Debbie Brinckman, Ms, Rdn, Ldn, Nbc Hwc
About Debbie Brinckman, Ms, Rdn, Ldn, Nbc Hwc
Debbie Brinckman is a Registered Dietitian currently working at Foodsmart, where she provides remote medical nutrition therapy focused on chronic conditions. She has extensive experience in health coaching and nutrition education, having held various roles at the University of Saint Joseph and Vida Health.
Work at Foodsmart
Debbie Brinckman has been employed at Foodsmart as a Registered Dietitian since 2023. In this role, she provides medical nutrition therapy sessions remotely, focusing on chronic conditions such as prediabetes, diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. She utilizes Foodsmart's digital platform to assist patients in making sustainable behavior changes. Her work emphasizes the importance of personalized nutrition care in managing health conditions.
Previous Experience in Health Coaching
Before joining Foodsmart, Debbie Brinckman worked at Vida Health as a Health Coach from 2020 to 2023. Her experience also includes a five-year tenure at the University of Saint Joseph, where she served as a Health Coach and SNAP-Ed Grant Manager from 2015 to 2020. Additionally, she worked as a SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator and Quality & Program Evaluator at the same institution from 2011 to 2015. This diverse background in health coaching and nutrition education has contributed to her expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Debbie Brinckman holds a Master of Science in Nutrition from Saint Joseph College, which she completed from 2009 to 2012. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science from Drexel University. Her educational background is complemented by training in health coaching from Real Balance® Global Wellness Services Inc., the University of Saint Joseph Health Coaching Program, and the Wellcoaches® Core Coach Training Program. This combination of education and training supports her role as a Registered Dietitian.
Health Coaching and Nutrition Therapy
Debbie Brinckman specializes in providing medical nutrition therapy sessions remotely. She focuses on managing chronic conditions, including prediabetes, diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Her approach involves communicating with patients through HIPAA-compliant video calls and electronic messaging, ensuring confidentiality and security in her practice. This method allows her to deliver personalized nutrition care effectively.