Hello and thank you for stopping by!
My name is Heike (Hi-Kay), I was born and raised in Germany. I have been living and working in the United States for over 30 years and currently reside in Arizona.
I am certified by the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants as well as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. I have an undergraduate degree in Dietetics and Nutrition from Arizona State University, and I was credentialed as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) in 2007. I earned my Masters of Physician Assistant Studies (PA-C) from Northern Arizona University in 2016. My passion lies in diabetes management and weight loss.Over the past few years I have become increasingly aware of a precipitous decline in the quality of life and a variety of physical limitations in my patients, brought on by poor health, mainly due to weight related issues. I do believe that physical health is the principal foundation of overall wellness, however, without a sound “physical wellness” program built on activity (exercise), nutrition, recuperation, and positive thinking, a person would struggle to achieve emotional, intellectual, social, or occupational wellness.
The basic tenets of my program are to partner with you to develop a “personalized plan” that acts as a roadmap to your health and wellness goals. Some of the steps along the way will be:
Get to know you on a more personal level, understand your likes, dislikes, needs, goals, objectives, motivators, and stress red flags. Understand your needs and what you desire to improve on during the journey to a healthy mind, body, and soul.
Develop a schedule for your program that works with you and your lifestyle, tailor the program activities in real-time to compliment your life, and help you learn to accept and implement the program as a long-term lifestyle change.Increase the specificity of your individualized program to include components such as; blood glucose management strategies for diabetic clients, menu optimization with supplementation, meal timing and food combining to avoid hunger and optimize the nutritional value of your food while still achieving weight loss.
It will focus on a tailored approach, personal likes and dislikes, one-on-one coaching, telephone and email counseling, and a person who is truly vested in helping you achieve your dreams! With over 16 years of nutritional educational experience in a wide variety of patient settings, I am confident I will be able to improve your health and wellness, even in more difficult chronic scenarios like diabetes management, elevated blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity.
I understand the physical, mental, social, and financial burdens these conditions can cause.
“IT TAKES 4 WEEKS FOR YOU TO SEE YOUR BODY CHANGING, 8 WEEKS FOR YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY, AND 12 WEEKS FOR THE REST OF THE WORLD…KEEP GOING!”
What to Expect – Apprehension Has Killed More Dreams Than Alarm Clocks!
Food, Nutrition, and Diet Knowledge and Counseling
Macronutrient Requirements and Breakdown
Assessment and Evaluation of Body for Goal Setting
Personalized Nutrition and Dietary Plans – Stepped Approach
Nutrition-related Laboratory Testing and Result Discussion
Weight loss medications if appropriate
Interested in Learning More?
Contact me to schedule a consultation – I WANT to help you reach your best life!
