MEET OUR DIETITIAN

Hi! My name is Cary and I've been a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Licensed Dietitian in the state of Oregon since 2008. Since becoming a Registered Dietitian, I've continued learning and growing through continuing education, including becoming a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Medical Exercise Specialist.  My work experiences and passion for helping our communities live healthier lives was the inspiration behind HealthyU Nutrition as non-profit organization.

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How I work with individuals on diet and lifestyle changes:​

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​​My approach to nutrition counseling and coaching is to learn about you and your lifestyle so we can work together to identify what realistic changes can be made to help you achieve your goals. 

 

A Personalized Approach to Nutrition

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to diets or meal plans. That’s why I take a judgment-free, collaborative approach focused on your goals, using evidence-based guidance to support lasting change.

Together, we’ll work on small, sustainable steps to help you build healthier habits — or break old ones — so you can feel your best and live the healthiest version of you.

Whether your goals include:

• Managing a chronic condition

• Finding the right diet and exercise plan for your lifestyle

• Staying accountable and on track

…I’m here to support you every step of the way.

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My Education and Career:

My journey as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist began at Mount Hood Community College in Gresham, OR, where I earned my Associate Degree. I continued my studies at Oregon State University, graduating in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science and Food Service Management.

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In 2007, I was accepted into the Oregon Health & Science University Dietetic Internship Program, completing over 1,250 hours of supervised practice and coursework. After passing my credentialing exam in 2008, I officially began my career as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

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Professional Experience

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Oregon State Hospital – For nine years, I worked with residents to improve their health and wellness through personalized nutrition plans, group education classes, and menu development with the Food Service team.

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Oregon Food Bank – I then spent two years managing the Statewide Nutrition Education Program, traveling across Oregon to help partner organizations bring nutrition and cooking skills programs to their communities.

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HealthyU Nutrition – Inspired by my experiences, I founded HealthyU Nutrition to combine my passion for working one-on-one with individuals and developing community nutrition education programs for those with chronic health conditions.

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Why I Started HealthyU Nutrition

Too often, people newly diagnosed with conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or kidney disease are talked at by healthcare professionals rather than supported with the tools they need to succeed.

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HealthyU Nutrition was built on the principle of providing support, guidance, and real-life skills so people can take control of their health, improve their nutrition knowledge, and build the confidence to create lasting change.

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Giving back through community education:

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Community Nutrition Education & Cooking Program

Our program is designed to make nutrition education engaging, practical, and hands-on. Using a facilitated dialogue approach, classes encourage active participation and constructive conversation.

Each session includes:

• A focused discussion on a specific nutrition topic

• Guidance from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

• A group cooking activity that reinforces the day’s lesson

• Ingredients to take home so participants can recreate the meal and practice their new skills

This program helps participants build confidence in the kitchen, apply nutrition knowledge in real life, and take meaningful steps toward better health.