I recently was asked to provide a blog article for Employee & Family Resources on the gut microbiome. Did you know that what you eat, your lifestyle habits, your age, and even your genes influence the microscopic world of your intestinal tract? The health of your gut flora impact everything from your brain function to your heart health and central nervous system.
Susie is a registered and licensed dietitian in private practice who is passionate about making nutrition simple, practical, and realistic for everyday life. Her work centers on community nutrition, diabetes prevention, and supporting long-term brain health through approachable, evidence-based habits people can sustain.
In addition to individual counseling, she partners with businesses and community organizations to provide nutrition education, workshops, and consultative services designed to translate complex nutrition science into meaningful, actionable steps.
Susie serves part-time as a clinical dietitian at Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, where she provides outpatient medical nutrition therapy (MNT). She also serves as the Program Quality Manager for the hospital’s accredited Diabetes Self-Management Training program, ensuring compliance with State of Iowa requirements and the American Diabetes Association Standards of Care. Most recently, she became a certified Lifestyle Coach and facilitates group sessions for the CDC’s Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), helping participants build sustainable habits that reduce chronic disease risk.
She also works at the Meskwaki Health Clinic, providing outpatient MNT and leading community nutrition workshops for teen and adult members, with a focus on prevention, empowerment, and practical skill-building.
Prior to becoming a dietitian in 2016, Susie spent fifteen years in the health insurance industry within employee benefits. This background gives her a unique and valuable perspective in helping clients navigate insurance coverage for dietitian services, including billing and coding, removing barriers so people can access the care they need.
