Maria Ramirez (Izzie), MS, CN, CNSc
About Maria
Maria is a bilingual functional nutritionist and lifestyle medicine practitioner passionate about helping people feel balanced and supported in their health journey. Fluent in English and Spanish, she provides inclusive, culturally sensitive care that meets clients where they are.
Her approach focuses on uncovering the root causes of health concerns—using food as medicine, functional labs, and lifestyle tools to create personalized, sustainable plans. She believes in a non-diet, weight-inclusive philosophy, guiding clients away from restriction and toward nourishing habits and a positive relationship with food.
Maria specializes in supporting individuals with gut health, metabolic conditions, autoimmune concerns, and hormonal imbalances. With empathy and experience, she empowers every client to feel confident, cared for, and equipped to make lasting changes for whole-body wellness
Credentials
MS in Medical Nutrition from Arizona State University
BS in Health Sciences from Southern California University of Health Sciences with focus on Health Education
Ayurveda Health Counselor Certification
Licensed Nutritionist - Washington License # NU61532123
Professional Memberships
Specialties
Autoimmune disorders (lupus, hashimotos, rheumatoid arthritis, etc)
Perimenopause / Menopause - Prediabetes , Type 2 Diabetes - Metabolic Health - Gut Health - Heart Health
Hypertension - Hormonal Health -Chronic conditions - Liver Health - Plant Based Nutrition - PCOS - Non Diet Approach
Weight Loss - Woman’s Health - Obesity - Functional Nutrition
Eating Disorders - Binge eating - Anorexia - Emotional Eating - ARFID - HAES Aligned - Non Diet Approach
Locations Served
Arizona, California, Oregon, New York, Washington, Virginia, Wisonsin, Other states
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My Favorite Quote
“Natural forces within us, are the true healers of disease”
-Hippocrates
