ABOUT PAM
Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist
Specializing in restorative reproductive nutrition and prenatal nutrition care
My philosophy of care is grounded in presence, empathy, and trust.
My passion is both personal and professional.
Why am I soooo passionate about helping women restore their reproductive functioning and have healthy babies?
For me it is both personal and professional. Since my teens, I had dealt with irregular periods, acne, and hair growth problems, and was diagnosed with PCOS in my mid-30s. Finally, at age 40, I had enough of being tired and hungry despite eating a "healthy diet," never knowing when I was going to get my period, and still having adult acne!
In my hunt for answers, I discovered the power of nourishing ancestral diets and changed my own diet radically (I had been eating predominantly plant-based). Within a couple of months, my cycles were a consistent 28 days, my energy soared, and my skin glowed! I knew I had to share how I got these amazing results with as many women as possible, so I went back to school, earned my masters degree, and became a registered dietitian.
At first, I helped women with PCOS who did not want hormonal birth control and metformin to "control their symptoms," and wanted real answers. I helped them lose weight but more importantly, love themselves as the amazing women they were. Then I saw that many women I worked with were able to conceive and have healthy babies when they had previously struggled with infertility. Every time a woman told me she was pregnant, tears welled up in my eyes and I got goosebumps - I was so happy for her!
When I moved from New Jersey to Raleigh, NC, I wanted to help as many women as I could overcome the unique challenges they face in conceiving their own beautiful babies, so I started Women and Family Nutrition. I am so happy to share that is exactly what I have seen from almost every patient I have had the privilege of helping.
I promise to work hard to meet or exceed
your needs and your expectations.
Because nutrient-dense food is your first and best medicine, you want and need the most up-to-date, evidence-based information on diet and health. You also need a plan that works for your busy life and personal preferences. My thousands of satisfied clients have taught me how important it is to listen carefully in order to address their unique health and nutrition requirements. I take a personal approach with each and every woman who is seeking better answers.
I will thoroughly review your personal health, diet, and lifestyle history, including labs and tests from other practitioners. Together, we will create a sustainable action plan that will elevate your overall health, not just improve your body composition.
Our primary focus will be on improving your nutrition, but I also will identify and help you correct any poor sleep, stress, or exercise habits that keep you from fully achieving your goals. Because your total environment matters in health and fertility, I will guide you in making meaningful changes that you can sustain.
I will recommend additional labs and/or tests to provide more information and lead to better care of your overall health and wellness.
Keeping on top of the latest advances in the field of functional nutrition and medicine is my passion. I will leave no stone unturned if you have a complex nutritional or reproductive problem that requires extra investigation and novel solutions.
I am a graduate of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, completing a rigorous dietetic clinical internship and my Masters of Science in Nutrition, and my Bachelors of Science degree in Nutrition Research cum laude at the University of Maryland.
My husband Adam and I just celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary. We have three children, and two adorable grandsons and a granddaughter with one on the way. I'm living my dream of helping women have amazing pregnancies and thriving children. With so much confusing and conflicting nutrition information out there, I am so very gratified to be helping women like you find the effective answers they are looking for.