What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.82
“My RD was knowledgeable, relatable and it overall felt like she was ready to help. Not just doing it because she was getting paid to do it.”
More than 1 year ago
“I really like the fact that we can sit and brainstorm plans that work for me together. Feels more like a partnership with someone who values their work rather than someone who is just there to pay the bills.”
More than 1 year ago
About Alma Simmons
This provider is not licensed in the state of CT, MA, MD, NY, IN, OK, OR, PA, TN, WA, HI, MT, IL, VT
Alma is a bilingual Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 14 years of professional experience. She has counseled hundreds of patients and clients in the fields of maternal and infant health, lactation, and diabetes management. Alma has also taught many nutrition and healthy lifestyle courses in both languages English and Spanish. Her passion is to empower women and families so they can feel confident, trust their journey and enjoy the life changing benefits of better health through nutrition and lifestyle.
Alma specializes in diabetes care and education, specifically gestational diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. She works with women across the lifespan from pregnancy to menopause, who want to find a middle ground in their health and nutrition journey, while breaking free from fad dieting trends so they can feel strong, nourished and confident without counting calories or giving up their traditional favorite foods. With a personalized approach, she inspires clients to master meal planning and mindful eating so they can manage their blood sugar while enjoying the food and lifestyle they love.
During your first session, Alma will take the time to get to know you, and understand your values, preferences, personal goals, lifestyle and motivations. She will work on completing an assessment to gather full understanding of your lifestyle habits, medical and nutrition history, so you can together develop an individualized plan that best fits your needs.
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Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
Education and training
- Escuela de Dietética y Nutrición, Bachelor's in Dietetics and Nutrition
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1972004414
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
4.82
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It is a judgment free zone, I can truly express my wins and hurdles of the previous week goals.
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Alma was awesome and encouraging. She gave me some goals that I believe are achievable. 10
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Alma is wonderful & has helped me understand my body's needs & understand food better
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The amount of info shared today and how it was relayed was very informative.
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She was relatable and knowledgeable. It was easy to share what my goals are.
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Alma is always kind and flexible and helps me to reset goals when needed.
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I felt like the provider gave me a lot of info & was very helpful
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Alma provides me with practical & shame-free information
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Alma was informative, friendly, timely, and validating.
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Encouragement and realistic advice
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Very educational & encouraging
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Friendliness and expertise of clinician
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My RD was knowledgeable, relatable and it overall felt like she was ready to help. Not just doing it because she was getting paid to do it.
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Alma seems very competent, kind, and supportive
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Dr. Alma is truly great at what she does.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I really like the fact that we can sit and brainstorm plans that work for me together. Feels more like a partnership with someone who values their work rather than someone who is just there to pay the bills.
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What practice does Alma Simmons work with?
Alma Simmons works with Nourish 2.
Which board certifications does Alma Simmons have?
Alma Simmons is certified by Commission on Dietetic Registration and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) (Commission on Dietetic Registration).
What are common reasons for patients to see Alma Simmons?
Alma Simmons frequently sees patients for Eating Disorder, New Patient Visit, Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation, Type 2 Diabetes, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Alma Simmons on their profile.
What languages does Alma Simmons speak?
Alma Simmons speaks English and Spanish.