Dara Forrest
MS, RD, LDN, NBC-HWC | Diabetes Reversal Health Coach
- Role
- Health Coach at Virta Health
- Location
- Durham, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Dara Forrest
I have a background in nutrition and dietetics that aligns with my personal passion in eating healthy, cooking, and being active. I’ve had 5+ years of experience providing nutrition and wellness coaching in a fast-paced health technology start up environment. As a dietitian and coach, I’m adept at encouraging clients to take control of their lives and feel empowered through their healthy choices and behavior changes.
Experience
Health Coach
Apr 2024 — Present · Denver, CO, US
Providing patient care with science-based therapeutic tools, using an evolving digital app as the primary source of communication (includes texting, phone calls, and video chats). Providing ongoing coaching and education with Virta patients that primarily focuses on a personalized nutrition & care plan (nutritional ketosis via personalized carbohydrate intake with lifestyle changes that focus on sustainability). Collaborating with the Virta medical staff in a detailed, timely, and effective manner to address patient status changes (communicate medication changes and other physician recommendations to patients). Monitoring and providing feedback on daily patient metrics and vitals including: weight, blood ketones, blood glucose, blood pressure, side effects, energy, cravings, hunger, and mood.
Education
East Carolina University
Master of Science, Nutrition Sciences
2018 — 2020
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Nutrition and Dietetics
2015 — 2018
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