Registered Dietitian

Hi! My name is Mandy Guide, a registered dietitian nutritionist, working alongside Tina within the Pointe. My passion for health and nutrition has fueled me in this environment for almost the past 20 years! If you asked me what other career I would choose if not to be a dietitian, I do not think I would have another answer. I truly believe I was put on this earth to help teach and promote wellness to people.

Specialties:

Within my many years of experience, I have practiced in a wide range of areas, including, but not limited to:

• IRB Nutrition Research
• Health and Wellness
• Weight Management
• Bariatrics (adult and adolescent)
• Pediatric Gastroenterology (failure to thrive, G-/J-tube care, celiac disease, etc.)
• Pediatric and Adult Cardiology
• Diabetes Education

I have two Bachelor of Science degrees, one in Human Development and the other in Human Nutrition. Both have served me well over the past years in working to help others reach their nutritional goals, that can ultimately help them achieve bigger picture goals.

Career Highlights:

• BS Human Development, Eckerd College, 2002
• BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2005
• Working in adolescent weight management and bariatric since 2005, including partaking in NIH research on LAP-Bands in adolescents
• Completed numerous weight management certifications for treating obesity in children, adolescents, and adults through the  Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Continually attending ongoing conferences and continuing education to further my expertise in my knowledge base.

What you can expect:

My strength as a dietitian is meeting the patient where they are starting from. I try to set realistic expectations, and do not want you to be perfect! I try to teach every patient that I do not want you to be on a diet, because you go OFF of a diet. I want to help you achieve a healthy lifestyle where the habits you learn can develop into who you are.

Last things:

In addition to being passionate about health and wellness, I love being a boy mom to my two beautiful sons who keep me very busy! My husband, boys and I spend our free time outside as much as possible, enjoying camping, attending different sporting events, or sometimes just having a dance party in our home. I do practice what I preach within our home as much as they will allow. Just ask them… “Mom!? Broccoli, again??”