Claudia holds a Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics with an emphasis in Nutrition
Education from Eastern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer
Sciences, Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics from Illinois State University. She completed her
dietetic internship at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center and has over 10 years of experience in
clinical nutrition, where she has developed extensive expertise in medical nutrition therapy for a
wide range of acute and chronic health conditions.
As an Advanced Practice Dietitian, Certified Nutrition Support Clinician, and Integrative and
Functional Nutrition Certified practitioner, Claudia is passionate about helping individuals
improve their health through personalized, evidence-based nutrition care. While her clinical
career has focused on caring for patients with complex medical conditions, her training in
integrative and functional nutrition allows her to take a broader view of how nutrition, lifestyle,
sleep, stress, and behavior work together to support long-term health. Her experience in nutrition
research has further strengthened her commitment to translating scientific evidence into
practical, realistic strategies that empower individuals to achieve lasting health.