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 and Nutritionist by American Dietetic Association, Licensed by the Georgia State Board and Founder and CEO of NutritionECW, LLC - Medical Nutrition Therapy
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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, Ohio.
Coming from a medical family she started working in the field of medical nutrition since she was very young. She began her career in clinical nutrition at the Hospital de Ninos Ricardo Gutierrez's - nutrition support for the Oncology/Hematology Service - Argentina.
Then she served for more than 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.
When she moved to United States, she had to validate her education, complete College, graduate and Master courses and a year internship in order to obtain the National Registration Exam (RD). Her rotations were at WellStar Health System, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston (oncology patients), Depart. Senior Services, and Gwinnett County Board of Health/WIC Clinic in GA.
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Areas of Expertise
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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 and 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:
• Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC)
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) (In progress)
• Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions for Adults, CDR
Mrs. Bak is currently working as Registered Dietitian II at Phoenix Children's Hospital in Glendale, 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 currently pursuing her CDCES to provide better care to clients with diabetes.
Haley was inspired to become a dietitian after personally experiencing the impact of nutrition on her own health, particularly while navigating gastrointestinal issues. While she originally intended to pursue a medical degree, her passion for science and food ultimately led her to the field of dietetics.
She is a consultant for NutritionECW LLC where she brings extensive experience and a deep passion in helping others.
Today, she finds great fulfillment in helping others reach their health goals through personalized, evidence-based nutrition counseling.
Areas of expertise
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Pediatric nutrition - General diets for Infants & toddler (younger than 5), preschool, school-age child, adolescent. Nutrition management of children/teens with special health care like failure to thrive, oncology, picky eaters, weight management.
* Eating disorders - screening
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Neurological & developmental conditions - Cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autistic spectrum disorders, neurological or developmental conditions such as ADHD or learning disabilities, mental disorders
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Nutrition Support – Enteral Nutrition (tube feeding) and TPN for infants, kids, teens and adults.
Short bowel syndrome, intestinal failure, resection of parts of the intestine, malabsorptive conditions, protein-energy malnutrition, severe dysphagia, brain tumor, multiple sclerosis, HIV infection and AIDS.
Ostomies - colostomy, Ileostomy and J-Pouch
Gastrointestinal Disorders – IBS, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, gastric surgeries, Distal intestinal obstruction syndrome (DIOS), gastroparesis among others
Food hypersensitivities - Food allergies, celiac disease, and low FODMAP, among others
Bariatric nutrition - Pre and post operative nutrition management.
Diabetes - Type 1, Type 2, and gestational.
Maternal nutrition - pregnancy, breastfeeding, and postpartum period.
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Languages - English
Areas of Expertise
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Nutrition and wellness for fitness and exercise performance - Nutrition for dance athletes.
Plant-based nutrition, vegan & vegetarian diets
Disordered eating patterns - Weight management, maladaptive eating behaviors (i.e., uncontrolled eating, cognitive restraint, emotional eating, and external eating), dysmorphic disorder (BDD) among others.
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
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Eating imbalances, Picky eaters, orthorexia and perfectionism, eating patterns, emotional eating.
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Obesity-related variables such as physical activity, sedentary time, tobacco use, depressive symptoms, health-related quality of life, among others
​Gastrointestinal disorders - Food allergies and intolerances, IBS, Low FODMAP diet and elimination diets.
Neurological, developmental conditions - ADHD or learning disabilities, neurodegenerative disorder such as Parkinson's
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Languages - English & Spanish
Melissa Ayres, MPH, MS, RD, NASM-CPT is a Registered Dietitian, Board-Certified Registered Dietitian and 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 first degree was a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities 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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Mrs. Ayres integrates holistic and evidence-based perspectives upon collaboration with each individual patient to achieve their greatest possible health outcomes as a whole person. Her professional practice emphasizes nutrition and wellness for fitness and exercise performance, specializing in nutrition for dance athletes.
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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
​Pediatric Nutrition - General diets for Infants & toddler, preschool, school-age child, adolescent.
