EDUCATION, LICENSURE + ASSOCIATIONS
Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)** by the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists (BCNS)- CNS certification number: CNS18105
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) by Maryland Board of Dietetic Practice. LDN license number: DX5300
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) by Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. LDN license number: 164008660
Masters degree in nutrition and integrative health from Maryland University of Integrative Health.
Bachelor’s degree from The George Washington University.
Professional Member, EDRDPro
**PSA: CNS practitioners must obtain a graduate degree, 1000 or more hours of supervised clinical experience, and pass a rigorous board exam. Unfortunately, the term “nutritionist” is not regulated in many states (you can have zero nutrition education in some places and legally call yourself a nutritionist). All this is to say: make sure you check your practitioner’s credentials!
Nirvana
Abou-Gabal, MS, CNS, LDN
My philosophy in a nutshell: Deciding what to eat shouldn't be complicated. In a world where food and wellness are the new religion, I’m as undogmatic as they come. I believe that nurturing (and healing) our relationship with food is just as important as WHAT we eat.
I work with clients with the goal of helping them lead a life where they are thriving. And that doesn't mean obsessing about what we should or shouldn’t be eating. Food is about pleasure, community, blessings, and sharing. It’s not about angst, body size, guilt, or stress.
I am passionate about working with my clients to help them get healthy, balanced and nourished. To help them make choices about their health with ease and grace (hint: it’s mostly about trusting YOURSELF - your body and your intuition). I am especially passionate about working with mothers who are eager to heal their relationship with food, so as to model healthy and joyous eating behaviors within their own families.
My work has been featured in numerous media outlets such as Harper’s Bazaar, HuffPost, and more. I have led numerous workshops, seminars, and classes in collaboration with physicians, other healthcare providers and businesses, and health systems including the University of Virginia.
I currently reside in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia, and am at my happiest when I spend my days with family and friends, enjoying nature, flowers, good company, and a hot cup of tea... bliss!
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
Schedule a free discovery call to determine if we are the right fit. I require this before working with new clients in order to ensure that your goals align with my skillset.
You can also email me at nirvana@nourishedliving.com if you have any questions, or are having difficulty finding a time that works for you using the booking link.
