Paula Mrowczynski-Hernandez RD, LD

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Paula Mrowczynski-Hernandez received a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Sports Studies from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and completed her dietetic internship at The University of Houston.   She is a licensed and registered dietitian providing nutritional counseling in the Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Clinic as well as The Program for Healthy Bodies at Texas Children’s Hospital.  Paula also serves as director of Texas Children’s Saturday Wellness Program for Children with Special Health Care Needs. She is currently pursuing a Master’s of Education degree in Counseling at the University of St. Thomas.

Paula’s collaboration with Dr. Michel began in 2007.  Her continued passion for promoting health and wellness through healthy eating and physical activity, as well as her desire to assist those with eating and body image difficulties, brought her to The Woodlands Eating Disorders Center.  She has a special interest in sports nutrition and working with athletes.  She will receive certification as a yoga instructor in September 2011.   Professional affiliations include:  Houston Eating Disorders Specialists, American Dietetic Association, Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists Dietetic Practice Group (SCAN), Houston Pediatric Nutrition Group, Pediatric Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group, Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group, and Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group.

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