- Our Story
Where cultural wisdom meets clinical care.
I-Cultural Nutrition exists to close a long-standing gap in healthcare: the absence of dietitians who understand your culture, your foods, and your story. We blend evidence-based medical nutrition therapy with the wisdom of the kitchens you grew up in.
10+ yrs
helping families bridge culture and clinical care
- About Me
Hi, I'm Willande — a dietitian and cultural nutritionist.
- Willande Unelus, MA, RDN, LDN, CHN
I graduated from North Carolina Central University with a B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics. I specialize in cultural nutrition, food-as-medicine, and disease prevention.
Before becoming a dietitian, I worked as an art teacher, helping students express themselves through creativity. My interest in nutrition grew when my children experienced eczema and food allergies as babies. What finally helped them heal was returning to my traditional cooking and using food as medicine.
As a Haitian-born, North Carolina–based dietitian, I understand how powerful our cultural foods are — yet they are often mistaken as unhealthy. When prepared properly, traditional foods can be healing.
- I speak English and Haitian Creole fluently.
- MY APPROACH
At Illuminate Cultural Nutrition & Wellness, I provide compassionate, culturally grounded nutrition counseling.
Food Without Shame
No restrictive diets, no guilt, no judgment. Just real food, real culture, and real solutions.
Education Rooted in Community
I focus on helping you understand your health, manage chronic conditions, and build sustainable habits.
Cultural Respect
Your traditions matter.
Your flavors matter.
Your story matters.
Small, Consistent Steps
Health is a journey. not a punishment. Together, we take steady steps toward balance.
- WHY I DO THIS WORK
Growing up in a Haitian household taught me the power of food, how it heals, brings people together, and preserves culture.
My passion is helping people stop seeing their cultural foods as “bad” or “unhealthy” and start seeing them as tools for strength, resilience, and longevity.
My work centres on individuals who often feel unseen or misunderstood in traditional healthcare systems. Here, you’ll always be listened to, respected, and supported.
- Professional Background
Professional Background
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) & Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)
- Specialised in diabetes, high blood pressure, a non-diet approach to managing weight, chronic conditions, and culturally diverse diets
- Experience working with families, kids, teens, adults, community groups, and healthcare providers
Credentials and Qualifications
- Founder of Illuminate Cultural (I.C) Nutrition And Wellness
- Registered, Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
- Bachelor of Science, North Carolina Central University
- Dietetic Internship, North Carolina University
- Master of Arts, Art Education Kean University
- Licensed Dietitian, North Carolina
- Licensed Dietitian, Illinois
- Licensed Telehealth Dietitian, Florida
- Certified Holistic Nutritionist
- Education in Integrative and Functional Nutrition (IFN)
- Nutrition Herbalist
Professional Affiliations
- Global MIG Secretary of the Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics
- Member of the Carolina Haitian Women’s Society Group
- Author of Cultural Haitian books and a Sports Nutrition for Youth Soccer Athletes (coming soon)
Member of Dietetics and Nutrition Groups
Let's work together to nourish your body, honour your culture, and build long-term wellness. I'm here to guide you..
Ready to nourish your body — your way?
Book a free 15-minute discovery call to see if we’re the right fit. Most clients pay $0 out of pocket with insurance.