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Dietitians

Cathy Trcalek - Presidentand Parter of MNT of Florida, RD, CSG, LD/N, CDE

Cathy Trcalek

President/Partner - RD, CSG, LD/N, CDE

Quote

"My professional goal is to help people to be as healthy as possible through good nutrition, activity and a healthy lifestyle".

Education

Undergraduate: BS Nutrition — University of Southwestern LA
Internship: Traineeship - Lafayette, Louisiana

Honors, Awards, and Certificates

Vice President of Nutrition and Wellness Across the Ages, Inc.
Certified Diabetes Educator-2005
Outstanding Young Dietitian for the State of Louisiana-1985 Board Certified Specialist Gerontological Nutrition (CSG)

Special Interests

Diabetes, Healthy Aging and Geriatric Nutrition, Weight Management and Heart Disease

Personal Interests

Collecting lighthouses, growing orchids, gardening and being active!!

Donna Toms Jones - Vice President and Partner of MNT of Florida, MSH, RD, CSG, LD/N

Donna Toms Jones

Vice President/Partner - MSH, RD, CSG, LD/N

Quote

"Make the World a better place for you having lived in it" ~Edgar Cayce

Education

Graduate: MSH - University of North Florida
Undergraduate: BS in Agriculture Food Science and Human Nutrition - University of Florida
Dietetic Internship: University of North Florida

Honors, Awards, and Certificates

Distinguished Dietitian of the Year, Jacksonville Dietetic Assoc. 2007-2008
2006 National Leadership Award, National Republican Congressional Committee
Member of Florida's Board of Medicine Dietetic and Nutrition Practice Council 12/05-present
Emerging Leader Florida Dietetic Association 2004
Who's Who in Executives and Professionals, 2002
Letters of Commendation, US Navy, 1988

Special Interests

Healthy Aging and Geriatrics, Childhood Obesity Prevention, HIV/AIDS, and Oncology Nutrition.

Personal Interests

I love to cook healthy meals and to participate in numerous types of exercise, although raising my two children to be productive, spiritually enlightened individuals is my passion, along with mentoring future Registered Dietitians.

Sally Clifton - Dietitian and Nutritionist of MNT of Florida, MSH, RD, LD/N

Sally Clifton

MSH, RD, LD/N

Quote

"To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art." -La Rochefoucauld

Education

Graduate: MSH in Nutrition - University of North Florida
Undergraduate: BSFCS in Dietetics and Consumer Foods – University of Georgia (Cum Laude Honors)
Internship: University of North Florida

Honors, Awards, and Certificates

Currently President for Jacksonville Dietetic Association (2009-2010)
Served as a Nominating Chair Member for the Jacksonville Dietetic Association (2007-2008)
Selected to be Student Representative for
the Florida Dietetic Association (2004-2005)

Special Interests

As a dietitian I believe in nutrition as preventative medicine. Interests include wellness, fitness, culinary (cooking healthy, cooking demos), media (writing articles and speaking to the public), weight loss and maintenance programs, pregnant women, children, and cardiovascular wellness/rehab.

Personal Interests

Traveling, cooking, biking/ hiking/ running, beaching, live music/dancing, spending time with friends and family, and shopping at health food stores!

Marissa Waschka - Dietitian and Nutritionist of MNT of Florida, MSH, RD, LD/N

Marissa Waschka

MSH, RD, LD/N

Quote

"Our food should be our medicine and our medicine should be our food" - Hippocrates

Education

Graduate: MS in Health - University of North Florida
Undergraduate: BS in Dietetics – Florida State University
Internship: University of North Florida

Honors, Awards, and Certificates

Professional Member of the American Dietetic Association
Professional Member of the Jacksonville Dietetic Association
Professional Member of Dietetics in Health Care Communities (DHCC) DPG



Special Interests

Weight Management, HIV/AIDS & Oncology Nutrition, and Renal Nutrition

Personal Interests

Cooking, exercising, reading, tennis, and pilates.

Kathleen Cartier-Whorley - Dietitian and Nutritionist of MNT of Florida, RD, CLT, LD/N

Kathleen Cartier-Whorley

RD, CLT, LD/N

Quote

"Treat people the way you want to be treated. I could be you."

Education

Undergraduate: BSH – University of North Florida
Internship: Department of Health, Pasco County, Florida

Honors, Awards, and Certificates

Certified in Adult Weight Management
Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT)

Special Interests

Helping people achieve their nutritional goals through optimism and motivation.



Personal Interests

I'm in my element in the kitchen playing; baking or cooking. I enjoy jazzercise, car trips and camping.

