Tristine is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She graduated from Arizona State University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics. Tristine completed an internship for Colorado State University before sitting for the National exam.
Tristine enjoys counseling patients with a variety of health conditions including diabetes, kidney disease, GI disorders, weight loss/gain, optimal health, food allergies/intolerances, disordered eating, pediatric nutrition, sports nutrition, and women’s health. Tristine believes that it is her job to listen and dig deep to find the root of health problems using labs, symptom reporting, and medical history. Tristine is empathetic and understanding of the challenges that we all face when implementing change. She enjoys finding behavioral and self-assessment techniques to guide clients into overcoming these challenges.
In addition to nutrition counseling in private practice, Tristine is an adjunct faculty member for Chandler Gilbert Community College and and has taught Human Nutrition and Nutrition Management courses for over 15 years. She has also works with School Nutrition Programs, Elderly Nutrition Programs and Community Nutrition Programs throughout the state of Arizona.
Tristine enjoys speaking about nutrition in the school, community, business, and private setting. Her speaking engagements include those for USDA Food & Nutrition Services, Arizona Department of Education (ADE), Arizona Association of School Business Officials (AASBO), School Nutrition Association (SNA), Arizona Indian Council on Aging (AICOA), Arizona Department of Economic Security Division on Aging and Adult Services (DES DAAS) and many more!
Tristine is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as well as the Arizona Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
On a personal note, Tristine loves to spend time with her family outdoors. She enjoys running, hiking, gardening, and trying new recipes with her family.