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Specialties: General Health and Wellness, Healthy Eating, Weight Management including Weight Loss and Weight Gain, Pediatric Nutrition, Geriatric Nutrition, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Cardiovascular Disease, Food Intolerance, Food Allergies, Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance, Meal Planning, Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Behavior Change and Lifestyle Modification Dawn is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, as well as the Eating Disorder and Obesity Certificate, from Northern Illinois University. Her passion for health and nutrition inspires others to embrace a healthy lifestyle through nutrition. Dawn believes that food is the foundation of wellness, with the philosophy that all foods fit, where variety and moderation are essential, because food should be enjoyed. Additionally, she believes that balance between caloric intake and physical activity is key in maintaining health. Dawn's combination of empathy and ability to relate to others, fosters trusting relationships which promote and enhance the success of her clients. She embraces individuality, listens to the client’s needs and desires, and identifies potential barriers in order to develop a personalized plan. Assisting her clients in setting realistic goals, which lead to positive healthy lifestyle changes and desired results, is fundamental in her dietetics practice. By providing the essential tools, support, and encouragement, Dawn empowers her clients to take charge of their health through dietary choices.