Irene Czapary is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Licensed Dietitian and Nutritionist (LDN). She completed a Bachelor’s of Science in Dietetics at the University of Maryland and is currently completing a Master’s of Science in Herbal Medicine at the Tai Sophia Institute in Laurel, Maryland.

Irene believes in the importance of nourishing the body with delicious, wholesome foods. She works with her clients to create balance in their diets and overall lifestyle by setting realistic, sustainable goals.

Irene has a private practice located in Rockville, Maryland and also works as a clinical dietitian at Montgomery General Hospital in Olney, Maryland.  In her free time Irene enjoys hiking, mountain biking, gardening, cooking and eating Mediterranean cuisine, and perusing ethnic grocery stores.

“A smiling face is half the meal” –Latvian Proverb

Tricia McCauley is a Certified Health Counselor and graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.  She is certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and is currently pursuing a Masters of Science degree in Herbal Medicine at the Tai Sophia Institute.

Tricia's exploratory journey with food and cooking began almost 20 years ago when she was experiencing problems with severe food allergies.. Allergy tests and medicine did not affect the itchy red hives that attacked her body for hours at a time. Finding alternate foods, learning to cook with brand-new staples, and eventually cutting all gluten, corn, soy, garlic, and canola oil out of her diet, taught Tricia a great deal about self-care and patience, and made her a self-taught expert on dietary transitions.

Besides nutrition counseling, Tricia has worked in the Washington, DC theatre community since 1992 as a performer, producer, and teacher. Her integrative nutrition education, background of dietary exploration, and her theatrical experience give her a unique toolkit. She brings creativity, compassion, humor, and personal understanding to her clients, whether they are undertaking their own dietary transitions, learning to breathe from the diaphragm, or learning their way around the kitchen.

Tricia also enjoys gardening, organic farming, traveling, yoga, hanging about with her cat, and playing the mandolin very badly.