Cecilia Cruz

RDN

Portrait of Cecilia Cruz - Diabetes Digital RDN

About Cecilia

(She/Her)

Hello! I’m Cecilia Cruz, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a background in nonprofit work, where I’ve provided essential nutrition support to vulnerable and underserved communities in San Francisco.

My passion for helping individuals heal their relationship with food is rooted in the belief that “food is medicine.” This philosophy has guided me away from labeling foods as “good” or “bad,” understanding that such labels can lead to feelings of shame and guilt. I recognize that healing one’s relationship with food is a multi-layered journey and see my role as a supportive guide, empowering clients to set sustainable health goals that resonate with their unique needs.

My Hispanic heritage brings me a deep appreciation for cultural foods and the shared tradition of meals, which I recognize as integral to health and well-being. This informs my approach to diabetes care, which respects and honors each individual’s experience.

I also understand the importance of language in healthcare and am pleased to offer support in both Spanish and English, ensuring clients can engage in a language that feels most comfortable to them.

My favorite activities include camping, hiking, decorating for the holidays, and bringing friends and family together around food.

Education + Experience

California State University
San Francisco State University

Cultural Background

Mexican

Languages: Spanish

What Patients Say About Cecilia

I really enjoyed meeting Cecilia! She took a very collaborative, person-centered approach and was knowledgeable and friendly. I'm looking forward to working with her!

I felt great in our first session. Cecilia really listened to me and provided a lot of valuable information. I love her approach !

I felt put at ease and very comfortable to share.

Cecilia makes a sincere effort to meet me where I am so she can help me to define small, actionable, reasonable goals.

Thank you for making me so comfortable and reminding me how important it is to prioritize my care and give myself grace. I appreciate your framing of my journey as not being restrictive.

Cecilia was kind and encouraging, and I learned a lot in the first session. I had never consulted with a dietician and feel comfortable and ready to work.

I loved Cecilia’s approach- getting to know one another was a great way to kick off the call and contextualize the kind of work we want to do. I felt immediately at ease.

Cecilia was very professional, knowledgeable, and engaging.

Absolutely great - super helpful & educational. I love that things are explained in simple terms while still going into detail!

Felt this was a great session. Looking forward to next sessions.

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