A little about me:
I'm a registered dietitian, certified health coach, meditation teacher, cognitive wellness specialist, and optimal aging enthusiast. After considerable challenges, I’m happier and healthier than I've ever been in my sixth decade; I’m proof it’s possible. I divide my time between creating vibrant wellness programming for corporations across the U.S., and guiding women - 40 and beyond - to look and feel their best. I'm dedicated to helping women prioritize themselves; and experience confidence, excellent health, and genuine joy. Your years are an invaluable asset. Let’s embrace where we are and make the second chapter far better than the first!
Food was my first love,
and I’ve never gotten over it. Discovering my passion for the kitchen at age 12 was the spark that ignited a career that lights me up.
I enjoy everything about it - the gorgeous colors, the textures, the aromas, and its ability to heal. Cooking is the most effective form of therapy I’ve tried. Fascinated by the science of nutrition, and the emotional satisfaction food brings, I’ve spent over 20 years immersing myself in how each woman’s unique psychology, physiology, and biochemistry affect her health, and the role nourishment plays.
As a result, I’ve figured out a thing or two, and I'm excited to hand you the keys to aging fiercely. Let’s get you feeling amazing, and reduce your risk of metabolic illness and cognitive decline using evidence-based guidance on nourishing foods, quality sleep, daily movement, and crushing your stress - now, and for good.
THE OFFICIAL
Born in Italy, living and raised in Chicago, Barbie holds her RDN summa cum laude from Loyola University Chicago, a health coach certification from The National Society of Health Coaches (healthcare degree required), and is a certified meditation teacher. In her practice, she works as a private coach, community educator, passionate speaker, popular corporate wellness programmer, and respected dietetic intern preceptor for LUC. She’s had the privilege of counseling thousands of men and women around the country on their journey to better health.
With a deep respect for science and the power of mindfulness, Barbie’s goal is to give her clients customized tools for achieving optimal wellness. She specializes in the unique needs of women over 4o, with a focus on metabolic and cognitive fitness.
Barbie takes an integrative approach that's evidence-based and comprehensive, emphasizing nourishing foods, quality sleep, daily movement, and developing solid stress skills. She’s passionate about a holistic approach to healthy aging, and executes a deep knowledge of the psychology and neuroscience behind our behavior surrounding food.
“You yourself, as much as anyone in the universe, deserve your love and affection.”