Our Practitioners
Our TEAM
Our team of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists who use evidenced-based nutrition therapy offer a personalized nutrition support.
Our goal is to determine which nutrition path is best based on your diagnosis and symptoms.
We believe in providing quality care based on science because patients who are able to better control their risk factors are often able to live a longer and healthier life
Eugenia Couchoud-Wilkinson MS, RDN, LD is a Board Certified Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist by American Dietetic Association, licensed by the Georgia State Board and Founder and CEO of NutritionECW, LLC - Medical Nutrition Therapy.
​She completed her Bachelor at Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires, School of Medicine (UBA-Argentina) and graduate/Master Degrees from Universidad Nacional de Cordoba, School of Medical Sciences (UNC-Arg.) and a Post-degree in Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support from School of Post-Degree, Biochemistry & Pharmacy, UBA-Arg. and Bowling Green State University (BGSU), Ohio.
Coming from a medical family she started in the field of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) since she was very young.
She began her clinical career at Hospital de Ninos Ricardo Gutierrez's, nutrition support for the Oncology/Hematology Unit - Arg.
Then she served for 15+ years as a full-time staff and in management positions for inpatients in Acute & Intensive Care Units at Clinica Bazterica, Hospital Britanico de Buenos Aires, Centro Medico Dr. Deragopyan and was a Nutrition Consultant for many other Programs and Companies.
To validate her academic credentials against U.S. licensure standards and sit for her national RD examination, she completed undergraduate and graduate coursework involving rotations at WellStar Health System, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (Egleston, with oncology patients), the Depart. of Senior Services, and the Gwinnett County Board of Health (WIC Clinic), GA.
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​Mrs. Couchoud-Wilkinson specializes in translating complex scientific research into clear, practical, and easy-to-understand information for her patients. Her areas of expertise include Nutritional Biochemistry, Metabolic issues, Cardiovascular Disease, and Nutrigenomics, with a focus on how individuals can optimize health through personalized nutrition strategies.
She brings advanced knowledge in the integrative care of hematology and oncology patients, helping manage side effects such as taste changes, weight loss, and nausea, while ensuring optimal nutrition to support strength and treatment tolerance.
Areas of Expertise
​Nutrition Support for Hemato/oncology clients - kids & adults
Cardiovascular issues (cholesterol- triglycerides, high blood pressure, Congestive heart failure, etc) - Kids & adults
Unintentional weigh lost and weight management issues
Gastrointestinal disorders: esophageal & gastric surgeries, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohns disease, etc
Celiac & gluten related conditions
Gastroparesis and others GI motility issues
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Metabolic Disorders - Diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, LADA, gestational), prediabetes, PCOS and metabolic syndrome.
Continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGM)
Diabetic Nutrition Education
Liver Disorders and exocrine pancreas disorders like Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI)
Autoimmune diseases (like Vasculitis, Multiple sclerosis (MS), Lupus, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), primary biliary cirrhosis, rheumatic diseases, etc)
Transplants (liver, lung, heart and kidney)
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Genetic testing for Personalized Nutrition
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Languages - English and Spanish.
Haley M. BAK RDN CNSC is a Board-Certified Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, licensed by the Georgia State Board. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Arizona State University and holds the following certifications:
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Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions for Adults, CDR
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Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC)
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Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) (In progress)
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Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner Credential (IFNCP) (In progress)
Mrs. Bak is currently working as Registered Dietitian II at Phoenix Children's Hospital in Arizona. With over 7 years of experience in nutrition, Haley has worked in a variety of settings, including hospitals, schools, and outpatient clinics, providing nutrition counseling and education to diverse populations. She is actively advancing her expertise in diabetes care (CDCES), along with integrative nutrition credential (IFNCP) to better support her clients through a holistic, evidence-based approach that addresses root causes of health concerns.
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Haley was inspired to become a dietitian after personally experiencing the impact of nutrition on her own health, particularly while navigating gastrointestinal issues. Although she intentionally planned to pursue a medical degree, her passion for both science and food led her to the career of dietetics.
Mrs Bak is deeply committed to empowering individuals to achieve their health goals through personalized, evidence-based nutrition counseling.
