Experience
Stephanie graduated from the University of Northern Colorado and began her career as an outpatient Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN) at Medical Associates of the Hudson Valley in Kingston, NY. Using effective behavioral counseling techniques including motivational interviewing and the trans-theoretical model of readiness to change, Stephanie counseled clients with a wide range of conditions including gastrointestinal diseases, obesity, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, rheumatologic disorders and HIV. She also hosted a monthly support group to assist patients with managing their diabetes.
Later transitioning to become the clinical registered dietitian at Health-Quest (Nuvance) Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, her responsibilities were to oversee the nutrition care of patients in the medical surgery, intensive care, and acute rehabilitation units. Using the Nutrition Care Process to identify nutrition problems and provide support to the physicians and surgeons, Stephanie ensured patients were receiving adequate nutrition needed to heal and recover as quickly as possible. She sat as a board member on the Nutrition Care Committee, assisting in the interdisciplinary policy revisions for enteral and parenteral nutrition administration. Having special certifications in both malnutrition and nutrition-focused physical examination, she spearheaded a progressive movement to increase hospital-wide awareness of malnutrition and the need to prioritize treatment. In July 2018, Stephanie became the official nutrition educator for the Northern Dutchess Hospital Cardiac Rehab Program, creating a 6 week curriculum to help patients recover from and prevent future cardiac-related incidents by educating them on the role that nutrients play in cardiovascular health.
Stephanie is a Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM) and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) at the Institute for Family Health. As a CSOWM, CDCES, Stephanie provides both Medical Nutrition Therapy and Diabetes Self-Management Education to underserved members of her community.
Featured Press
Interviews:
Podcast by Linda Lauretta, LCSW -
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pisode 9 Exploring Holistic Nutrition featuring Stephanie Graziano - April 2021
Linda Lauretta, a psychotherapist and Ayurveda practitioner, interviews Stephanie about her approach to nutrition visits, supplement and herbal use, and why a holistic approach is most effective.
