How it all started...

After joining the US Navy at the young age of 18, I served nine years as an Air Craft Mechanic completing three deployments, one of them being a yearlong stint in Kuwait.  Even though I have always been athletic, I found my passion for lifting, training and competing during my military service.  I quickly became my command’s fitness leader and earned my Personal Trainer certificate through NASM.  After working as a trainer and preparing myself to compete in physique competitions, I became interested in the science behind food and the effects that it has on our health.  So, I decided to enroll in Keiser University’s Nutrition and Dietetics program.  After working in various settings, including hospitals and assisted living facilities, I knew that my passion was in preventative healthcare.  I decided to take a huge leap of faith by launching Premier Dietetics to help individuals achieve long term success.

What is a Registered Dietitian? 

Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) are food and nutrition experts who have met the following criteria to earn the RDN credential:

Completed a minimum of a bachelor’s degree at a US regionally accredited university or college and course work accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Completed an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program at a health-care facility, community agency, or a food service corporation or combined with undergraduate or graduate studies. Typically, a practice program will run six to 12 months in length.

Passed a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Completed continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration.