Susy was born and raised in Guatemala and completed her Bachelors Degree in Clinical Nutrition and Diet Therapy at the University of Francisco Marroquin in Guatemala City. She then went to London, England to complete her Masters Degree in Clinical Nutrition with an emphasis in Immunology at The University of Surrey. She then returned to Guatemala and started her own private practice and worked as the head Dietitian of a private Medical Centre. In 2006 Susy moved to Calgary and accredited her Diplomas to become a Registered Dietitian in order to practice and pursue her career here in Canada.
Being part of a Health and Wellness Centre, Susy strongly believes that achieving a healthy weight and modifying eating patterns through a balanced and personalized diet, one can treat and prevent many medical related disorders.
With a broad clinical experience in nutrition counselling, Susy focuses in treating patients with the following health conditions: obesity, eating disorders, diabetes, heart-related conditions, such as high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure, and other nutrition related diseases.
Susy strives to promote health and prevent disease by helping individuals develop good eating habits and healthy lifestyle changes.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
2007-Present Private Practice Dietitian-Active Back to Health Centre
2007-Present Clinical Dietitian-Rockyview General Hospital
2004-2006 Private Practice Dietitian-Guatemala City
2001-2006 Consulting Dietitian-Guatemala City
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
2006-Present College of Dietitians of Alberta
2006-2007 Dietitians of Canada
2002-2006 College of Dietitians of Guatemala
