Meet Cristi, your registered dietitian nutritionist.
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Cristi was born in Brazil, but she came to Arizona State University on an international scholarship. She planned on staying in Arizona for just one semester, but, over 20 years later, she’s still here. She graduated with a BS in Dietetics and received the Most Outstanding Senior award. Cristi completed her dietetic internship with the Maricopa County Dept of Health.
She has had a diverse career which has included eating disorder treatment, community health, pediatrics, long term acute care, wellness, and dialysis. She also taught nutrition to culinary students, and always loved being able to taste test all of their creations.
Cristi’s Ideal Client
Cristi truly believes anyone can achieve their goals, even if it feels like everything else has failed in the past. There’s always something new to try. You can’t fail if you don’t quit, and she’s here to help you find what works for you.
Why is Cristi a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist?
When she first came to the United States, Cristi was fascinated by the cultural differences between the eating habits here, as compared to what she was accustomed to in Brazil, along with how it affected her body. She has always loved science, and planned on being a doctor, but found that nutrition was the most interesting science. She loved that, with nutrition, there’s always something more to learn.
Commitment, consistency, and patience are the key ingredients to sustainable change
How does Cristi stay healthy?
Cristi commits herself to daily walks. As a mom to two, her schedule mostly revolves around their needs and she find that having a realistic daily health goal is the best way to stay on track.
What else should you know about Cristi?
During her time off, Cristi and her family love to travel and explore new cultures. They often plan their trips around trying new foods. Although she loves to try new foods, most people are surprised to learn she isn’t a very good cook. However, she does love to bake!