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Mary Dunaway, RD, LD, CDE

Mary is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Licensed Dietitian in the state of Nevada, and a Certified Diabetes Educator. As the sole owner of Anders and Dunaway Consultants, Inc., she has been in private practice since 1999. Originally from Southern California, Mary graduated cum laude from Colorado State University with a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. She has over 20 years experience working in a varity of settings, such as hospitals, long-term care, dialysis facilities, community education, and private consultation.

Fun facts: Mary loves her husband, family, work, golf (has played Pebble Beach, and dreams of playing St. Andrews), NLF football, chocolate, her fur babies, a good cabernet, movies, traveling, and food - making it, eating it, and talking about it!

Personal quote: "Everything in moderation, including moderation!" -- Oscar Wilde
"There is nothing good or bad, but thinking makes it so." -- William Shakespeare

Kelcie Atkin, RD, LD

Kelcie is a third generation native Las Vegan who graduated with honors from University of Nevada, Reno with a bachelors degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and a minor in psychology. She then went on to complete her dietetic internship at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. She has a background in working with preschool and elementary-school age children, clinical nutrition support, bariatric surgery, long-term care and teaching group classes. She is currently persuring her credential as a certified diabetes educator and improving her Spanish-speaking skills.

Fun fact: Kelcie spends her free time reading, journaling, cooking and is a self-proclaimed "TV-aholic". She also regularly enjoys practicing yoga and Pilates and going on hikes. She is an animal lover and currenty has two cats and a fish and is hoping to add a basset hound to the family in the future.

Personal quote: "Comparison is the thief of joy" -- Theodore Roosevelt
"You don't get what you wish for-you get what you work for". -- Unknown

Andrea Price, RD, LD, CDE

Andrea is a Spanish speaking Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator with over 7 years of experience in the nutrition and wellness field. Andrea graduated cum laude in 2009 from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She holds a certificate of training in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Managment from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and has also received extentive training in the areas of diabetes management, chronic kidney disease management and bariatric nutrition. Andrea is passionate about guiding and supporting her patients to meet their goals.

Fun fact: Born and raised in Colombia. She loves the constant chaos of being the mother of a toddler. She also loves food, movies, reading and hiking.

Personal quote: "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." -- Hippocrates

Lisa Contreras, RD, LD

Originally an educator in the Clark County School District, Lisa merged her passions for teaching and healthy eating to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Licensed Dietitian. She graduated cum laude in 2015 from University of Nevada Las Vegas with a degree in Nutrition Sciences. Lisa’s experience as a dietitian includes providing medical nutrition therapy to address a variety of conditions in outpatient and clinical settings. Her strengths include client-centered nutritional and weight management counseling and teaching classes to help patients manage diabetes.

Fun facts: Lisa stays fit through Latin ballroom dancing and classical tap, strength training, and yoga. She also enjoys horseback riding, hiking, and the beach. An active fourth-grader, a three-legged Pomeranian and mischievous Huskimo keep her on her toes.

Personal quote: "Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind, and spirit." -- B.K.S. Lyengar

Adam Cisek, RD, LD

Adam is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Licensed Dietitian in the state of Nevada. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2015 and completed his dietetic internship with St. Rose Dominican Hospitals.

Fun facts: He cannot get enough time with his beautiful wife and 2 young children. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, cooking, and sleeping (wait, what’s sleep?)

Personal quote: “A party without cake is just a meeting.” -- Julia Child

Nakia Addison, RD, LD

Nakia is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Licensed Dietitian in the state of Nevada. Following hurricane Katrina, Nakia moved to Las Vegas and completed her degree in Nutrition Science from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. As a native from New Orleans, Nakia can attest to the love of food and culture, and uses her experiences to the benefit of her patients and clients. Nakia has a diverse background in nutrition, working in hospitals, long-term care, home healthcare, outpatient consultation, and diabetes education.

Fun facts: Nakia is active in her church, loves her family and thinks “her dog is people too!” Nakia is an avid Saints fan (but we won’t hold that against her!)

Personal Quote: “When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe then you’ll be successful.” – Eric Thomas

Leanne Nieto

Leannne (Michelle Leanne) found her passion to serve humanity through providing nutrition services. She obtained her bachelor of science degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas graduating cum laude. She now serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team at a long-term/restorative care facility, as well as providing outpatient nutrition education.

Fun facts: Leanne loves her husband and two crazy doggies, loves music and to sing, and loves to make people laugh and smile daily. One of her favorite people and role models is Hunter "Patch" Adams - due to his belief that laughter and humor are essential for both physical and emotional health.

Personal Quote: "Take care of someone else. Be there for someone else. Bless someone else. A happy life is about giving more that taking." -- Mandy Hale

Karolina Balkenbush, RD, LD

Karolina is a Registered Dietitian specializing in pediatric nutrition and diabetes management. She graduated magna cum laude from University of Nevada, Reno with a dual degree in Nutrition Science and Biochemistry. Karolina sees patients full time at Children’s Heart Center of Nevada and assists with diabetes education at Anders and Dunaway. She is fluent in English and Spanish and loves to teach interactive group classes.

Fun facts: Karolina enjoys reading about nutrition news and research, exercising with her friends at the CrossFit gym, and falling asleep with her dogs on the couch every night while her husband watches history documentaries.

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