Local Business Wants to Help You Keep Fit and Healthy

Pamela Thomas Haddad, a registered dietitian and owner of Pamela Haddad, RD, MS, Nutrition Counseling, said her business got its start in 1994.

"After graduation with a degree in Medical Dietetics and Healthcare Education, I worked in a hospital setting. It was very limiting as to the time and quality of nutrition education I could share with my patient's/client's," she said.

Haddad recently submitted information about the business to Patch. If you have a business and want to participate in Patch's Small Business Shout Out you can fill out the form here.

How did your business come to be?: After graduation with a degree in Medical Dietetics and Healthcare Education, I worked in a hospital setting. It was very limiting as to the time and quality of nutrition education I could share with my patient's/client's. I learned about the importance of good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle at an early age. I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis/Crohns Disease as a teen and came to learn that diet played a major role in my recovery. At that time there were very few resources or individuals available who could help me with the nutritional management of my disease.. I went into the field of nutrition because I love to educate others about their own individual nutrition and wellness needs . Having my own business allows me to spend the time necessary to tailor a nutrition plan to an individuals personal needs and goals and provide the support necessary to achieve and maintain those goals.

What's a fact about your business that most customers probably don't know?: When you are working to  lose weight  and/or improve your overall health condition it is important to work with someone who will focus on your own individual needs. This is what I do. I spend time learning about your health history and I perform a nutrition assessment so I can learn about your current nutritional status and lifestyle. This way I can tailor a plan that you can stick to and that will meet your needs.

What services does your business provide?: I provide Nutrition/Health Education Counseling to individuals and groups related to various health conditions. such as Weight Management, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Coliits, Irritable Bowel and Food Allergies. I meet with individuals in my office where I prepare a plan specific to their needs and then provide follow up as needed via office visits. I also provide internet/phone sessions.

What do you want your business to be best known for?: Providing Personalized Nutrition and Wellness Education to help you make healthier food choices to meet your overall health and wellness goals. I want my clients to achieve their goals and am there to support my clients at our sessions and in between sessions via text, phone and internet communication as well.

What's your most popular product or service?: I specialize in Gastrointestinal Disorders, Type 2 diabetes and Weight Management. Most important, the continued education and support to manage these conditions.

When was the business founded?: September 1994

Why did you choose to locate to Farmington Hills?: I moved my business to Farmington Hills 7 years ago  because this is where I live and it is central to where all my clients come from.