Team AYAN

This is what we’re about.

We eat for whole health

Health is not about body size or scale #s but nourishment, happiness & wellbeing.

We meet you where you are

Everyone’s health journey is unique, non-linear. You can’t fail & we promise to never judge you.

We are always learning

Utilizing up-to-date research, while knowing that you are the expert of your own body.

Meet Our Providers

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    Briana Mancha MS, RDN, CEDS

    Registered Dietitian (se habla español) specializing in eating disorders, healing relationship with food and gentle nutrition therapy

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    Natalie Wilson RDN, CEDS-C

    Registered Dietitian specializing in eating disorders, healing relationship with food and gentle nutrition therapy

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    Christy Walowit MS, RDN

    Registered Dietitian specializing in nutrition care for LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients, sports nutrition, and plant-based eating

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    Marie McCarty RDN, CLEC

    Registered Dietitian specializing in eating disorders, intuitive eating, pediatrics & family nutrition and plant-based eating

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    Sarah Firebaugh RDN

    Registered Dietitian specializing in eating disorders, healing relationship with food and gentle nutrition therapy

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    Daniela Gutierrez RDN

    Registered Dietitian (se habla español) specializing in general wellness, weight concerns, women’s health, perinatal and pediatrics

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Admin Team

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    Jessie Wrye RDN CDCES

    Founder & Director (se habla español)

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    Shea Barron RDN

    Billing & Nutrition Administrator

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    VAHelps

    Receptionist & Intake Coordinator Team (se habla español)

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