Gretchen is a Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator.  She is also a Certified LEAP Therapist (Lifestyle Eating and Performance), specializing in the clinical management of food sensitivities and related conditions. Gretchen received a BS in Human Nutrition and Food Service Management from Marymount College in Tarrytown, NY. She worked as Chief Clinical Dietitian in an area hospital for 25 years, and has taught nutrition and food services courses in two area community colleges. Gretchen opened her health and wellness coaching and private nutrition practice in 2002 and has expanded to two office locations in New York.  She has worked with hundreds of clients in Dutchess and Orange Counties. Gretchen’s practice provides individual nutritional counseling, health and wellness coaching  in the areas of diabetes, weight management, food sensitivities, gastrointestinal disorders, and general wellness. She offers the “Real Living Program”,  which is an online weight management program where you receive regular coaching and guidance every week to help you make changes to reach your weight loss goals. Gretchen is the author of “The EVERYTHING Guide to Managing and Reversing Pre-Diabetes 2nd Ed.”, “The EVERYTHING Diabetes Cookbook 2nd Ed.”, “Virtual Grocery Store Tour: Getting The Most Nutrition Out Of Your Food Shopping”, “Pre-Diabetes: Your Second Chance At Health”, “The Quick Start Guide to Healthy Eating”, “The Quick Start Guide To Pre-Diabetes” and “Quick Start Recipes For Healthy Meals”. Gretchen writes books to teach people simple tips to get control over their eating and their pre-diabetes or diabetes.

American Dietetic Association
Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetic Practice Group
American Association of Diabetes Educators
New York State Dietetic Association
Mid-Hudson Dietetic Association