Karina Tolentino, RD, CHWC, is a registered dietitian and health coach specializing in chronic kidney disease management. She helps patients make diet changes to improve health in an enjoyable and sustainable way throughout their lives. Karina encourages autonomy in health care and supports making nutrition decisions that align with personal values. She is also a freelance writer and writes on her personal blog Dietitian Karina.
Karina received her bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University. She completed over 1,200 hours of supervised practice in her Dietetic internship with the food service management company Sodexo. She received her Health and Wellness Coach Certification through Wellcoaches School of Coaching.
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