Woman with brown hair in a ponytail smiling, wearing a gray athletic jacket and carrying a blue backpack, standing on a mountain with a clear blue sky and distant landscape in the background.

Olá!

One of my favorite words is salubrious. It’s fun to say, audibly interesting, and rooted in whole-person health. I hope to inspire a more salubrious way of living- one that feels natural, nourishing, and within reach.

Through my work with Crua, I focus on translating health into realistic habits without sacrificing joy or simplicity. I’m passionate about supporting both people and the systems around them, with a strong commitment to sustainability and a belief in a food system that mutually nurtures individuals, communities, and the environment.

With over a decade of professional experience in community nutrition and public health, I support people across life stages and health needs—from chronic disease prevention to wellness initiatives. I’m particularly dedicated to perinatal nutrition (preconception through postpartum), helping women and families feel nourished and energized as they move through life’s most essential moments, and build lasting habits that support future generations.

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Scenic view of green forested mountains under a partly cloudy blue sky with distant mountain range and body of water.

A young woman with long dark hair and light skin sitting indoors near a large window with greenery outside. She is wearing a yellow sweatshirt and has a relaxed expression, resting her chin on her hand.

View from a kayak on a calm water lake during sunset, with a partly cloudy sky and distant shoreline.

A backyard garden with a small wooden shed, sunflowers, various plants, and a grassy lawn under a clear sky.

A girl standing in a garden with a joyful expression, surrounded by plants and flowers, with outdoor furniture in the background.

The Intersection of Culture + Nutrition: My Drive to Become a Dietitian

I come from a Portuguese family deeply rooted in agricultural traditions, where self-sufficiency and respect for the earth shaped everyday life. I spent a great deal of my chilhood under my grandparents’ guidance, helping run food scraps to the compost, feeding a flock of chickens, washing and prepping harvested produce, and seasonal upkeep of garden beds. It was a life of simplicity and gratitude, one that instilled in me an insatiable love for nature. My grandparents’ legacy of land stewardship continues to guide and inspire me.