Meet Praveena

Praveena is a Registered and licensed Dietitian with a Masters in Nutrition from Eastern Illinois University. She is exclusively specialized in educating clients with traditional Indian and South East Asian cultures.

As the chief Dietitian at a hospital in Western PA, Praveena has worked with a variety of age groups and medical conditions including and not limited to Obesity with weight loss, Type 1, 2 and Gestational Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease conditions including High blood pressure, High Triglycerides, High Cholesterol, Congestive Heart failure, Digestive disorders, Thyroid conditions, Kidney disease, Auto immune conditions, metabolic disorders, Gluten and celiac sensitivity and many more. Her expertise is also evident in working with individuals who are pregnant and child nutrition. Praveena has been counselling patients on an out-patient and inpatient setting and is also involved with community out- reach programs and Radio shows with physicians. She can translate evidence-based research into healthy lifestyle habits rather than quick fixes that do not result in long term benefits. Her 20 +year experience in providing Medical Nutrition Therapy and Normal Nutrition for a wide range of conditions is at your door-step now.

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Get Vibrant Healthy Life with 90 days of Practice

Accepts Major Insurances/Reasonable fees

Personalized One-on-One Education

Our different lifestyles shape the way we eat, move and drink. All of us strive to meet certain fitness and health goals to live a happier life. I will personally help you achieve these goals one step at a time, emphasizing consistency, balance, and above all, a judgement free environment.

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Phone/Virtual Education

Clients can have appointments via video chat in the comfort of your home, work or from anywhere around the world. We use the HIPAA compliant Healthie app so we can track your daily progress with the photo food and activity journal. Guidance from me can go a long way and I am always available to my clients at any time of the day.

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Her 20 year experience in Medical Nutrition Therapy / Healthy Nutrition tips is at your door step

Obesity & Weight Loss

Obesity and Weight loss: Obesity is linked to Diabetes, Heart disease, Stroke, and certain types of cancer. A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist can translate evidence based research to into food choices that will drastically improve your quality of life.

Diabetes (Type I, II & Gestational)

Type 1/Type 11/Gestational diabetes can be controlled with a diet change as counting carbohydrates is the key to tackling this disease. I can assist and guide you in the effective control of sugars long term.

High Blood Pressure

Only about 1 in 4 adults with hypertension have their condition under control. I will design a heart healthy diet to manage high blood pressure and lower your risk for heart disease.

Heart Disease

As a family dietitian I will implement a plan called Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC). This can assist clients to reduce LDL levels, triglycerides and improve HDL cholesterol to live a vibrant healthy life

Digestive Disorders IBW/Crohns

Digestive Disorders include Acid Reflux, indigestion, gas and bloating. Many of us experience some type of acidity weekly because of the processed food we eat outside and our fast-paced lifestyle. Personalized plans tailored to you are made to manage symptoms with GI /IBS/Crohn’s Disease.

Thyroid Condition

More and More people are getting diagnosed with hypo/hyper thyroid. Foods alone won’t cure hypothyroidism. However, a combination of the right nutrients and medication can help restore thyroid function and minimize your symptoms.

PCOS

Women with PCOS, when symptoms are not managed, may be at greater risk for heart disease, endometrial cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure. My 20-year experience can give solutions and tips to make healthy changes in your diet.

Kidney Disease

Choosing healthy food, staying physically active and taking medicines as to help slow down the progression of kidney disease. There is not one eating plan that is right for everyone with kidney disease. As a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) I will empower you identify what’s best for you to eat.

Nutrition in Pregnancy, lactation, Infant, Toddler

Nutrition during pregnancy lactation is vital for the health of the mother and baby . Praveena can give guidance and recommendations for the development of fetus and additional tips for breastfeeding moms

Metabolic Disorder

Diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, Thyroid, PCOS, Gaucher, Krabbe, Maple syrup diseases can be termed as metabolic disorders. As a family dietitian I can assist in giving strategies’ to make changes in your diet as well as help you understand these rare conditions.

Gluten Sensitivity/Celiac Disease

With celiac disease you have a sensitivity to gluten, which are proteins found in wheat, barley, and rye. As a nutritionist. Gluten-free nutrition therapy will allow your intestine to heal. It also will help prevent complications like bone disease that can happen if celiac disease goes untreated.