Medical Nutrition therapy and nutrition support. (tube feedings, gastrointestinal disorders, failure to thrive, oncology, picky eaters, weight management among others)
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Disordered eating patterns - all ages
Anorexia Nervosa (AN), Bulimia Nervosa (BN), Binge Eating Disorder (BED), Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED), Unspecified Feeding or Eating Disorder (UFED), Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFI
* Eating disorders - screening
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Neurological & developmental conditions - Cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autistic spectrum disorders, neurological or developmental conditions such as ADHD or learning disabilities, mental disorders
Nutrition Support – All ages. Enteral Nutrition (tube feeding) and TPNShort bowel syndrome, intestinal failure, resection of parts of the intestine, malabsorptive conditions, protein-energy malnutrition, severe dysphagia, brain tumor, multiple sclerosis, HIV infection and AIDS.Ostomies - colostomy, Ileostomy and J-Pouch
Gastrointestinal Disorders - Celiac Disease
IBS, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, gastric surgeries, Distal intestinal obstruction syndrome (DIOS), gastroparesis among othersFood hypersensitivities - Food allergies, celiac disease, and low FODMAP, among others MATERNAL
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Languages - English​
Karen Stockton, MS, RD, CNSC is a Board-Certified Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and licensed by the Georgia and Washington State Board. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Washington State University and Masters of Science from Grand Canyon University.​
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She holds a certification as
• Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC)
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With over 20 years of clinical hospital experience, she has worked at prestigious hospitals such as Providence Sacred Heart and Children's Hospital, Phoenix Children's Hospital, and Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, among others, primarily focusing on pediatrics, nutritional support, eating disorders, gastrointestinal problems, and home infusion.
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Her background makes her an expert in various areas of nutrition, encompassing infants, pregnant women, adolescents, adults, and neurological and developmental conditions.
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Through her own experience with celiac disease, she has been on both sides of the spectrum, as a patient as well as a professional that gives her a unique approach.
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​She has a solid background in medical nutritional therapy and the management of chronic diseases including oncology and immune disorders
✓ Babies & Toddler <3 yrs.
✓ Kids & Teen - 4 -17 yrs.
✓ Adults 18 - 74 yrs
✓ Seniors 75+yrs
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✓ Pregnant women
✓ Neurological & developmental conditions
Areas of Expertise
Type 1 DIABETES, for Kids, adults and pregnant women
Insulin pumps
Continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGM)
Diabetic Nutrition Education
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Languages - English, Spanish and German
Claudia Winter MS, RDN, LD, CDCES is a Board-Certified Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics licensed by the Georgia State Board and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.
She has a Master’s degree in Health Sciences with focus in Nutrition from Georgia State University and completed over 1300 hours of rigorous training as a Dietetic Intern at some of Atlanta’s most recognized health organizations, such as Egleston Children’s Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, and Scottish Rite Children's Hospital.
Her passion for nutrition and diabetes management was ignited by her personal experience as a mother of a child with Type 1 diabetes which then led to her academic pursuits to enable her to help others going through the same challenges her son and family had to overcome.
Mrs Winter is a certified trainer with various insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems. She can help with device data, no matter how basic or advanced, so you can make adjustments that will make a difference in your health.
Mrs. Winter currently works as a diabetes educator in a Hospital and as a consultant at NutritionECW, providing MNT for type 1 diabetes
Babies & Toddler <3 yrs.
✓ Kids & Teen - 4 -17 yrs.
✓ Adults 18 - 74 yrs
✓ Seniors 75+yrs
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✓ Pregnant women
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Areas of Expertise
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Intuitive Eating - Adults, kids and teens and Maternal Nutrition.
Picky eaters, texture issues with foods
* Eating disorders - screening
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General health nutrition counseling - healthy eating, preventative nutrition, plant-based, vegan, vegetarian, etc.
Weight Management, weight loss
Chronic and Acute Kidney Diseases - Kidney transplant, All stages of renal disease, Nephrotic syndrome, Urolithiasis and other kidney issues, Polycystic kidney disease
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Liver disease and kidney Transplant
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Languages - English
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*Ms Sawicki is not accepting clients at this moment. Please call us back by mid December 2025.
Sara Sawicki MS, RDN, LD, RYT 200 is a Board-Certified Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, licensed by the Georgia State Board. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from the University of Florida, Gainesville-FL, Cum Laude as well as a Master’s degree in Nutrition Sciences from the University of Alabama-Birmingham.
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Ms. Sawicki worked at Emory University Hospital for nearly 5 years, providing nutritional support to patients in the surgical ICU and medical nutrition therapy to Kidney, Liver, and Pancreas Transplant patients, along with numerous other medical conditions.
Her passion for nutrition led her to volunteer on presentations in Nutrition and Organ Transplantation, conduct cooking demonstrations for Pre- and Post-Kidney Transplant Recipients, and she worked as the Clinical Director of Health Promotion of the Georgia Special Olympics (June 2018-August 2021) among other activities.
Seeking to understand the patient experience in a more comprehensive and holistic way, she traveled to Bali, Indonesia, to complete her training as a yoga teacher (Yoga Alliance). Her interests include traveling around the world, as well as experiencing different cultures and practices around healthy living to further increase her effectiveness as a RD.
In 2023, she decided to join our team at NutritionECW LLC to help clients achieve their individual goals and lead well-balanced, mindful lifestyles.
Babies & Toddler <3 yrs.
✓ Kids & Teen - 4 -17 yrs.
✓ Adults 18 - 74 yrs
✓ Seniors 75+yrs
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✓ Pregnant women
✓ 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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