Christina, Founder & Owner
Christina uses her expertise in nutrition, pregnancy, and fitness to help women achieve their health goals and improve their overall wellbeing. She was inspired to become a health advocate at an early age while caring for the children her parents fostered. It was the spark that led to her dedication to women’s health. Christina is a certified nutritionist, lactation consultant, birth doula, and postpartum doula with a combined 12 years of experience. When she isn’t coaching or leading a workshop you can find her engaged in her church fellowship, enjoying the outdoors, making homemade non-toxic products or cooking another batch of her famous sofrito.
Education:
- Master of Science: Dietetics and Nutrition, Florida International University, Miami, Florida
- Thesis: “Reading Level of Internet Men’s and Women’s Nutrition Education Materials”
- Dietetic Internship, Florida International University, Miami, Florida
- Clinical rotation (acute care): University of Miami Hospital, Miami, Florida
- Clinical rotation (long term care): East Ridge Retirement Village, Miami, Florida
- Community rotation: Milestones in Recovery, Cooper City, Florida
- Food service rotation: Health South Rehabilitation Hospital, Sunrise, Florida
- Bachelor of Science: Dietetics, Minor: Spanish, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico
Trainings & Certifications:
- Board Certified Lactation Consultant, International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (6/18-Present)
- Child Passenger Safety Technician, Safe Kids Worldwide (12/18-Present)
- Babywearing Educator, Babywearing International (8/18-Present)
- Certified Dancing for Birth Instructor, Dancing for Birth (5/18-Present)
- Certified Level 1 XC/Track & Field Coach, USA Track & Field (10/17)
- Certified Birth Doula, DONA International (3/15-Present)
- Certified Postpartum Doula, DONA International (3/12-Present)
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, (CPR and AED), American Heart Association (10/13-Present)
- Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist eligible, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (8/12-Present)
- Certified Lactation Counselor, The Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (1/12-Present)
Evidence based and person-focused approaches to improve your health and prevent illness
Guiding and encouraging you in your journey through pregnancy, labor, and birth
Planning for the “4th trimester” during the prenatal period and building confidence along your side through the first three months of your baby’s life
Education prior to birth and guidance throughout your breastfeeding experience