Areas of expertise
​*PEDIATRIC Nutrition - Healthy eating - General diets for Infant, toddler, preschool, school-age child and adolescent. Plant based-diet Nutrition management of children/teens with special health care like failure to thrive (FTT), poor growth, malnutrition, picky eaters, texture issues, feeding difficulties like oral aversion.
Weight management - Overweight, obesity, underweight.
* Eating disorders - screening
*NEUROLOGICAL & DEVELOPMENTAL conditions in kids & teens - Epilepsy (diet-responsive cases), Cerebral palsy, Mental disorders, Down syndrome, autistic spectrum disorders (feeding challenges), ADHD or learning disabilities.
​Genetic & Chronic Conditions - Cystic Fibrosis, Iron deficiency anemia, vitamin deficiencies. ​
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* ADULTS - Healthy eating, wellness, Vegan & vegetarian diets, Plant based diets.
​Weight management: Underweight, overweight, obesity, Depression impacting intake
Weight loss medication GLP-1 treatment, Bariatric Surgery. Unintended weight loss/gains
*NEUROLOGICAL & DEVELOPMENTAL conditions in adults - Dementia/Alzheimer, Parkinson’s disease, Depression impacting intake, Epilepsy (diet-responsive cases), Cerebral palsy, Mental disorders, autistic spectrum disorders (feeding challenges), ADHD or learning disabilities
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* NUTRITION SUPPORT - Kids, teens & adults
Enteral Nutrition (oral suppl. NG/OG tubes, G-tube, J-Tube). Parenteral Nutrition (PN) partial/total
Nutrition support for oncology kids, teens and adults
Food allergies and Intolerances - Kids, teens & adults
Food hypersensitivities, Food allergies (IgE mediated food allergies), lactose/ gluten intolerances among others
Endocrine and Autoimmune conditions - for kids, teens and adult
Prediabetes, Metabolic syndrome, T1D, T2D and other specific types of DIABETES. Hypoglycemia, Grave's disease
Polycystic ovary syndrome, menopause, Rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, lupus (SLE) ​
Gastrointestinal Disorders - for kids, teens & adult
Dysphagia, GERD, gastroparesis, Celiac Disease and gluten related conditions, diverticular disease
Irritable Bowel syndrome and low FODMAP, among others
Liver, Renal and Pancreatic Disease - Fatty Liver and non-alcoholic fatty liver.
Acute renal failure, chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease (dialysis) Alcoholic malnutrition.
Cardiovascular Conditions - Kids, teens and adults
Hypertension, dyslipidemias, Congenital heart disease (CHD), Heart failure.
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​​​​*MATERNAL NUTRITION - pregnancy, breastfeeding, and postpartum period. Vegan & Vegetarianism.
Adolescent pregnancy. Multiple pregnancies.
Gestational Diabetes, anemias, HBP, Food sensitivities, Pregnancy after Bariatric surgery, Cardiovasc. problems.
Excess of inadequate gestational weight gain. Pre/post fertility treatment, Low/excess weight gain during pregnancy. Irritable bowel syndrome and FODMAP diets among other medical conditions.
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Languages - English
✓ Babies & Toddler <3 yrs.
✓ Kids & Teen: 4 - 9 yrs.
✓ Early Adolescence 10–14 y
✓ Adolescence 15–17 yrs
✓ Young adults 18–24 yrs
✓ Adults 25 - 74 yrs
✓ Seniors 75+yrs
✓ Maternal Nutrition
✓ Neurological &
developmental conditions
Melissa Ayres, MPH, MS, RD, NASM-CPT is a Registered Dietitian, Board-Certified Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, licensed by the Georgia State Board.
She holds a Master’s in Public Health Nutrition from New York University and Master of Science in Nutrition from University of Saint Joseph - Hartford, CT with graduate certificate in sports nutrition. She completed her Dietetic Internship and additional graduate certificate in food and nutrition through Bowling Green State University.
Her Bachelor of Arts in Humanities is from World College Institute at The New College of California, which encompassed multi-cultural studies in dance, foreign language, social studies and the arts.
