Nourish Your Body Without
Giving Up Your Culture.
Specialized medical nutrition therapy for communities of diverse heritage.
100% judgement-free. 100% culturally rooted.
Did you know? According to the CDC, black adults have a 40-50% higher rate of diagnosis of diabetes than non-Hispanic white adults.
We provide the culturally tailored advice you need through nutrition education.
Area Specialties
- Pre-diabetes, Diabetes: Type 1 &2, Insulin Resistance, Weight Concerns
- High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Chronic Pain/Inflammation, Chronic Fatigue
- Mental Health: Depression, Anxiety, Lack of Focus/ADHD and Disordered Eating.
- Digestive Health: Gut Imbalances, Constipation, Bloating, Heartburn, Irritable Bowels, Chronic Diarrhea, Food Allergies.
- Preventive Care: Men’s health, Women’s health, Kids and Teens Nutrition for Development.
- Sports Nutrition: Nutrition Education for kids and teens who play soccer, basketball and other sports.
We accept Insurance
Self-Pay
No insurance? Don’t worry. Contact me at [email protected] or call at 910-290-6479 and I’ll work out a plan with you.
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Welcome to Illuminate Cultural Nutrition and Wellness! I am here to help you nourish your body without you giving up the flavors, traditions, and cultural foods that make you who you are. By focusing on food as medicine, I help people reduce their A1C levels by an average of 1.5% while still enjoying prepared traditional vegetables, meats, stews, and rice. Whether you are Caribbean, African, Asian, American, or someone who loves and values cultural eating:
- I meet you where you are with compassion, respect, and zero judgment.
- Your culture is not the problem. Your food is not the enemy. Together, we make them part of the solution.
Services
- One-on-One Nutrition Counseling (convenient online visits)
- Cultural/Ethnic/Traditional Food Education
- Medically Tailored In-Home Cooking Classes and Grocery Tours (Triangle Area, North Carolina Only)
- Virtual Cooking Classes and Online Grocery Tours Services
- Workshops & Speaking Engagements (Traditional/Ethnic/Cultural Food Focus)
- Nutrition Education for Youth Sports and Healthy Development
- Supplements and Edible Herbs Education
My Approach
- Personalized and Cultural Food Preferences
- Medical Nutrition Therapy and Education
- Functional and Holistic Health
- Provide nutrition support as a lifestyle over quick fixes
- I encourage people I work with, to enjoy the taste and flavor of the foods that fits their health!
Moin Pale Kreyòl Ayisyen. Rele’m nan Telephone: 910-290-6479, pou plis enfòmasyon.
Why Choose A Cultural Dietitian?
I Respect Your Cultural Roots
No shaming. I help you build healthier habits around the foods you know and love.
My approach focuses on people from different cultural and health experiences, including the challenges and the strengths.
I Listen First
Your story matters and so do your traditions, health goals, and barriers.
I Believe in Sustainable, Real-Life Wellness
Small, steady, consistent steps that fit your lifestyle and keep you connected to who you are.
How It Works
- Schedule your free 15 minute call
We will cover specific health goals; you’ll get to ask questions and schedule your first initial nutrition appointment.
2. Meet with your Cultural Nutrition expert
One-on-one nutrition counseling (Virtual appointments). Schedule follow-up visits.
3. Take steps to improve your health, create new habits and get results
Receive nutrition education, accountability, and encouragement personalized to your health needs. Medical nutrition therapy and education during follow-up visits. Apply the information for the best results.
Testimonials
“Thank you for listening to me and helping me. I appreciate your wealth of knowledge.” LJ
“Ever since I started meeting with you, I’m eating better and I’m starting to gain the weight I’ve lost. You explain things to me in more details, which helps me apply them better.” SL
“Thank you for helping me improve my digestion, I’m less bloated and am able to enjoy more food.” CL
When I meet with you, you help me so much. You have a lot of knowledge about nutrition, and you make things easier to understand and apply.” Louis
Ready to Start?
Change your life today.
Honor your culture.
Invest in your health.
Let’s build a plan that supports your body and your food.
CONTACT US
Phone: 910-290-6479 (call or text)
Email: [email protected]
We are based in North Carolina and also provide nutrition services in Florida and Illinois.