Meet Sara | Registered Dietitian

We had the good fortune of connecting with Sara and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Sara, what do you attribute your success to?
The most important factor behind my success—and the success of my brand as a Registered Dietitian—is authenticity rooted in science, empathy, and relatability. I don’t just share nutrition facts; I translate complex science into practical, individualized guidance. I use relatable stories and analogies to help people truly understand and connect with the information, making it easier to apply in real life. I also don’t hide my personality—being personable and approachable is just as important as being knowledgeable. Whether I’m counseling a client, creating a meal plan, or speaking to a larger audience, I show up as myself, build trust, and meet people where they are. Because of all this, my clients are seeing the progress they want in their health, weight, and sleep—feeling empowered, understood, and supported every step of the way.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I’ve been working in this field now for about seven years. Not going to lie, my career had a lot of roadblocks, but those setbacks ultimately redirected me to the right path I had to accept. First and foremost, I’m really proud of myself for picking up and moving to LA about six years ago. I’ve created a life for myself here, surrounded by a supportive community that has been instrumental in my journey. Fortunately, networking has come naturally to me without even realizing it, and I’ve built a strong network that has been a huge asset.

I’ve definitely learned a lot from my past jobs, especially from a clinical standpoint. One of my first preceptors told me, “Whatever you don’t know, look it up before you come to me,” and that taught me a lot. I pass that advice on to newer dietitians, because nothing about working in healthcare comes easy. You face a lot of tough situations, and many of the patients you encounter go through heartbreaking experiences. It’s a hard reality, but it toughens you up and builds resilience, teaching you to be grateful for your own health and situation.

Overcoming challenges means accepting the reality of the situation and figuring out what you can do next. Things don’t come easy for most people, and I’ve learned that in many different ways. Hard work and not quitting definitely runs in my family—my grandparents were immigrants who came here with nothing and worked tirelessly to provide a better life for us across generations. I’m incredibly grateful for that, and it’s so honorable. Those values have been passed down and continue to guide me.

Today, I’m proud to be running my private practice full-time, focusing on the preventative side of wellness and health promotion—something new for me after spending much of my career in disease management. I’ve been featured in Vogue for my expertise and interviewed on the global radio station Mornings with Simi. I’m seeing unique results with every client, which reminds me that hard work pays off—and that learning, growing, and trusting the journey always leads to the next right move.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Omg that’s a tough one. I honestly just sent this question to 3 of my best friends for inspo. One thing I do love about Los Angeles is the lifestyle and there’s always something for me to do even when there’s not much going on.

Day 1:
• Start the day with a matcha from caffe luxxe for sure. This is always my go to place even though I’ve started to branch out more. Paseo Miramar is an amazing hike you’d find in the palisades. It’s actually my favorite one to carve out my calves haha but love the views. After that, lunch at Porta via in the palisades and just walk around the palisades village. This used to be my happy place, like for everyone else, before the fires effected it. Still so heartbreaking to me, but hopefully will revive soon. For dinner, I would not venture out too far since it’s still the first day, so pizzana, especially for an early dinner/happy hour is a solid move. I’m also gluten free and they have the best gluten free pizza! Then we would rest up for the rest of the week, especially because they’d be coming from the Midwest or East coast.

Day 2:
• Grab a bagel from Modern Bread and Bagel and a matcha/coffee from lala land cafe on Montana in Santa Monica, and then head to Santa Monica Beach, the north part of it so we are not in such a high tourist area. Spend some time relaxing, walking along the beach and just catching up. My friends and I don’t like to sit around too much haha. After that, I’d say we hit Abbott Kinney and just walk around. There’s a lot of good shopping and casual lunch spots, aka Erewhon. Love the hot bar! We’d chill until dinner, and then I’d probably take them for sushi. Probably walk the canals before for a sunset stroll. Wabi is such a fun spot. That Rick James roll is fire. Great cocktails and vibes too.

Day 3:
• Start the day with a workout class. I’m obsessed with platefit. I’ve been going ever since I moved here. Get a smoothie from juice crafters or sun life, making sure there’s protein added for our gains. Explore the Brentwood country mart. It’s such a hidden gem to me. We’d get lunch at Farm Shop, which is honestly one of my favorite restaurants and on the side of it they have a small market consisting of many local vendors. Later we’d go to Funke rooftop for a spritz and then il pasteo for dinner. Love their risotto.

Day 4:
• Westridge trail in Mandeville canyon was also another hike of mine I loved. Great white just opened in Brentwood so definitely would head there after for brunch. Wed probably go to Beverly Hills after to walk around and explore. Kitson is always a fun shop to go to, sometimes there are random art galleries to explore, and who doesn’t love a good sample sale at 260. If we want something sweet, I’d go get a cookie from Beverly Hills Cookie Shop. My absolute favorite! Bring them to the park by the Maybourne Hotel and people watch while eating our cookies. For dinner and drinks later, we’d go to Laurel Hardware. Classic spot, but they make the best mezcal cocktails in my opinion. I always order off of the menu. We could be there all night or go to employees only down the street.

Day 5:
• Start with brunch at Dialog Cafe. It’s cool to drive there down Sunset because you can see all the billboards. We could head to Melrose after for more exploring and thrift shopping. There are a lot of hidden gems on that street. Olive and James has amazing matcha. Maybe we’d grab a taco somewhere for a light lunch.
• Dinner at Dudley Market. You can’t make a reservation there but it’s barely a block off the beach so while you’re awaiting, you can grab a bottle of wine from them to sip while you’re waiting and enjoy the sunset. They have a lot of good natural wines and if you’re really into it, maybe an orange wine. If we are feeling up to it, Gran Blanco after.

Day 6:
• Brunch at Joan’s on Third. Then, we’d head to The Grove for some shopping and wander through Farmers Market for fresh snacks. This would probably take up most of our afternoon too.
• A visit to Griffith Observatory for panoramic views of the city is also another great option.
• Dinner at Taverna Tony’s. If there’s a cool event at aviator nation dreamland we’d head thereafter.

Day 7: Chill Day + Local Favorites
• I always have to take my people to the Brentwood farmers market. Snag a breakfast burrito, sushi grade salmon for some homemade poké, and fresh produce. Great way to get fresh air, sunshine, and steps! A visit to The Getty Villa or the main Getty depending on traffic for a more relaxed day, strolling through beautiful gardens and checking out art with a view of the Pacific/city. Lunch at Bardonna on Montana after. My friends and I love that spot. Massive menu and delicious food.
• Evening: Calabra rooftop. Sunset, spritz, and mezzes. It’s so good there.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Absolutely—I’m so glad this is part of the series, because no one gets here alone. I’d like to dedicate my shoutout to the people who believed in me before I fully believed in myself. First, my family—especially my parents and my grandma—for their unwavering support and for instilling in me the values of hard work, believing in myself, and motivation. My parents have always encouraged me to make smart, thoughtful decisions that align with my goals—not overly risky, but grounded and intentional. And my grandma is such a positive, uplifting presence in my life—she’s the one I call when I’m having a tough day and need a boost.

I’m also incredibly grateful for the strong, supportive community of dietitians I’m surrounded by. I always know who to call when I have a tough nutrition question, a moment of self-doubt, or just need a safe space to vent. That sense of camaraderie has been truly priceless.

At the same time, I’ve learned that you have to be willing to put in the work yourself. No one can do it for you. You have to accept the reality of consequences, understand what’s in front of you, and take full ownership of your path. That kind of self-awareness and accountability has helped me move forward with clarity, resilience, and purpose.

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