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I'm an author, wife, mother, grandmother, friend, cook, gardener, animal rescuer and advocate of maintaining a sustainable and renewable environment. I'm also a registered dietitian nutritionist with a successful practice. I like variety in my life and work and continuing to grow, learn, teach, mentor, and enjoy life's amazing abundance.
Living with my husband of 50+ years on a small ranch in the Mojave Desert of Southern California, we enjoy baking ancient grain breads, cooking and growing our food. We love nature walks in the desert and off-road trips exploring the area. We have 3 daughters, 5 grandchildren, and an assorted and always changing menagerie of rescued dogs, cats, turtles, frogs, fish, crayfish and exotic lizards.
As president and sole proprietor of Cassens Associates – Diversified Nutrition Management Systems, I provide wide-ranging nutrition services to private individuals at home or assisted communities such as group homes for adults with developmental disabilities. As an author I publish training and recipes books and food and nutrition articles and blogs. As a speaker I participate in select workshops for professionals and the general public. Working in long term care with positions in middle and senior management for some of the largest public and private companies helped develop some of my specialties. My hands-on approach and understanding of human nature and project management enables me to work under extreme pressure at a rapid place which leads to successful results. My skills in food production and recipe development feed my passion and creativity. As a result, I simplify recipes and apply small changes to reduce fat and sodium and impart an unexpected punch of flavor to each.
In addition to being a lifetime member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), I'm also a member of the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (CAND), several Dietetic Practice Groups (DPG) and Member Interest Groups (MIG). My experience has provided many opportunities to review professional publications and books, work on national and state level meetings, and hold volunteer, appointed and elected board positions. The year 2012 marked my golden anniversary as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and since then have been awarded several professional honors. In 2014 I received the Dietetics in Healthcare Communities (DHCC) Distinguished Member Award and in 2015 the California Dietetic Association the 2015 Excellence in Private Practice, Business or Communication Award. I also completed a LEAP-MRT Therapy certification course with Oxford Biomedical Technologies, a credential that qualifies me to treat individuals with food sensitivities. Every year, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recognizes select members for their services and contributions to the dietetics profession for their customer focus, integrity, innovation and social responsibility and by optimizing health through food and nutrition. In 2017 I was honored to receive this title.
Contact me for your consulting needs or to schedule a presentation.
Living with my husband of 50+ years on a small ranch in the Mojave Desert of Southern California, we enjoy baking ancient grain breads, cooking and growing our food. We love nature walks in the desert and off-road trips exploring the area. We have 3 daughters, 5 grandchildren, and an assorted and always changing menagerie of rescued dogs, cats, turtles, frogs, fish, crayfish and exotic lizards.
As president and sole proprietor of Cassens Associates – Diversified Nutrition Management Systems, I provide wide-ranging nutrition services to private individuals at home or assisted communities such as group homes for adults with developmental disabilities. As an author I publish training and recipes books and food and nutrition articles and blogs. As a speaker I participate in select workshops for professionals and the general public. Working in long term care with positions in middle and senior management for some of the largest public and private companies helped develop some of my specialties. My hands-on approach and understanding of human nature and project management enables me to work under extreme pressure at a rapid place which leads to successful results. My skills in food production and recipe development feed my passion and creativity. As a result, I simplify recipes and apply small changes to reduce fat and sodium and impart an unexpected punch of flavor to each.
In addition to being a lifetime member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), I'm also a member of the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (CAND), several Dietetic Practice Groups (DPG) and Member Interest Groups (MIG). My experience has provided many opportunities to review professional publications and books, work on national and state level meetings, and hold volunteer, appointed and elected board positions. The year 2012 marked my golden anniversary as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and since then have been awarded several professional honors. In 2014 I received the Dietetics in Healthcare Communities (DHCC) Distinguished Member Award and in 2015 the California Dietetic Association the 2015 Excellence in Private Practice, Business or Communication Award. I also completed a LEAP-MRT Therapy certification course with Oxford Biomedical Technologies, a credential that qualifies me to treat individuals with food sensitivities. Every year, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recognizes select members for their services and contributions to the dietetics profession for their customer focus, integrity, innovation and social responsibility and by optimizing health through food and nutrition. In 2017 I was honored to receive this title.
Contact me for your consulting needs or to schedule a presentation.