Hi everyone! My name is Alessandra and I am so excited to be part of the Pearls of Nutrition team. I am originally from Florida, but I have been in North Carolina most of my life. As a beach-bum at heart, I had no hesitation in moving to the coast to earn my Bachelor’s in Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. I also hold a Master’s in Nutrition and completed my dietetic internship through Meredith College. I am very passionate about movement and the brain, and have always loved food given my Italian roots.
During my time as a nutrition student, I worked in multiple levels of eating disorder care including outpatient, IOP, PHP, and Residential Treatment. This is truly where my foundation grew and why I now strive to help others heal their relationship with food and their bodies. I practice through a compassionate, non-diet approach to best support my clients through individualized methods. In our work together, you will discover that food is much more than just food, providing nourishment both physically and mentally.
When I’m not working, you’ll find me on the beach looking for shells, playing with my dog, or creating mini clay magnets (newfound hobby!) – but most often, spending quality time with my fiancee, family, and friends.