Erica received her Masters in Nutritional Science from California State University, Los Angeles and her Bachelors in Psychobiology from UCLA.

As a dietitian, she has two degrees, seven years of higher education, passed a national exam, and completed 1,200 hours of supervised practice.

Prior to becoming a dietitian, Erica worked in research, studying the effects of mindfulness meditation on the brain, body, and behavior.

She has co-authored several peer reviewed research studies, which can be found here, here, here, and here.

Prior to launching this blog, Erica wrote for Healthline, one of the most popular and esteemed nutrition websites in the world.

Erica is also the owner and founder of The Unconventional RD and host of the The Unconventional RD Podcast. 

She is passionate about creating high-quality content and helping dietitians spread the word about the incredible therapeutic value of nutrition.