Meet Natasha, The Nutrition Expert!
After becoming a Certified Holistic Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), Natasha continued her studies at The City University of New York. Subsequently, she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Food and Nutrition. Natasha is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, a Certified Dietitian Nutritionist, and a Holistic Health Coach with over 10 years of experience in clinical and community settings providing medical nutrition therapy and nutrition education to the community.
Her life work has been motivated in part by having witnessed her own mother's losing battle with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes. Because of her love for nutrition and desire to see people live healthy lives, she founded Hescott Nutrition Services (HNS), specializing in the prevention and management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity (weight management), and renal disease (CKD stages 1-3).
She takes a culturally sensitive approach to medical nutrition therapy and personalized patient-centered care. HNS provides wellness support that helps individuals to optimize their overall health and well-being.
QUICK FACTS:
- I was born in Guyana. The only English-speaking country in South America
- I've followed a plant-based diet for over 20 years
- I believe in a holistic approach to health: mental, physical, and spiritual
- I love bitter melon and okra in any dish
- I enjoy ballroom dancing and water aerobics
- I am a devoted gardener in my community
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- New York City Nutrition Education Network
- Diabetes Care and Education
- Nutrition Entrepreneur