“This is not a dress rehearsal, this is your life.” Leah is an expert Registered Dietician with a passion for helping women live their healthiest life possible. Her knowledge and experience in the clinical field of nutrition provides her clients with an opportunity to learn about a wide variety of topics, depending on needs and interests. In a nutrition consultation, Leah can provide education in eating a balanced diet, weight loss, management of nutrition related diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol/triglycerides, and digestive problems. If you’ve had recent labs drawn, you can request a copy from your doctor and she will happily review them for you as well. She is committed to teaching people about their bodies and how nutrition leads to a happier, fulfilled lifestyle.
Leah studied at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, graduating in 2000 with a B.S. in Nutritional Science and attended grad school at Loma Linda University Medical Center. After graduation she began her career as a Registered Dietitian. Her focus has always been in the clinical field of nutrition, starting in hospitals, focusing mostly in the Intensive Care Units, but also seeing patients in every area from maternity, cancer care, surgery and cardiac care. For the last 2 years she has worked at the Templeton Dialysis Center, caring for patients with kidney failure. She loves the challenge of consulting with doctors to treat nutrition related diseases.
Leah
Age: 35
Occupation other than YF instructor: Registered Dietitian
Live with: My husband and 3 sons, ages 2, 4 and 6
Pets?: Many, 2 dogs, a turtle, koi ponds and a whole bunch of chickens
Astrological sign: Cancer
Favorite time of day: Morning
I first tried pole dancing/fitness in: June, 2009. I had some friends who thought it’d be something fun to try. I came to an intro class and was hooked!!
I keep coming back because: It’s the most fun I’ve ever had in an exercise environment, a great workout, and an incredible mind/body experience.
A favorite pole move: Reverse Sun Wheel and going UPSIDE DOWN!
Favorite song(s) to Flirt to: Need You Now by Lady Antebellum, Come and Get Higher by Matt Nathanson, Love Game by Lady GaGa
Other hobbies/interests: Running, participating in triathlons, playing with my kids, going to the beach, hanging out with my hubby, reading and cooking.
A book I would recommend reading: Eat, Pray, Love, The Time Travelers Wife, Memoirs of a Geisha
What is your spice of life?: Does caffeine count?
One of my favorite quotes: You’ve never looked into the eyes of a person who doesn’t matter to God.
How do you celebrate the successes in your life?: When I have success or feel like I’ve found something that will improve the life of others, I try to pay it forward!!
What brings you joy?: Watching my children learn and grow.
I’m passionate about: Living a healthy life and teaching others to do the same.
5 things I can’t live without: Coffee, my family, chocolate, exercise, and water.
But could easily give up: Those who create unnecessary stress/drama
Last time I laughed so hard my sides ached: Watching my kids dance around the living room, laughing, having fun, acting crazy!!
An inspirational person in my life: My family has always been such a wonderful source of support to me, always encouraging me to follow my dreams!
A pivotal moment in my life: Becoming a mom, it sure changes your life, but in a wonderful, wild way!
Final thoughts: Follow your heart, try new things, put people around you who are nurturing and eliminate the need for other people to make you happy.
