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About your dietitian:

Ashlee Gossard, MS, RDN

A native and current resident of San Jose, CA, Ashlee has pursued a breadth of life experiences that have helped her cultivate a deep appreciation for the ups and downs, bumps in the road, assets and setbacks that make our lives - and ourselves - beautifully complex. She has herself been married 15+ years with three human kids (one step and two bio) and four fur babies, and is deeply connected to her extended family. She has also lived abroad and traveled extensively, has participated recreationally in performing arts and numerous physical activites, enjoys gardening, camping and hiking, and maintains a passion for global studies pertaining to climate, politics, food systems and world hunger.
Educational Background:
  • Bachelor's degree: BA cum laude Psychology, University of California at Riverside
  • Study abroad: Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Graduate study: Applied Health Psychology, N. Arizona University
  • Graduate degree: MS Nutritional Science, San José State University
  • Credential: Registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), San José State University & El Camino Hospital-Los Gatos
  • Certificate of training: Adult Obesity and Weight Management (CDR)
  • Continuing education: minimum 75+ CPE units every 5 years
Professional Background: In addition to her private practice as a registered dietitian, Ashlee is also an esteemed lecturer at San José State University where she teaches upper-division courses in Hunger and Environmental Nutrition. She has also previously worked at a partial-hospitalization/intensive outpatient eating disorder clinic, a lifestyle-based weight loss firm, a university-based Health Psychology Clinic, and has collaborated with bariatric physicians' offices for several years.

Why a Registered Dietitian?

Registered dietitians (RDs/RDNs) are the foremost nationally-recgonized nutrition experts. We are extensively trained on a standardized evidence-based curriculum that uniquely enables us to provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition guidance backed by the latest in scientific research. All RDs/RDNs possess a degree from an accredited dietetics program, completed a supervised practice requirement, passed a national exam and continue professional development throughout our careers. Learn more here or at www.eatright.org.

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New Clients: During your 90 minute assessment appointment, you and your dietitian will discuss your health status, lifestyle, experience, and goals, and develop an initial action plan to get you started on your way! Bariatric Patients: During your 60-90 minute pre-op evaluation, your dietitan will learn more about you, provide you with detailed guidance for the pre- and post-op diet requirements, and submit the evaluation to your bariatric provider for insurance approval.