Welcome to the world of sustainable weight loss and holistic wellness, led by Hande Tan, Hande Tan, a dedicated Registered Dietitian (RD) based in Irvine, CA. With over six years of experience in the field, Handes educational background includes a Bachelors Degree in Physiological Sciences from UCLA, a Bachelors Degree in Nutrition, and a Masters Degree in Nutrition from the University of Alabama. Her main focus area is weight loss, and she works with clients from diverse medical backgrounds, addressing conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes/prediabetes, postpartum nutrition, family nutrition, and food allergies and intolerances. Handes journey as a Registered Dietitian was inspired by her personal history of weight loss struggles, and she considers herself a recovered fad-dieter. Having experienced the frustrations of fad diets, she embarked on a path toward evidence-based guidelines and healthier lifestyle changes. Her own transformation led to a passion for simplifying healthy eating for others. Hande believes that its not about willpower but understanding yourself, accepting your current circumstances, and gradually incorporating healthy lifestyle habits. Shes here to guide you on a journey to sustainable weight loss and lifelong well-being. Before your initial appointment, Hande provides preliminary forms to help make your consultation efficient and focused. Subsequent follow-up appointments involve assessing progress, making adjustments, and setting new goals. Hande emphasizes that healthy lifestyle habits are a lifelong commitment, and her mission is to educate and empower you to maintain these habits while achieving your weight loss goals. She is skilled in modalities such as meal planning, intuitive eating, accountability, and motivational interviewing. She accepts insurance from Aetna and United Healthcare. If youre looking for a partner in your weight loss journey and a holistic approach to health, Hande Tan, RD, is your trusted guide.