Mrs. Ayres holds the following certifications:
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National Academy of Sports Medicine - Certified Personal Trainer
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Guild Certified Feldenkrais Teacher® of sensory motor education
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Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS), in process
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​Ms Ayres specializes in exercise and sports performance nutrition - specializing in nutrition for dance athletes - and currently in supervised practice to complete the CEDS through the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals.​
She integrates holistic and evidence-based perspectives upon collaboration with each individual patient to achieve their greatest possible health outcomes as a whole person.
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​She welcomes patients of all backgrounds and believes in empowering individuals to develop skills for self-care at every stage. She strives to facilitate awareness through a non-judgmental and supportive atmosphere.
Areas of Expertise
* ​ADULTS & ADOLESCENTS - Healthy eating - wellness, Vegan & vegetarian diets, Plant based diets.
Sport Nutrition - Wellness for fitness and exercise performance. Nutrition for dance athletes.
* NEUROLOGICAL & DEVELOPMENTAL conditions - Parkinson’s disease
Depression impacting intake, Anxiety and fear around foods
Autism spectrum disorder (feeding challenges) ADHD or learning disabilities
EATING DISORDERS (ED) - Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge eating disorder, Avoidant Restrictive Food
Intake disorder (ARFID), Unspecified feeding or ED (UFED), Other specified feeding feeding or ED (OSFED)
​Weight management: Underweight, overweight, obesity, Unintended weight loss/gains
Depression impacting intake
Weight loss medication GLP-1 treatment
* FOOD ALLERGIES & INTOLERANCES - Food hypersensitivities, Food allergies (IgE mediated food allergies), lactose/ gluten intolerances among others
Cardiovascular Conditions - Hypertension, dyslipidemias, Congenital heart disease (CHD), coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure.
Gastrointestinal Disorders - Dysphagia, GERD, Celiac Disease and gluten related conditions, diverticular disease, iron deficiency anemia and vitamin D deficiency.
Liver, Renal and Pancreatic Disease - non-alcoholic fatty liver, chronic kidney disease
Endocrine and Autoimmune conditions - Prediabetes, Metabolic syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Menopause,
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Grave’s disease, Sjogren’s syndrome
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MATERNAL NUTRITION - Nutrition for before, during and after pregnancy.
Gestational Diabetes, Anemias, Food sensitivities.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, GERD and Celiac Disease
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Languages - English & Spanish
Michelle Roy, RDN, CDCES, is a board-certified Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences with a concentration in Nutrition from Hunter College.
Ms. Roy RDN holds the following certification
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
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Michelle brings a diverse background across endocrinology, pediatric nutrition, employee wellness, and diabetes technology.
She has worked with leading institutions, including UC Berkeley, Stanford Children’s Health, and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, supporting patients across the lifespan.
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She specializes in diabetes management (Type 1, Type 2, Gestational Diabetes and other Specific Types) and metabolic health, with experience coaching patients using GLP-1 weight loss medications.
​Michelle is also a certified trainer in multiple insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems, with advanced expertise in interpreting device data to guide meaningful, sustainable behavior change.
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Known for translating complex medical information into practical strategies, Michelle helps patients simplify diabetes management and build realistic habits that improve long-term outcomes. Her approach integrates clinical expertise, technology, and personalized care to support sustainable habits and long-term quality of life.
Areas of Expertise
ENDOCRINE & METABOLIC Disorders for Kids, adults and pregnant women
Type 1, Type 2 and other specific types of DIABETES
Insulin pumps
Continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGM)
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PEDIATRIC Nutrition.
Healthy eating - General diets for Infant, toddler, preschool, school-age child and adolescent.
Picky eaters and texture issues.
Diabetes - Type 1, Type and other specific types of DIABETES. Training in insulin pumps.
Weight management (overweight, obesity)
Metabolic syndrome (early stages)
Iron deficiency anemia
Pediatric Hypertension and dyslipidemias
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ADULTS
Healthy eating, wellness, Vegan & vegetarian diets, Plant based diets.
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Endocrine and Autoimmune conditions - Prediabetes, Metabolic syndrome, T1D, T2D and other specific types of DIABETES. Training in insulin pumps.
Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Menospause , Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Weight management: Underweight, overweight, obesity
Depression impacting intake
Weight loss medication GLP-1 treatment
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Cardiovascular Conditions: High blood pressure, Dyslipidemias, Coronary artery disease.​
Gastrointestinal Disorders: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease and gluten related conditions
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Languages - English and Spanish
✓ Babies & Toddler <3
✓ Kids & Teen 4 - 9 yrs.
✓ Early Adolescence 10–14 y.
✓ Adolescence 15–17 yrs
✓ Young adults 18–24 yrs
✓ Adults 25 - 74 yrs
✓ Seniors 75+yrs
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✓ Maternal Nutrition
Neurological &
developmental conditions
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Languages - English & Spanish​​​
Marco Giraldo-Salazar MS, BC earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Nutritional Sciences, with a specialization in Community Nutrition, from the University of Georgia (UGA), where he received the prestigious “Double Dawg” recognition.
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Originally from Medellín, Colombia, Marco began his academic journey in nutrition in 2001 at the University of Antioquia (UdeA). Since high school, he has been driven by a strong commitment to becoming a Registered Dietitian, inspired in part by his own personal experience with weight management. This journey has fostered a deep understanding of both the physical and emotional complexities of nutrition and health, and continues to shape his compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
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Mr. Giraldo-Salazar's clinical interests include pediatric nutrition, weight management for children, adolescents, and adults, sports nutrition, and medical nutrition therapy for kidney-related conditions and disordered eating patterns.
He is dedicated to delivering evidence-based, practical guidance tailored to each individual, with a strong emphasis on sustainable lifestyle changes.
Mr. Giraldo-Salazar​ is especially passionate about supporting children and families in establishing healthy habits early in life, while also empowering adults to improve their health and prevent diet-related chronic diseases.
Marco combines clinical expertise with empathy, helping patients feel supported, understood, and confident as they work toward improved health and well-being.
Babies & Toddler <3
✓ Kids & Teen 4 - 9 yrs.
✓ Early Adolescence 10–14 y
✓ Adolescence 15–17 yrs
✓ Young adults 18–24 yrs
✓ Adults 25 - 74 yrs
✓ Seniors 75+yrs
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Maternal Nutrition
✓ Neurological &
developmental conditions
Areas of Expertise
- Healthy eating - Plant based-diets
- Women's health
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- Weight management - kids, teens and adults.
Pre-post bariatric surgery
- Gastrointestinal Disorders: IBS, SIBO, IBD, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis.
- Celiac and gluten sensitivities
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- Diabetes - Type 1, Type 2, LADA, gestational)
Continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGM)
Diabetic Nutrition Education
- Pregnancy - prenatal care
- Oncology support
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Languages - English and Russian
Anna Dimant MS RDN LD is a Board-Certified Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and health educator. She has a Bachelor’s degree from Hunter College, City University of New York and Master of Science from Brooklyn College, City University of New York.
With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in diabetes education, lifestyle coaching, and nutrition consulting.
She began her professional career as an educator at the Jewish Guild for the Blind in New York and continued to grow in the field of dietetics and nutrition at NYU Langone Hospital in Brooklyn, NY, and later at the Prestige Adult Day Health Care Center in Milpitas, CA.
As a Certified Diabetes and Lifestyle Coach, Anna contributed to the CDC’s Diabetes Prevention Program at the YMCA in Santa Clara, CA, and also collaborated with BabyLiveAdvice, Smarteater, and Sutter Health.
She held the role of Health Educator II at Kaiser Permanente Corporate and Community Worksite Wellness in Cupertino, CA, and later brought her expertise to Premise Health’s Google Health and Wellness in Sunnyvale, CA.
Her extensive experience spans various organizations, demonstrating her adaptability and commitment to promoting health and wellness.
Her philosophy focuses on clients centered and supports them in their journey with evidenced based information and assists them to set up goals that are practical and achievable in the short and long term.
Babies: 0-12 mos.
Toddler: 1-3 yrs.
Preschool: 3-5 yrs.
✓ Grade-schooler: 5-12 yrs.
✓ Teen: 12-18 yrs.
✓ Young Adult: 18-21 yrs.
✓ Adults 22 - 74 yrs
✓ Seniors 75+yrs
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