Nutrition Care

WHO WE ARE

We believe that nutrition is the foundation of health and wellness. As a department under the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, we work collaboratively with your physician to address a variety of clinical nutrition needs.

Our providers are Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and are well-qualified, licensed providers who individualize your care with unique expertise, nutrition counseling, and specialized medical nutrition therapy. We help a variety of patients from adults to young children, and services are covered by most insurances. A physician’s prescription is required for nutrition clinical practice.

WHO WE HELP

Here are general reasons for a comprehensive nutritional consult:

Enhanced sports performance
General wellness and healthy dietary changes
Diabetes prevention and treatment
Food allergies or intolerance
Therapeutic diets
Achieving healthy weight
Elevated cholesterol and blood lipids
Specialized kidney conditions
Pediatric nutrition and breastfeeding
Family nutrition plans

HOW TO SCHEDULE

Our nutritionists provide care in a variety of locations across NSU’s Davie/Fort Lauderdale campus Monday - Friday. Days and times vary by location.

Prior to your visit please download and fill the Online Patient forms available at:

Call our scheduling center at (954) 262-2399 to make an appointment.

Sanford L. Ziff Clinic – Employee Wellness Clinic
3200 S. University Drive Davie, FL 33328

Don Taft University Center – Sports Medicine Clinic
3301 College Avenue Ft. Lauderdale-Davie, FL 33314

Mailman Segal Center – Early Childhood Development
7600 SW 36th Avenue Davie, FL 33314

MEET OUR PROVIDERS:

Petra Colindres M.A., RDN, IBCLC , LDN
Petra is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with her specialty in pediatric care. A former NASM personal trainer, her interest in nutrition took her out of the weight room into the clinical setting. Over the last five years, Petra has seen patients in a variety of settings and worked to increase community access for athletic supports through telehealth, in-person consults, and provider education. She enjoys working with athletes and families, to get everyone working together to achieve optimum fitness and well-being. Petra believes a healthy lifestyle should include changes that are easy to fit into your life, food that tastes good, and moments that make you feel fulfilled.

Marilyn Gordon Ed.D, RDN, CSSD, LDN
Marilyn is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Her interest in nutrition grew out of vegetarianism and fitness. Early in clinical practice, she realized the power of food and lifestyle for optimal health. After graduate work in exercise science and wellness, she began teaching nutrition and wellness courses. Most recently, she used her lifelong interest to develop a course on plant-based eating patterns. She is the team nutritionist for the athletics department and teaches yoga and spin classes at the university’s recreation center, which is a great way to get to know students.