Rebecca is a mentor in the Nutrition and Herbal Collective. She is a board certified and licensed nutritionist and herbalist. Rebecca has been mentoring nutritionists and herbalists since 2013. She has mentored over 134 graduates in 26 states from numerous graduate degree programs including Western States, MUIH, Bastyr University, University of Bridgeport and NYCC. She has had the joy of helping many people successfully launch their business and clinical practice. Rebecca has a passion for helping new and experienced practitioners gain confidence and success in their field.
Rebecca specializes in Lyme disease, mast cell issues, dementia, food addiction and 12-step programs, weight loss and chronic health complaints. She has been studying and using herbs and foods for 20 years and practicing in a clinical setting for 17 years. She worked in an integrative medical practice for 5-years that specialized in Lyme and co-infections. Currently, she collaborates with several local physicians including Dr. Robert Hedaya in Bethesda, Maryland.
Rebecca served as the Founding Director of the MS in Nutrition and Integrative Health Program at the Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH). She was involved at MUIH in a variety of roles as a clinic supervisor, faculty and administrator from 2008-2013. Currently, Rebecca serves as chair of the Maryland Board of Dietetic Practice.
Rebecca is a Licensed Nutritionist in the State of Maryland, a Certified Nutrition Specialist and a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild. She earned her Master of Science in Herbal Medicine from the Maryland University of Integrative Health.
Rebecca has enjoyed the honor of lecturing for the American Nutrition Association,Goucher College, American Herbalist Guild’s Annual Conference, Johns Hopkins University, Morgan State University, Baltimore Bioneers Conference, Presbyterian Medical Center at the University of Pennsylvania, WC Grace & Co, Choice Hotels International, Ryderwood Village and the Baltimore Herb Festival. Rebecca speaks on nutrition and herbs for the media, Fox 45 and WBAL.
Rebecca is a mother, wife, advocate for sustainable living. She loves to cook healthy food for her family, dance, eat yummy food, laugh, and take walks outdoors.