Meet Ellen Handlan, a seasoned Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Nutrition Coach located in California. Ellens mission is to help her clients discover the joy and inspiration of living a healthy lifestyle while embracing balance and moderation. Her approach is founded on personalization, shifting the focus from restriction and elimination to a holistic approach to nutrition and wellness. With years of experience in diverse clinical settings and a specialized certification as a Nutrition Coach, Ellen offers a behavior-based strategy to help you achieve your nutrition goals. She takes the time to understand your lifestyle, habits, and individual needs to create a tailored approach that empowers you to succeed with confidence. Ellens journey began with a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Georgia in 2018. She then completed her supervised practice hours through Pepperdine University and became a Registered Dietitian. Throughout her career, she has worked in various settings, including clinical inpatient, bariatric outpatient, kidney disease treatment, weight management, functional wellness, and sports nutrition. Her expertise has enabled numerous patients to reach their body composition goals, improve their quality of life, meet specific lab targets, and reverse nutrient deficiencies. Beyond her professional life, Ellen enjoys quality time with her family, exploring new cities, practicing yoga, playing beach volleyball, experimenting in the kitchen, and nurturing her collection of unique house plants. With specialties spanning weight loss, diabetes management, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, food allergies and sensitivities, vegan and vegetarian nutrition, kidney disease, sports nutrition, bariatric nutrition, GERD, and gut health, Ellen Handlan, RD, is your partner in achieving holistic health and promoting the balance your body deserves. Experience a personalized, motivational, and behavior-based approach to nutrition that empowers you to embrace a healthy and balanced lifestyle.