting lost in a good book and exploring new restaurants. She also enjoys listening to true crime podcasts and compelling stories and mysteries.
Rachel is a registered and licensed dietitian with a passion for helping clients optimize their health outcomes while discovering the root-cause of their symptoms, intolerances, or hormonal imbalances. Rachel believes in the human body’s inherent wisdom, that when given the right tools, it can heal itself. She is well versed in functional nutrition and works hard to discover the root-cause of unexplainable health issues and symptoms. Rachel believes that all clients should be heard and their concerns validated, and that there are myriad options to support hormonal health or seemingly mysterious symptoms.
Before joining Healthier Tomorrows, Rachel worked with oncology patients to help them thrive through their treatment, optimize their nutrition status, and prevent cancer recurrence. She has had success working with individuals with many different nutrition related medical conditions, and has guided them through lowering their blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure, as well as helping women with estrogen dominance, PCOS, and nutrition support during pregnancy and postpartum.
Rachel obtained her undergraduate degrees in Nutrition and Dietetics at Western Carolina University and completed her dietetic internship through Lenoir Rhyne University. She would be honored to walk alongside you in your journey to achieving optimal nutritional and physical health!