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Martha Flores MS, RDN, CD, LD

I started my career wanting to be a pediatrician, I moved to Mexico to pursue medicine. After two semesters I realized that medicine was not for me and decided to come back to the US. Deciding what I was going to do instead was hard. I flipped through the Course Catalog at University of Nevada, Reno and decided nutrition sounded fun and looked like I was still helping people in the health field. 

In college, originally I did not want to be a dietitian because no one else looked like me. When I started working at the hospital, I noticed that other dietitians were coming to ask me for advice on how to talk to spanish-speaking patients. 

This is when I realized this is exactly where I needed to be.

I grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada and lived in Reno, Nevada after graduating college. Now I live in Pullman, WA, which is why I am licensed in both Nevada and Washington. Because of this my practice is virtual. I have found that people are more comfortable in their homes, especially if there is more than one child. You don't have to worry about what you are going to do with your other kids while we are in a session, or worry about finding a ride.

Working with kids and their families has been an absolute pleasure and has become my life passion. Contact me today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards achieving your nutrition goals!

My Methodology

I am here to provide science-based research in an approachable way. I believe in meeting families where they are and tailoring my approach to their unique needs, preferences, and cultural backgrounds. By attentively listening to each family's concerns and goals, I strive to develop personalized nutrition plans that resonate with their values and lifestyles.

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My Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the University of Nevada, Reno

  • Master's of Science in Clinical Nutrition from Rutgers University; 

  • Clinical Clerkship completed through the Veterans Affairs in Las Vegas

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Experience and Community Involvement

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  • Urban Roots Garden Classrooms (NV): started as a Summer Educator to be with the kids and then helped them develop a Nutrition Program

  • Early Intervention (NV): Therapy Management Group (TMG) and The Continuum; Formed a partnership between Urban Roots and TMG to have children with neurocognitive needs come to the garden for their Sensory Group.

  • Served on the Nevada Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Board as the Diversity Liaison, where I was awarded a grant to educate high schoolers on what a dietitian is, in hopes of diversifying the field. 

  • Providence Health (WA): I worked with children from 0 to 18 years on a range of nutrition needs.

Areas of Specialty

In addition to general pediatric nutrition, I have a particular interest in supporting children with Selective (Picky) Eating, Feeding Difficulties and Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating.

Other nutrition topics I work with include:

  • Infant eating and transition to solids

  • Weight management and growth concerns

  • Plant-based diets

  • Dietary considerations for Neurodivergence 

  • Food Sensitivities and Allergies

  • Age-Appropriate nutrition education

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Rates

Rates can be found on the Schedule with Me Page. I am paneled with Premera and Asuris Health Insurance. The rates for nutrition counseling are for self-payment. I prioritize accessibility to my services and am actively pursuing affiliation with insurance providers at the earliest opportunity. For other insurance plans, I can provide a SuperBill for you to submit to your insurance company for potential out-of-network benefits. However, it's important to note that reimbursement is not guaranteed. Should you wish to explore this option, I recommend contacting your insurance provider directly for more information.