Meet your nutritionist
Born and raised in NYC, I was used to work overload and pushing my limits in order to get the job done. It felt foreign to slow down, and I put my health on the back burner until my symptoms became impossible to ignore. I understand how it feels to be stuck in a cycle stressing over mystery symptoms, unable to pinpoint triggers, and hearing doctors tell you that everything looks normal. Through personalized nutrition and functional medicine, I was finally able to take a step back, understand the root cause of my symptoms, and heal my relationship with food and self in a sustainable way. This journey helped me feel in control of my body and navigate food sensitivities, hormonal imbalances, Hashimoto’s Disease, Celiac Disease, Lyme, SIBO, and IBS-m.
My own health journey inspired me to go back to school to get a master’s in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. I am dedicated in finding the root cause of health issues rather than just treating the symptoms. Whether you are experiencing hard-to-solve gut issues, food sensitivities, fatigue, hormonal imbalances, or just looking to optimize your health and mind, I will help you meet your unique needs through a sustainable, personalized approach that actually works. Our diet can have such a major impact on energy, mood, sleep, and so much more. I am passionate about optimizing your health in a safe manner by finding the foods that support your preferences, lifestyle, and biology.
Because I practice personalized nutrition, we first start with a deep dive into your medical history to discover any antecedents or triggers contributing to current symptoms and/or conditions. Then, we’ll take a careful look at your goals and objectives, working together 1 on 1 to discover a customized approach to your needs. My goal is to allow you to live your life to the fullest by finding the root cause of any imbalances standing in your way.
I believe that everyone deserves to be healthy and can reach their goals through personalized nutrition and lifestyle choices. I am devoted towards optimizing my clients’ health with foods that nourish their body and mind. I offer evidence-based guidance and consistently keep up with clinical research in the constantly evolving nutrition space. Together, we will navigate your health + wellness goals, developing a way of eating that is both manageable and nourishing.
Specialties
Gastrointestinal dysfunction (e.g., IBS, SIBO, food sensitivities, Celiac Disease, non-specific symptoms)
Hormonal imbalances (e.g., PCOS, irregular cycles)
Thyroid dysfunction (Hashimoto’s disease, hypothyroidism, autoimmune)
Diabetes/Metabolic Syndrome
Blood sugar regulation
Meal planning
Overall nutrition guidance
Education & Training
Bachelor of Arts in Communication at Wake Forest University
Master of Science in Human Nutrition & Functional Medicine
Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) Candidate
Ziba holds a master’s degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from University of Western States and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wake Forest University. Ziba is currently a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) Candidate seeing clients under supervision of a Certified Nutrition Specialist in order to gain licensure.