Nutrition by Stacey

Introduction: Stacey Bala, MS, RD, LDN is a Registered Dietitian with experience and success providing medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling to clients in person, over the phone, and via webcam. Her experience includes counseling clients for weight loss, diabetes, pre-diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, kidney disease, PCOS, IBS, celiac disease, food allergies/intolerances, transitioning to a vegetarian diet, etc. After graduating with her Master of Science in Nutrition from East Carolina University, Stacey began her career developing nutrition curriculum for elementary school children. She then transitioned to working with the adult population as a clinical dietitian, where she encountered a variety of health conditions and medical issues in the hospital setting. During this time, she found her true passion to counsel clients in order to prevent hospital admissions, and better improve the health and well-being of everyone she encounters. She currently works for UNC, counseling high-risk patients over the phone and via webcam. Her education and experience provide Stacey with the background required to be successful in her current position as an outpatient dietitian. She is always looking to better her education, and is currently working on becoming a Certified Diabetes Educator and Health Coach. Outside of work, you can usually find Stacey at the gym, or doing an activity outdoors with her dog. She also loves to cook and stays up to date on the latest food and diet trends. I value building strong relationships with my clients and helping them achieve their goals in every way possible. I will serve as your ally and your resource as you identify your goals and the outcomes you would like to achieve. Every session is tailored to each person's individual needs, goals, and medical history. My goal is to give my clients the tools and knowledge to achieve their goals and live happier, longer lives.