Ada Wiisanen - Dietitian and Nutritionist of MNT of Florida, MSH, RD, LD/N

Ada Wiisanen

MSH, RD, LD/N

Education

Graduate: Florida State University
Undergraduate: University of North Florida
Internship: Augusta Area Dietetics Internship

Special Interests

Clinical nutrition, Nutrition Support and Pediatric Nutrition

Personal Interests

Reading, cooking, the beach and family time.








Lauren Dimitrov - Dietitian of MNT of Florida, MPH, RD/LND

Lauren Dimitrov

MPH, RD, LD/N

Quote

"Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad." - Miles Kington

Education

Graduate: MS in Public Health – Florida International University
Undergraduate: BS in Dietetics – Florida State University
Internship: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Honors, Awards, and Certificates

President's Award – National Association for Local Boards of Health 2007
Employee of the Year, WIC 2001
Outstanding Student Scholar Award in Public Health
2000-2001

Special Interests

Weight Management (Child and Adolescent), Pediatric Nutrition, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Personal Interests

Spending time with my husband and daughter, dancing, exercising – especially cycle classes and reading.

Julie Hodges - PhD, RD, LD/N, FADA

Julie Hodges

PhD, RD, LD/N, FADA

Quote

"There is nothing about food and nutrition that doesn't interest me. Whether it is what you eat, how you eat it or what it does in your body."

Education

Graduate: PhD - University of Tennessee
Undergraduate: BS – University of Texas
Internship: Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO

Honors, Awards, and Certificates

Fellow of the American Dietitic Association, January 1996 (FADA)
Merit of Achievement - United States Military
Certified Body Recall Instructor



Special Interests

Culinary Skills, Food History and Food Ways

Personal Interests

Dog training, swimming and pairing wines with sunsets on the beach.

Cynthia Bradford - MSH, RD, LD/N

Cynthia Bradford

MSH, RD, LD/N

Education

Graduate: MS of Science in Health - University of North Florida
Undergraduate: BS of Science in Health - University of North Florida
Internship: The University of North Florida

Honors, Awards, and Certificates

Dean's List at the University of North Florida

Special Interests

Diabetes, Personal Training, Weight Loss and Weight Management, Functional Foods and Foods effect on Brain Chemistry

Personal Interests

Guitars, dogs, exercise - biking, cooking, and home improvement projects.

Holly A. Adams - MPH, RD, LD/N

Holly A. Adams

MPH, RD, LD/N

Quote

"Use respect, empathy, and compassion towards others while continuing with self improvement learning".

Education

Graduate: M.P.H. University of Michigan
Undergraduate: B.S. Michigan State University
Internship: Tri City Dietetic Traineeship, VA Hospital Saginaw, Michigana

Honors, Awards, and Certificates

Outstanding Service Award Florida Dietetic Association 2008
Administrator’s Award Clay County Health Department 2007
Emerging Leader Award, Jacksonville Dietetic Association 2004
Participant in ADA Leadership Institute 2008
Completion Florida Public Health Leadership
Institute (USF) Class 11, 2007

 

Special Interests

Public Health Nutrition, Renal Nutrition, Long Term Care/Assisted Living Facilities, Volunteer Leadership in Professional Dietetic Associations

Personal Interests

Family, Volunteer Leadership in Professional Dietetic Associations, Reading, Movies, Tennis

Barbra J. Sperrazza - MS, RD/D/N, CDE

Barbra J. Sperrazza

MS, RD/D/N, CDE

Quote

"I help people to be as healthy as possible through good nutrition, exercise, and encourage them to take medicine correctly that the doctor orders for them to take.".

Education

Graduate: M.S in Nutrition. New York, NY
Undergraduate: B.S. in Nutrition. Bronx, NY

Honors, Awards, and Certificates

Back in 1999 I was the President of Gainesville District Dietetic Association and still a member of GDDA.
I am a Certified Diabetes Educator started in 1995.
I am a member of American Dietitian Association, American Diabetes Association and member of AADE too.

 

Special Interests

I like to help people with different health problems to get better, and always help Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes people to get better.

Personal Interests

Always keep up with updated nutrition information, medicines, health issues and always help FDA nutrition book update the diabetes.

Desiree Wheeler-Hissong - RD, LD/N

Desiree Wheeler-Hissong

RD, LD/NE

Education

Undergraduate: BSH, University of North Florida - Summa cum Laude
Internship: University of Northern Colorado

Honors, Awards, and Certificates

Outstanding Nutrition Leadership Award - University of North Florida
Debra Doughty Award - University of North Florida
Member of Healthy Jacksonville Diabetes Coalition

Special Interests

Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Support, and Diabetes.

Personal Interests

Family, food, backpacking, dirt biking, snow skiing, traveling, reading and antiquing.

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